Hop, Skip, & a Dream Travel

20/05/2024

Well I thought I did this post a while ago but I hadn't.

As of July 31st, 2023 I shut down the travel agency side of Hop, Skip, & a Dream Travel. I'm still keeping the content creation side of the business going and I'm working on planning a trip soon. Also keep an eye out on the YouTube channel and Substack for various forms of content.

This is the written, long-form version of the thoughts, ideas, and topics about travel and travel news from a former travel agent. Click to read Hop, Skip, & a Dream Travel Podcast, by J Brown, a Substack publication. Launched 9 months ago.

09/09/2023

Guess it is time to watch this now....while I edit my video.

04/09/2023

If you know, you know. Use wisely

17/08/2023

So it has been over a week, but last Tuesday August 8th, 2023 we had to put down our cuddle bug Bubba. Yesterday the 15th, I picked up his ashes.

June 22nd, 2008-August 8th, 2023.

05/04/2023

New lighter and mobile vlogging setup!

29/03/2023

DCL has announced that on 2025 they will have one of the newer ships homeported out of Singapore, in conjunction with the Singapore Tourism Board. I love seeing cruise lines branch out as their fleet grows!

13/02/2023

Whether you have never cruised before or you have cruised 20+ times, you need to check out Tips For Travellers Gary Bembridge's channel and specifically this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K73IHhqJUu8 it is full of wonderful advice and a great source of information on various types of cruising.

I have just taken my 100th cruise and I have been asked by so many cruise passengers and cruising fans what are the biggest things I have learnt about cruisi...

10/10/2022

With a lot going on in my personal life I have neglected you here. That changes today. I am now a registered AmaWaterways River cruise agent. I am going to start training tonight and tomorrow. The specialize is European, Mekong, Nile, African, Magdalena Rivers. I am also looking into creating a Christmas on the Danube River group, if you are interested.

24/09/2022

Ok everyone, My main site is going down in November. I have got a new temporary site going on right now at https://travelagentconnection.com/?agent=20041941 and as this is temporary, I will be looking into designing a new site. Since I will not be able to sell from the site directly, which would be better, a Wix or Squarespace supported site?

Hello, My name is J and I am a travel advisor that specializes in family fun, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. I provide beginning to end client support and have almost 20 years of customer service experience. I will help you make your vacation plans come to life. I am certified Disney Travel exp...

06/06/2022

Do you want to plan a vacation for this fall and winter? Do you want to go somewhere warm and tropical? Why not check out this deal here and contact me if you have questions.

Crystal blue waves lapping onto white sand beaches, an abundance of sea creatures and ancient ruins—what else do you need? Go back to relaxing and let Travel Leaders take over. We’ll help you sort through all the options to personally design your ideal beach escape.

02/06/2022

Who knew that learning a new language at the age of 41 could bring so much joy and happiness....to those listening to you practicing. I'm looking at you . LOL. Thanks for making a fun program to learn with!

03/03/2022

Ohhh good news for the next Viewer Cruise?

17/02/2022

Two football podcasts on and I FEEL the animosity has for Carr. It is scary. LOL. I still think Adam .zachman and Chris from and I need to meet up for a 49ers @ Seahawks game one year.

14/02/2022

So I have been listening to podcast in my car via a flash drive and finally have had enough of not knowing what episode is what. So I'm going through and renaming the files by adding "Episode # #" so I can at least know what order I have them in. LOL. Stupid Apple iTunes not keeping them in order.

19/01/2022

Guess what's almost done!

23/12/2021

This one is for . Look who we found at Animal Kingdom!

16/12/2021

That moment when you're moving from one vlog to the next and then your computer says your external hard drive has been corrupted! All of our vlog files and our picks with Adam and Sherri from are on that drive.

13/12/2021

Dinner at Epcot while we wait for Harmonious

12/12/2021

Our lunches and dinner from Epcot and Hollywood Studios from yesterday (Epcot) and today (Hollywood Studios).

09/12/2021

First full day was fun. Flight of Passage was......well you will have to wait for the vlog!

09/12/2021

This is so & fault that we are here on our first night at Magic Kingdom for the fireworks. But seriously thank you for sharing the Magic with us for years. We might not have ever come here.

21/11/2021

Who says travel has to mean you travel far?

15/11/2021

Hmmmm I wonder what this means?

08/11/2021

I just want to say thank you to Jen Lamont for booking her vacation through me. She is my first client and I look forward to helping her plan future trips as well as helping the rest of you.

15/09/2021

We are now LIVE in the Google Meet room Click here to join....will be live for 1 hour. https://meet.google.com/ena-nydf-idc

Real-time meetings by Google. Using your browser, share your video, desktop, and presentations with teammates and customers.

16/08/2021

Whether it is a two week family getaway or a two night Vegas trip, using a travel agent can help you with planning and take some of the stress off of you.

A travel agent also should not cost you extra, but may get you more bang for your buck. We can also ensure you get your rewards and frequent flyer miles.

13/06/2021

How many of you would like to have a virtual Q&A with me about travel?

I am thinking of next month hosting one or two nights of a virtual meeting where I can talk about current travel restrictions and requirements, why you should consider a travel agent, and any other questions you may have.

27/05/2021

With it being Memorial Day weekend here in the US, the unofficial start to summer, remember that not all travel has to be to far off places or tropical getaways. Don't forget about local areas as well, like a hiking trail

27/05/2021

With some families already starting their summer vacations and others longing for it with a few weeks left. Tell me where do you want to go this summer? Is it a tropical island? The magical world of Harry Potter? Or even just a road trip and staying in hotels as you go?

If any of these seem like I good option let me know at [email protected] and I will gladly try to assist you in every way that I can.