Alex with Second Story Travel is an affiliate of Second Story Travel, LLC I’m a wife, momma, and lover of vacation planning (the anticipation is half the fun!).
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I’m also an affiliate with Second Story Travel, LLC. I know that planning the perfect trip can be a challenge for even the most experienced travelers. If you use my services, you’ll have one contact (me!) who gets to know you and your family, is responsive to your requests & questions, and truly cares that your vacations are as magical as can be. I will book the best package for your family, monit
or and apply new offers & specials to ensure you’re getting the lowest rates, and come up with an itinerary to make the most out of your vacation. My service as an travel consultant is 100% free! There is absolutely zero additional cost to your trip. You’ll pay the same rate that you’d pay if booking directly with the supplier. But if I book on your behalf, you’ll receive my knowledge and extensive personal travel experience to help design a vacation tailored to your family’s wants and needs. My services are available for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, Aulani-Disney Resort and Spa, Universal Studios, Sandals & Beaches Resorts, as well as for cruises by Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Princess, and more.
🎶 On the seventh day of travel, my true love gave to me...
Day 7: 🚢 A dose of pixie dust on the high seas with Disney Cruise Line! I have personally sailed on SEVEN different major cruise lines, and Disney is my favorite. The customer service, the cleanliness, the phenomenal broadway-caliber stage shows, the overall attention to detail, it's so so good. Anchors aweigh! ⚓️
🎶 On the sixth day of travel, my true love gave to me....
Day 6: 🌺 Adventures by Disney: Colombia edition! Exploring the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. Get ready for a magical journey!
🎶 On the fifth day of travel, my true love gave to me...
Day 5: 🚢 Cruising into day 5 on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line! With 29 ships in the fleet, there is truly a perfect ship for every traveler! Sea, sun, and a side of adventure—my kind of vacation. Great for all ages, but especially active tweens, teens, and adults!
🎶 On the fourth day of travel, my true love gave to me....
Day 4: 🏰 The Most Magical place on Earth! Today's adventure takes us to Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. Let the magic begin! ✨
🎶 On the third day of travel, my true love gave to me....
Day 3: ☀️ Sandy toes and crystal-clear waters await at Beaches Turks and Caicos (a family-friendly resort within the Sandals umbrella). The only decision today: which shade of turquoise is your favorite?
👑🚢 What’s better than sailing on Disney's Wish cruise ship? Having a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique makeover on your sailing! Look at these beauties living their best princess life at sea ❤
🎶 On the second day of travel, my true love gave to me....
Day 2: 🚢 Ahoy, mateys! Focusing today on another adults-only getaway. Embarking on a voyage with Virgin Voyages—where the sea meets luxury. Get ready to leave ordinary cruising (and your kids) behind! I loved sailing on the Scarlet Lady and can’t wait for my next VV cruise!
🎶 On the first day of travel, my true love gave to me: An Adventures by Disney, Rhine River, adults-only voyage! 🎶
Starting today, get ready for the 12 Days of Travel—where magic meets merriment, and our bags are packed to see the world! 🌍✨
Over the next 12 days, I will highlight a new travel destination that I can book for you, and if, at any point, you want a price, let me know. But for these 12 days of travel, I will keep it short because it's aaallll about the pictures!!
Day 1: 🌊 Setting sail on Adventures by Disney: Rhine River adults-only getaway. Who said Disney is just for kids?!?!!!
🏝️ 📣 SANDALS ALERT!! 📣🏝️
Escape to the last of the true exotics at Beaches Turks & Caicos. Stay in a Key West Grande Lux Concierge Room. 5 nights for a family of three (2 adults, 1 child) only $5303 arriving 9/4/24!!
🎄 Headed to Universal Orlando anytime soon? Don't miss the evening parade! Many original balloons and floats from past NYC's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades can be seen during Universal's Holiday Parade, complete with snowfall, glitter, and Santa.... it's so festive and definitely brings some holiday magic to Florida!
🍿🎬 It's almost go-time!! Anyone else ready for the marathon that is Christmas movie watching in December??? What are you most excited to watch??? My faves are in the comments!
