Magical Vacation Planner by Ashley & Chris Stroud

09/11/2026

Where were you 25 years ago today? It's so hard to believe it has been that long...

September 11, 2001--Sitting in my 9th Grade Chorus class. My teacher came in with tears in his eyes explaining to us what had happened. After we all sat quietly trying to comprehend what had happened, he began directing us to sing one of the songs we had been rehearsing for weeks called “Pie Jesu". In English the lyrics to the song are this:

Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
Lamb of God, Lamb of God,
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, everlasting rest.

🇺🇸🇺🇸We will never forget! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

09/10/2026

🚨🏰 NEW: Walt Disney World just released THREE new offers for 2027 vacations!

If you’ve been waiting to start planning a Disney World trip for next year, there are now several ways to save depending on your travel dates, resort and vacation package!

If you already have a vacation package booked, modifications are currently underway to apply the best savings that your reservation qualifies for!

🏨 Save up to 25% on Disney Resort rooms for select stays from January 3 through April 29, 2027. Depending on your resort and dates, savings range from 10% to 25%.

💳 Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 30% on select Disney Resort rooms for stays on select nights from January 3 through April 29, 2027. There are also special weekend savings available for qualifying stays of five nights or longer from January 8 through February 27.

🎟️ Save up to $250 PER NIGHT on select 4-night, 4-day or longer room-and-ticket packages for stays on select nights from January 3 through July 28, 2027.

✨ Ready to start your vacation countdown?! Give us a shout to start planning!

09/09/2026

It's the first week of school for our girls!! I get asked ALL the time, “How do you homeschool 3 girls AND run a travel business?!”

Honestly… I just keep moving!! 😂

School, client calls, quotes, messages, payments, agent interviews, lunch, MORE quotes… and then sending everyone outside because Mama needs Jesus and fresh air! 😂🌳

Some days are organized. Some days are pure chaos. Most days are both. 😂

But I’m so thankful I get to work from home, homeschool my girls, and do a job I absolutely love with the best clients ever!!

It may not always be pretty, but it’s our crazy… and I wouldn’t trade it! ❤️📚🏰

09/08/2026

🎄✨ JUST BOOKED! ✨🎄

Y’all… this one is giving Hallmark Movie vibes and I am HERE FOR IT! 😂❤️

My clients are headed to the Inn at Christmas Place this Fall in Pigeon Forge, and honestly… can I just tag along?! 😂

Christmas lights, cozy vibes, Christmas magic, and probably enough twinkle lights to make you forget what month it actually is!🎅🏼🎄✨

So excited for them!! And if you’ve been dreaming of your own little Hallmark Christmas getaway…I know a girl! 😉🎄✈️

09/07/2026

If you’ve been saying, “We really need a vacation…” 👀 — consider this your sign. There’s nothing I love more than watching a vacation go from “maybe one day” to “IT’S BOOKED!” 😂🎉 Everyone deserves a vacation countdown!

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09/02/2026

Okay y’all… I’ve been stalking Walt Disney World wait times this week and 😳👏

🤩Flight of Passage — 5 MINUTES!
🤩TRON — 35 MINUTES!
🤩Rise of the Resistance — 15 MINUTES!

Yes, it’s HOT. 🥵 But honestly, in my opinion, I’d battle the heat for those wait times! 😂

And if you don’t want to worry with Lightning Lanes, this is exactly why timing your Disney trip matters! Lower crowds can mean more rides, less waiting, and more time enjoying the magic. 🏰✨

Hydrate, take those AC breaks, and take advantage of those short waits! 💙

Ready to start planning your getaway?! Give us a shout!

09/02/2026

I know we share a lot about Disney parks, but we also book customized tours like the one below!! 🤗🤗

🌏🐑 BEST OF NEW ZEALAND WITH SYDNEY! 🇳🇿

17 DAYS | AUCKLAND ➡️ SYDNEY
💰 Starting at $7,955 PP USD
✈️ Including intra-vacation air & taxes!

From the beautiful Bay of Islands and Rotorua’s spectacular geysers to the soaring Southern Alps, breathtaking fiords, and the incredible Franz Josef Glacier… New Zealand is the kind of destination that makes you stop and say, “Wow.” 🤩

🚂 Ride the scenic TranzAlpine train
🏔️ Take in the Southern Alps
❄️ Admire Franz Josef Glacier
♨️ Warm your toes in natural hot springs
🍖 Enjoy a special barbecue on a local farm
🏡 Share dinner with a New Zealand family
🎢 Experience Queenstown — the Adventure Capital of the World!
🌆 And then… SYDNEY! 🇦🇺

📩 Want to experience New Zealand + Sydney? Give us a shout!

09/01/2026

📸 FIRST LOOK INSIDE the NEW Great Tides Waterpark from Norwegian Cruise Line! 🤩🤩

We’re talking 19 waterslides, an 800-foot river, a huge kids’ splash zone, cliff jumps, racing slides and SO much more! 🤩 And yes… it’s all on NCL’s private island in the Bahamas! 🏝️

If you’ve been waiting for another reason to add Norwegian to your cruise list… THIS IS IT! 🚢💦

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

🚨❤️ THE HEART OF MVP AUCTION IS OFFICIALLY LIVE!

Want to win an incredible getaway while supporting a great cause? The Heart of MVP Auction is now open, and there are some amazing travel experiences up for grabs, including:

✈️ 7-Night Avalon European River Cruise for Two
🚢 Carnival Cruise Getaway for Two (Advisors Only)
🌴 Casa de Campo Four-Day, Three-Night All-Inclusive Stay for Two
🏝️ Three-Night All-Inclusive Stay at RIU Palace Peninsula

Plus, you can bid on exclusive MVP experiences, sports memorabilia, outdoor packages and more!

Every bid helps the Heart of MVP continue giving back, spreading kindness and making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

🔨 Bidding closes September 22 at 12 PM EDT.

Your next vacation could be waiting place your bid and support an incredible cause! ❤️

https://givebutter.com/c/heart-of-mvp-foundation-2026/auction/categories/96680/travel-getaways