Holly Averette, Concierge Travel Advisor

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Holly Averette, Concierge Travel Advisor

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From Disney to destinations beyond, I would love to help make your magical vacation dreams come true. I'm also well versed in Universal and Royal Caribbean.

My goal is to help families have an unforgettable vacation full of magical memories, tailored to their needs and wants. You will never just be a sale or face in the crowd when you book with me. I love getting to know my clients- their wants, needs, likes, dislikes, etc! Vacations aren't a one size fits all package so taking a cookie cutter approach to planning is NOT what I do. I love learning what makes each family's vacation style unique and what they want to get out of their trip so I can customize recommendations and tips that fit their vacation dreams. I specialize in ALL Disney destinations including Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, Aulani, and Adventures By Disney. I can book a wide variety of places so if there is a place you are curious about, just ask! I can't wait to help make your vacation dreams a reality! ✨️

10/29/2026

Alaska cruise hot take incoming....

Poll most any cruise Facebook group, read an Alaska cruise blog, or just Google it and you'll find that most everyone says a balcony room is an absolute MUST for an Alaskan cruise.

Except I don't think it actually is. 🤷‍♀️

Controversial, I know. But hear me out on why it was the right choice for MY family.

You definitely pay a premium for balcony on an Alaskan cruise, usually to the tune of at least a couple thousand more than an oceanview room. For our sailing, we saved over $3000 just by choosing oceanview vs the lowest category verandah option.

I knew that excursions would also be a big part of our trip. I wanted some pre and post excursions and of course some amazing options during our cruise. Saving as much as we did on the room type made it much easier to say yes to some fun excursion options! A great use of our vacation funds IMO!

There were also plenty of places to sit and take in the scenery, both indoors and out. My favorite spot on deck 4 was empty nearly every time I went out there! It was so fun to grab a coffee and blanket and relax in the loungers (something you don't get on a regular balcony by the way)!

Alaska is cold and the weather can be unpredictable. We got super lucky with some amazing weather for our sailing, but I still don't think we would have utilized a balcony enough to make the premium charge worth it for our family.

Would a balcony have been nice to have, for sure! In fact, I have always cruised in a balcony stateroom until my Alaska cruise! But do I think it's the make it or break it experience people make it out to be? Absolutely not!

Ultimately, every family will have its own unique needs and dreams for their trip. I'm here to help make sense of the options and help you decide what works best for YOUR family! 🫶

Disney Cruise Line / Disney Wonder / Alaska Cruise

10/29/2026

AI
Costco
A FB group full of strangers
Internet blog from 2019
Brian's cousin

What do these have in common? They DO NOT care about your trip. Period. 🙃

They have no investment in your vacation. They don't spend time getting to know you or your family. They went on a similar trip once and now they are "experts" or your search pulled info from 10 years ago (because the internet is forever) and now you have some seriously outdated information on your hands. Sorry, but just because you heard it from your dog walkers best friends cousin doesn't make it true. 😬

As your dedicated travel agent, I help cut through the noise of booking and planning a vacation. You get one dedicated person to contact for questions, changes, help planning, etc. I'm pretty sure AI won't be answering your phone call when your plane is delayed and you need to pivot arrival plans. I'm also fairly certain that the big box store really could care less if a promotion comes out that saves you money. 😉

For 10 years, I've built this business through hard work, dedication, sweat, and tears. I genuinely want you to have the very best vacation possible. One that reflects your desires, your needs, and your dreams.

Next time you start thinking about planning a trip, I hope you'll reach out and we can plan some magic together. 🫶

10/22/2026

The life of traveling with a travel agent. IYKYK. 😂

Wait in the hall while I film this.
No one touch ANYTHING until I get pictures.
The camera eats first.
Am I traveling with kids? Maybe, maybe not. But we are still visiting the kids clubs because my guests need to see them!
You don't want coffee? Sorry, I need pictures anyways.
Wait, I need another angle of the room, ship, scenery...

Never would have imagined that when I started this business nearly 11 years ago that social media would be such a big part of selling travel, but here we are. 😆

It's a little fun 😉 but the real fun comes in planning your trips! 🫶

10/17/2026

My clients boarded the beautiful Majestic Princess in New York today for a dreamy New England and Canada Coast itinerary. Talk about perfect timing for this sailing- amazing weather and beautiful fall colors galore! 😍

Not every paradise is tropical! 🍂

If you're looking for a different kind of cruise, let's chat! There is so much more to a great cruise than a tropical island and beaches (though if that IS your vibe, I've you covered there too 😉)!

10/14/2026

Silly Ole bear! Happy 100th birthday Winnie the Pooh! 🍯

10/10/2026

It's spooky season but these things haunt me daily 🙃

My job is literally to help make your life easier when it comes to planning your next vacation and I don't take that responsibility lightly. 🫶 Next time you start thinking about a trip, reach out and let's have a no pressure conversation about how I can help.

10/08/2026

Disney's Lakeshore Lodge is now open for booking!

Opening July 1, 2027, this resort has been years in the making! I have been looking forward to it ever since the first announcement way back in 2018. 😍

Now, when should I book my stay? 🤔

10/07/2026

If you're new here or it's simply been a while, welcome! 👋

I've been a travel agent for over 10 years. It has been an incredible journey as my business has grown, evolved, and adapted over time.

In the past 10 years, we've added babies to the family, graduated kids, and our toddlers are now teenagers. We faced multiple moves, new states, and new adventures.

I've worked this business through "unprecedented times" and more once in a lifetime events than I can count. 😆

Booking travel has changed a lot but my commitment to helping others discover the world through travel has only grown stronger year after year.

Some of you have been around since the beginning and supported me for many years. And some of you are new. At the end of the day, I'm incredibly grateful for every guest who trusts me to be a part of their travels by allowing me to play a part in that process. 🫶 Your support means the world to me and my family!

I hope you'll stick around (and invite a friend 😉) and the next time you're ready to book a trip that you'll reach out for my help!

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https://travelwithlamplight.com/

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