Bonjour from Paris! Well at least that is what I should have been writing today. Like many of you, I too am missing out on my much anticipated vacation. Sure, I have had my pity party and have been frustrated because I am not on my voyage that I worked hard to be on. But, …
Let’s Stay-Cation Together!
Greetings! Watch this special message from yours truly for fun tips on how to make the best of your time at home… Let’s Travel Together This Week This year, Spring Break plans will look a little different than expected. I know most you had plans to go somewhere in the next few weeks. Maybe you were …
We are here for you
To our VIP Clients, By now you have no doubt you are feeling the stress and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. We have been working around the clock for weeks, in an ever-changing environment, to keep our clients calm, change or cancel their trips as needed and offer advice on the best ways to proceed. A common …
Welcome to our newest Travel Designer Mary Beth Walden
Mary Beth grew up in Raleigh, NC and she and her husband, Michael have raised their two daughters, Mary Kate and Julia, in Apex. Having been a client of VIP Travel Designs in the past, Mary Beth is excited to join the VIP Travel Designs Team. “The level of customization and service VIP provides has made me want to …
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Your Safety Is Our Priority
Travel is truly what I live for. International travel is not only my livelihood but also the livelihood for the 4 staff members at VIP Travel Designs. The most important thing that we do every single day is take care of our families and our traveling clients. Our clients are family to us. While travel has always created …
Saving for Disney
Tips for Affording a Disney Christmas Vacation (or ANY vacation)! Our Christmas in July series inspired many clients to start planning holiday vacations. So many friends and clients have asked me, “How can you afford to go to Disney every year?!?” Honestly, it’s a planning process that starts the week after I come home from …
Happy Holidays!
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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