Erin van Staveren, CTA - Travel Professional

Erin van Staveren, CTA - Travel Professional I plan unforgettable cruises, multigenerational adventures, and family vacations across the US and around the world.

From theme parks to ocean escapes, I create stress-free, personalized travel experiences that bring people together.

Got some happy mail today! Thank you Axis Travel Group for the gifts and making me feel special! Anyone else a Mickey E...
05/30/2026

Got some happy mail today!

Thank you Axis Travel Group for the gifts and making me feel special!

Anyone else a Mickey Ear person?

If Costa Rica has been on your bucket list, this flash sale might be the perfect excuse to go. 🌿 From hanging bridges an...
05/30/2026

If Costa Rica has been on your bucket list, this flash sale might be the perfect excuse to go.

🌿 From hanging bridges and cloud forests to volcano views and wildlife encounters, this 7-day Globus Escape starts at just $999.

Message me for details!

05/29/2026

Jump for Joy!

Starting June 2, Bluey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will move to a regular standby queue!

That means guests will no longer need to join a virtual queue to experience Bluey’s Wild World. Families can head over to Conservation Station and wait in the regular line to see Bluey and Bingo.

Great news for anyone planning an Animal Kingdom day! 💙

Texas families, this is what you've been waiting for! 🎉Universal Kids Resort is officially opening July 1, 2026 in Frisc...
05/28/2026

Texas families, this is what you've been waiting for! 🎉

Universal Kids Resort is officially opening July 1, 2026 in Frisco, Texas, and vacation packages are now available to book!

This brand-new Universal resort is being created especially for families with younger kids, bringing theme park fun, favorite characters, interactive play, and an on-site hotel together in one easy Texas getaway.

Little ones will get to explore themed areas inspired by favorites like:

🌈 Shrek
🦖 Jurassic World
🎀 Trolls
🐱 Puss in Boots
🧽 SpongeBob SquarePants
💛 Minions

There will also be kid-friendly attractions, character meet-and-greets, family entertainment, and a themed hotel just steps from the park.

Available options include 1-day tickets, 2-day tickets, 1.5-day tickets, and vacation packages with hotel accommodations and Early Park Admission.

I’m so excited about this for families who want a fun, easy theme park getaway without having to travel all the way to Orlando.

Ready to start planning? I’d love to help with tickets, hotel packages, and all the details! ✨

Send me a message to get started!

Why do I like to talk with clients before sending a quote?Because I’m not a quote machine. I’m a travel advisor. ✨A quic...
05/27/2026

Why do I like to talk with clients before sending a quote?

Because I’m not a quote machine. I’m a travel advisor. ✨

A quick conversation helps me understand your family, travel style, priorities, budget, and what will actually make your trip feel special.

It also helps me make better recommendations from the start instead of sending random pricing that may not be the right fit.

My goal is to help you choose the best value, not just the cheapest option.

Even my assistant knows every great trip starts with a conversation. 🐶💻

Feeling so grateful today. 🥹Messages like this are exactly why I love what I do. Helping families create unforgettable t...
05/27/2026

Feeling so grateful today. 🥹

Messages like this are exactly why I love what I do. Helping families create unforgettable travel memories is such an honor, and I never take that trust lightly.

Thank you to my amazing client for these kind words. It means the world to know your birthday trip felt magical, seamless, and special from start to finish. 🤍

Ready to plan something unforgettable? Let’s talk.

05/24/2026

My kids are officially too old for Bluey, but apparently I am not too old to appreciate a kids’ show that has a whole generation of parents laughing one minute and crying the next. 😂

In less than 48 hours, Bluey’s Wild World opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and families will want to know the plan before they go.

The big thing: Disney is using a virtual queue during the initial opening period. That means this is not a “wander over whenever and hop in line” situation. This is a “set the alarm, know the app, have a plan” situation.

And that is exactly the kind of Disney detail I help people with.

So if your family is in its Bluey era, Disney era, character-meet era, snack era, or “please just make this trip easier” era, I’d love to help you make sense of the details.

Message me when you’re ready to start planning.

05/22/2026

Most couples plan trips together wrong from the start.

They start with the destination. But the better question is: what do you want this trip to do for your relationship?

💞 Reconnect?
🎉 Celebrate?
😴 Rest?
🧭 Explore?
🍲 Eat amazing food?
🧖‍♀️ Feel spoiled?
🛋️ Do absolutely nothing together?

A romantic trip is not just about the destination. It is about the pace.

Ready to plan a trip that actually fits the two of you? Message me

Is My Universal Photos worth it for your family? 📸I get asked about Universal’s photo package pretty often, and my hones...
05/18/2026

Is My Universal Photos worth it for your family? 📸

I get asked about Universal’s photo package pretty often, and my honest answer is that it really depends on how your family does the parks.

Right now, the package is around $89.99 online for one day or $109.99 online for three consecutive days. It does cost more if you buy it in the parks, so that’s something to keep in mind.

You can use it at participating photo spots throughout Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe. That includes things like select ride photos, character meet-and-greets, entrance photos, and selfie spots.

For some families, I can definitely see the value. If you love ride photos, want everyone in the picture, and know you’ll stop for photo ops, it may be worth adding to your trip.

But for my family? I don’t think it’s always a must-do.

A lot of our favorite Universal photos have just been simple phone photos, like this one. They may not be perfect, but they still capture the memory.

I also personally prefer the photo package at the other theme park. It feels easier to use, while Universal’s can feel a little more limited unless you’re really looking for the photo spots.

My take: if your family loves ride photos and character photos, consider it. If you’re more of a quick phone-photo family, I’d probably save the money for snacks, souvenirs, wands, or another Butterbeer.

Would your family buy it, or are you team phone photos?

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