Exhilarating Getaways Travel

12/07/2024

I ran across an article today (link in comments) that highlights a concerning 900% increase in travel scams due to artificial intelligence (AI), especially during the holiday season. 🎄✈️

💸🚫 The article provides six tips to help travelers avoid scams, such as verifying the legitimacy of travel deals, being cautious with unfamiliar websites, using secure payment methods AND using a travel advisor! 🔍🔒

💼✨ I value the trusted relationships I have with my clients and AI can never replace that! Working with me will give you peace of mind that your vacation investment is safeguarded. 🤝🌍

Protect your travel investment by partnering with me. Schedule your no-obligation, complimentary consultation to ensure your holiday plans are safe, secure, and stress-free. 📞🛡️ Let's make your travel dreams a reality without the worry of scams! 🌟✈️

12/06/2024

How to Work With Me: Step 4 ✈️

Once you approve the proposal, you will fill out a secure credit card authorization form which will allow me to pay the supplier on your behalf. I do not receive any of the money, it goes directly to the supplier. 💳

You will receive a booking confirmation when I get the deposit made and then you just need to sit back, relax, and think about what you're going to pack! 🧳😄

Depending on how far in advance you book, you will get information from me via email leading up to your departure date regarding documentation required to travel, reminders to complete tasks or final payment if needed, and you will receive a very detailed Know Before You Go guide, among other things to help make your travel as seamless as possible. 📧🗺️

2 weeks prior to travel we will schedule a pre-travel zoom meeting if you would like to go over any last-minute questions you may have. During the week prior to travel, you will hear from me more frequently as you prepare for your trip. This communication will be via text and email. I am also available 24/7 while you are traveling if you have any issues. 📱💬

Of course, regardless of how far in advance you book, I am always available during my business hours (12-5 pm M-F) to answer any questions you may have. 🕒

Let's partner together to make that dream vacation a reality! Comment "Dream Vacation" and I'll send you my scheduling link.

12/05/2024

🌟 How to Work With Me: Step 3 🌟

When you choose Option 1, you're hiring me to partner with you on researching and planning your vacation. 🏖️ The timeframe varies depending on the type of vacation you want. Typically, you can expect a turnaround of about 48-72 hours for cruises and all-inclusives. For other types of vacations (e.g., Europe, Australia, etc.), it can take anywhere from 1-2 weeks, depending on how detailed you want your itinerary to be. ✈️

Once I have my first and best proposal ready, I'll present it to you via email with a video walkthrough. 🎥 It's important to watch the video in its entirety because I go into detail about each component and explain my choices.

Most of the time, I present only ONE option to start. My first and best option considers my expertise, your wants and needs, budget, and the available inventory. If this isn't what you envision, I'll send up to two more options. 🌍

Communication is key during this process! If something in the first proposal doesn't resonate with you, please let me know. Remember, this is a partnership, and we're working together! 🤝

Advanced planning is crucial to getting what you want and need in your vacation. The longer you wait, the less inventory there will be, and prices will be higher. 📅

Schedule your no-obligation consultation so we can start planning your 2025 vacation today! (Link in the comments) ✨

12/04/2024

🌟 How to Work With Me: Step 2 🌟

Within 24 hours of our consultation, you will receive an email that recaps what we discussed. 📧 This is to ensure we are on the same page with what you are wanting AND it gives you another opportunity to add anything to it if you forgot to tell me during the consultation. 🗒️ It will also list out in greater detail the services I can and will provide.

You will then have 3 options to choose from:

Option 1 - Hire me to partner with you for planning your vacation 🌴✈️ (this means you are ready to put down a deposit within 3-5 days of receiving a proposal)



Option 2 - Choose to wait a few weeks. ⏳ This could be because you aren't quite ready to put down a deposit or you need to solidify dates or a destination among other reasons. If you choose this option, I will touch base with you in 2-4 weeks to see if anything has changed and if you're ready to move forward.

Option 3 - Choose not to move forward. ❌ This could be for whatever reason but there will be no questions asked.

Hence, the "no-obligation" consultation. 😃 Just because we have a consultation does not mean you are locked in to working with me. If after we meet you decide you aren't ready for planning a trip or you don't want to work with me then you can choose Option 2 or 3.

