Erica Smith: Friend Like Me Travel Co.

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19/02/2025

Dreaming of a Castaway Cay day ☀️⛱️

05/02/2025

I’m back from my Agent Education Program with in Walt Disney World!

We stayed at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn. I fell in love with this resort. It broke my top 3 for favorite Disney resorts! I can’t wait for my clients to stay here and see why.

While at AEP I got to have amazing experiences and hear from wonderful travel vendors. We learned from , , , and !

I explored Festival of the Arts in Epcot, got to experience a VIP viewing of Fantasmic! and even attended a private party after hours at Tower of Terror!

This trip was a dream come true. I’m excited to use this post vacation energy to plan even more magical vacations for you guys!

22/01/2025

Every time I meet Mickey it creates memories I’ll TREASURE forever!

12/01/2025

I’m sitting here in denial today. I’m not ready for my beloved DinoLand USA to close.

It was so misunderstood. A land with a DEEP backstory. A land with such originality. I’m sad. It will be deeply missed!

But as Walt Disney loved to say “We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things”. Today the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park of my childhood is changed forever, and we move into the new. The new that will shape the childhood memories for my own children.

12/12/2024

It’s a Whole New World aboard Disney’s brand NEW cruise ship the Disney Treasure!

I’m so grateful to for the opportunity to come aboard the sailing! Also THANK YOU to my clients that trust me with their vacations.

Now tell me…what do you want to see?

14/10/2024

Walt Disney World with your friends is something I highly recommend!

✨Bonus points if they love it just as much as you✨

03/10/2024

Today in honor of we are doing Throwback Thursday!

Why not throw it back to where my love of Disney vacations started! The first photo is a photo of my first trip to Walt Disney World in 2004. The second photo is of my son’s first trip to Walt Disney World in 2022. The last photo is our most recent family trip to Walt Disney World in 2023 with our dear friends

WHEN WAS YOUR FIRST VISIT TO A DISNEY PARK?

01/10/2024

FRIEND LIKE ME TRAVEL CO IS 5 YEARS OLD TODAY🎉🎈

Thankful for and all the friends it has given me!

I’m also thankful for the countless trips I have gotten to have a part in as families make forever memories on vacation together! I hope I get to assist people in their magical vacations for years to come.

30/09/2024

Friend Like Me Travel Co. turns FIVE this week! In honor of this huge milestone, my partner in crime and I, arranged a FLMTC SPIRIT WEEK to celebrate!

Today’s dress up and feed post theme is FAVORITE DESTINATION!

This year I have discovered my love for Disney Cruise Line. It is the perfect blend of the magic of Disney and relaxation! Families truly get pampered when they sail

I love assisting families in their magical vacations at sea. If you are wanting to set sail with Disney then let’s talk!

25/09/2024

BIG NEWS! 😭🙌🏼

I am beyond grateful and (in shock) that I am one of the agents that get to represent on the media preview sailing of the Disney Treasure!

and has invited the travel agency I work for to sail on a preview sailing of the ship. This will be a 3-night sailing prior to the Maiden Voyage where the crew is perfecting their craft before the ship is ready to welcome guests! I am so thankful to and for choosing me to set sail.

I cannot wait to share all that the Disney Treasure has to offer! This opportunity allows me to best serve YOU, my clients. I will get all the content, tips, tricks, and inside scoop, so I can come and share it with you all!

✨🚢STAY TUNED IN DECEMBER FOR THIS MAGICAL EXPERIENCE 🚢✨

10/09/2024

Wanting a DELICIOUS meal recommendation in Disney Springs? Look no further than !

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is my old faithful of the Disney Springs restaurants. It is perfection in my eyes🩵

Here you will find delicious southern home cooking with a coastal Florida vibe. This restaurant offers farm-to-fork food from celebrity chef, Art Smith! Another highlight of this restaurant is the Shine Bar serving up some delicious moonshine cocktails. Check out some of my favorites from the menu!

Thigh High Chicken Biscuits
Appetizer for $20
⭐️ 5/5
I have even ordered this as my entree! It is so good

Fried Chicken & Doughnuts
Main Plate for $32
⭐️ 4/5
This chicken is so tender and juicy! The meal is heavy and could use a green but overall a great choice to split with someone.

