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Spotify isn’t the only one who can round up the year in a tidy summary. But instead of sharing my musical tastes with you, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past 12 months of itinerary design here at VS1 Travels 🥂 2025 has been a whirlwind of wins and lessons, and […]
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Hope you had a great Happy Thanksgiving! I truly appreciate you and hope you had an amazing holiday with your loved ones. And it is Black Friday! There are so many Black Friday deals out there, so wanted to share a couple from my fav travel suppliers in case you are interested in partaking! Virgin […]
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Remember when family vacations meant endless “are we there yet?” moments? River cruising has completely transformed multi-generational travel, turning potential stress into shared memories, laughter, and connection. 🌍 Why River Cruises Are a Multi-Generational Game Changer Multi-generational travel isn’t just a trend—it’s a powerful way to bridge generations, create lasting memories, and give your family […]
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Choosing a river cruise line is like finding your soulmate—it’s all about compatibility. As a seasoned travel curator, I’m breaking down how to match your unique travel style with the perfect floating adventure. 🔍 Understanding Your Travel Personality Before we dive in, let’s unlock YOUR travel DNA: 🌍 Top River Cruise Lines Decoded: Onboard Experiences […]
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I recently returned from three weeks in Europe exploring the Danube River via river cruise and am excited to share my experience and new expertise in the world of river cruising. I had the incredible opportunity to attend the ASTA River Cruise Expo held in the romantic city of Vienna. This event opened a gateway […]
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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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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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I have been wanting to go on a river cruise for quite some time now. I first learned about them as I started my travel planning business and it has been on my bucket list ever since. So… I am excited to announce that we are doing TWO river cruises next year that you can […]
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana ✈️ Distance from Punta Cana airport: About 35 minutes 👨👩👧👦 Ideal for: Groups; milestone celebrations; multigenerational families ✨ Awesome Amenities: 13 restaurants and 23 bars, Rockaway Bay Water Park, the Roxity Kids Club, an 18-hole Nicklaus Design golf course, a full casino and Oro Nightclub. Before assuming that […]
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As I write this, I’m in Seoul, South Korea – jet-lagged and getting ready for my last full day in Asia before heading back to the United States. This was not the trip we originally planned to take. My grandmother recently passed away, and I had to arrange a last-minute trip to the Philippines to […]
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This entire month, I did not travel at all..imagine that! It was nice to stay grounded during the summer as I had time to think and plan for both my travel and real estate businesses. And maybe it’s time for you to start planning about your future travels! Here are some trips I recommend planning […]
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P.S. There’s a big announcement at the end of this one 👀 This month I wanted to highlight something that was not in my bingo card for 2026 — becoming a BTS fan (Army). For those of you that do not know, BTS is a K-pop group with 7 guys from South Korea who are […]
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This month we will focus on our group Virgin Voyages cruise: Grand Turk & Bimini Beach Club which is a 5 night itinerary, roundtrip from Miami. It was my 3rd sailing with Virgin Voyages and it did not disappoint! And being a seasoned sailor with Virgin Voyages, I thought I could share my top pro […]
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Asheville, North Carolina! VS1 Travels team recently hosted a Gals Wellness Getaway weekend for ourselves and some of our guests in Asheville, North Carolina. It was such a fun trip with a great mix of relaxation, connection, and group activities. We enjoyed this 3 night R&R stay [and wish it was longer!] at The Horseshoe […]
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