If you choose Option 1 then you are telling me that you want to enter into a partnership to plan your vacation and you are ready to move forward with a deposit as soon as you are satisfied with the proposal presented. 🌍✨

Comment "Options" for link to schedule your consultation!

12/03/2024

How to Work With Me: Step 1 ✨

Schedule a 30-minute no-obligation, complimentary consultation via Zoom. 🗓️💻

Why? 🤔

1️⃣ Your vacation is an investment, and we both need to make sure we're a good fit to work together. 💼
2️⃣ Meeting face to face allows me to build your trust - again, you want to trust the person with your investment. 🤝
3️⃣ I am not a booking engine like Expedia, Travelocity, booking.com, etc. 🚫🖥️
4️⃣ My focus is to make sure your vacation experience is personalized to what YOU want and need. 🌟✈️
5️⃣ To research and plan a personalized vacation, I need to ask specific questions to really take a deep dive into what you envision... this cannot be done through email, messenger, or a form. 📋🔍

**If you are planning a group trip, anyone who is paying and/or has an opinion that matters 😉 needs to attend the meeting. This eliminates any back and forth that may occur because someone's wants and needs were not communicated.**

You can schedule an appointment up to 60 days in advance. Too busy with the holidays right now? 🎄 No worries! Go ahead and get on my schedule for after the holidays to make sure you don't forget! I take a limited amount of new clients each week to ensure that I can provide a luxury, concierge service to each of my clients. 🏖️

Can't find a day/time that works for you? Email me at [email protected] with two dates and times that do work, and I will work with you as best as my schedule allows. 📧

Want to get on my schedule? Comment "Calendar" and I will DM you the link. 📅

Do you have questions about the consultation? Go ahead and put them in the comments for me to answer! 💬

11/30/2024

As a small business owner, your support means the world to me and enables me to help families with the overwhelming choices they have to make when planning their vacations and gives them time freedom.

On this Small Business Saturday, I'd love it if you could help spread the word about my small business!

Invite your friends and family that love to travel to like and follow this page. If I have helped you plan a vacation then leave a review [https://g.page/r/Cev3BgEddDP_EAE/review]

Remember, your support goes beyond just a transaction - it helps me continue creating unforgettable and personalized travel experiences for my clients.

Thank you so very much....I appreciate you!

11/29/2024

11/01/2024

My clients' travel experiences are SO much less stressful as soon as they start working with me.

✅ They have so much more clarity about where they want to go, where they want to stay and what they want to do.

✅ Decision-making becomes infinitely easier for them because they get personalized recommendations and can take themselves out of the overwhelm of travel info online.

✅ Everything is researched and booked without them having to lift a finger.

Travel is just so much more seamless. If you haven't worked with me yet, I promise you're missing out.

I specialize in all inclusive, cruise and European vacations so if you're thinking of taking a trip like this, let's chat!

10/31/2024

I am going LIVE in my facebook group TODAY at 4:30 pm CST....don't miss out!

I am partnering with my friend & colleague at BWK Travel in Urbandale on an escorted group trip to Ireland. This trip will occur while the Iowa State Cyclones are in Dublin to take on Kansas State in August 2025, so you will be able to attend the game if you would like (although it is optional).

I will go over the details and how you can get signed up! If you are not currently in my facebook group, then make sure you join me Lindsey's Luxury Getaways: Beach, Cruise & Europe for Families & Groups before the meeting so you don't miss out!

If you have friends and family that may be interested in this trip, feel free to invite them as well! I hope to see you there!

10/29/2024

You know what you’ll NEVER regret?

Taking the dang trip.

I can't help but think of how much travel has changed me over the years. We get so caught up in the day to day tasks that we forget how to truly live and enjoy life!

It's so important to "re-set" by taking a vacation to help us remember that.

So many new perspectives, ideas, and inspiration come to me every time I take myself out of the everyday chaos and take myself somewhere else.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list, stuck in a rut with the same old routine, or just plain exhausted from the daily grind, it might be time to pack your bags and escape for a bit!

10/22/2024

Ireland Group Trip August 2025 for Iowa State Cyclones Game 🏈

Hey Everyone! My friend and colleague at BWK Travel in Urbandale and Exhilarating Getaways Travel are teaming up for a group trip to Ireland in August 2025. The timing of the trip allows for you to be in Dublin the day the Iowa State Cyclones take on Kansas State. I know we have a few people in this group that have Ireland on their bucket list.

