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Nicole & Ellie’s Unforgettable Isla Mujeres Wedding

When Nicole & Ellie envisioned their wedding, they didn’t just see a ceremony. They dreamed of a weekend where their closest friends and family could relax, connect, and celebrate in paradise. Their destination wedding in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, turned that dream into a reality, and the memories they created will last a lifetime. Why a […]

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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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News report graphic showing Hurricane Francine approaching the coastline. The hurricane is depicted as a large swirling storm with a red and orange center, indicating strong winds. Weather data, including wind speeds and expected path, are displayed on the screen, with a forecast for landfall in the coming days. The coastline is marked for areas likely to be affected by the hurricane.

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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Luggage Packing

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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Hungary Budapest Fishermans Bastion

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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Nexion Awardee

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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Happy birthday message with a creative composition

Do you have a milestone (30, 40, 50, 60, etc.) birthday coming up?! Ever think about celebrating your birthday on a trip with your loved ones?! Sounds like a fantastic idea, right?! I’ve been working on a bunch of milestone birthdays for my clients in destinations such as Jamaica, Mexico, and Dominican Republic and thought […]

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