Tabby Travels SMV

05/02/2024

✈️I fly discount air like Frontier and Allegiant often, but to maximize the savings, it's important to understand their strict baggage policies and maximize that one free personal item--if not, you may be paying more for your bags than your actual flight!
🎒Hence my investment in this crazy backpack https://amzn.to/3wqPefl (affiliated link to product on Amazon). I'm now only sharing after testing it out on several trips.
🪄I think it has the same kind of magic that Oscar the Grouch uses on his trash can, because I'm amazed by what I fit in it.
😍Things I love about it:
💦The waterproof section
💻The stabilized laptop pocket
👀All various pockets so I can easily organize smaller items
👟Dedicated shoe storage to shoes from touching other stuff (but takes up no space if no shoes)
🧐The way it opens in half
📏It meets those personal item dimensions (and airlines are getting more strict about this!)
💰It's only $29.99. If it saves me from purchasing a carry-one just once, I've made my $ back then some!
TIP:
👍There are a few different sizes, so make sure you select the one that fits your airlines person item policy!
👍If you change colors, your price may go up--different colors my cost a bit more.
FOR CURRENT PERSONAL ITEM SIZES BY AIRLINE, CHECK THE COMMENT SECTION.

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02/11/2024

If you're in the Rockford area, big news from Allegiant--they're starting service from Rockford to Los Angeles this June!
Typically, this means some good flight deals when a new route is introduced.

01/28/2024

Seeing some really great all-inclusive March deals for Cancun w/ direct flights from Chicago.
All Inclusive is a great way to budget upfront, so you indulge upon arrival without reaching for your wallet.
TIPS in comment in comment section.

Check out this deal from my agent page: https://www.facebook.com/TabbyTravelswithSimplyMouse/posts/pfbid02wo6FTpPyVp1pKXDYYMQFm6DssGUXVcDD2ugZGXpTsLQ6FQSN6pmNoM8sQmtXVaagl

01/23/2024

DEAL ALERT! Frontier just dropped a bunch of $19 airfares between Chicago and Orlando. Book your flight, then hop over to Tabby Travels with Simply Mouse Vacations to book a Port Canaveral cruise or a Disney or Universal vacation!
More tips in comment section.

09/27/2021

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07/08/2021

Oh my, this would be so fun! What is your favorite ABBA song? I think mine is Chiquitita...or maybe, ALL OF THEM.

ABBA’s greatest hits “Gold” album just became the first album to reach 1,000 weeks on the UK’s Top 100 Chart! That’s 19 straight years on the Top 100! Join us this weekend to re-live all your ABBA favorites with ABBAFAB’s premiere ABBA experience. Two shows each, Saturday and Sunday July 10th and 11th. Order online at https://www.firesidetheatre.com/concerts/abbafab-july-10-11/ or at 800-477-9505.

05/27/2021

DID YOU KNOW: Trippin' Midwest Mama is visiting Universal this week and Disney all next week? Follow me over at Tabby Travels with Simply Mouse Vacations for all sorts of thrilling tips and tricks as I kick off the summer!

05/24/2021

When I hear someone say they've booked their family a Universal Orlando Park Visit with Express Passes but are staying at an off-site hotel to save money, I usually cringe because they are probably doing the opposite. Express passes provide a HUGE time-saving perk of bypassing the standard lines, but they can more than double the cost of a normal ticket per day. When I hear a client say they want Express Passes added, I immediately quote a Premiere Level Universal Resort for their package. Why? These top-tier resorts of course have top-tier amenities, locations and...yes, prices. However, many people don't know that complimentary Unlimited Express Passes are included for all their guests from day of check-in to check-out. For a a family of four, this savings often offsets the entire cost of the hotel booking! The lesson? Before you book your Universal visit, contact your travel advisor or email [email protected].

05/21/2021

Many timeshare resorts feature spacious condos with living areas, full-sized kitchens and other perks that mirror the conveniences of home. Did you know that sometimes rooms at timeshare resorts are available for one-time commercial bookings...and if the resort is looking to fill vacant spots, the prices on these spacious accommodations are often similar to a standard hotel room! I've booked Hilton Grand Vacations, Westgate and more for my clients, even during peak season travel. Want to investigate timeshare options without the timeshare commitment? Email [email protected].

05/19/2021

TMM INSIDER TIP: If you're planning a future Disney visit, waiting for a sale can actually cost you $$$.
Travel advisors often secure best resort availability early at standard rates, and if a sale price is later released that applies/is available for to that particular package, they can apply the discount retroactively. I do this all the time with my clients! It may mean less commission for me, but a good advisor knows their success is driven by client trust and outstanding customer service. Believe it or not, many of us wait on hold for hours the minute sales drop trying to save our clients money by being the first to take advantage of the limited rooms released on these sales!
Right now, Disney packages are available for booking through mid-2022 and room-only booking for 499 days out. Email [email protected] for details.