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31/10/2024

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Happy Halloween from Never Look Back Vacations! 👻🎃✨

05/10/2024

Still not sure if you should be using a travel agent? 😎👇

Here’s just one of the many reasons why our clients love working with us! 🤩

One of the vacation planning services we offer to our clients is promotion monitoring, which means if any of our travel vendors (like Disney Destinations) release a promotion that lowers your vacation package total cost, we apply the promotion. What can we say … we love helping our clients save money! 💸

Earlier this week, Disney Destinations dropped a variety of Walt Disney World promotions. As a result, we’re thrilled to share that we saved our Walt Disney World clients over $20,000!

A BIG shout out to all of our incredible travel advisors for their time & effort this busy week — thank you for always creating magic for our clients! ✨

06/09/2024

Something unique about staying at a Universal Orlando Resort hotel is the ability to pool hop! You heard that right! When you stay at certain locations, you are welcome to hop to different pools that suit your fancy. While there's not buses between the hotels, there are many properties that are walking distance from one another for an easy swap.

Sapphire Falls and Aventura Hotel are a quick stroll from one another, and Cabana Bay is only a walk across the street from there! Hard Rock and Portofino Bay are also very near one another for easy access to and fro.

What do you look for in a perfect pool setup? 😎☀️

04/09/2024

When did school start back up for you / your kids? 👩‍🏫✏️

Although I know many schools have been back for a while now, today is my first day back for my 9th year of teaching! I'm happy to be back, but I am wistfully remembering my time at Hogwarts this summer and wishing I was back there instead...

31/08/2024

While we already know the names of the newest three ships joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet, we also know that more ships are in the works.

Disney Cruise Line already has:
⚓️ Disney Magic
⚓️ Disney Wonder
⚓️ Disney Dream
⚓️ Disney Fantasy
⚓️ Disney Wish
And we know that soon, we'll also be joined by:
⚓️ Disney Treasure
⚓️ Disney Destiny
⚓️ Disney Adventure

Given DCL's naming patterns, what do you think the next ship's name will be???

10/08/2024

Who would’ve guessed that my magic mail from two weeks ago would be Gus’ new favorite spot to relax? It just proves that Disney creates magic for everyone!

I’m sure other cat owners will understand that now I can never get rid of this box…

02/08/2024

Can you guess the ONLY Walt Disney World Resort I've stayed at more than once?

The only hint I'll give is that on my most recent trip, I stopped at this resort for a drink and had one of the best drinks I've ever had on Disney property, which was this delicious white sangria!

Give me your guesses in the comments! 👇👇👇

31/07/2024

Happy Birthday Harry Potter! That means that tomorrow would be the first date that Harry would have every visited Diagon Alley! I also visited Diagon Alley for the first time this summer, and here were some of my favorite things about it:

⚡️ Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts - I have to say that I was nervous to try this ride for the first time because I am prone to motion sickness, but I LOVED it! I didn't feel queasy at all (not like I did after The Forbidden Journey) and thought it was so immersive and well-designed!
⚡️ Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour - Very unique flavors that are worth trying, even in the Orlando heat! I tried two flavors in one cone and both were delicious! This is also where you can find butterbeer soft-serve ice cream!
⚡️ Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes - This joke shop is so much fun to just walk around in! There are many nods to the movies and books, and plenty of recognizable sweets, jokes, pranks, and more!
⚡️ The shade! - Unlike the Hogsmeade side of the Wizarding World, Diagon Alley has a lot of covered areas to provide a break from the direct sunlight!

Have you visited Diagon Alley before? Tell me what your favorite part was if you have!

29/07/2024

Have you been tuning in to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics?! What events have you been watching / enjoying that I should check out? ⚽️🎾🥊🏹🏄‍♀️

25/07/2024

Experiences > Stuff 🫢

Even though I consider myself a pro at gift wrapping and have more clutter than I know what to do with, truly the best gifts I’ve ever given or received are ones that allow for memory making. So on this Christmas in July, when plenty of places are advertising deals on toys and tchotchkes, let’s start planning your next adventure. When you give the gift of travel, you’re also giving the gift of memories to last a lifetime. 💕

(Did I bring a Santa hat on my cruise just for this picture? Yes. Yes I did.)

23/07/2024

Now THIS is magic mail! 🤩

Our agency received this special package from Disney Cruise Line as a preview of their upcoming ship, the Disney Destiny, expected to set sail in 2025!

More information to come starting Tuesday July 30th, but for now we have these fun clues to build excitement & curiosity!

Who’s excited for this new Disney Cruise Line ship?! 😍

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22/07/2024

Read about my recent stay at the Drury Inn and Suites near Universal Orlando Resort! 👇

18/07/2024

Monday was the first day of our Utopia of the Seas media preview cruise, but it was also my 30th birthday! Our sailing was so amazing and would have been special no matter what, but everyone from our travel party to the crew made me feel so incredibly special! It’s truly a milestone birthday I’ll never forget!

I’d recommend Utopia of the Seas for any celebration! Let me know if you want to hear more about what makes celebrating on a Royal Caribbean Cruise so special!