Shrimp & Grits
Main Plate $29
⭐️ 5/5
I someone who claims to not love shrimp, yet I tend to always order Shrimp & Grits from menus that offer it. I can say HANDS DOWN this is the best I’ve ever had. I dream about this dish!

Kitchen Plate
Main Plate $24
⭐️ 4/5 but totally dependent on selections
When I got this we ordered Sweet Potato Casserole (3/5), Braised Kale & Collards (100/5!!!), and Bradley’s Grits (5/5)!

Blue H***h
Shine on Tap $16 or $24 for 22oz souvenir cup that gets refills on return visits
⭐️ 5/5
Try the moonshine on tap! It is dangerously delicious and trust me, you want the Jumbo Squeeze souvenir cup. The Blue H***h is my favorite 🩵

HAVE YOU BEEN HERE? WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ON THE MENU?

04/09/2024

DREAMING OF MY NEXT DISNEY CRUISE 💭

Disney Destiny cruise Itineraries open for booking in just a couple of days!! Bookings will open Sept. 6 (Pearl Castaway) through Sept. 12 (First time sailors).

This BRAND NEW Disney Cruise Line ship will kick off its inaugural season NEXT November, Nov. 20, 2025 to be exact! It sets sail from Ft. Lauderdale and will visit one of, or both of, Disney’s private destinations.

The Disney Destiny will feature:

🦸 HERO & VILLAIN THEMING
🦁 LION KING DINNER SHOW
🕷️ MARVEL DINING EXPERIENCE
🏴‍☠️ PIRATE THEMED PUB
🍦 EDNA MODE THEMED SWEET SHOP
💪🏼 HERCULES STAGE SHOW
❄️ FROZEN STAGE SHOW
🐾 CRUELLA DE VIL PIANO BAR
👻 HAUNTED MANSION PARLOR
🍸 DR. STRANGE SANCTUM LOUNGE
And so much more!

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I’m a certified travel advisor who specializes in Disney destinations, Universal, and Cruise Line Vacations! If you are interested in planning a custom tailored vacation for your family then send me a message

30/08/2024

Every time I look at this photo I can’t help but laugh and smile! 😂😂

Fun Fact: I was breast pumping during this photo and my friend Taylor hilariously jumped in the photo with me so it was not noticeable!

I took this trip 7 months after my son was born. He was exclusively breastfed and I was 1,235 miles away from him for 4 days. That didn’t stop me from enjoying my Disneyland vacation but it did add another step of planning!

Mommas I’ve got all the tips and tricks for nursing and pumping in the parks! Having done both, I want to encourage you and help you plan!

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I’m a certified travel advisor who specializes in Disney destinations, Universal, and Cruise Line Vacations! If you are interested in planning a custom tailored vacation for your family then send me a message or visit the link on my page

28/08/2024

While I LOVE (and specialize in) traveling with littles, I think everyone deserves a GIRLS TRIP!

Don’t listen to the people who say Disney Parks are only for kids. Some of my best trips have been adult only vacations.

Have you taken an adult only Disney vacation? If not, what’s stopping you?

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I’m a certified travel advisor who specializes in Disney destinations, Universal, and Cruise Line Vacations! If you are interested in planning a custom tailored vacation for your family then send me a message

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21/08/2024

Dreaming of the ✨HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH✨

YOU can too now that 2025 DISNEYLAND VACATION PACKAGES ARE OPEN!!

Disneyland Resort is so special and a MUST visit for Disney fans! Some reasons I love the Disneyland Resort include

🍦 SNACKS are superior at the west coast parks
🐭 CHARACTERS are free roaming and all over
🏰 2 PARKS that are walkable distance between them
🎡 DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK (that’s it)
✨NOSTALGIA of walking where Walt walked
👑FANTASYLAND is enchanting and beautiful
🦸‍♀️AVENGERS CAMPUS and superheroes galore!

While my heart belongs to Walt Disney World Resort, I truly appreciate and love Disneyland Resort! It is nostalgic, timeless, and packed with fun in a small amount of square footage! This is what makes it perfect with those with younger travelers.

Book with a travel advisor who has experience and knowledge of the parks! Let’s tailor make a vacation for YOUR family’s needs ⬇️⬇️
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