Little known fact... nearly every travel supplier automatically builds a commission into the prices of vacation packages and tickets ‼️so whether or not you use a travel agent, the cost is the same‼️. Why does this matter?
❗️You book direct ➡️ you're on your own to research, plan, and execute. Have a question? You'll crowd source answers (which may be outdated or inaccurate) or wait on hold and likely talk to a call center employee (and many of them have never experienced the destination you are calling about).
❗️You book through me ➡️ I’ll help match your family’s wants, needs, & budget, share all the tips and tricks that I have learned from personal experience and years of sending guests on similar vacations, and make sure all of the details are taken care of so you can hit the ground running. Have a question? Hi, it's me. I'm your travel agent, it's me. And I care that your family is prepared for and has the best vacation possible!
All good things must come to an end... and watching the sun set above the clouds on our flight home was the perfect chapter to close our Disney Cruise vacation. Thanks for following along for our Thanksgiving at Sea!!!
Till next time! ❤️🚢
Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay. IYKYK 🏝️😍
🛍️✈️ It’s Small Business Saturday, and I’d be grateful for the families I’ve worked with to share Alex with Second Story Travel. Two ways for me to THANK YOU:
1️⃣ Post a picture from your vacation on your personal page & tag to receive a $5 Starbucks gift card*
2️⃣ Post & tag () the picture AND leave a review on my business page to ALSO be entered in a drawing for a $25 Target gift card.*
*Text or email me a screenshot so I know to email your gift card.
Thanks a “latte” for helping my small business grow!
🎇 Disney Cruise Line has the only fleet that offers FIREWORKS at SEA! Fun fact, the fireworks are biodegradable so you can enjoy the entertainment without affecting sea life. The nighttime show is featured as a finale to each Caribbean sailing’s pirate night where guests can dress up and dance among the stars at the deck party!
🚢⚓️🦃🍁 Thankful and blessed. It’s fun to be able to celebrate Thanksgiving traditions at sea!
❤️ I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the families that have journeyed with me in the past, present, or those planning to in the future.
❤️ Your trust in choosing me for your travel adventures means the world to me. Each booking, each destination, and each experience shared is not just a trip, but a story that I am honored to be a part of. I am committed to continuing to provide exceptional service and unforgettable experiences. Here's to more travels, discoveries, and memories!
⚓️ We just watched a showing of Disney’s brand new movie, Wish. Did you know that new Disney movies premier (or should I say premEAR 😜) on cruises at sea the same day they do on land❓
🍿🎬 The movie theaters aboard Disney Cruise Line’s ships are an amazing place to enjoy first run films and original Disney Classics during your sailing! Grab a comfy seat, some fresh popcorn & soda, or plan ahead and order a snack from room service for the ultimate movie treat!
Grand Cayman 😍. We dodged storms all day, and the port adventure we chose was WAY out of our comfort zone (jet skiing in the ocean is far harder than I ever imagined), but we loved our adventure.
✔️ Stingray City
✔️ Starfish Point
🇲🇽 The best day in Cozumel! We decided to reserve a cultural experience - Alebrije painting (think spirit animals and the Disney movie, Coco) and a local chocolate company tour. It was fun for our entire family!
We had a wonderful end to our first day at sea at the Fantasy’s Formal Night celebration! We mixed and mingled, listened to some great music, enjoyed complimentary drinks, enjoyed the Broadway-style Aladdin show at the Walt Disney Theatre, and capped off the night with dinner at Royal Court (my fave restaurant!).
Disney Fantasy, Day 2:
Bonjour and welcome to Remy, Disney Cruise Line’s gourmet (adults only) French restaurant!
We had the most unforgettable champagne brunch this morning. The food was ⭐️incredible⭐️ and the theming was absolutely perfect- make sure to check out the subtle nods to Remy from Ratatouille in the design of the dining room!
Disney Fantasy, Day 1:
Such a fantastic day!! After a beignet breakfast at our hotel, we shuttled over to Port Canaveral. We boarded the ship early, had a great buffet lunch, decorated our door (one of my favorite unique about sailing DCL), and checked the muster drill off the to-do list.