Here are a few of the details:
📅 August 18-25, 2025
🍀 Shannon to Dublin
🚌 Escorted Luxury Motorcoach with a driver/guide
🏨 Hotel Accommodations for 6 nights
🥞 6 Full Breakfasts
🍝 2 Dinners
Does NOT include airfare or Iowa State Football ticket
💲💲 Pricing depends on the group size, but the max price will be $3489 (can be as low as $2700 if the group is large enough)
**You do NOT have to go to the game. You can enjoy this group trip and have a free day in Dublin if you choose not to attend the game -- so Hawkeye fans, you can still go on this trip! 😜**

Want to know more? Join us TONIGHT for an informational meeting and to ask questions. Our Business Development Manager will be joining us to share the details and benefits of booking with a group. There is absolutely no obligation to attend.

Register via the link in the comments.

Please reach out to me if you decide to reserve a spot, so I can be the travel agent that services your reservation and takes care of everything for you!

10/19/2024

Reminiscing about summer one last time, then it’s time to move on to all things fall!

This summer was full of some great moments — summer vacation to the beach, pool days with the kids, and basketball.

I saw clients off to London & Paris, Riviera Maya, as well as Alaska and I even took a trip to Orange Beach, AL and Jacksonville, FL myself.

Now that we’re fully in the Fall spirit, I can’t wait to say bon voyage to clients headed to Spain, Portugal, Barbados and a river cruise along the Danube over the next 2 weeks!

Are you traveling this fall? Where are you off to?

10/18/2024

Exhilarating Getaways Travel was featured in our local newspaper!

Check out the article here: https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/se-iowa-union-hometown-current/home-schooling-mom-opens-travel-agency/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3PQVdVVO_CTgnevYKOKxZUXZMlveFEHBuTIYtctXHhssDf22_vucMRzLs_aem_PX6-W1q37GBJzwZwcOUgyQ/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shareArticleButton&utm_campaign=shareArticleButton

Lindsey Carey operates Exhilarating Getaways Travel out of her Williamsburg home. She started the business three years ago. (Winona Whitaker/Hometown …

10/10/2024

🌍✨ **Get to Know How to Work With Me!** ✨🌍

🧳✈️ I specialize in all-inclusive & European vacations, as well as ocean and river cruising, however I am open to book most places in the world. 🚢🌊

📅 **Book a No-Obligation Consultation:**
👉 Use the link in the comments to schedule your session.
📧 If you can't find a suitable time, email me at [email protected] with 2 dates and times that work for everyone in your group. I'll do my best to accommodate! 😊

📆 **Now Booking for January, February, & March 2025!**
If you're planning ahead for 2025 to ensure you get exactly what you want, don't hesitate to schedule a consult! 🗓️✨

🤝 **What to Expect During the Consult:**
- Envision your dream vacation 🌅
- Discuss likes & dislikes ❤️❌
- Talk budget (If you're unsure, I'll help guide you!) 💰

📧 After our chat, I'll send a follow-up email recapping our discussion to ensure we're aligned and haven't missed anything important.

🗝️ **Your Next Steps:**
- Option 1: Hire me as your travel agent 🏆
- Option 2: Take some time to decide
- Option 3: Or choose not to move forward

Send a message to learn more

10/10/2024

3 Reasons You Need to Join My Private Facebook Group:

1️⃣ I LOVE to educate and this group is where you are going to get travel tips, get destination inspiration and more!

2️⃣ You can get to know me better and learn why you should book your next vacation with me!

3️⃣ Get updates on travel news around the world in this community of people who love to travel!

Don't wait any longer....click the link in the comments, answer the questions and start interacting in the group! 😀

Send a message to learn more

09/18/2024

U.S. citizens are now able to renew their passport online!
The program has been in beta testing for the past 2 months and it is officially being rolled out for everyone. You qualify if:
1️⃣ You are in the country
2️⃣ Your passport has not been expired more than 5 years
They have hired more staff to accommodate for the influx of online renewals....however it does not mean that processing times will be quicker, it will just save you a trip to the post office!📫

09/17/2024

I am so excited to reveal my new logo for Exhilarating Getaways Travel!!