Big Creek Travel - Mary Kay Fiorillo

15/06/2023

17/03/2023

FRIDAY FIND !!!
Sandals MONTEGO BAY!!

BT - Beachfront Grande Luxe Club Level Junior Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub
4 nights 4/8/23 for only $3,432.00!!!

These luxury suites overlook Jamaica's finest private beach. Wall-to-wall glass doors open up to reveal an oversized balcony with a private Tranquility Soaking Tub for two that faces the calm, reef-protected blue sea. These spacious suites feature a king-size bed, stylish furnishings, fully-stocked bar and a smart TV. An escape within itself, the lavish spa-style bathroom showcases an expansive dual-control, overhead rain shower with bench, long vessel double sink and a large back-lit mirror. As an exclusive Club Sandals suite, a dedicated concierge is available to handle any special requests and reservations, such as spa appointments.

Room View: Beachfront, Oceanfront, Oceanview

14/12/2022

Spent this week visiting beautiful Beaches Ocho Rios, Sandals Golf and Country Club, Sandals Ochi and Sandals Royal Plantation on the wonderful island of Jamaica! There is a resort for everyone! whether you’re looking for family time, party time, romance, or luxury, one of these amazing resorts has what you’re looking for! Message me for specifics on specials this week!

14/12/2022

Sesame Character breakfast at Beaches Ocho Rios didn’t disappoint! Great family resort with lots for the kids and parents alike! DM me for details and specials!

05/12/2022

Hi! Take a break from dreary winter days and follow me live next week as I head to Jamaica - Back to the Beach with Sandals and Beaches Resorts! I’ll be offering exclusive booking bonuses while I’m there! Stay tuned!!!

22/06/2022

Copy, pasted, and unedited from a flight attendant-

Flying this summer is ROUGH!!! I feel like as a Flight Attendant I should attempt to share some tips to get you through airline travel for the foreseeable future. ✈️✈️

1. Things are not good..... if its less than 7 hours - DRIVE! I'm not kidding. There is nothing enjoyable about flying right now. On any airline. If you must fly, keep reading. 🚗

2. Download and use the app of the airline you are flying. You can do everything on it - get your boarding pass, track your bags, see your incoming plane, and change a flight. It sure beats waiting in the long line to talk to an agent! Trust me - Usually these apps will tell you a flight is cancelled before the crew even knows! 📲

3. Fly MUCH earlier than you need to - a whole day early if its important!! This week I saw many people miss important things like weddings, funerals, cruises, international connections, and graduations. The tears were very real, for very real reasons, and there was nothing I could do! If you have to be somewhere, spend the extra money, go a day early. Have a glass of wine and stay in a hotel, enjoy your night not being stressed while everyone else misses their events. 🍷

4. ALWAYS fly the first flight in the morning so you have all day to be rebooked if the s**t hits the fan. Yes, that means it might be a 3:00 alarm, but morning flights don't cancel nearly as often.⏰

5. This is not unique to this year, but keep in mind summer is thunderstorm season. A single storm can shut down a whole airport. We can't fly through them. Storms usually build as the day gets later. Book early flights! ⛈

6. Schedule long layovers - Your 1 hour layover is NOT enough anymore. 30 minutes, not a chance. 3 hours minimum. 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️

7. What you see on the news is an understatement. We are short staffed and overworked. Not just pilots and flight attendants, but also ground crews. Without ground crews there is no one to park the planes, drive jetways, get your bags on/off planes, or scan boarding passes. This causes many delays that snowball throughout the day. Sometimes HOURS.(Another reason morning flights are best!) 👀

8. When flight crews get delayed we time out. We can NOT fly longer than 16 hours. Its illegal. So it doesn't matter if you have a wedding to get to, when we are done we are done. The way things are now, there are no back up crews, so when this happens your flight cancels. (Now you are starting to see why those morning flights are best!) 😴

9. Avoid connecting in Newark (Or any New York airport for that matter). It is literal hell. You have a 50/50 chance your flight will cancel or missing your connection. They have been cancelling flights at their starting points just to keep the planes out, because there just aren't enough people to manage the planes, so the gates stay full. Also the restaurants are expensive, it is not a great place to be stuck. 💩

10. Be nice. As stated above, we are overworked and tired. We will not help you if you are mean. No one cares that you are going to miss your cruise if you are an as***le. So even if we can help, we will save our help for someone nice. Tensions are high. Our patience is gone. If you make us mad - you will not be flying on our planes. We will leave you behind without a second thought, and laugh about you later. 🥰

11. Being drunk on an airplane is a federal offense, so don't overdo it. If you drink too much at the bar waiting for your delayed flight you risk not being allowed to fly at all. We are too tired to deal with your drunk ass when we have legitimate issues to deal with. 🍻

12. Get trip insurance if you have a lot of money invested. I hate the whole idea of this, but I also hate the idea of losing money. Example: I was working a flight yesterday that waited over an hour for a gate. A family of 8 missed their flight to Rome. The only flight of the day. They were going to a cruise which they would now miss. They were all crying, there was nothing I could do. (Also a reason to fly a day early!) 🛳

13. Flights are FULL. If you buy the cheap seats you will not be able to sit with your family. It says so when you purchase your ticket!! Flight Attendants aren't there to rearrange the whole plane just so you can sit with your family because you tried to save $100 on a third party website. 💸

14. Speaking of third party websites and saving money..... Like I said flights are FULL. If a flight is oversold, and no one volunteers to give up their seats, who do you think is the first to be bumped? You guessed it, the family that saved a few $$ by using sites like Expedia, Kayak, Hotwire etc. 🤷‍♀️

