Magnolia and Palm Travel Co.

20/10/2024

Champagne celebrations begin! Headed to Cancun for Ascend to illuminate the path for our clients’ dream getaways through strategic partnerships!

10/08/2024

Erica and Amy representing Magnolia and Palm Travel Co and our partner ALG Vacations at The Teal in Chattanooga TN! The Teal is a fundraiser for the Launch Pad which is a sober living home for women in recovery! We are excited to be able to donate a 4 night vacation to Cancun to hopefully raise lots of money for this great cause! 🩵

31/07/2024

Please welcome Abbie Metz to the Magnolia and Palm team!

Fun fact: Abbie was a longtime client of Amy, the co-founder, before taking the leap and becoming an Advisor herself! ❤️

Here a little more about Abbie:

“Hi! I’m Abbie. Let me tell you a little bit about myself! First and foremost, I’m a wife and mother. The best gig out there! My husband and I are both prior military and have traveled the world, however, we have a lot more to see and love to travel when we can as a family. I currently reside in the greater Chattanooga,TN area and have been here since 2012. I love all kinds of travel: Cruises, European tours, Road Trips, Camping, but one thing I’m known for is being a huge Harry Potter nerd and Universal Ju**ie! I look forward to connecting you to amazing destinations, resulting in long lasting memories! Where do you wanna go next? Let’s get you there!”

Welcome to the M+P Team, Abbie!!!

28/07/2024

Please welcome Megan Weisseg to the M+P team!

She’s a mom to two boys and loves all things cruise related! Here is what motivates and inspires her when planning travel!

“Traveling and planning memorable getaways for myself and friends has become a passion and a way to nurture my creative side. To me, planning the perfect trip is like finding the perfect present for your best friend - unique to their personality and preferences!

I live for diving into new cultures, whether it's the vibrant Caribbean or the rich Mediterranean. Food and music are my obsessions, no matter where I am, and you will often find me off the beaten path seeking out hidden gems. I'm all about cruising, whether it's with or without kids, to see as many places as I can while still kicking back. But I also love digging deep into one spot to soak up its culture fully.

Let's craft your next adventure together and discover the world's hidden treasures through unforgettable experiences!”

19/07/2024

Please welcome Jennifer Wolfe to the M+P Team!

Jennifer grew up in Ohio but took the first of many trips to Walt Disney World when she was just three years old. As a young adult, she lived in Washington, D.C., which quickly became her favorite city in the U.S. She travels back to D.C. at least a couple of times each year and loves to help others plan their family vacations to our nation's capital.

As her kids got older, she continued their trips to Disney but added new destinations, including Europe, Canada, and Ocean City, Maryland. Their family trip to Europe was one of their best vacations ever and they loved seeing their kids' excitement as they stood outside Buckingham Palace, toured the Louvre on a scavenger hunt, and rode the (very scary!) Tower of Terror in Disneyland Paris.

She and her husband love to get away too! They have cruised the Caribbean, sailed to Bermuda, visited the Virgin Islands, and soaked in Niagara Falls, Canada together!

Jennifer says: "Planning a trip is almost as much fun as traveling, which is why I decided to become a travel advisor. I love reading travel blogs, watching travel vlogs, and keeping up with those little hidden travel gems that make a trip so magical."

Welcome to the team Jennifer!

15/04/2024

Get to know Magnolia and Palm Co-Founder and Master Agent, Erica Barker!

How long have you been in the travel industry?
I have been an advisor since 2012 and an agency owner since 2021!

Favorite destination you’ve visited so far?
Gosh…how do you choose? Alaska really changed me so I think today it’s Alaska. It is such a beautiful state!

Why do you love your job?
I LOVE being a small part of a family’s best week. I get to ensure that it is fun, stress free, and everything they hoped for! I also love helping the men and women in our agency grow their own business. As a former school teacher…mentoring is in my blood!

What’s the best trip you’ve ever planned for someone?
I really love planning trips to Europe. Every single trip is custom and unique which is fun as an advisor! Not too long ago, I planned a trip to Spain for a client and they told me what they were interested in and trusted me to put together a great experience!

Would You Rather…. Work with Type A know-it-alls or someone who needs a ton of hand holding?
I really like working with both. Truthfully, with both types of clients, the goal is getting them to trust my knowledge and expertise! If we can achieve that we are good to go!

What’s your best piece of travel advice?
Find a way to get off the beaten path! Start a conversation with your server at the restaurant—they are a wealth of information. And always buy travel insurance.


What’s next on your travel itinerary?
In 3 weeks I’m visiting Hawaii for the first time! In September, we are taking some agents to experience resorts in the Dominican Republic! October will be full of training opportunities in Mexico. Next year: Vienna, Austria.

