Excellent Escapes Travel, LLC

01/04/2025

Are you planning to fly domestically or visit a Federal facility after May 7, 2025?

REAL ID goes into effect NEXT month. Are you compliant? Not sure? Does your Driver's License have a gold star marking in the upper right corner.

Yes, you can always use a passport instead of a REAL ID!

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification

26/03/2025

My 2024 award arrived today! When I went rogue in 2013 and started my own agency, I never dreamed I'd be in the top 1% of over 10,000 travel agents in my host agency! 2024 marked 10 years in a row I've earned a top producer award. I'm incredibly grateful and thankful to all of you who continue to trust me with your precious vacation time!

25/03/2025

I'm thrilled to share that I've been chosen to attend the inaugural GTM Luxury, taking place in Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ, from July 28-30. While there, I'll be connecting with luxury suppliers from across the globe, forging invaluable connections with my peers, and further enhancing the service I provide to my esteemed clients.

11/03/2025

Big changes happening at Southwest airlines! Bag fees, seat assignments, expiring credits , and basic economy?!

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/11/southwest-airlines-charge-checked-bags.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawI9C2pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZsX1TVXBBMIVW75ybk1QLfAt9mfnDFq406c7mVNap7V85FhYqtJnPXeuA_aem_MRdbstPBfp0jXMqnq83lPw

Southwest is getting rid of its policy for free checked bags, ending a more than 50-year perk.

07/03/2025

Are you REAL ID ready?!

On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

https://www.dhs.gov/real-id?fbclid=IwY2xjawI4CV1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfsq2Y_cAKqIzo-KRTIuamHcvmHnQpzgvFr5WbA8W6ogqHGD_pJSHN3pgg_aem_RWFLbpVQQiKoXs-kv8yKFg

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01/03/2025

Are you a Delta loyalist like me?? I have great news for you! Non stop flights from Austin to Cancun are FINALLY in the works! Coming in December! https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-airport/delta-air-lines-to-launch-its-first-international-route-from-austin-in-14-years/

Delta Air Lines will launch its first international route from Austin in 14 years this December.

12/02/2025

Yesterday we started our day with the Arenal suspension bridges and a hike. We then started our long journey over the mountains and through the jungle to a river where we took a jungle safari cruise and saw many birds and several crocodiles, one of which is 80 years old! Then we made our way to our hotel in Jaco beach, where we will be until Friday when we head back to San Jose!
Today I took advantage of a free morning to catch up on work. Tonight we're doing a nighttime nature hike!

10/02/2025

Whew!! Yesterday was a long, but great day!

We left San Jose early and went to Poás volcano, where we enjoyed a short hike to the Crater. Afterwards we got back on the road and had a couple stops to see waterfalls, birds, iguana, and a family of coati mundis. For lunch we had traditional Costa Rican casado and fresh strawberry smoothies!! Because of the rich volcanic soil, they are able to grow the most amazing strawberries, year round!

24/01/2025

Have you ever wanted to visit the largest island in the world? Still looking for an epic summer adventure? This might just be for you! Let's chat!

Hurtigruten Expeditions, HX, is launching the first-ever Greenland cruises with roundtrip flights from EWR, Newark Airport.

These flight-inclusive itineraries feature dedicated flight allocations on United Airlines’ direct routes to Nuuk, launching June 14, ensuring seamless travel. HX's all-inclusive packages include excursions, onboard Science Center activities, meals, drinks, and more, offering an exclusive and hassle-free experience.

4 Sailings
June 21 - July 2, 2025 Icy Giants of Disko Bay
July 1 - 16, 2025 Mythical Lands of the North
July 15 - 30, 2025 Mythical Lands of the North
July 29 - Aug 17, 2025 Farthest North to Thule and Kane Basin

These new packages will include:
United Airlines roundtrip flights from Newark to Nuuk
Transfers to Hotel and the Ship
Pre hotel night at Hotel Nordbo with dinner and breakfast
Included Excursions in Nuuk -City Walk & Lunch

Also, join HX exclusive guest and speaker, Aleqatsiaq Peary, on the MS Fridtjof Nansen2025 Summer sailings. Aleqatsiaq, an Inuk musician and hunter from Qaanaaq—one of the northernmost towns on Earth—is the great-great-great-grandson of Robert Peary, renowned as the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909.

Make this summer memorable! Call or send a message to Excellent Escapes for more information!

20/01/2025

I am incredibly honored to share that I was #70 out of nearly 10,000 travel advisors for 2024!

This achievement is not just a personal milestone but a reflection of the trust, support, and encouragement I’ve received from all of you—my amazing clients and TA community.

To my clients, thank you for trusting me with planning your well deserved vacations. Your collaboration and belief in my abilities have been the driving force behind this achievement. I couldn’t have reached this milestone without you.

This award inspires me to continue delivering my best and striving for excellence. Here’s to many more successes—together!

16/01/2025

Introducing our newest Escape Artist, Jessica! After spending years crafting her own unforgettable journeys, Jessica decided to turn her passion for travel into a career.

"My love for travel grew out of personal adventures that took me across the globe, exploring different cultures. With years of international travel under my belt, I’m passionate about creating customized itineraries that cater to the unique preferences of each client. My goal is to take the stress out of planning and ensure every trip—whether a once-in-a-lifetime family vacation or a luxurious getaway—is as seamless and memorable as possible."

Contact Excellent Escapes Travel to book your next getaway!

04/12/2024

US Travelers Will Need Authorization to Enter the UK in 2025

Starting on January 8, US citizens visiting the UK will need electronic travel authorization—even for layovers. Here's how to apply.

Starting on January 8, US citizens visiting the UK will need electronic travel authorization—even for layovers. Here's how to apply.

28/11/2024

To all EET clients near and far, I am grateful for each of you and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving Day!

26/09/2024

22/08/2024

As a travel agent (and a bit of a minimalist these days), I've learned that packing light is the key to a stress-free trip! You don't need a lot, and you definitely don't need to pack clean clothes for every single day. Some items can be worn twice without worry—trust me, you won't be stinky!

21/06/2024

I am so excited to finally be going to the Galapagos in August! I'm still finalizing all my details, but the cruise is booked! I'll be sailing on a luxury yacht with 2 of my favorite colleagues!

The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galápagos' species later inspired his theory of evolution. ― Google

07/06/2024

For most people, Tahiti is a once in a lifetime trip and requires a lot of island hopping that can be overwhelming and confusing, so you don't want just anyone to help you with the planning! Trust an expert... like me :)

15/05/2024

Join me on an epic Iceland Adventure!

Is Iceland on your bucket list? In July 2025 I'll be doing a 7 night circumnavigation cruise around Iceland and you're invited to join me!

Click the link to see full details and pricing: https://tap13.myagentgenie.com/shelleyembrey/mbg-easy/around-iceland-adventure-cruise-2025/