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31/08/2026

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DAY ONE OF THE OFFICIAL GRAPEVINE ADVENTURE!We may have arrived in Grapevine the day before — and, of course, wasted abs...
25/08/2026

DAY ONE OF THE OFFICIAL GRAPEVINE ADVENTURE!

We may have arrived in Grapevine the day before — and, of course, wasted absolutely no time getting started with dinner at Esperanza’s Mexican Café 🌮 — but today is officially Day One of our Visit Grapevine itinerary! 🇺🇸

And there won’t be much easing into things…

After a full first day of exploring, we’ll be finishing the evening at Big Daddy’s Cantina at Lake Grapevine. 🌅🍹

A relaxed atmosphere, Tex-Mex favourites, cold margaritas and a location overlooking Lake Grapevine — all while getting to know the destination properly.

There’s something about that first official day of a trip when everyone is excited, the whole adventure is still ahead of you and you’re already wondering how you’re possibly going to fit everything in!

So, technically, this will be our second Mexican dinner in Grapevine in two nights…

Am I complaining? Absolutely not. 😂 🌮 And judging by the itinerary, I’m going to need to arrive hungry!

Is Grapvine, Texas on your next itinerary? Why not give me a call

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21 DAYS TO GO! 🤠 The countdown to Grapevine, Texas is officially on!In just three weeks, I’ll be back in Grapevine — th...
24/08/2026

21 DAYS TO GO! 🤠 The countdown to Grapevine, Texas is officially on!

In just three weeks, I’ll be back in Grapevine — this time sharing the adventure with my travelling buddies, Anna from Travel Agent Finder and Kiyah Rook, travel advisor.

And before our action-packed itinerary even begins, we already know where we’re having our first dinner…

🌮 Esperanza’s Mexican Café

Esperanza’s isn’t part of our official itinerary. We’ve chosen it for arrival night — somewhere to drop the bags, sit down together, catch up properly and talk about everything we have ahead of us.

It will also be my second visit to Esperanza’s, which makes it a lovely way to begin my return to Grapevine.

Esperanza’s is part of the Joe T. Garcia’s family of Mexican restaurants, a name with deep roots in the Fort Worth area and a long connection with traditional Mexican food and family hospitality.

I always enjoy finding out the story behind the places where we eat when travelling. Restaurants can tell you so much about a destination — particularly the ones that have become part of the local community over the years.

So our first night will be Mexican food, a proper catch-up and, I suspect, plenty of laughs. 🌮🍹

Then we’d better get some sleep…

Because the next morning, "the big Grapevine adventure begins!"

And when I say action-packed, I mean it. There is A LOT coming over the following days. 🤠

21 days and counting… Grapevine, I’m coming back!

Travel Advisors Don’t Just Save You Money — We Help You Spend It BetterEveryone wants a good deal when they travel. Me i...
21/08/2026

Travel Advisors Don’t Just Save You Money — We Help You Spend It Better

Everyone wants a good deal when they travel. Me included!

But when I’m planning a holiday for a client, I’m not simply looking for the cheapest option. I’m looking at where your money will make the biggest difference to your holiday.

Because sometimes the cheapest choice can end up costing you more.

I know where it’s worth spending

Do you need the expensive hotel when you’ll barely be there?

Would paying a little more for a better-located hotel save you time and transport costs every day?

Is the balcony cabin worth it on this particular cruise?

Would you enjoy one fabulous private tour more than three average ones?

These are the conversations I have with my clients.

I can spot false savings: That airfare looks $300 cheaper. Great!

But then we discover baggage costs extra, seat selection costs extra and you’re arriving at an inconvenient airport.

Suddenly that bargain isn’t looking quite so clever.

I look at the whole cost, not simply the number that caught your attention.

Your time has value too: How many evenings are you prepared to spend comparing hotels, flights, cruises and tours?

Five hours? Twenty? Fifty?

Some people genuinely love doing it.

Others start enthusiastically and eventually reach the “Angela, please just sort this out!”stage.

I’m very happy to take it from there. I can help you decide what matters

Give me your budget and tell me what’s important to you.

Perhaps you love food, so we keep the accommodation simple and leave more money for restaurants and a cooking experience.

Maybe this is your first big cruise and the cabin really matters.

Perhaps there’s one experience you’ve dreamed about for years. That’s where I want you spending your money.

A good holiday isn't about spending the least. And it certainly isn't about spending the most.

It's about spending your money on the things that will make "your" holiday better.

That’s something I’m always happy to help with.

Have a holiday and budget in mind? Give me a call and let’s see what we can do with it.

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Today’s Grapevine research involves one of my favourite subjects…**FOOD!**I will be spending some time with Grapevine F...
20/08/2026

Today’s Grapevine research involves one of my favourite subjects…

**FOOD!**

I will be spending some time with Grapevine Food Tours, eating my way around Grapevine and getting to know the destination through its food, people and stories, And THIS is the sort of research I’m very happy to volunteer for!

Food tours are one of my favourite things to do when I travel because they’re about much more than eating.

