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Planning 101• Travel Tips• Vacation Planner

Avoid Bad Advice and Scams While Planning Your Vacation

April 30, 2024

A woman typing on her keyboard with a pad of paper to the left of her

We all know how easy it is to find information online. And as great as it is to Google a question and receive an instant answer, there’s also a downside. So, I wanted to address a topic that has been bothering me for quite some time. And that’s how to spot and avoid bad advice and scams online. Let me know if this sounds like you: You’re planning…

Planning 101• Travel Tips• Walt Disney World

Everything You Need To Know About MagicBands

April 28, 2024

Boy sitting on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, in Magic Kingom, in Walt Disney World, while weating a MagicBand

It’s just a Disney vacation. How hard can it really be? Well, as it turns out…it can get pretty difficult. But, it doesn’t have to be. Your day is going to be filled with excitement, crowds, and maybe a stroller or two. So, while keeping everyone’s tickets together seems like a simple task now. One small slip up and suddenly someone is left without a way to get…

Planning 101• Travel Tips

How To Choose The Right Hotel Every Single Time

March 21, 2024

Princess Tiana in the newly refurbished rooms at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort in Walt Disney World

The hotel you choose to stay at can make or break your entire vacation. Of course, no hotel is perfect. So, there are times you may end up with noisy neigbors, a bathroom sink that only knows what cold is, or pillows that aren’t your thing. But, there are many things that are within your control. And that’s how you make sure that minor inconveniences don’t overshadow your…

Planning 101• Travel Tips• Vacation Planner

The Truth About Travel Agent Planning Fees

February 19, 2024

The idea of Travel Agent fees has been a big topic for discussion lately. Should Clients be paying fees? Should Travel Agents be charging fees? What is the purpose of planning fee? And how much is too much? The questions go on and on… If you’ve ever found yourself asking these questions, then you’re in the right place. Get ready, because we’re about to bring some much-needed clarity…

Disney Dining Plan• Planning 101• Travel Tips• Vacation Planner

Is The Disney Dining Plan Worth The Cost In 2024?

January 19, 2024

As of January 9, 2024, the Disney Dining Plan has returned to Walt Disney World. And Guests are once again wondering – is it worth it? My answer, as you might expect, is simply…it depends on your family. Deciding whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth the cost is an important choice. They’re not cheap. But, cost shouldn’t be the only factor in deciding whether or not you…

Planning 101• Saving For A Vacation• Travel Tips

How To Easily Budget For Your Next Vacation

January 6, 2024

When it comes to travel, the mere mention of a “vacation budget” can bring out a rollercoaster of emotions. If you’ve ever said the sentence, “I can’t afford to take a vacation,” you’re definitely not alone. Statistics say that 74% of Americans have gone into debt to pay for a vacation. No wonder the idea of planning a vacation can seem like giant, stressful task. Luckily, it doesn’t have…

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