It’s Time to Go BIG.

MEGAN PHILLIPS, TRAVELMATION TRAVEL ADVISOR | JAN 2025

Hey there! It’s your favorite Travel Advisor, Megan Phillips, sharing unique finds and unforgettable adventures with you. I can’t believe we’re partway through January. Thank you to so many of you who have reached out to get your 2025 trips on the books already. I’m so excited to watch where your adventures take you! If you haven’t planned your trips yet, I’ll be sharing some inspiration below to get your wanderlust flowing!

How to Make BIG Trips Happen

As many people start to make “bucket lists,” especially for travel, they allow themselves to dream but never quite bring those dreams into fruition. I’m here to help make your dreams a reality. My clients often wait to reach out to me until they have a specific trip in mind, and all of the details buttoned up. That’s great BUT I want you to know that you don’t even have to be that far in your planning for us to chat about it.

Let’s chat about pre-planning your bucket list trips. We can talk through an ideal budget, when is the best time to go, what kind of experiences you want to have & more. I can help you plan it out so even if it’s a trip a year or two in the future, we have a plan to get you there!

Simply schedule some time to chat with me via my Calendly link and let’s talk travel dreams!

TRIP INSPIRATION

BUCKET LIST TRIPS: ALASKA

One of the hottest trends in travel right now for all ages is Alaska. From solo 20-somethings to families to retired multi-generational groups, there’s a travel style suitable for everyone to America’s final frontier.

I’ve answered some questions that I hear frequently so you can see just how attainable an Alaskan cruise is! Read on.

BUCKET LIST TRIPS: HAWAII

A great domestic bucket list option is Hawaii. The weather is fairly temperate year-round, so you can chase warm weather when you need it most.

Did you know Hawaii is made up of 8 main islands, with even more smaller islands and inlets? Let’s explore all the ways you can explore Hawaii! Find out here.

FAMILY BUCKET LIST: DISNEY CRUISE

If you’ve never sailed with Disney Cruise Line before, there has never been a better time to experience the magic at sea. Disney just released TWO different offers:

1 - Are you a Disney+ subscriber? Your subscription gets you access to an exclusive offer where kids can sail for 50% off!*
2 - It pays to plan ahead! With reduced deposits on select sailings, you can secure your spot on board at only 50% of the normal deposit.*

Did you know that you can save an extra 10% on your next sailing while booking on board?

The Disney Treasure is Disney’s newest ship that just set sail for the first time last month. This incredible ship is themed for the perfect adventure, showcasing the daring tales of classic Disney films and Disney park attractions. Grab a drink in the new Haunted Mansion Parlor, dine in the Plaza de Coco, watch Disney the Tale of Moana & so many more immersive experiences. Book your sailing today.

*Restrictions apply.

LET’S DO SOME PLANNING

WHAT AM I CURRENTLY BOOKING?

Spring Break 2025 - We need to book asap! Think warm thoughts.

Summer 2025 - Perfect time for Alaska, Pacific Northwest, National Parks, Europe

Fall Break 2025 - Lower crowds in all your favorite sunny places!

WHERE IN THE WORLD AM I?

CELEBRITY CRUISE

I recently sailed on the Celebrity Silhouette for the perfect girls’ trip getaway with my mom and my daughter. Celebrity Cruises is Royal’s Caribbean’s adult-focused sister brand; There were plenty of kids’ amenities, but the experience was elevated and the ship was smaller than a typical Royal Caribbean ship. They even have an adults-only solarium for a spa-like zen experience. We spent a few days at the beautiful Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, cruised to Key West where we explored via the hop-on-hop-off trolley, and lounged for the day in Nassau, Bahamas, at the British Colonial hotel.

COMING UP:

Later this month, you’ll find me at Travelmation’s annual retreat at Walt Disney World. This exciting multi-day event allows me to reconnect with colleagues, meet with trusted suppliers, and hear from some of the best in the industry about how I can serve you even better.
In February, I will be attending an exclusive one-day event with Universal Parks & Resorts getting an update on all the new things that will make your next Universal trip an amazing one!

READY TO PLAN YOUR NEXT TRIP?

LET’S CONNECT