Durkee Travel Company

23/12/2024

Happy Holidays, everyone! I hope you asked Santa for a one-size-fits-all vacation of a lifetime this year 😁

21/12/2024

✈️ Travel sales going on this weekend:

*Disney World has a spring promo
*Disney Cruise Line has a deposit promo plus a Disney+ sale for kids
*Royal Caribbean has kids sail free plus 60% off second guest
*Universal Orlando has a dining promo and a two-days-free ticket promo
*Excellence Resorts has a 44% off sale April 1-June 30
*Sandals Resorts has stay six get one night free
*Virgin has 80% off second guest plus free drinks

Where will 2025 take you?

18/12/2024

Huge Disney Cruise Line SALE announcement! If you’ve been holding out to book a Disney Cruise and have kids under 18, now is your chance to get a great deal!

Check it out!

15/12/2024

🏝️ Looking for a luxury vacation where you don’t have to lift a finger, just arrive and be pampered? Then check out the butler sky villas at Sandals Regency Le Toc in Saint Lucia. Holy moly these rooms look just amazing!

“Your own private pool to take a dip in. A sprawling rooftop for stargazing tucked into the newest section of the resort, our Rondoval Butler Sky Villas are lush getaways within themselves, featuring plenty of indoor and outdoor space to spend your days blissfully unbothered. These modern villas are inspired by Saint Lucia's tropical charms.”

https://www.sandals.com/regency-la-toc/

12/12/2024

✨ Insider Tip of the Day! ✨
Did you know you can book reservations for several Disney Springs restaurants before the typical 60-day window? While not all of them are available this way, many offer the option directly through their websites for early access!

This is a great way to snag a table at your favorite Disney Springs dining spots without waiting for the usual reservation release date, which also makes your dining reservation day easier!

Here are a few restaurants included:
Frontera Cocina
Jaleo by José Andres
Maria & Enzo's
Morimoto Asia
Paradiso 37
Splitsville
STK Orlando
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
City Works Eatery
Enzo's Hideaway

11/12/2024

Thinking of 2025 vacations? Here's some inspo from where my clients are booking already. It's never too early to start planning!

Where do you want to go?

05/12/2024

I realize this is a little like the boy who cried wolf, but as of May 7, 2025, everyone over 18 will need a Real ID or passport to fly domestically.

To get one, visit your state’s driver’s licensing agency website to find out exactly what documentation is required to obtain a REAL ID. At a minimum, you must provide documentation showing: 1) Full Legal Name; 2) Date of Birth; 3) Social Security Number; 4) Two Proofs of Address of Principal Residence; and 5) Lawful Status.

If you have a teen getting their driver's license, make sure you go ahead and get the Real ID. It's a few extra steps but worth it later.

03/12/2024

If anyone has their eyes on an adults-only, all-inclusive vacation for next year, Excellence Resorts are having a great Travel Tuesday deal! I have had nothing but great feedback from Excellence Oyster Bay (Jamaica) and Excellence Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)! I can also recommend Excellence Riviera Cancun. They have the best cancellation policy around, so even if you are just *thinking* about it, you should let me grab a room for you with a $1 deposit.

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02/12/2024

The travel sales are on! I am seeing some cruise sales (but I do feel like there are always cruise sales), some great pricing on all-inclusive vacations to Mexico and Punta Cana and a few flight deals, nothing too amazing. Southwest has a promo today for 30% off--use promo cybersale.

Here are a few other deals compiled in one place by Conde Nast:

Planning 2025 travel? Take advantage of discounts from JetBlue, Celebrity Cruises, and more.

28/11/2024

I am thankful for all of my clients who keep allowing me to do what I love! Happy Thanksgiving!

26/11/2024

📣📣 If you are planning to visit the UK or any country in the European Union next year, listen up! 📣📣

Beginning in January you will need an e-visa to visit the UK (Ireland, England etc.): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

Sometime in Mid-2025, if you are visiting any other EU country you will need an e-visa (no set date yet): https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

You will apply online before you visit. Applications will open for the UK tomorrow 11/27. Once the EU announces a definitive date I will let everyone know about that. I have several people already booked for Europe next summer and this will affect you!

Official EU website on ETIAS, the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to enter 30 European countries.

22/11/2024

Did you all see the new Disney ship the Treasure arrived in the US this week? It looks AMAZING, but I am most excited about the Haunted Mansion Parlor!

I have clients going on the inaugural sailing later next month. It was not easy to get them a balcony room on the sailing, but I was able to pull it off and they are so excited! I cannot wait to hear all about it!

This one-of-a-kind lounge draws inspiration from the original Haunted Mansion, with a nautical twist.

18/11/2024

Is Japan a dream destination for you? If so, you are not alone. I have many people reach out about visiting Japan. Having been myself, I am a great resource for your trip! If eating ramen in Tokyo, seeing geisha in Kyoto, and soaking in a private onsen overlooking Mt. Fuji sound like your style of vacation, then you need to let me help plan your trip! Just look at some of these places to stay.

11/11/2024

A big thanks to all the military families active and retired! My dad served in the military for 21 years. I know the sacrifices not only those in service make, but the families at home. I hope you feel honored today and all days.

I am well-versed in traveling on military discounts, especially to Disney World and for Disney Cruises, so if anyone ever needs help with that, you know who to ask!

*If you're wondering, I'm the cute baby in this picture. :)

08/11/2024

One of my favorite parts of planning Disney World vacations is lining up dining for clients. Depending on ages, I have several different must-do restaurants/experiences. When I visit, I always try to go to new places so I can share with clients, which means I have been to the majority of restaurants in Disney World.

There is a super exclusive restaurant in Epcot that costs $250 (plus tax and tip) per person that I am considering trying on my next trip in a couple of months. What do you think? Should I try it out and report back? It's supposed to be one of the best dining experiences in the USA. I have also considered Victoria and Albert's. Anyone done either of these?

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/takumi-tei-restaurant/menus

29/10/2024

Viking is a very well-known river cruise brand, but did you know they also do ocean and expedition cruises? I have clients currently on the Panama Canal crossing cruise who are loving it! They have some other just really interesting itineraries, too.

The ships are not large, so if the mega-ships intimidate you, maybe it's time to look into a more intimate Viking cruise. Let me send you some options! You never know where life may take you, let me help make it interesting!

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