Runaway Vaca

16/01/2025

A Peek Inside Holland America’s Rotterdam!

This Friday, I've been invited to tour Holland America’s stunning Rotterdam in Fort Lauderdale!

If you’ve ever had questions about:
🌊 Holland America cruises
🛳 The luxurious Rotterdam ship
🏖Fort Lauderdale pre- or post-cruise hotels & activities
⚓ Or cruising in general

Drop your questions in the comments or message me directly!

I can’t wait to share insights, photos, and tips to help you plan your dream cruise vacation. Let me know how I can help you set sail!

13/01/2025

It's Cruise Week at Holland America!

$25 Deposits + Up to $500 per cabin OBC + Free Verandah Upgrades + Kids Sail Free!
The $25 deposits promo is running through Jan 20th.

07/01/2025

Choose joy

29/12/2024

2025 is going to be magical

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas Runaways!

18/12/2024

What do you want to know Wednesday?
Remember back in the day when Mom would put Christmas gifts on Layaway??
Q: Can I make payments on trips?
A: Yes! (As long as you're not traveling soon). Most of my suppliers allow you make a low deposit to secure your cruise, flights, or resort choice, with final payment a set number of days before travel. If you're booking 6-12 months out, I apply payments either monthly, or when you request them, up until final payment. Surprise your family this Christmas with the gift of a family trip together this summer!

28/11/2024

31/10/2024

Let’s get your SPOOKTACULAR trips booked!

23/10/2024

What do you want to know Wednesday?
Where are you dreaming of running away to in 2025??

17/10/2024

Universal Orlando Resort's newest park Epic Universe is opening May 22, 2025! Tickets and resort packages go on sale October 22nd. Message me to get on my list!!

05/10/2024

Our conference continues with a Seminar at Sea on board Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas!
After an opening session in the royal theater for just travel agents with guest speaker Vicki Freed, we’re relaxing, waiting for the sail away party. 🥳 🛳️

04/10/2024

Day two of our national conference is filled with break out sessions (classes). After only half a day I have almost too many ideas for future group and individual trips! I wonder what the afternoon sessions will bring? 🤔

03/10/2024

Hey Runaways! I’m in Fort Lauderdale for a conference, followed by a Seminar at Sea cruise on Royal Caribbean. Today is the trade show with over 80 vendors, some I book with often and some that are completely new to me. Are you thinking about your 2025 summer vacations yet?? Shoot me a message!

06/09/2024

We will ABSOLUTELY be participating in this national day. What's everyone reading right now, or what have you read lately that you loved and MUST SHARE??

21/08/2024

Q: Why aren't there all inclusive resorts in the U.S. like there are in the Mexico and the Caribbean?
A: Simply put, cost. The cost of building, maintaining, and servicing a resort is much lower in Mexico and the Caribbean. Employment costs are lower, shipping, food and room needs, all lower. The few properties that advertise as all inclusive usually don't include much or are extremely expensive.
Example:
Big Cedar Lodge south of Branson, MO is currently running an "all inclusive" special stay. For two nights stay in Falls Lodge for two guests, three breakfast vouchers ($20 each), two lunch vouchers ($50 each) and two dinner vouchers ($50 each), plus a two hour boat rental, a $100 arcade card and a few other small inclusions, the total is over $1500. Don't take this as a bash against Big Cedar, because it isn't. I absolutely LOVE when I can get away for a few days to their property. But compare that two nights stay and not all included package to this.
At Barcelo Maya Palace in the heart of the Riviera Maya, a 4 nights' stay in an Oceanfront Premium Level room, including all meals, drinks, non-motorized water activities including snorkeling in the ocean (not vouchers with a fixed amount) for $1550.
Again, this is not a post against local resorts or a push for traveling to Mexico, but is just an explanation by comparison of why finding the unicorn clients want of an all-inclusive experience in the U.S. is so difficult.

30/07/2024

It's International Day of Friendship!
Is there a better way to travel than with your friends and family? We don't think so!
From old to new, we cherish each of you.