A Scoop of Magic - Melanie Coogan

25/12/2024

23/12/2024

Wishing you all the warmth and joy of this holiday season!

22/12/2024

🎄Already looking for ways to avoid hosting next year? Maybe it's time for a new tradition, a Christmas Cruise!

⚓️Cast off for adventure next year and let the crew do the cooking and cleaning while you explore new ports, enjoy shipboard entertainment, and lounge by the pool. Cruise itineraries are available into 2026, and the earlier we book the better the price and availability typically are.

Let's "sea" what a personalized quote would look like for your family.
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21/12/2024

🚢 Calling all Disney+ subscribers!
Disney Cruise Line just announced an incredible offer for your family's next adventure: Kids Sail 50% Off on select cruises! 🎉

💫 Now's the perfect time to experience the magic of a Disney Cruise with your loved ones. On select sailings from January 3, 2025, through June 13, 2025, third and fourth guests under 18 can enjoy a 50% discount when staying in the same stateroom with two full-fare guests.

🗓️ This limited-time offer is available for select sailings, but hurry – you must book by February 16, 2025!

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19/12/2024

🌴New week, new discounts at the all-inclusive Sandals Royal Bahamian! Just $3803 per couple for 5 nights in the recently renovated club level oversized suites in August. 🌴

Deposit is just $400 per room. Grab your passports and get ready to relax and recharge on the sandy shores of the Caribbean sea. Must book by 12/24/25.

16/12/2024

What makes Disney Cruise Line stand out?? 🚢
Unlike other cruise lines that have one main dining room, Disney Cruise Line has three uniquely themed dining rooms that you rotate through during your cruise, providing a different menu and experience each night. Your servers follow you, getting to know you and your preferences, so by night two, they’ve already learned your names and they’ve got your favorite drinks waiting for you. They’ll even help cut your kids’ chicken or remove your lobster tail from the shell!

Disney's newest ship, The Disney Treasure, offers three delightful main dining rooms for guests to enjoy:
• 1923: A sophisticated restaurant with a California-inspired menu, celebrating the year Walt Disney Studios was founded.
• Worlds of Marvel: An immersive dining experience featuring interactive dishes and appearances by your favorite Marvel Super Heroes.
• Plaza de Coco: A vibrant, family-friendly restaurant with a Mexican-inspired menu, celebrating the stories of Coco and the magic of family.

14/12/2024

Did you know❓️❓️
The pools at Disney World resort hotels are heated year round! A pool day is a great way to relax and recharge in the middle of your trip.

We definitely enjoyed our pool day on our August trip. Coronado Springs is a moderate resort with a cascading waterfall down the face of the temple and a super cool jaguar slide. We even went for a swim after dark. And yes, I used the slide too 🛝 😁 Everyone is a kid at Disney.

12/12/2024

The weather outside might be frightful, but a warm Butterbeer 🍺 is SO delightful!
This is by far my favorite way to enjoy this tasty treat. You can aslo enjoy all of Universal Orlando's holiday 🎄 celebrations as part of your regular park ticket. No extra party or concert tickets to worry about. You can use the extra $$ for more warm Butterbeer instead 😉

Ask me how you can save BIG on a spring getaway for just $50 down per person.

09/12/2024

Did you know?? 🤔
I hold certifications from many of your favorite destinations including (but not limited to) Disney, The Cruise Lines International Association, Jamaica Tourism Ministry, and Universal!

I renew on a yearly basis for most of these, which is just one more way I ensure I have the most up to date information and expertise to share with you! And I am SO excited to share updates with you as we approach opening day for Universal's EPIC Universe!

05/12/2024

Sandals Deal of Week: Sandals Royal Caribbean!!

Take time to enjoy the crystal waters of Montego Bay and reconnect with each other in a Romeo and Juliet Butler Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub (GBT) for 5-nights, arriving 8/25/25 only $3,535 for two!! 🏝️🇯🇲

Must book by December 10th! Just a $400 deposit per couple.

04/12/2024

I've been asked so many times if using a travel agent is expensive, but booking with me doesn't cost you a single extra penny! I get paid by my vendors after you travel.

And people will say "Well I can get the same price online myself." Maybe you can, or maybe I can save you money, but the truth is you're paying for my services whether you use them or not! Companies build in agent commission to their prices. And if you're putting that money out, why wouldn't you want to get everything you've paid for!?

I'm in your corner every step of the way. From the time we start planning your trip to the day you return home, it's MY job to do all the heavy lifting, making sure YOU don't have to worry... about a thing.

Give me a call when you're ready for your next stress-free adventure!
410-941-9090
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03/12/2024

That face you make when your Christmas wish comes true...

With deposits as low as $50 per person for some locations, and just $200 for Disney packages, there is still time to put some vacation magic under your tree! Lets get started on your free travel quote today!

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30/11/2024

Some valuable travel tips as you prep for the winter...

29/11/2024

Small business Saturday is nearly here! Even if you aren't quite ready to book your next adventure, there are still ways you can help me and other small businesses in your community this season.

A simple like, share, or comment helps us stay visible, and I absolutely love word of mouth referrals! 😁 Nothing makes me happier than knowing you enjoyed your trip so much that you trust me with your friend's and family's adventures too!

Have your own small business? Drop a link in the comments so I can share the love. ❤️

28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! At A Scoop of Magic we are so grateful for YOU! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family's precious memories for the last 5 1/2 years. I am so excited for all of the adventures that 2025 will bring.

28/11/2024

Happy 43rd anniversary to Sandals!!

We've loved spending anniversaries and birthdays at our favorite Sandals resorts!

27/11/2024

It's International Cake Day and at Sandals and Beaches you can have your cake and eat it too...as much as you want! All your meals, snacks, and drinks are included. My kids definitely took advantage of that and sampled some truly delicious treats!

If you book with me by December 3rd, you might be able to take advantage of some fantastic Black Friday savings as well.

23/11/2024

Big news from Disney just dropped 👀

➡️ Rock 'n' Roller Coaster will be re-themed with Dr. Teeth and the Muppets taking over for a rock music festival. 🎸🎶
➡️ A new Monster's Inc. land will replace the Muppets Courtyard area at Hollywood Studios. The land will include a suspended roller coaster, shopping, dining, and a new theater show, likely in the existing Muppets theater building. 🎢🎬
No start date for these projects has been announced yet but Disney says there’s still time to catch a super-stretch limo to enjoy Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and catch Muppet*Vision 3D again before their final curtain calls. 🥹

Are you a fan of these changes, yay or nay!?