What do you do when you’re NOT planning travel?
I’m usually dreaming of my next adventure! Or…maybe I’m jamming in my car to some Taylor Swift! Recently though, I’ve rekindled my love of concerts thanks to my daughters and their obsession with music!

15/04/2024

Get to know Magnolia and Palm Co-Founder and Master Agent, Amy Jolley!

How long have you been in the travel industry? I’ve been an advisor since 2014 and an agency owner since 2021

What’s your favorite destination you’ve visited so far? All of them!! It depends on the day you ask! Today, I’m really missing France! Yesterday it was Jamaica!🤣

Why do you love your job?
Now, I don’t “love” every single day; this career definitely has its challenges but what keeps me going is knowing I’ve helped make someone’s travel dreams a reality, seeing the smiling faces in your vacation pics and knowing you’re not alone if things get wonky! Travel is a part of who I am and I love to see others experience this big, beautiful world God has created. 🌎

What’s the best trip you’ve ever planned for someone?
I know I can’t say “all of them!”. So I’ll go with helping a family of a terminally ill mom who just wanted one last chance to see her son enjoy Disney World before she passed away. It was such a bittersweet experience but I’m so glad I was able to make it all happen for them.

Would You Rather…. Work with Type A know-it-alls or someone who needs a ton of hand holding?
This one’s easy!! Both!!😜 The former knows what they want and aren’t afraid to ask for it, are likely experienced travelers and just need me for extra support and guidance. The latter, while they are usually fully dependent on my experience, skill set and knowledge are the ones that consider my best “return on investment”. Both need different kinds of assistance and I’m grateful they chose me!💕

What’s your best piece of travel advice?

As Americans, we tend to overthink (and overpack) and get super antsy when we’re not met with immediate attention or results. Travel forces us to slow down a bit and exercise patience. Buy that coffee in Puerto Rico. Take your photo in front of The Trevi fountain. Ask locals for recommendations and interact with them as much as possible. Leave room for the whimsy and kismet! You’ll return home a better and different person. Travel changes you in the best way possible. ✈️

What’s next on your travel itinerary?
The beach with family (yes. Just a beach!) in July. In September, we are taking some agents to experience resorts in the Dominican Republic! October will be full of training opportunities in Mexico and who knows! Maybe another jaunt across the pond is in order! Next year: Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹!

What do you like to do when you’re NOT planning travel?
I LOVE to cook! Always looking for new recipes to try! And believe it or not I’m a homebody! It’s either out of the country or holed up at home; very little in between!

28/03/2024

Our agents always go above and beyond! ❤️

My clients are the reason I do this! It brings me so much joy to assist my clients in planning their dream vacations 😊 Glad her family got to check Turks and Caicos off their bucket list ✅

Contact me [email protected] if I can help you and your family check something off your bucket lists! ✅ 🏝️ 🏔️ 🌴 🏰 🎢

21/02/2024

Please help us welcome Kirsten to the Magnolia and Palm Travel Co. team! Here is a little bit more about her!

"Hi! I'm Kirsten, your personal vacation planner!
Growing up I always enjoyed traveling with my family. I have fond memories of long car rides filled with excitement of wherever we were headed. As a kid I got to live in England and after high school I got to study abroad in Costa Rica. I believe these experiences helped grow my love of traveling.
I am always down to try something new! I have gotten the opportunity to try things like snorkeling, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, and zip lining. Outside of traveling, I enjoy going to concerts, hiking, and trying different small coffee shops.
I worked in attractions at both Disney and Universal and have been to 10 different countries so I've gathered tips and tricks to share with you! My passion for problem-solving, coupled with a thrill-seeker's spirit have shaped my approach to creating your perfect getaway.
I understand the joy and excitement that travel brings. Whether you're dreaming of a theme park escape, an international journey, or a cruise, I'm dedicated to bringing your travel dreams to reality. To me, getting to help plan a trip is almost as much fun as getting to go somewhere myself.
Let's start planning!"

14/02/2024

What is the benefit of working with the agent? There are so many, but a huge one is when the unexpected happens, you have someone on your side problem solving for you! Travel can be full of unknowns, but we are there for you every step of the way! Great job Twyla!

Perfect example of this happened just last night.
I received an email at 9:15 pm that my clients February 18th Mediterranean cruise was canceled by the cruise line. (Yes that’s less than 5 days notice!) Their flights to Rome were leaving today!
So at 9:20 last night, I immediately call them to break the bad news.
As you can imagine, it was a shock to all of us! I was devastated for them and it broke my heart having to tell them the cruise they have been looking forward to was not going to happen. But my job wasn’t just to inform them of the cancellation, but to help figure out a solution. And that is exactly what I have done and am still working on! We have pivoted, worked together, and in less than 12 hours have figured out a different plan. While it may not be the trip they had imagined, they are still going to Italy and I know will have a great time. And if they encounter more trouble along the way, I will be right here, ready to help!

