Brandee with The Vacation Wizards

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Brandee with The Vacation Wizards

Making travel planning easier!

From cruises and theme parks to all-inclusive resorts, guided tours, and bucket-list adventures, I handle the details so you can focus on making memories.

11/04/2026

Did you know? A few things about working with a travel advisor.

Did you know my services cost you nothing extra? Travel planning with me is complimentary. You get expert help, and it doesn't add a dollar to your trip.

Did you know I book far more than one destination? Disney, Universal, cruises across many different lines, big cities, hotels, guided tours, international travel. If you're dreaming it, I can probably plan it.

Did you know you don't need to have anything figured out first? Come to me with a blank slate and I'll help you find the right trip, or come to me with every detail decided and I'll handle the booking. Either way works.

Did you know that booking with me supports a small business? You get personalized service from someone who treats your vacation like her own, and I get to keep doing what I love.

Did you know you can support my business even without booking a trip? Sharing my posts, telling your friends about me, or tagging someone who's dreaming about a vacation all make a real difference for a small business, and they cost you nothing.

Did you know that if you booked a trip recently without an agent, it might not be too late to transfer it to me? Then you get full support for the rest of the journey.

If you've been booking on your own, consider this your sign to try it differently. Message me and let's talk about your next trip.

Your next vacation is just a conversation away. ✨

11/03/2026

This is Mason meeting Chewbacca on our first family Disney trip. He was 3, almost 4, and clearly deciding whether this Wookiee was trustworthy.

As a travel advisor, I get asked constantly: when's the right age to take kids to Disney? Here's what I tell everyone, mom first.

Mason doesn't really remember that trip. But I remember all of it. The joy, the excitement, the way his whole face lit up meeting Mickey.

Here's what I've learned: while families wait for their kids to be old enough to remember Disney, those kids are aging out of the years when Disney feels like actual magic. That window of pure, wide-eyed wonder is short.

(And to my fellow Disney adults: yes, we still get excited to see Mickey. But you know there's something different about watching it through a little kid's eyes.)

So my professional advice matches my mom advice: go when you want to go. Don't wait for the perfect age, because the perfect age is whenever you want to make the memory.

And when you're ready, I'll help you plan it down to the last detail. All of it.

11/02/2026

Which cruise line are you? I made a quiz to find out. 😂

Six quick questions and you'll get matched with the cruise line that fits how you travel. Take it, share your result, and send it to your group chat, because comparing answers is the best part.

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And when your match has you daydreaming about your next sailing, one tap takes you to my inquiry form, and we'll make it real.

11/01/2026

Big news to kick off November: I was named the #1 top performer at our agency for October. 🏆

But let's be clear about something: I did not earn this alone. My clients did.

Every trip booked, every referral sent my way, every recommendation to a friend... that's what this is.

So this one's for you. Take a bow. You're getting a full standing ovation from me. (Slightly awkward doing it alone in my office, but the enthusiasm is real.)

Thank you for trusting me with your vacations. Thank you for telling your friends about me. Thank you for supporting this small business and helping it dream big.

November is a fresh month, and I'd love to help you plan what's next.

10/31/2026

Here's my honest pitch for why you should book your next trip with a travel agent. The unboring version:

1. I'm complimentary, in every sense of the word. My services are free to you. Same price as booking on your own (sometimes less), with a professional handling everything.

2. I'm excited about your trip. I bring genuine, tail-wagging enthusiasm to it. Your vacation gets my full attention, like it's my own.

3. I'm cool. (My mom said so.) I know which cruise ships and resorts are actually fun, which ones are floating retirement homes, and which ones live up to the hype.

4. I'm honest. I'll steer you away from spending money on things that aren't worth it. And when you want to splurge, I'll make sure every dollar goes toward what's truly special.

5. I'm patient. I'll sit on hold for two hours so you don't have to, even though my millennial self would rather do literally anything else.

6. I'm grateful. Every booking supports my small business, and I celebrate every single one. (My happy dance needs work, but the enthusiasm is real.)

7. I'm yours. Not the cruise line's, not the resort's. Your own travel agent in your pocket. (I fit great in pockets and also suitcases.)

If you've been doing the late-night research spiral on your own, let me take it from here.

2027 is open for just about everything, and 2028 sailings are already appearing for some cruise lines.

Your next vacation is just a conversation away. ✨

10/30/2026

"Can you book cruises besides Disney?" I hear this one a lot, and the answer is yes.

I have booked Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Princess, Holland America, Virgin Voyages, Disney Cruise Line, MSC, and Celebrity for clients, and most recently an UnCruise Adventures sailing, a luxury small-ship experience off the beaten path.

Two things worth knowing:

If you booked a cruise within the last 30 days, it may not be too late to transfer your booking to me. Same cruise and price, with a dedicated agent looking out for you.

And if you feel like you already "have someone at the cruise line," keep in mind that's typically an employee of the cruise line. As your travel agent, I work for you, not the cruise line.

If your favorite line isn't on my list, that doesn't mean I can't book it. It just means I haven't yet.

If a cruise is on your mind for 2027, I'd love to help. My travel planning services cost you nothing extra.

Your next vacation is just a conversation away. ✨

10/29/2026

Here's a travel detail that catches people off guard: passport validity rules. ✈️

Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates. That means a passport expiring in August could be a problem for a March trip, even though it looks fine at first glance.

If you're planning international travel in 2027, now is a great time to check everyone's expiration dates, including the kids'. First-time applications and renewals take time to process, so starting early keeps your options open.

This is exactly the kind of detail I help my clients stay ahead of, along with the fun stuff like picking the right itinerary, hotels, and excursions.

If international travel is on your 2027 wishlist, I'd love to help you plan it.

10/28/2026

Did you know you can meet with me in person?

A lot of travel planning happens online these days, and I know some people miss sitting down face-to-face to talk through a trip.

So yes, in-person meetings are an option with me.

Now, in the interest of full honesty, I am not a big phone person, and I am definitely not a people person in general. But I love planning trips for my clients, and I am happy to make an exception for you.

If you would rather talk through your Disney vacation, cruise, or beach getaway in person instead of over messages, we can do that. We can go over ideas, answer questions, and build a trip that fits your family and your budget.

Your next vacation is just a conversation away. And yes, that conversation can happen in person.

10/27/2026

✨ Just Booked: A Universal Vacation! 🎢

This booking started in the best way -> with a referral.

A friend reached out to connect me with someone who needed help planning their Universal trip, and I'm so grateful they did. That simple introduction turned into a booked vacation!

Referrals truly are the heart of my small business. When you share a post, tag someone who's planning a trip, or introduce us, you're helping in a bigger way than you might realize.

If you know someone dreaming about Universal, Disney, a cruise, or a beach getaway, I'd love to help them plan it, and my travel planning services cost you nothing extra!

Thank you for trusting me with your friends and family. ❤️

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