I can not believe that we are at the end of the year already. Actually the end of a DECADE! Time is just slipping away. This makes me think that in just a few short months I will have my first born leaving us to go off to college. We are so grateful that over …
Why choose cruising?
There is something naturally relaxing about cruising. Maybe it’s the soothing sounds of the ship gliding through the open sea. Or maybe it is the gradual change of scenery as you sit and enjoy a nice glass of wine. Personally for me it is all of the above, and then some. I love watching the …
Why You Should Purchase Travel Protection Insurance EVERY Time
There are 2 main reasons you need third-party insurance: Cancellation Medical coverage Most people only think about travel insurance covering them if they have to cancel their trip. And many will say, “We are going on this trip no matter what so we don’t need insurance.” But we all know things happen. In this case, …
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Introducing Our New Client Care Manager Katie Lowell
Hello fellow travelers! My name is Katie Lowell and I recently started assisting Trisha with all the wonderful vacations she’s designing. I have a husband and two sons, ages 16 and 18, and am re-entering working life after raising the family (including the husband)! In my free time I enjoy volunteering with youth at church, …
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5 Quick Tips To A Smooth Vacation
5 Quick Tips to a Smooth Vacation Be Flexible – I always plan for delays and try not to get upset if things go wrong. Patience is extremely important when traveling! You will laugh about these snafus later. Make A List – About a week or so before each trip, I make a list of items I don’t want to …
Last Minute Getaway Ideas
European Cruise Markets River Cruise Just announced – Last minute specials for 2019 River Cruises including FREE or Reduced Airfare, 2 for 1 Cruise Fares, and more. What a Magical way to spend the Holidays!Contact VIP Travel Designs for a free quote & spend the holidays gliding through Europe.
Happy Fall
I know, I know. It isn’t quite Fall yet. But, in my mind once the kids go back to school and Labor Day is behind us, it is time to bust out the pumpkin and apple candles and put up the Autumn Decor. Anyone else feel that way? Something else magically happens in September here at …
Announcing…
I am proud to announce The Travel Planner is now VIP TRAVEL DESIGNS! After months of transitioning and hinting, the day has finally come. I know you may be asking, what does this mean exactly?VIP Travel Designs is a full service concierge travel agency specializing in upscale and unique experiences. Because, don’t we all deserve …
“Thank you so much for arranging this hotel. It is beautiful and in a perfect location” – H.K.
I love receiving these little Love Notes from my VIP Clients. Recently I had someone ask me if I could just tell them what hotel to stay in while visiting Italy. It isn’t that easy to rattle off a list of hotels. Well, maybe it is, but that wouldn’t be servicing anyone. You see, when …
Let Them Explore
One of my best travel moments with my children was in Florence. After a day of getting “purposely lost” in the city, we found an Irish Pub in the middle of Piazza del Duomo where hubby and I enjoyed a German beer. I’m sure that sounds like the start of a corny joke. “Sitting in …