Adventures with Holly - A Vacationeer

05/14/2026

If you are considering visiting one of the Disney parks for the holidays, consider Disneyland. Disney World tops them all for their Christmas parties, but if that isn’t something you want to invest in, Disneyland provides all their holiday magic without the party ticket! Small World is particularly magical during the holidays!

05/12/2026

I recently was able to stay at the Disneyland Hotel. It was such a wonderful experience! This is one of three Disney hotels near Disneyland, and it is an easy walk to park security and to Downtown Disney. Staying at one of these hotels also gives you one additional lightning lane each day!

04/15/2026

The Paint the Night Parade is still at Disneyland through August 9, 2026. If you are considering a trip to Disneyland, I HIGHLY recommend that you try to go before this amazing parade goes away again. It is amazing!

04/15/2026

Are you considering a New York Christmas/winter holiday?

Planning your trip early is an important way to save money on lodging, particularly if you want to stay in the midtown area, where inventory become limited and increasingly expensive as the holidays approach.

Let me know if you want my help planning your vacation!

08/30/2025

Most items on a Disney cruise are included in the price, but there are a few select upgrades options. One of these is to have a meal (brunch in this case) at Palo, which is a more upscale and adult-only dining option with beautiful views of the ocean.

They were incredible about having a lot of amazing gluten free options for me as well!

08/27/2025

Castaway Cay is such a fun island. While I have been there before, renting a cabana was a new and very relaxing experience for me! It was lovely to have a spot in the shade to relax with ceiling fans and a mini fridge packed full of cool drinks!

Photo credit goes to my fellow travel agents who got to the island and cabana before I did. I cannot take credit for these!

08/26/2025

This past week, Disney gave me the opportunity to sail on The Wish with a few of my fellow travel agents (because we are a diamond level agency). Here are a few of the photos of this beautiful ship!

There was so much to do, not just for families, but for our group of adults!

08/21/2025

08/18/2025

Are you planning to visit Disney World in the fall or around the holidays?

I always feel a holiday party is a great add-on to your vacation. The crowds are lighter, unique characters abound, and the parades and fireworks take it up a notch (plus it is easier to get a good view!).

Here are a few photos from last night’s Halloween party. I arrived for the parade about 5 minutes before it started.

07/27/2025

I recently was in Washington D.C. again and participated in a few of the free tours I missed out on last time because we didn't plan the trip far enough in advance to tget these limited slots. If you have a trip coming up to DC and you have 90ish days or more until you go (or y could getuc closer than 90 days), this is the link for signing up for the Pentagon tour and for reading about their requirements.

https://www.defense.gov/Pentagon-Tours/

It was really fascinating (and heartbreaking) to see the inside, to learn about the pentagon’s history, and to pay our respects to those lost there on 9/11.

About 100,000 visitors a year explore the displays and memorials in the Pentagon's halls with the help of tour guides, all of whom are U.S. service members.