15. Pack smart. Don't be "That guy" Don't hold up boarding because you have your extenders open till they are busting and you can't figure out how to make it fit in the overhead. (Passengers are stressed too, they can be aggressive when boarding a delayed flight) 🛍

16. Take showers, brush your teeth, leave the perfume off, don't eat stinky food (caesar salad and tuna fish I'm talking to you!), and bring headphones. Trust me. These things sound basic, but add to stress on crowded planes. If you are stuck on the tarmac for 3 hours after a 4 hour flight, you will thank me for this. 💜

17. Bring a sweater if you tend to be cold. So tired of half naked girls asking me to turn the heat up. NO. Wear clothes!! Side note: If you dress like this and ask for heat, there's a chance I will turn the AC up. 🥶

18. Thats not water on the bathroom floor. For the love of God wear shoes to the bathroom!!! 🤮

19. Don't tell a Flight Attendant they look tired. We are and we know. You may cause us to ugly cry right there in galley. 😭

20. Happy Travels!

14/02/2022

Happy Valentine’s Day

13/02/2022

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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09/02/2022

Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.

06/02/2022

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Well, not exactly… Have you heard of the Big 5? African safaris have started becoming very popular recently, and we’re working on several small group quotes for 2022 trips. Three of the best destinations for African safaris are South Africa, Namibia and Tanzania. If you’re not quite up to the adventure of Africa, you can see 3 of the Big 5 a little closer to home at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

04/02/2022

A mind that is stretched by new experiences can never go back to its old dimensions.

02/02/2022

While the last two years may have felt like the movie Groundhog Day, today we’re going to hope for an end to winter and lots of adventure in our futures. After all, it is the Year of the Tiger!

01/02/2022

The year of the Tiger is said to be about disruption and big changes. It’s also going to be about taking risks and going on adventures. We’re going to find enthusiasm again, both for ourselves and others. So, if we’re going to run with our wildest dreams, where will adventure take you this year?

28/01/2022

Travel agents are like sunscreen. It’s a lot more fun when you don’t get burned!

19/01/2022

Usually when people think "honeymoon" they think somewhere warm and tropical, and there are some amazing options. If you haven't seen Le Blanc in Cancun or Jade Mountain in St. Lucia, you should definitely take a look. Trending this year, though, are some more off the beaten path ideas.

31/12/2021

Wishing you a safe, happy and healthy 2022! Here’s to a bright future and lots of adventures ahead!

17/12/2021

Get your pancakes and French toast ready… today is National Maple Syrup Day! If you’re a maple syrup lover, why not consider making it a tradition to visit places like Vermont or Quebec over the holidays? Even if you’re not, they’re magical destinations this time of year. 404-543-3155 | [email protected]

16/12/2021

Chocolate seems to make everything better. Pretzels, peanuts, fruit, popcorn… And, in honor of National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, I am gifting anyone who books a cruise with me between now and Valentine’s Day a box of chocolates as a special thank you! (A few restrictions apply, see below)

24/06/2021

It’s time to get out and get traveling!! I’m ready to help you figure out when and where!!

26/05/2021

Check it out! When in Cancun recently, I got a sneak peak at the new Nickelodeon resort scheduled to open later this year!!!! It’s going to be amazing! We got to tour two actual rooms, but otherwise only got to see renderings! Can’t wait to see the final reveal!!!!

14/05/2021

Hi! Continuing exploration of Karisma Resorts brands today with the beautiful Azul Beach Resort Riviera Cancun! It truly has something for everyone! Adults only areas, couples/groups and great family options!!

13/05/2021

Feel like a little Cancun? Tune in over the next several days to follow touring a few great all-inclusive options! This beautiful place is Margaritaville Island Reserve!

10/04/2021

From remarkable beaches to zip lining, to Old San Juan....Puerto Rico did not disappoint! Message me for more information 🇵🇷!

31/03/2021

Ready to travel, but not sure where to start? All inclusives make it easy!

Look what’s new from Sandals!

Now introducing two additional room categories in the Caribbean Village at Sandals Royal Caribbean: Crystal Lagoon Hideaway Swim-up Club Level Jr. Suite w/Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub (HSUP) and Crystal Lagoon Hideaway Jr. Suite w/Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub (HJS).

Outfitted with custom-built furnishings, a king-sized bed, a large HD Smart TV, seating area and fully stocked in room bar and an outdoor bistro set, guests will enjoy a romantic tropical escape with these rooms creating memories sure to last a lifetime.

These new accommodations are available to Book Now for Travel starting December 15th 2021. Message me for details!

31/03/2021

Ready to travel, but not sure where to start? All inclusives make it easy!

Look what’s new from Sandals!

Check out two new room categories in Caribbean Village at Sandals Royal Caribbean: Crystal Lagoon Hideaway Swim-up Club Level Jr. Suite w/Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub (HSUP) and Crystal Lagoon Hideaway Jr. Suite w/Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub (HJS).

Outfitted with custom-built furnishings, a king-sized bed, a large HD Smart TV, seating area and fully stocked in room bar and an outdoor bistro set, guests will enjoy a romantic tropical escape with these rooms creating memories sure to last a lifetime.

These new accommodations are available to Book Now for Travel starting December 15th 2021. Message me for details!

22/03/2021

Let’s get busy planning!

19/03/2021

Hello Everyone! I'm pleased to announce that I've joined Big Creek Travel as a travel advisor! As the world is beginning to "re-open," I look forward to helping you explore!!

These photos are from our recent trip to Secrets Cap Cana in the beautiful Dominican Republic.

19/03/2021