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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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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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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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Danube River Cruise

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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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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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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