Magical Moments Vacations with Heather Gowen

10/17/2024

EPIC Universe is coming! We finally have an opening date - YAY!!

May 22nd, 2025

And tickets will go on sale 10/22/25.

Who wants to check it out?! Come to me for a quote :D

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Drop what you're doing and gather 'round! The EPIC news you've been waiting on has finally arrived! Universal Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort. Select multi-day tickets and packages will go on sale October 22. Bookings for Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, will...

08/30/2024

Got fall break plans? You should!

But, if you don't....what about a cruise on the newest Royal Caribbean ship? 😍

4 nights on Utopia of the Seas
2 adults, 2 kids

Here's a few room options for you to choose from:
Oceanview with Large Balcony - $2589
Boardwalk View with Balcony - $2344
Ocean view with window - $2484

Ummmm this is an amazing last minute deal. And did I mention you'll get a little On board credit? Who doesn't want a free $50 bucks! 😸

Let me know if you're ready to jump on it!

08/27/2024

Wanna get away with your friends or partner? I have put together a group trip to Cancun for 2025!

✨ONLY 10 ROOMS!! ✨

Here are some notes and things to know:
- This is for anyone! You don't need to know me or anyone else. If you want to get away, let's do it!
- Check-in is 6/21/25
- This is adults only!
- Bring a roommate or I can help you find one
- Room can have 2 or 3 people.
- You can stay for 4 or 5 nights
- We are staying at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya, which is an adults only resort
- Choose which room type works best for you! (see below)
- Price below is PER PERSON and includes all taxes/fees and your airport transfer!
- The deposit is just $50 per person is fully refundable until final payment (which is 45 days before the trip)

Here are the pricing details with a few different room options. I am only including pricing for 2 people right now so that I don't make this post too confusing with numbers. If you want 3 people, let me know! Or if you want to be in a room alone, let me know as well.

👉 4 nights, 2 people
Queen paradise suite - $658
Luxury Swim-up Suite (this has 1 king)- $860
Oceanfront Infinity Pool suite (this has 1 king) - $1022

👉5 nights, 2 people
Queen paradise suite - $819
Luxury Swim-up Suite- $1071
Oceanfront Infinity Pool suite - $1248

If you're interested in booking, I highly recommend doing so asap since rooms are limited. I will put my sign up form in the comments!

LETS GO!!!

08/16/2024

I think you need to go Universal Orlando sometime between 11/7-12/19 and 1/5-4/10. 😜

Why, you ask? Because they just released and insane promo where you can eat FOR FREEEEEE! And food at Universal is pricey, ya'll.

Check out this sample package I put together:
- 2 adults, 1 kid
- Check-in November 9th, stay for 5 nights
- Get a 4 day promo ticket that lets you go between both parks
- Stay at Royal Pacific Resort so you also get FREE Express Pass
- ...and the best part? Receive a $1000 DINING CARD!

Total price? Around $3700!

Yes, you literally get $1000 in a dining card to use on food/drinks during your stay!! This is incredible. And this price for 5 nights, 4 days of tickets, and free Express Pass? Truly unheard of.

Pricing will vary depending on party size and dates and this is just an example.

Reach out today to get a quote for this incredible promo!

08/02/2024

Disney Destiny - it will start sailing in November 2025! No exact dates yet.

It will go on sale for the highest tier of Castaway Club members on 9/6/24!! You already know I'll be booking for myself!

And it will go on sale for the general public on 9/12.

The inaugural season will be 4 and 5 night cruises out of Ft. Lauderdale going to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean.

As usual, booking early is BEST. Especially for a new ship. Get on my list today!!
[email protected]

07/12/2024

I just got back from Sandals South Coast in Jamaica! It was amazing. 😍

We stayed in a Rondoval, which has been like a dream for me for years! We had a butler who took care of everything for us, our own private pool, plus access to a larger lazy-river type pool.

