Jeri May - Travel with the Magic

Did you know there's a new ship coming to the Disney Cruise Line fleet?
The fourth Wish Class ship will be sailing in Late 2027. There are a few things we know and much that is yet to be revealed.

Here are some exciting things we know:
The Disney Believe is currently under construction in Germany.
She will sail in Late 2027.
She will be approximately the same size as Wish, Treasure, and Destiny.
We expect her to have about 1,250 staterooms and host about 4,000 guests.
We know she will have a Grand Hall like her sister ships and it is Moana Themed.
Toy Story characters Woody and Buzz Lightyear will be on the stern and the bow character is Tinker Bell.

We're holding our breath for more information. Any time a new ship comes out, I get so excited. I love sailing Disney Cruise Line!

Would you like to be one of the first guests onboard? Let me add you to my list of clients in the know!

What is a Princess Cruises Medallion? And why do you need one?
I’ve been booking Princess Cruises for a while now, but I only experienced one for the first time about a year ago. It’s truly transformative for me to experience firsthand the products I book for you. Please know that I have paid my own way on 99.9% of the trips I’ve taken. So these opinions are truly my own.
So, back to Princess Medallions: the medallions are used for your check-in at the port, for your stateroom key, for your charges throughout the ship, and for food delivery while onboard. Because of the ease of checkin at the port, most Princess passengers will opt to order them to be shipped to them at home. If you have enough loyalty status with Princess, they will ship them free. I’m not quite there yet so I did have to pay $22 for shipping, but who doesn’t love getting a package reminding you of your upcoming cruise?!
One of the things I love about Princess Medallions is that as you walk up to your stateroom door, the sensor on the door registers it’s you and actually unlocks the door for you!
Another fancy use for them is the onboard food delivery option. If you’re sitting by the pool and want a snack or drink, you can order it through the app and using the medallion, you’ll be located for delivery. I thought that was very smart!
If you’re considering a Princess Cruise, comment below and let me help you choose the right sailing. Then you, too, can experience the joy of receiving your medallion in the mail!

Have you got an Onboard Placeholder from Disney Cruise Line burning a hole in your pocket, so to speak? Additional sailings were recently announced for you to use these onboard bookings and receive up to a 25% discount on select sailings.

I've got the full list. Let me help you find just the right sailing for you and your family!

Several of my clients answered the question, "how was your trip?", with the comment that I answered all of their questions. I strive to be a great resource for my clients. If they have questions, it's my job to answer them. When you book directly through a travel supplier, yes, you can call in and speak to an agent. But 1) you might wait on hold for a long time and 2) you will definitely speak to a different agent every time. When you book through me, you always know who you're talking to. I don't have an assistant. It's just me. And just BTW, when you book directly through the online travel supplier, you're paying my commission. The company is keeping it.

So tell me, do you have travel questions? Let's get you booked and you can ask all the questions you want!

Good News, if you're a busy mom who feels overwhelmed with thoughts of making a Walt Disney World trip for your kids come true, I'm here to help. I'm a travel advisor who can guide you through the planning process. I've been to WDW multiple times and stayed at most of the resorts on property.

I can help:
*Choose your resort hotel
*Book your package including theme park tickets
*Create a park itinerary
*Make Advance Dining Reservations
*Remind you when payments are due
*Explain the Lightning Lane system

You only have 18 years with them. Let's make the most of that!

It's no secret that I love to book cruises for my clients. But what if you've been wanting to go on a cruise with extended family members and they have a different budget than you? Maybe you're in the market for a suite with a butler included while their budget only allows for an Oceanview Stateroom. That's okay! Because cruise ships offer many different kinds of staterooms, everyone can get what fits their budget while still having the same family vacation. I can help you like I recently helped the M Family get a party of 14 people all moving the same direction on the same ship with many different budgets. They had an amazing family vacation on Utopia of the Seas. Are you ready to book the next family cruise? Comment below so I can assist you finding the right ship and staterooms for your large family vacation.

Do you love a good surprise? I do! This weekend, I was met with a pleasant surprise in downtown San Antonio. We played tourist in our hometown because my husband had a high school reunion. The location? The Monarch Hotel in downtown San Antonio - I highly recommend this new hotel.

We spent Friday evening in a rooftop restaurant and bar called Aleteo. I honestly didn't take many photos because I didn't expect it to be much to write home about. The views of downtown San Antonio were spectacular. You could even see the elevator of the Tower of Americas going up and down. We spent a couple hours at a mixer with members of his class, many we hadn't seen in years. They bartenders did a GREAT job with making my favorite Hugo Spritz. Then we sat down with a table of 10 for a quick bite to eat. The evening stretched on and while I can't say there weren't any glitches in service, they staff was accommodating and responsive. I would expect that with any large party. The skirt steak was so tender and the caesar salad excellent.

We checked in Saturday afternoon for an overnight stay. We were offered ch*****ne at check in along with water bottles. It's still HOT in San Antonio so both were appreciated! The rooms were gorgeous and I think my favorite thing was the bathroom amenities. Lavender and Mint hand soap, body lotion, and shower amenities, too. I may or may not have ordered some for home. Texas made, you can't go wrong! The bed was extremely comfortable. One other favorite part was the turndown service. My husband has status with other hotel chains, but with this Hilton hotel, we received a gorgeous turndown service including some little chocolate cookies, robes and slippers. Such luxury!

Sunday morning, we caught up with some friends for a delicious brunch back at Aleteo on the rooftop. Again, delicious! And the server never stopped filling my coffee - perfect!

This one goes on my MUST STAY AGAIN list. Have you stayed at any amazing hotel locations lately?