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04/15/2025
Check out the newest addition to the Beaches Resort portfolio. Beaches Turks and Caicos has added a new village-Treasure Beach Village. It will be opening spring of 2026, but is ready to book now! Email me at [email protected] for a quote.
Welcome to Treasure Beach Village, the latest addition to 🌴
Take a glimpse into what's to come with us - think expansive new accommodations, a beachfront pool and our first ever cinema! It's safe to say a whole new adventure is awaiting you right here on the shores of Grace Bay ✨
04/01/2025
Considering a trip to Nashville? Our agency has a great rate locked in for September 26-30 in the heart of downtown Nashville. A savings of over $550.00 off published rates. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Ryman Auditorium are just minutes away. Free Breakfast and free happy hour are included. Email [email protected] for more information.
03/19/2025
~Sandals Dunns River~ Ocho Rios, Jamaica 🇯🇲
A little bit of work, a little bit of play. An incredible resort to share with you. Do not hesitate to book this gem. You will not be disappointed!
03/16/2025
Autumn is headed to Jamaica 🇯🇲 to check out all the latest and greatest that Sandals and Beaches Resorts have to offer. Stay tuned for her pictures and updates on the following resorts:
Sandals Dunns River
Sandals Ochi
Sandals Royal Plantation
Sandals Golf and Country Club
Beaches Ocho Rios
Sandals Montego Bay
Sandals Royal Caribbean
03/11/2025
Introducing the new Treasure Beach Village at
Beaches Turks & Caicos
Booking is opened now for arrivals starting March 2026!
Give us a call at First National Travel to book your next Caribbean getaway.
03/03/2025
Real ID goes into effect on May 7th. Make sure you have the ⭐️ on your drivers license.
02/26/2025
Looking for a last minute Spring Break Trip?
Nonstop flights KC to Puerto Vallarta 3/15-3/22
7 nights at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa
Insurance and transfers
Under 1200.00 per person
Call or email me for more details
620.662.0587 or [email protected]
02/19/2025
Arriving summer of 2026!!!
02/14/2025
Grab you girlfriends, we are going to Nashville. Ladies, there is still time to sign up. Deadline is March 1st. Let me know if you have any questions. [email protected]
Email from McPherson Chamber of Commerce Timely Information to Sign up for Women's Chamber Trip Join us for the McPherson Chamber Women's Trip We are Traveling to Nashville! Friday, September 26th-
02/12/2025
An incredible tour of Italy from Venice to Sorrento with many stops in between. Let First National Travel help you travel to Italy in 2025.
Call us at 620.662.0587
02/03/2025
First National Travel is honored to have been chosen by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce to help design their annual Women's Trip this coming September 26-30 in Nashville. You do not have to be a member of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce to go on this trip. If you would like more information on the trip to Nashville, click on the link. We would love to have you join us in the Music City!
Email from McPherson Chamber of Commerce Timely Information to Sign up for Women's Chamber Trip Join us for the McPherson Chamber Women's Trip We are Traveling to Nashville! Friday, September 26th-
01/26/2025
For all of our Universal Studios fans. Want to check out the newest resort?
01/07/2025
Attention all Viking Cruise fans. Don’t let this promo slip by you.
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01/06/2025
Please read this article if you are planning on traveling in 2025. There are new domestic and international travel requirements coming in 2025.
REAL ID enforcement, the UK’s ETA system, and Europe’s ETIAS are set to change the way Americans travel domestically and abroad this year.
01/06/2025
First National Travel will be closed tomorrow for walk in customers. If you need to reach us, send an email to [email protected]
12/07/2024
What an incredible Christmas gift this would make. Call First National Travel for a quote.
620.662.0587
Rail journeys and packages for our 2026 season are now available and ready to book!
Book early to secure your preferred package and accommodations! Whether you're dreaming of snowcapped mountains or sun-drenched canyons, now is the perfect time to start planning your next adventure.
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The roots of the First National Travel Agency go back to E. L. Meyer, early day settler, who arrived in Hutchinson, KS in 1872. At the age of 5, Meyer, along with his parents came to the United States from France in 1854.
In 1878, United States President Rutherford B. Hayes requested the Governor of Kansas appoint a representative to the Industrial Exposition in Paris, France. E.L. Meyer was named. Although he probably did not remember much of his native city and country, he spoke the language and was eager to go.
Shortly after returning to Hutchinson, Meyer applied for an appointment to be an agent for the sale of steamship tickets, and since then four generations of the Meyer family have been involved in promoting travel. From 1887 through 1946, steamship tickets and later airline tickets, tours, etc., were sold from the First National Bank lobby at Sherman and Main. In 1947 the agency adopted the name, First National Travel Agency, hired its first full time staff member and moved to a desk in the Leon Hotel. Starting with 1954 a series of office moves took place, until 1974 when the agency settled at 201 East First Street for nearly 30 years. In early 2003, the office relocated to 524 E. 30th and in 2009 we moved back to our original home in the First National Bank Building, where you will currently find us on the 4th floor.
In the early years the entire information held by the agency on steamships throughout the world was housed in a three drawer file cabinet. Today the employees in Hutchinson operate numerous computer terminals, occupy over 1,000 square feet of space filled with thousands of folders, books , and other literature, and continue to nurture the travel "bug" that bit E.L. Meyer the first time he really saw Paris in 1878. We think he would be proud of the tradition of world travel the people of Hutchinson are noted for, and that he started.
"Take the Time" Logo by Nation Meyer, Chairman of the Board
In the fall of 1962, I was privileged to host a group of bankers and their wives to Europe. It was a typical mini-grand tour of Europe: Paris, Lucerne, Florence, Rome and London. Outside Stokepoges Church near Eaton College, we were admiring the beautiful roses blooming in the courtyard. One of my fellow bankers, who was well past 70 said, "You know, I probably could have come to Europe several times before now, but this is my first. I have really enjoyed the experience; however, this rose garden reminds me that I’ve never taken time to smell the roses." That comment made an impression on me, and I filed it away for future use. In 1965, I was asked to write an article on travel, and again the "Take the Time" theme came to mind. In 1974, I asked Winston Schmidt, architect and artist, to design a rose that could be used as a logo. In 1975 we were able to have that rose trade mark registered at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
So "Take the Time" and the stylistic rose have been a theme of our travel agency for many years. We recommend the thought, the process, and the adventure. We strive to do everything possible to ensure you enjoy travel and in particular, smelling the roses.