Do you dream of heading to Jamaica too? Here's a sample price for this October:

2 adults
5 nights
Price below is total and includes your transportation to/from the resort
Flights are NOT included

Club Level room - $3406
Butler, beachfront room - $5772

I can always adjust dates based on what YOU need. Let me know!

06/19/2024

🌴 Four beautiful ships, the Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Treasure and Disney Dream, will regularly sail to one or both of Disney Cruise Line’s signature island destinations, Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. 🪸
You’ll discover even more Disney magic on any of these voyages!

🌊 If you’re looking for a tropical escape, imagine sailing away from the Pacific Coast and Gulf of Mexico in late 2025 and early 2026. Plus, a third season of sailings will embark across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific on the Disney Wonder from October 2025 to February 2026.

🎄 Are you feeling merry? 🎃 Are you feeling scary?! With Disney Cruise Line’s collection of themed sailings, prepare to bring your most festive ‘fits on any of the beloved holiday cruises with Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime sailings in September, October, November and December 2025.

Disney cruise pricing is ALWAYS BEST when they first open for bookings. They are a unique cruise line and prices only go up as time goes on and very rarely will go down again.

Bookings for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 seasons open to the public on June 28. Contact me today to get on my list! [email protected]

06/14/2024

Well, this is amazing! A deal you can only get with a TA! 😍

Save up to $1,300* on a 3-Park, 5-Night Exclusive Travel Advisor Vacation Package. This is HUGEEEE.

And check out these travel dates! That's a huge window.

Valid for select travel dates 6/13/2024-3/6/25. Valid at select resorts only. Contact me today to start planning!

06/04/2024

Who wants to (and is able to) take a last minute trip? If so, look at this pretty sweet deal I found for July!

Grab 8 friends and GO - or round up 4 couples! This is at Sandals Ochi in Jamaica. Stay in the NEWLY RENOVATED 4N1 for 4 nights arriving 7/15/24 for only $9389!

That is $2347 per couple or $1173 per person!!!! 😱

WOWZA. It's a villa with Four 1-bedroom suites. You all get a Butler and a private POOL!!! Essentially, this is a complex of 4 rooms that all share the private pool! SO cool!

Each one-bedroom suite features its own living area with a television and fully-stocked premium bar, separate bedroom with king-size bed, full bathroom with walk-in shower, and a patio or balcony to enjoy quiet mornings amidst lush gardens. All suites within the villa have access to a private pool with lounge chairs under shaded umbrellas, 24-hour in-room dining, and a butler to ensure every need is met during your stay.

Only 1 available.

Email me TODAY!

05/22/2024

There are actually a lot of 'restricted rates' available this summer on Disney Cruise Line.

What are restricted rates?

- Heavily discounted rates - usually at least $1500 off if not more!
- NO changes or cancellations allowed
- Disney picks your exact room (you pick category)
- Full amount due to book

Here's a list of ones available. Theres one for Alaska!! And a bunch on the Wish!

I priced these sample prices with 2 adults 2 young kids but I can easily quote you your family specifics. There may be more available if you have a party of only 2 or 3!

These do go quick and are a great way to get your feet wet on a cruise (like on those short 3 and 4 nights) during a very normally expensive time to sail (summer!) so please email or message me if you want me to price one of these for your family. [email protected]

Remember: Disney Cruise Line is a luxury product!

05/20/2024

It's my goal as a travel agent to educate as many people as possible on not only the benefits of using one, but how it works! I find a lot of misinformation exists out there about agents so I'm trying hard to spread the word.

- All agents work differently so I can only speak for myself but I do not charge a fee (98% of the time- there are some situations where its necessary) to work with you.

- Our commission is worked into the trip already (Disney, cruises, all-inclusives, etc) so that is how we are paid. You are paying that fee EVEN IF you dont use an agent (but an agent is not getting paid if you dont use one, of course)

- This is a resource given to you by the supplier (supplier examples: Disney, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line) because we have established wonderful relationships with them and they trust us to book their guests. They know we are making the experience better so they are willing to give up their own bottom line to us. You might as well use this free resource!

