I am actually a DIY person. My motto has always been, “you can do anything if you know how to read” which has now been modified to, “you can do anything if you know how to use YouTube”. I crochet scarfs and blankets, make my own necklaces and create my kids Halloween costumes (easy ones, let’s not get crazy). So I totally get the appeal of doing it yourself. But when you are ridiculously busy planning a wedding, dealing with the emotional overload of what it means to be getting married, and still having to deal with everyday responsibilities of cooking, cleaning and laundry… maybe it’s time to call in reinforcements. It doesn’t have to be a time vs. money situation. Working with a travel agent on your honeymoon doesn’t necessarily mean it will cost more (in many cases it will save you money). My fees are commensurate with the complexity of the travel itinerary. An all-inclusive honeymoon that doesn’t require planning many additional activities and restaurant reservations won’t cost anything extra. A customized, multi-destination itinerary may require a small fee, but is certainly worth the time and headache saved by having professional advice and planning. I think the most important part of planning a honeymoon with a travel agent is the personal contact. Reaching out to someone you know for advice is invaluable and relying on someone with experience is comforting. My clients call me about suggestions for romantic surprises, what type of adaptor to use for their flat irons and names of restaurants that have the perfect sunset view; and I am so happy to help. Of course you CAN plan your own honeymoon, but why would you want to?
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My husband just told me about a colleague who is fighting for his life in the ICU. He hasn't missed a day of work in the past 15 years. Literally. Obviously genetics and lifestyle play a part but can you imagine not taking a vacation day for 15 years? While it might be assumed that Americans happily take time off, the reality – according to Glassdoor's Q1 2014 Employment Confidence Survey – is that the average U.S. employee only takes half of his or her eligible vacation time. They go on to say that 61% of U.S. workers admit to working while on vacation and this can negate the good effects of vacation. I hope my husbands colleague makes a full recovery and let it be a lesson to the rest of us... life is short, let's do the things that make us happy. Spend time with loved ones, buy that new pair of shoes, eat the cake and go on a vacation, it can literally save your life. I attended a sports banquet for my kids last week and the person sitting next to me asked me if I was going to take some pictures. I thought for a minute and said no. She looked at me funny and asked why not? She knows I love photography and usually take tons of pictures. I replied, "because I never do anything with THESE pictures." And then I realized, the pictures in my home that are framed are mostly from... VACATION. OK, a handful are from milestone birthdays, but other than that, it's vacation!
We like to remember ourselves doing something fun and different. We tend to print/frame pictures of ourselves relaxed and in a beautiful place, or participating in an unusual activity in a unique location. Or, if you're anything like me, the only time I am actually in a picture is if it was taken professionally, such as on a cruise or at an all-inclusive. So how about you? Look around your house and let me know, where did you take the pictures hanging on your walls? |
AuthorI enjoy guiding clients through the planning process: from finding the right destination to organizing the logistics and finally hearing about the trip upon your return! I am a strong advocate for my clients when it comes to price, quality and service. Trust and building lasting relationships along with continuing education are all extremely important to my business. Categories
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