After sail away, we went to the tree lighting ceremony in the atrium, had a delicious dinner, and wrapped up the evening with some wine on our verandah after the kiddos went to bed.
I can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!
🚢 Cruising with Disney- Room Choice
There are several options for rooms and at the most basic level they differ based on access to the outside 🌞🌒. Depending on how much time you spend in your room, the choice might be obvious. If your family is always out and about, and uses the room only to sleep and dress, than an inside cabin would be fine. If you have young children with early bedtimes, it's nice to have a private balcony to enjoy once they fall asleep.
Rooms sleep up to 5 guests with a queen-size bed, convertible sofa bed, upper pull-down bunk bed (with constellations of Disney characters on the ceiling), and optional Murphy style bed. Split baths are offered for most room levels.
🛏 Inside Room- no true windows to the outside, but may have "magic portholes" with round LED monitors can show real time views of the outside. Super cool!
🛏 Oceanview Room- large port hole showing the ocean
🛏 Balcony Room- highest standard level room with a verandah (balcony) with seating
🛏 Concierge/Suites- for guests that like a bit of luxury, may have more space or separate bedrooms, and offer a balcony. Access to private indoor and outdoor lounge areas and a multitude of concierge amenities.
⚓️ Cruising? As your travel agent, if you only listen to one piece of advice, it’s this. Fly in the day ⭐️before⭐️ your sailing for a 1-night hotel stay.
✨ Travel is unpredictable and peace of mind is worth its weight in gold. The cruise line won’t wait for you if your flight is cancelled or delayed.
✨ Everyone gets a good night’s rest which is nearly impossible if you fly in super early day-of departure.
We booked a room at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter with cruise transfers directly from the resort. Easy peasy and a great way to start the magic early.
🦃 Year two of spending Thanksgiving at Sea. We set sail on the Disney Fantasy in just a few hours. I can’t wait for a week in the Caribbean and to share our adventures with you!
🚡 Who loves Disney's Skyliner as much as I do???? If given a choice between staying at a Skyliner resort or not, there's no doubt where I'll be!
❤ It feels like an attraction in itself!
❤ It's efficient- even with long lines, boarding is quick
❤ You don't have to collapse single strollers
❤ It's accessible for scooters and wheelchairs
❤ There's a Joffrey's Coffee kiosk at the hub (can it get any better?!?!?!)
🚡 Travel between Art of Animation/Pop Century and the Caribbean Beach hub
🚡 Travel between Epcot/Riviera Resort and the Caribbean Beach hub
🚡 Travel between Hollywood Studios and the Caribbean Beach hub
🎉 We've been patiently waiting, and now it's time!
Kids' (ages 3-9) Park Tickets and Dining Plans are HALF OFF!!! with the purchase of an eligible non-discounted 4-night WDW vacation package!
Packages Include:
🏨 4-night hotel stay at a select resorts
🎟️ 4-day Theme Park tickets
🍽️ Disney dining plan or Quick Service Dining plan
🗓️ Valid most nights March 3- June 30, 2024.
Been thinking of a Disney cruise? It's go time! Savings up to 30% off!!!
Disney Cruise Line has released a special promotion for select sailings in January/February- sailing from New Orleans, Galveston, Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale! Message me for details. As always, planning services are complimentary for guests that book with me!
Universal Orlando! 🚂 Did you know the Hogwarts Express offers 2 different experiences? Riders MUST have a park-to-park ticket to experience the train.
1️⃣ From Universal Studios park, you’ll board at Kings Cross Station- sneak through Platform 9 3/4 just like Harry Potter and his friends do! Your cabin shows views of the beautiful English countryside, and you may find yourself re-living some key scenes from the films. You’re dropped off in Hogsmeade station, and magically transported to Hogsmeade Village located in Universal’s Islands of Adventure park.
2️⃣ From Hogsmeade Station, your ride back to London has a change of scenery, but you’ll see plenty of familiar characters and experiences!