- If you love to research and plan, great! I'm here as a buffer and a source to fall back on for in-the-moment help. If you hate doing all that, then I'm here to take that off your plate. Everything is tailored to YOU.

- I'm a real person - not a faceless website or 1 800 number. I have up to date info and you dont need to rely on asking thousands of people with a bunch of differing opinions and you dont need to figure out if the blog post you read is up to date or not.

- Again, all agents work differently so I can't speak for them. But for myself, I am working for you all the time. Submitting requests/celebrations/allergies. Reaching out to confirm room schematics, menu offerings, excursion times, and more. Putting together in depth tips and advice based off my own professional and personal experiences. Helping you decide among a TON of decisions - based off YOUR needs.

- I care about your trip. I want happy clients and my business relies on it!

Working with me can only benefit you! If you're stuck on where to go, what cruise itinerary to pick, what resort is good...please consider using one! I spend my time researching, traveling to, and learning about all the destinations I sell so that I can be knowledgeable for my clients. I work extremely hard to make sure they are happy. A happy client is a happy me!

You can email me at [email protected] to start discussing your vacation today.

I specialize in and only book the following:
- All-inclusive resorts
- Cruises (all)
- Universal Orlando
- Disney destinations

05/17/2024

FRIDAY FIND!!!

Sandals Grenada! 4 nights arriving 6/20/24 in the Lovers Lagoon Jr Suite (LJS) for only $2851! What are you waiting for??? Email or message me!!! 😍

04/24/2024

"Why should I use a travel agent on a cruise? the price is the same 😒"

I have the BESTTT example of why!

So, yesterday I was checking my Royal Caribbean bookings, as I periodically do, to see if they are lower priced. They usually aren't, but it's worth checking.

Well, I have 3 rooms traveling in September on an Alaskan cruise and I saved EACH ROOM $1400!!!! A lower price was available, I applied it, boom. It took me 5 minutes.

Royal Caribbean will absolutely NOT automatically apply this for you. They will not email you to say 'hey go check your price to see if its lower'. This is something you have to do yourself (if booked without an agent) by calling in, sitting on hold, explaining to the rep what you want them to check (sometimes they have no idea what to do...for real), etc etc.

So, not only did I save them $1400 (per room!), I saved them time. I did this while they were at work, living their life. Let me tell you - they were SO HAPPY when I let them know. I was so happy, too!
This is why you use an agent, folks. I care about you and your trip. I'm on your side - not the cruise lines side! The cruise line cares about their bottom line, only.

04/02/2024

I'm putting together a group trip to Cancun in 2025! Grab your Girls & Go!

This will be an adults only, 4 night trip to Cancun that I will be escorting.

You should join my private travel group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1614392625375558

There's a poll going in there right now to gauge when would be the best time to go. It's gonna be so fun!

(I mostly post on that group now instead of here so please go join this group if you’re used to seeing my posts here!)

03/21/2024

Up early getting some great pricing for 2025 for my Silver Disney Cruise Line clients (it opened today for them).

Pricing for DCL is always best early on - always!

May-Sept 2025 opens up tomorrow for the general public 😁

03/11/2024

Here's a useful chart on what's available to book and how far out!

Disneyland is until December 2024 (didnt make it on this graphic).

I hope this helps! You should always book as far out as you can especially for cruises!

02/19/2024

NEW OFFER!

This is available only with me and it comes from me! (not Disney)

Starting today, For a limited time only (Until 5/1/24), receive on board credit with every NEW Disney Cruise line booking! (Book starting on 2/18. Current bookings do not apply).

Check out this chart that outlines how much you can get. I'll attach the T&C in the comments.

Please email me at [email protected] to discuss your Disney Cruise 😊