It is getting cold outside, do you have your special vacation booked?

 If not no worries, we are here to help you get that done.  I know it is hard to believe but as soon as Christmas is over the panic sets in and you are desperate to get out of the cold weather, or maybe plan a ski trip!

So when is a good time to book your vacation?  Typically I like to start working with clients in September or October so we can select a destination and watch the prices.  I do not work with one supplier, I have several favorites so I will check all for the best price.  I also want to point out I only work with trusted suppliers because I need to know if there are any issues they will be addressed and corrected.  

When you are ready to start checking things out give me a call or email and we will give you some options.  I do not want to overwhelm my clients so if we are looking at a few destinations, such as Jamaica, Cancun and Punta Cana I will give you a few resort options for all of them and ask you tell me what you like and do not like.  If those do not work I send you some more.  I will send as many as you need within reason.  

Once we have a few solid options we check price unless it is already a great price then we book!

All transactions will go directly through the supplier, and you will not be charged a service fee.  I do work on commission but my first priority is that you get the vacation you want for the price you want!

So give me a call I am ready to start planning your vacation!  Remember we also love groups so get your friends or family together!

A look at Wonder of the Seas

 Yesterday I mentioned I took a cruise with Royal Caribbean in March on the Wonder of the Seas.  If you have never cruised before you would be amazed at what you can do on a cruise.  Our first cruise with Royal a few years ago opened our eyes to the benefits of cruising.  I am not sure where to start, every cruise we have done is a great experience.  My husband I have always enjoyed getting out of Minnesota in the winter and we usually picked a all inclusive resort to spend a week in the sun.  We enjoy the warm weather but we wanted something new.  So we tried a cruise, we did not want to love it, but we did.  It is like a city floating in the ocean, amazing food in the main dining room or you can visit a specialty restaurant.  If you get tired of the amazing pools you can go inside and have a drink at one of the many bars, or catch some music.  It seems like there is always something going on so you are never bored! 

 I recommend cruises for my clients that are looking for a fun vacation that combines relaxation with the option to explore!  During this cruise we went to St Martins and decided to do get on these inflatable boats and cruise the ocean, it was fun!  We spent a day at RCCL private island Coco Cay, we booked a cabana and it did not disappoint!  We also did the unlimited dining package, my favorite was Hooked because I love seafood!  So if you want to experience a cruise  give me a call or email and we will find the perfect cruise for you!  

Travel is Back! So Time to Plan your Travel!

Yes it is time to start making travel plans, I know many are suffering from cabin fever!  Living in Minnesota we look forward to that escape for a week or two in a warm weather destination or cruise.  So for the last few years it was just too stressful for many of us to plan a vacation and risk cancellation due to Covid.  I won't say our worries are totally over but many of us are feeling very confident that we can safely travel.  I am using my facebook page to promote a few of my favorite suppliers.  I will discuss the suppliers and vacations in my blog posts in the coming weeks.  

If you are looking to book a warm weather all inclusive vacation now is the time!  We tend to get the best deals early.  We can also use the next few weeks to find that perfect destination and resort, while watching prices.  Because all inclusive vacations are one of my specialties I am able to provide you with my knowledge of resorts and destinations.    

Remember when you work with Vacations R Special Travel on a cruise or all inclusive vacation you will not be charged a fee, so all of the knowledge I have gained from my own travel, classes, and suppliers it is yours for free!

Before Your International Travel

 Time to travel again!

I am excited to start my next vacation!

But now we have to do more than check in for our flight.  My flight to Punta Cana will be on Wednesday.  I have decided to get a covid test prior to my flight, no it is not required but when I return to the US I need to test negative so I just want to be sure before I leave.  

We also need to check our destination to see if they require any forms to be filled out prior to travel. 

So remember to do your homework and if you book with a travel agent they will do it for you!

I will be on a nonstop Delta flight so that will be wonderful.  

Now as we all know we do not need to wear a mask, but when you arrive at your destination you might need to so check that out!

I plan to wear my mask because I need a negative covid test to return to the states so I will try to be very careful however that is up to each passenger.  

I hope you will join me in this trip as I will be staying at 2 resorts.  I am sure they will not disappoint!

 Travel is Back!!

March 2020 changed they way we travel or should I say the way we did not travel.  In March 2020 we took our kids and their significant others to Cozumel Mexico (one of my favorite destinations).  We had a blast.  Maybe not the few that got sick on the private catamaran I booked.  It was very strange to return on March 11th 2020.  I think we all felt strange getting on the plane to return.  Little did we know travel would be very limited after that trip.  My best memory of covid will be going to the store the day after we got home and everyone had toilet paper!  I was thinking they must be having a sale!  No I did not get any and well I should have!

So here we are today April 2022 and things are getting back to normal.  My husband and I did a cruise in December 2021 and March 2022.  Of course it was more stressful than usual, but we were traveling.  

I am heading out next week for Punta Cana because when you work in travel you need to travel!  I do not need a covid test to enter Punta Cana however I will take a test just to be sure because when I return I need a negative test. Right now masks are not required on planes however that is subject to change.  If you are not comfortable not wearing a mask then you should wear your mask.  I have gotten used to the mask so I will be safe knowing I need to test negative.  

During this time it has been hard for me to promote travel, however now I feel we need to travel more than ever!  We have learned a few lessons, like get travel protection yes it adds to the cost of your vacation but then you have protection.  

I look forward to talking about the Symphony of Seas and Wonder of the Seas in the next few weeks.  And of course I will give reviews on my trip to Punta Cana, the Riu Palace Punta Cana and Secrets Cap Cana.