🐶 We get to pick our new puppy tomorrow... thank goodness there are only 4 to choose from!
🏄♀️ Looking for an ocean cruise that's amazing for tweens and teens (and adults too!)? Check out any ships in Royal Caribbean's fleet that offer a FlowRider! The 40 foot long surf simulator rushes 30,000 gallons of water your way. Test your skills at boogie boarding, knee boarding, or surfing. It's all fun and games until you wipe out... don't ask me how I know 🥴.
🎅🏻🎃 The perfect attraction to showcase for this time of year!
At Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, the AMAZING holiday overlay blends the original attraction with Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Everyone loves when the Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington, decorates the Mansion with frightfully festive touches inspired by the 1993 film.
Never look back ... unless it’s to admire the view! 🚢⚓️
Thinking of a couple's cruise or a family adventure? I book all major cruise lines and would love to send you to the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, or Alaska. Want to go a bit farther? There are plenty of bucket list options after a flight across the Atlantic. Message me for details!
🎶 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎶 at the Disney Deluxe resorts! The pastry teams are working hard to showcase all of their talent for the annual gingerbread displays.
Make sure to check out the following resorts to see the creations:
▫️Animal Kingdom Lodge
▫️Beach Club Resort
▫️BoardWalk Resort
▫️Contemporary Resort
▫️Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
▫️Yacht Club Resort
If you're a member of Sam’s Club, RUN! 🏃🏼♀️
You can purchase a $200 Disney gift card for $180 (10% off!)! The gift card delivers to your email after purchase. Limit 2 per membership.
I can now officially not be shunned by family! 🤣 Let the decorating begin!!!
Look what we have here....a new promo COMING SOON just for families!
🚨 Kids Play & Dine for 50% Off*
On Nov. 14, Walt Disney World is introducing a special family package promo for Spring Vacations. Cough Cough — start thinking about SPRING BREAK now!
Tickets & dining plans for children (ages 3-9) will be 50% off with the purchase of a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Co. package for your family. This includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel, theme park tickets & a dining plan.
If you aren’t a client already, I'd love to put you on my list. Comment below if you’d like a quote. If you are a client of mine already, don't fret, I'll be ready to apply discounts for you! 🫶🏼
* This offer will be valid for stays most nights March 3 through June 30, 2024. I love the convenience this offer provides as guests will have their meals already paid for BEFORE they arrive!
🌴Disney Wish. Day 3- Castaway Cay.
And yes, I did walk the CC 5K race in sandals. Still counts in my book😅😆
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🍹 Disney isn't just for kids…. here’s something to add to your adult bucket list! Tucked away in the Mexico pavilion at EPCOT is La Cava del Tequila. Home to more than 200 types of tequila and speciality margaritas. 🇲🇽 Truly a hidden gem. Featured here is their Alibrije margarita (also known as the bubble margarita) which is an entire experience in itself ☁️…..from a mixture of the finest tequila, liqueur and lime juice to a mixed berry flavored smoke bubble. You won't be disappointed!
🚂 All aboard!!!! I’m headed to London!
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I’m a wife, momma, and lover of vacations (especially to Disney!). I’m also an affiliate with Second Story Travel, LLC. I know that planning the perfect trip can be a challenge for even the most experienced travelers. If you use my services, you’ll have one contact (me!) who gets to know you and your family, is responsive to your requests & questions, and truly cares that your vacations are as magical as can be. I will help book the best package for your family, monitor and apply new offers & specials to ensure you’re getting the best deal, make dining reservations, recommend and reserve Disney FastPasses for rides and attractions, and come up with an itinerary to make the most out of your vacation.
My service as an travel consultant is 100% free! There is absolutely zero additional cost to your trip. You’ll pay the same rate that you’d pay if booking directly with the supplier. But if I book on your behalf, you’ll receive my knowledge and extensive personal travel experience to help design a vacation tailored to your family’s wants and needs. My services are available for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Adventures by Disney, Aulani-Disney Resort and Spa, Universal Studios, Sandals & Beaches Resorts, as well as for cruises by Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess, and more. Message or call me if you’re interested!
