01/06/2026
Travel Agents/Agencies have been around a very long time and frankly we never went away!
In my 37yrs of being in the travel industry I saw firsthand when the internet age came in the early 2000’s it came with a slew of OTA’s Online Travel Agencies and BIG Box Stores that what we call "faceless brands" of travel, meaning you'll never have the same person handling your vacation or a person whose never been to the destinations they sell.
What your goals and expectations are for a memorable and magical vacation when working with them or planning it solo can be the difference of several or hundreds of dollars spent for a mediocre vacation, that can cause a “ TRAGICAL “ vacation in the making.
WHY?
• Because to them all they see is $$$$, not a family or couple planning the MOST magical time away together that maybe a "once-in-a -lifetime" vacation.
• They aren't in the business of building a quality relationship or repetitive business.
• Because they are considered a 3rd Party when things go wrong - all you hear is crickets or the words “sorry we can’t help you!” .
We in the travel industry aren't naive that anyone can book their vacation. Here’s what we do see is :
• Families/Couples confused about the destinations that they may have once visited as kid and now can't seem to understand all of the planning it now takes...
• Families/Couples being ghosted/forgotten by these "online travel agencies/BIG Box Stores" when problems arise
• Families/Couples paying overpriced or being priced gouged while on vacation.
• Families/Couples not getting the MOST out of the vacation that they should be.
There's ALOT of "wannabe" travel agents/planners and just like everything else you have to do your homework... you have the right to ask them questions and not just about the vacation , Ask them these questions to avoid red flags before working with them !
• How long have they been in the industry?
• Have they ever been to the destination they sell ?
• When was the last time they were physically there?
Here, at Making Magical Vacations Travel our guests become like family. We are in the business of making MAGICAL vacations , NOT TRAGICAL ones, it’s not just what we do , it’s in our name! We are in constant contact with all of our guests, answering their messages by both text/email or call and that's before, during and after their vacation.
• We MAXIMIZE their time.
• We SAVE them money.
• We ENSURE that they will get the MOST out of their vacation.
We are directly contracted with MANY great travel suppliers who are leaders in the travel industry. Come this December I'll be celebrating 38 of being in the travel industry, 9yrs an owner.
With our yearly on-going and constant education from these travel suppliers in Cruising, River Cruising , All-Inclusive and Theme Park & Resorts, International & Domestic Vacations and Rail we pass the deals/offers to all of our clients if the offer is within their travel window. And because we are invited by our travel suppliers to explore their destinations that we sell , we visit very frequently ensuring that our clients will get the MOST out of their vacations.
Our clients become part of our family. We know a lot about our families with personal and detailed information so that every member of the family will have a "MAGICAL" vacation and not a "TRAGICAL"one. Our families give us 5-star reviews ensuring that the referrals of their family/friends will experience the same level of service that they've received and for that we are MOST appreciative.
So when thinking about your next vacation , stop and think about it: Would it save you the time, the energy, the cost, the research to book your vacation on your own ? or Would it be worth it to you to hire us to get everything arranged so that you can have peace of mind and a memorable vacation that will last a lifetime?
You’ll spend $5 dollars for a flimsy umbrella to help you stay dry, but when that flimsy umbrella turned inside out due to heavy winds in a rainstorm that will be thrown away because it’s tattered or some will spend up to $200 for an umbrella that they know will keep them dry, not blow inside out, be sturdy and dependable in harsh weather conditions that will last for years to come.
Ultimately, you decide when it comes to the expectations on your vacations call/email or text us to ensure your expectations are met at
Making Magical Vacations Travel
717-847-7654
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https://www.makingmagicaltravel.agency
