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It is 2024 and I am so excited to announce that VS1 Travels is growing! We have added 2 new travel advisors to our team. And guess what we all have in common?! We all got married last year in 2023! So please welcome our new additions and reach out to us if you have […]
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Happy December and Happy Holidays! This month has been super busy…and it’s because we had our destination wedding in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic earlier this month! We are officially married!! We had our wedding at the beautiful Dreams Flora Resort & Spa which opened in February 2023. The entire wedding weekend was perfect and the […]
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The holidays are upon us and I can’t believe it’s already that time of the year! It feels like time has flown by this quickly and before you know it, it’s 2024. And being a planner, I like to figure out my big trips for the upcoming year in advance – have you figured out […]
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So as part of our honeymoon (which is going to Antarctica in February), I thought…I’m already in South America, I should check another thing off my bucket list: Hiking in Patagonia! So…I’m doing it – I am hiking the famous W Trek in Torres Del Paine National Park. Do you want to join us?! The […]
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I am excited to announce that we are hosting a 10 night group cruise on Virgin Voyages on the now sold out Starry Nights in Greece and Croatia from May 9th (my birthday) to May 19th, 2024. We have a limited number of cabins held until September 28th with exclusive bonuses up to $900 in […]
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Happy near end of August, Home & Away friends! This month was busy with celebrating birthdays and if it was your birthday, happy August birthday! I just got back from my annual host travel agency conference with Nexion aboard the Celebrity Equinox visiting the ABC Islands: Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire. It was an 8 night […]
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Derick and I are having our destination wedding later this year in the Dominican Republic, but getting married legally in another country requires additional paperwork, time, and coordination. So we decided to do a court wedding to make it legal and make our destination wedding a symbolic ceremony. With that being said, we decided to […]
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I recently jetted off to Savannah, Georgia for a work trip. It was all about luxury travel, (stay tuned for amazing destination opportunities!) This was my first time in this charming town, and it’s an absolute gem. After chatting with the local Savannahians and doing several site visits, I put together some helpful tips to […]
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Last month I did a site visit to Dreams Flora Resort & Spa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (where Derick and I have chosen to have our destination wedding) with my sisters and it was perfect! The visit also functioned as a mini-bach planned by my MOHs aka sisters and it was so much fun. […]
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Last month, Derick and I had our engagement photo shoot …and decided to do a destination one in Carmel, California! We had a trip planned to stay at our timeshare at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands and were joined by our friends Stacey and Scott who were kind enough to do a photo shoot for us […]
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Happy Holidays, Home & Away Family! For this month, I thought it would be fitting to talk about Christmas Markets since I just recently went to Christkindlmarket Aurora! I went with my hubby’s family and it was a great time! One of the most enchanting ways to experience this holiday is by visiting a Christmas […]
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I had an absolutely AMAZING time on our trip! We went to the Philippines to see my grandmother for her 95th birthday, then on the way home, we “stopped by” Japan and South Korea. If you want to catch the play by play, check out my highlights on my IG (and give me and VS1 […]
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I recently returned from my annual travel advisor conference in the Big Easy – New Orleans, Louisiana. While it was amazing to catch up with my fellow travel professionals, I also experienced something unexpected—my very first hurricane (and no not the drink, lol)! Hurricane Francine, while not as intense as I had feared, still managed to […]
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Looking to explore the stunning Vail Valley? At VS1 Travels, our travel advisor Lauren has handpicked the top hiking trails that showcase the natural beauty of this Colorado gem. Whether you’re an avid hiker or a casual explorer, these trails offer something for everyone. Here’s a guide to the must-visit hikes in Vail Valley: 1. […]
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Whether you’re embarking on a long-haul flight, exploring new cities, or hiking through nature, having the right gear can make all the difference. Here are our VS1 Travels team’s top recommendations (and personally uses), categorized for your convenience, to ensure you travel smart and comfortably! Luggage & Packing Solutions In-Flight Comfort & Organization Safety & […]
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Happy near end of June, Home & Away family! It is wild to think we are already halfway through the year, but here we are. Summertime! And while you enjoy your warmer weather, why not also start planning for your travel for next year?! I certainly have 🙂 I have a number of trips planned […]
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