15/07/2024

We have arrived!!! 🤩

I can’t wait to share my experience on Utopia of the Seas, the world’s second largest ship! I’ll show you bigger ways to dine, celebrate, and make a splash during a cruise vacation — both onboard & onshore at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas.

I really can’t believe I’m here…how cool is it to say we were on the first sailing even before the inaugural?! 😍 I know it will be an experience I’ll never forget. Be sure to follow along my stories so you don’t miss out on the fun!

Plus, book your next Royal Caribbean cruise with me as your travel advisor now through Sunday July 21st & receive onboard credit up to $100! What perfect timing for such an awesome promotion!

13/07/2024

𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮? 𝗜𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝗲! 🏖🚢

I mentioned earlier this week that I'd be headed back to Orlando but NOT for a theme park vacation. On Monday, I will be setting sail on 𝗨𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀, Royal Caribbean's newest ship, on a special media sailing prior to the inaugural sailing next Friday! I cannot wait to share this amazing experience with you. Here are some fast facts about Utopia of the Seas:

⚓️ Utopia of the Seas is part of the Oasis Class of ships and sails out of Port Canaveral!
⚓️ With primarily 3- and 4-night sailings, Utopia of the Seas is being called the ultimate weekend getaway!
⚓️ There are 5 pools, 8 whirlpools, and 4 slides on board! One of those slides is the longest you can experience on any cruise ship!
⚓️ There's a mini-golf course, two rock walls, laser tag, and a zip line on board, so no one will ever claim they are bored.
⚓️ There are more than 20 dining options on board, with an all new immersive dining experience, found only on Utopia!
⚓️ Utopia's godmother (and on board celebrity) is singer Meghan Trainor! Rumor has it that she'll be on board for our sailing...let's hope I can snag a pic! 🤩

Make sure you are following along in my stories so you can experience all of the fun with me! What questions do you have about Utopia of the Seas and/or what would you like to see from on board? Let me know! 👇

10/07/2024

Even though I only got back from Orlando a few days ago, I'll be headed back there very soon! For what? I'm not ready to spill the beans yet! 🤭😘 All I can say is that the bulk of my plans have nothing to do with Walt Disney World Resort.

BUT I will have just enough time before heading home to squeeze in one day at the parks. I'm struggling to pick just one, so help me decide by voting or giving me your pitch to sway my decision! Here are some things to consider:

⭐️ I'll be traveling solo so it will be a "take it easy" sort of day!
⭐️ I'm not going for the rides. If I see a short line, I could be inclined to hop in, but I'm mainly going for magic and atmosphere.
⭐️ Without riding rides, I'm going to need to take intentional and frequent A/C breaks because it's only going to be hotter than it was a week ago. 😅
⭐️ Food and drinks are obviously important to me, but I know I can find good eats in any park. I'm on a budget too, so eating around the world or expensive reservations are not on the agenda!

So what do you think? Vote and give me some advice in the comments! 👇👇👇

08/07/2024

Let’s talk about character interactions at Universal Orlando Resort!

Although characters tend to gather very long lines over at Walt Disney World very quickly, I found that characters at Universal were much more accessible. Some lines moved faster because the interactions were quicker, while others just had shorter lines to begin with. Here are a few interactions I wouldn’t skip:

👋 Shrek and Donkey! Located in the new DreamWorks area, this meet and greet is quickly becoming the most coveted and therefore the longest wait. I still highly recommend it because of how personalized the experience was!

👋 Beetlejuice! This was such a unique interaction which is why I would totally recommend it! Unless you’re meeting villains, it’s not common to have a sassy interaction with a character, and that’s definitely what Beetlejuice delivered! (As you can see from this photo!)

👋 Raptor Encounter! This has a queue like a ride or other attraction and it’s easy to see why the wait gets up there. This is another very unique, very personalized interaction. If you find yourself thinking “What’s so cool / scary about meeting a *fake* raptor?” just you wait! It’s very easy to forget with how realistic they are!

Do you have other characters you’d love to meet at Universal Orlando Resort?

06/07/2024

Don't miss out on your chance to win FREE Universal Orlando Resort theme park tickets!

I had an INCREDIBLE time at Never Look Back Vacations' annual agent education program, where we experienced the magic of Universal Orlando Resort. Now it's your turn to experience the magic! Trust me, this destination is HOT, and you won't want to miss out!

Here are the details of this amazing giveaway:

Book an Orlando-based vacation between July 1 - July 31, 2024 with a reservation total of at least $1000 and be entered to win four 3-day, 3-park, park-to-park tickets to Universal Orlando Resort! Your travel dates must be complete by November 15th, 2024. Winner will be selected by random draw and notified in early August 2024. Tickets will be awarded to the winner following final payment of vacation package.

Contact me today to get your next Orlando-based vacation on your calendar and for your chance to win Universal Orlando Resort theme park tickets!

This promotion is run solely by Never Look Back Vacations & is not endorsed by or affiliated with Universal Orlando Resort.