Great Destinations Travel - GDT

05/13/2025

This summer, my family and I will be heading to Tulum (south of Cancun) for our very first trip to an All-Inclusive in Mexico! We are so excited for this new experience. We also have an excursion booked to swim with sea turtles (my daughter's DREAM!)

We will be at the Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal resort, which includes exchange privileges with three other Bahia Principe resorts. These four resorts are interconnected, and when you stay at one of the Luxury ones, you can visit all three. Luxury Akumal is a family-friendly resort with an adults-only section.

Best thing about this area? There are direct flights from New Orleans to the Cancun airport - for someone who hates flying (🙋‍♀️) this is a big perk!

I can't wait to explore this resort and bring back all the info I can to my clients! Let me know if you have questions about this brand or if there are other all-inclusive brands you'd like to know about!

—Jamie Heyl, agent at Great Destinations Travel

05/05/2025

✈️ Travel Agent PSA: Real ID confusion alert!

I’ve seen some people freaking out about the May 7 “deadline” for Real IDs, so here’s the deal:
👉 You only need a Real ID to fly domestically or get into certain federal buildings.
👉 If you have a valid passport (or a few other forms of ID like a Global Entry card), you're totally fine.
👉 Should you go ahead and get a Real ID at some point? Probably!
👉 But unless you’re flying soon and don’t have a passport, there’s no need to panic or rush to the DMV this week.

Just trying to save someone a little stress — you’re welcome 😄

06/26/2024

Good morning from Cozumel! We are trying out a brand new cruise line and ship this week. We are currently in the 3rd ever sailing of the Margaritaville at Sea Islander and have zero complaints so far. The staff is wonderful, the food is delicious, the entertainment is amazing and we are having a great time. And the theming on this ship is just the best!!! Today we have an all-inclusive day pass to Paradise Beach in Cozumel, then we head home.

If anyone has questions or would like a quote for this cruise, let me know! There are 5 and 4 day sailing’s from Tampa and eventually 7 day.

12/08/2023

This is a big deal!! No more 1 hour and 45 minute rides over to Ocho Rios in Jamaica! For anyone wanted to go to Beaches, Sandals Ochi or the new Sandals Dunn’s River, the transport will only be minutes now!

And in other big news, the butler village suites have been renovated at Sandals Ochi. This is a fantastic resort for dipping your toe in the Sandals pool, traveling with other couples or even a girl’s trip!

If you are interested in a quote for a Sandals or Beaches vacation, contact Jamie Rousselle Heyl!

11/16/2023

Walt Disney World has a few offers going on right now for trips throughout the beginning of next year. From room discounts to 50% off for kids ages 3-9, it's a great time to book a vacation!

Not sure if you need a travel agent? We completely understand that these days, things can easily be done online without help. But if you aren't familiar with Disney World, things can get really overwhelming, really quickly. Not only that but there is a ton of misinformation out there! We can help you not only navigate the booking and planning process, but we can answer any and all questions you have along the way! And the best part about it is that it is completely free to you. We get you the same price you would pay on your own, plus we will do all the work AND monitor the upcoming specials to make sure we can get you the best price!

Contact Jamie Heyl for your free quote 🐭

10/11/2023

Brand new Sandals resort opening next year!!

08/24/2023

Haven’t been to Walt Disney World in a while? They’ve got some amazing new attractions that have opened in the last few years including Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Tron: Lightcycle Run. The technology of these rides is mind blowing. If you like thrill rides, look no further!

With the addition of Genie+ and the virtual queue system, you can manage to avoid the long waits at these headliner attractions but it’s a complicated system that we would be happy to help you with.

Not only that, but the DINING PLAN is back for 2024!

So what are you waiting for? Ready to take on Disney World for Mardi Gras break?

6 day/5 nights at All Star Sports (newly renovated, see photos in post below) for 2 adults and 2 kids with 5 day park passes and a dining plan for under $5,000

Contact me today for a quote!

07/04/2023

Happy Fourth of July from GDT!!
Message our Carnival Expert Blayne Brown today for some great deals lasting through July 10th and others through July 31st!

05/06/2023

One of our Agents Blayne Brown will be aboard the Carnival Valor today for a ship tour!! Stay tuned for pictures, videos, and Facebook reels about his day!!

05/04/2023