You get out walking, learn a little about the destination, hear local stories and, hopefully, discover places you might have walked straight past if you were exploring on your own.

And there’s something I particularly love about having a local show you around.

They know the stories, They know the characters, They know what to order, and they usually know where the really good food is!

So I’ll be paying attention.

What am I eating? Where are we going? What am I learning about Grapevine along the way? Which stop will be my favourite? Will there be something I’ve never tried before? And will I discover somewhere I immediately want to go back to?

I’m also doing this with my travel-advisor hat firmly on, I want to know whether I’d recommend a Grapevine Food Tour to my clients.

Who would love it?

Would I suggest doing it early in your stay so you can go back to some of the places you discover?

And does it give you a different perspective on Grapevine than you’d get simply wandering around by yourself?

These are the little things I’m always looking for when I travel.

Because when you call me and say, “Angela, what should we do while we’re in Grapevine?”, I want to be able to answer from experience.

So yes, I am eating all this food for professional purposes, It’s research. I promise!

I’ll report back on what I discover—and, of course, what I eat.

Thinking about Grapevine or a bigger Texas holiday?

Give me a call and let’s chat....

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My Home in Grapevine for Six Days — Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport NorthWhen you’re away for six days, y...
19/08/2026

My Home in Grapevine for Six Days — Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North

When you’re away for six days, your hotel becomes more than somewhere to sleep.

It becomes **home base**.

For my September trip with Visit Grapevine, I’ll be staying at "Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North' for the whole trip, And I’m looking forward to actually settling in.

No packing up every morning. No dragging the suitcase to another hotel. I can unpack properly and head out each day knowing I’m coming back to the same place. And judging by my itinerary, I think I’ll be VERY happy to see my room at the end of some of these days!

There’ll be GrapeFest, wineries, Historic Main Street, restaurants, Nash Farm, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad and plenty more.

We’re also heading beyond Grapevine to explore Dallas and Fort Worth—including the Stockyards and a little cowboy culture.

So this hotel will be my base for all of it.

I’m particularly interested to see what it’s like after "six nights"', rather than judging a hotel after one quick overnight stay. Is it comfortable for a longer stay?

How does the location work for exploring Grapevine and the surrounding area?

What’s breakfast like?

And after a very busy day of wine tasting, eating, sightseeing and possibly grape stomping, does it feel good to come “home” to?

Most importantly: Would I recommend it to my clients?

That’s what I’ll be finding out.

By the end of six days, I should know Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North rather well!

I’ll report back with what I discover.

Thinking about visiting Grapevine or adding Texas to a US holiday? Follow along—I’ll be doing the research personally!

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I’m Going Back to Grapevine, Texas — Because One Night Was NOT EnoughI’m heading back to Grapevine, Texas this September...
18/08/2026

I’m Going Back to Grapevine, Texas — Because One Night Was NOT Enough

I’m heading back to Grapevine, Texas this September with Visit Grapevine, and I’m genuinely excited, Because here’s the thing: I’ve already been to Grapevine this year. But I only had one night, And I can tell you now, one night in Grapevine is NOT enough!

That first visit gave me a taste, I left wanting to see more, So when the opportunity came up to return for six days, I didn’t need much convincing.

This time I’ll be exploring Historic Main Street, the Observation Tower, Grapevine Vintage Railroad, galleries, art studios and Nash Farm.

Then there’s the wine, And quite a lot of it!

I’ll be tasting at Landon Winery, experiencing GrapeFest, visiting the International Wine Experience and Champagne Terrace, and taking part in the GrapeStomp Competition. Yes, apparently I’m grape stomping. Stay tuned for that!!

Food is going to be a big part of the trip too, with Chez Fabien, Tolbert’s, H3 Ranch, Meat U Anywhere and Hop & Sting Brewing Co. on the itinerary.

And because this is Texas, there WILL be cowboy culture. We’re heading to the Fort Worth Stockyards for the famous cattle drive, visiting Cavender’s Western Shop and spending a night at H***y Tonk Thursday.

Do I need cowboy boots? I feel this may become an important research question.

There are a few surprises too: Meow Wolf’s The Real Unreal, Dig World, mini golf and mimosas at Cowboys Golf Club and a Dallas city tour.

But what I’m really interested in is what I’ll discover the second time around, this isn’t about ticking Grapevine off my list, I’m going back for a much closer look.

Thinking about Texas? Give me a call. I’ll be doing the research personally!

Angela
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10 Problems I Can Solve Before They Ruin Your HolidaySome travel problems are obvious. Others don’t appear until you’re ...
17/08/2026

10 Problems I Can Solve Before They Ruin Your Holiday

Some travel problems are obvious. Others don’t appear until you’re standing in another country thinking, **“I wish I’d known that!”**

Here are 10 things I look out for when planning your holiday.

1. Arriving before you can check in: Your flight lands at 6am. Your room isn’t available until 3pm. What are you doing with yourself—and your luggage—for nine hours?

2. Booking the wrong airport: London, Paris, Tokyo and many other cities have multiple airports. That cheap flight may leave you miles from where you need to be.