02/01/2024

We are so proud to announce that in a very short time our agency has achieved a huge milestone! We are officially recognized as an "Authorized Disney Vacation Planner!" This recognition takes years of hard work and commitment from our team of agents. You can trust that any Disney Destination planned by Magnolia and Palm Travel Co. will be the best!

31/12/2023

Thank you for your continued support! We look forward to helping your travel dreams come true in 2024! 🌎 🗺️

07/08/2023

Welcome our newest M+P Team Member:
Jillian Mort!

Jillian is the mom of a tween daughter and has been planning vacations and helping friends since 2014. Her favorites being Disney World, Disney Cruises, Universal Studios Orlando and the Mediterranean, just to name a few.
Jillian hit the ground running and already booked an amazing Spring Break all-inclusive vacation for her clients!

Welcome Jillian!!! We are so happy to have you!

07/08/2023

Our team is growing again! If you are looking for your M+P advisor, you can find their info below!

Erica:
[email protected]
FB: Erica Barker, Magnolia and Palm Travel Co.
Amy:
[email protected]
FB: Amy Jolley, Magnolia and Palm Travel Company, LLC
Rhonda:
[email protected]
FB: Rhonda Hulbert, Magnolia and Palm Travel Co.
Twyla:
[email protected]
FB: Twyla Hennessey, Magnolia and Palm Travel
April:
[email protected]
FB: April Joy Hill, Magnolia and Palm Travel Co.
Dana:
[email protected]
FB: Dana Caney, Magnolia and Palm Travel Co.
Erlirose:
[email protected]
FB: Erlirose Ordonio, Magnolia and Palm Travel Co.
Socheata:
[email protected]
https://www.instagram.com/adventures_with_cheata/
Joe & Jess:
[email protected]
Joe and Jessica Costa, Magnolia and Palm Travel Co.
Christi:
[email protected]
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christitravelstheglobe/
Jillian:
[email protected]
FB: Jillian Mort , Magnolia and Palm Travel Co.
Kirsten:
[email protected]
FB: Kirsten McGill, Magnolia and Palm Vacation Planner
IG: www.instagram.com/kirstensadventurebook/

01/05/2023

⭐Out of HUNDREDS of applications.... not one but TWO of M+P's Advisors have been chosen for the STAR (Select Travel Advisor Recognition)Program for the CruiseWorld conference this year! Their hard work and dedication have paid off and we are overjoyed at this amazing and well-deserved opportunity ahead for these ladies!

27/03/2023

Please welcome Christi Malbasa to the Magnolia + Palm Travel Co. team! We are so happy to have you and know you are going to do well!

22/03/2023

Welcome to the M+P team, Joe & Jessica!💙🗺💚

31/01/2023

Big or small… we can help with it all! Let the Magnolia + Palm team help you plan your next adventure!

30/01/2023

Please welcome Cheata to the M+P Team! She has already hit the ground running and we can't wait to see her do big things in 2023!

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03/01/2023

When we say we specialize in making amazing family memories--this is what we mean!

January 2022 Florida experience and unseasonably COLD front that canceled our beach fun in the sun plans. So if we couldn't be in the water we thought why not…

13/12/2022

We are so excited to have one of our top advisors, Erlirose Ordonio, representing Magnolia and Palm Travel Co. at the Walt Disney World Agent Education Program this week! What an awesome opportunity! Have a great week! Can’t wait to hear all about it! 🏰

26/07/2022

Here we grow again! Welcome to the M+P family, Sarah Joy Hays!

Sarah Joy lives in Baton Rouge with her husband and son where she owns and operates TWO bakeries! Her passion for creating and assisting families with their precious vacations brought her our way and we are so excited to have her on board!

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07/07/2022

July is an exciting month for M+P as we will soon be heading to Global Travel Marketplace in Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, FL, July 28-30! Celebrating its 10th year, GTM is the industry’s premier networking event. While there, we’ll have the opportunity to meet with over 130 suppliers from around the globe to build new partnerships and provide even better service to our clients. We’ll also have the chance to network with like-minded advisors to share best practices and industry insights.

Stay tuned for updates from this elite event and learn more at [www.gtmflagship.com](http://www.gtmflagship.com/)!

31/05/2022

We love getting such positive feedback from our clients! Way to go Erica! 🙌 Thank you for choosing Magnolia and Palm Travel Co., Collier Family!💙

24/05/2022

⭐️Another awesome review for some of Amy's returning travelers! ⭐️
Thanks for your continued support, Mickey Family!