Fantastical Vacations by Cathy

05/26/2026

☀️ Travel Tip:
💡 “Why should I use a travel agent if I can book it myself?”

Here’s the secret… you’re usually paying for a travel agent whether you use one or not! 👀✈️ 🤯

Hotels, cruises, and vacation packages already include commission in their pricing. So when you book a vacation yourself, that commission still gets paid — just not to someone helping YOU.

When you use a travel agent, you get:
✔️ Expert advice
✔️ Personalized planning
✔️ Help when things go wrong
✔️ Recommendations & tips
✔️ Stress-free vacation planning

…all at NO extra cost to you! 🎉

So why not have someone in your corner while planning your dream vacation? 🌴

📩 Message me when you’re ready to start planning!


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05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸❤️

Wishing everyone a safe Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

Wishing the S family safe travels today as they head for a week in paradise!!
😎 Hoping you enjoy a relaxing week in the Florida Keys! 🏝️

05/20/2026

Hey friends… did you know I have a YouTube channel? To be perfectly honest with you, it’s been a quiet channel lately but I’m bringing it back to life and would love if you would follow along! I have lots of new content to post this summer so check it out!
As always, thank you to all of you for your support of my small business- it’s growing because of you!! 🥰

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05/18/2026

Time to plan your vacation!

05/17/2026

🥳 Hey travel friends!

I’m so excited to provide my clients with a monthly newsletter- Sunshine and Suitcases!
Stay connected with helpful planning tips, popular travel destinations, current promos, deals and so much more.

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05/07/2026

💐 What Mom Really Wants This Year… ✈️🌴

Sure, flowers are nice…
Breakfast in bed is sweet…
But what Mom REALLY wants is a vacation, that she didn’t have to plan! 😍

She wants:
☀️ Time to relax
📸 Memories with the family
🏖️ A break from the everyday chaos
🍹 A fruity drink by the pool
✨ And time spent together making unforgettable moments

A beach escape, a magical theme park adventure, or a relaxing cruise, the best gift is quality time and new memories. ❤️

Let me help you plan the getaway Mom truly deserves!

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05/07/2026

New Zealand and Australia have everything to offer!

Let Celebrity Cruises introduce you to landscapes from rainforests to coral reefs! Visit a world-class arts and cultural scene, whether you are exploring New Zealand or enjoying the view of Sydney Harbor.
Contact me today and visit the land down under! 🐨

05/06/2026

Today is Travel Advisor Day! ✈️ 🧳
I recently listened to a seminar and the key message was centered around determining your “Why”. What drives you to go out and start a small business.
I have been doing some soul searching and I have settled on my “Why”… stick with me this might be a long story! 😊
My family and friends used to jokingly tell me I should be a travel agent. Our family vacations always included other family members and close friends and it was usually 8,12,14 or even more of us! I was the coordinator— to go as far as having nightly family meetings to go over the next days activities… yes that was me. 😎
My answer back to those who suggested this path was that I didn’t really think I wanted to plan other people’s vacations. Truth is now… I LOVE planning other people’s vacations!
Our daughters will be graduating from college soon and has only further solidified the fact that life flies by too fast. The memories of their first trip to Walt Disney World at the age of 3 feels like yesterday. While I had sooo many memories of their childhood I cherish EVERY memory of EVERY vacation we ever went on.
That my friends is my “WHY”. I want to share my love of planning vacations with all families so they can experience what we experienced… cherished memories.
It doesn’t matter how big the vacation was or the destination, it’s memories and stories we still share and cherish.
Whether it’s a first time trip to Walt Disney World, a celebratory graduation cruise or a 50th wedding anniversary Alaskan cruise, I want to help you make memories through travel, that’s my “why”.
On this Travel Advisor Day and almost my 5th year as an advisor I want to say “Thank You” to all of you who have trusted me to plan your vacation. You are not just a client, you are a friend and a family that I hopefully helped make cherished memories through travel. This is more than just my small business it’s my heartfelt passion, and for your support I am truly thankful. Thanks for sticking with me! 🥰

05/04/2026

🚢✨ Happy Cruise Day to the M Family! ✨

Wishing this fun family the most magical adventure aboard the Disney Wonder as they set sail from San Diego! 🌊☀️

Bon voyage and smooth sailing — can’t wait to hear all about your amazing journey! ⚓️ 💙

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05/04/2026

✨May the 4th be with you…