3. Forgetting local holidays: Public holidays, religious celebrations and major events can mean closures, crowds or limited transport. Sometimes they’re wonderful to experience. Sometimes they’re best avoided.

4. Picking the wrong cruise cabin: What’s above, below and beside your cabin matters. So does its position on the ship. I look beyond the cabin number.

5. Missing pre-booking opportunities: That restaurant, museum, train or experience you’re desperate to visit may sell out weeks or months ahead.

6. Choosing flights by price alone: Two flights can look similar until you compare arrival times, baggage, seat selection and where the airport actually is.

7. Not allowing for jet lag: Landing after a long-haul flight and scheduling an expensive tour two hours later? I might suggest we rethink that!

8.Packing for the wrong conditions: “Summer” doesn’t automatically mean hot and sunny. Where you’re going—and what you’re doing—makes a difference.

9. Forgetting the boring-but-important stuff: Passports, medication, phone access, currency and entry requirements aren't exciting, but forgetting them certainly can be.

10. Discovering something too late: One of the worst travel sentences is: **“I didn’t know you could do that!”**

Part of my job is knowing what to ask, what to check and what you might not even know exists.

You may only visit a destination once. I want you to come home talking about what you DID—not what you wish you’d known beforehand.

**Planning a holiday? Give me a call before the little things become big things.**

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What Does a Travel Advisor Actually Do?I get asked this a lot......“Angela, if I can book everything online myself, what...
14/08/2026

What Does a Travel Advisor Actually Do?

I get asked this a lot......“Angela, if I can book everything online myself, what does a travel advisor actually do?”

Fair question!

Yes, I book flights, hotels, cruises, tours and transfers. But pressing the "BOOK" button is actually a very small part of my job.

My real job starts much earlier. First, I Get to Know You!

Before I start looking at flights or hotels, I want to know what YOU want from your holiday. Where have you been before? What did you love? What would you never do again?

Do you like busy days or a slower pace?

Would you happily get up at 5am to see the sunrise—or would you rather I never mention 5am and holidays in the same sentence?

These details help me plan a trip that suits you, rather than simply selling you a package............Then I Do the Research!

This is the part that can swallow hours of your life!

Flights, connections, hotels, locations, room types, tours, transfers, cruise cabins, dates, inclusions and all those little details that need to work together.

I sort through the options and narrow them down. Sometimes I’ll also tell you that the hotel, tour or itinerary you found online probably isn’t the best choice for you.

I'd rather have that conversation before you spend the money.

I Look at the Whole Trip - A holiday isn't a collection of separate bookings.

Everything needs to work together, Is there enough time between flights?

Is your hotel in the right location?

Are you trying to squeeze too much into three days? Have you allowed yourself time to actually enjoy where you're going?

These are the things I'm looking at while we're planning.

And My Job Doesn't End When You've Paid, This is important, I'm still here after you've booked. And if flights change, plans go sideways or you need help while you're away, you know exactly who to contact.....

Me!

So what does a travel advisor actually do?

I research. I ask questions. I check the details. I give advice. I organise. I troubleshoot, And most importantly, I get to know "you" and how you like to travel.

Thinking about your next holiday?

📞 0428 434 861
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Give me a call and let's start planning.

Before You Book Your Next Holiday Online, Read This FirstYou jump online for a “quick look” at your next holiday. Befor...
13/08/2026

Before You Book Your Next Holiday Online, Read This First

You jump online for a “quick look” at your next holiday. Before you know it, you’ve compared six hotels, read dozens of reviews, checked three different airfares and have 20 tabs open.

And now you’re more confused than when you started!

There’s nothing wrong with booking travel online. But there’s a big difference between booking a simple flight and spending thousands on a holiday involving flights, hotels, transfers, tours and experiences.

Before you press **BOOK NOW**, ask yourself: Am I absolutely sure I’ve got this right?

Google can give you thousands of options. What it can’t always tell you is which one is right for YOU.

That’s where I come in.

I want to know how you like to travel. Do you want everything organised or plenty of free time? Do you like being in the middle of the action or somewhere quieter? What do you want to see, eat, experience and remember?

My job is to help you make choices that suit YOU.

And the cheapest option isn’t always the best value.

Saving $200 on a flight doesn’t feel like much of a saving if you end up with a terrible connection, luggage isn’t included or your fare can’t be changed. Sometimes I’ll recommend spending a little more. Other times I’ll tell you, “Don’t waste your money on that. Spend it somewhere else.”

Then there’s the part nobody likes thinking about.

What happens when something goes wrong?

Flights get cancelled. Weather causes delays. Luggage disappears. Plans change.

When my clients travel, they know there’s a real person behind their booking.

Me.

So before you disappear down the Google rabbit hole, give me a call.

You don’t need to have everything worked out. You can have a detailed spreadsheet or simply say:

“Angela, I want to go to Italy. That’s about as far as I’ve got.”

We’ll work out the rest together.

Give me a call....
📞 0428 434 861
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Let’s have a chat about your next holiday.

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