Kirsten with Favorite Grampy Travels

08/28/2026

You see the vacation. Behind it are the relationships that help our advisors plan smarter. 🚢

Royal Caribbean doesn’t offer a one-size-fits-all vacation. There is a Royal Caribbean ship for that traveler.

The thrill-seeker.
The family traveling with little ones.
The foodie.
The couple who wants time to relax.
The traveler who wants nonstop entertainment.
And the person who wants a little bit of everything.

The right ship can completely change the vacation, and our advisors can help you find the one that fits your travel style.

Save this post or message 🎈Disney | Universal Studios Travel Agent to find your Royal Caribbean perfect match!

08/22/2026

Booking the trip is the easy part.

Knowing what to book? That’s where a great travel advisor earns their keep. ✈️🌎

Behind every vacation we plan, there’s a whole lot happening that our clients never have to see.

We’re comparing resorts and room categories. Learning ships. Touring properties. Building relationships with suppliers. Sitting through trainings and webinars. Keeping up with changes that happen constantly in this industry. Checking the fine print. Watching deadlines. Answering the questions you didn’t even know you needed to ask.

And when something doesn’t go exactly according to plan?

We’re not telling you to call an 800 number and hope for the best. We’re helping figure out what comes next.

That’s the part of partnering with a travel advisor that sometimes gets missed.

You’re not just hiring someone to book a vacation.

You’re getting the knowledge we’ve built, the relationships we’ve made, the hours we’ve spent learning this industry, and someone in your corner from the first “Where should we go?” until you’re back home with a camera roll full of memories. 💙

At Favorite Grampy Travels, we believe your vacation deserves more than a booking button.

It deserves someone who knows what they’re doing - and cares where you’re going.

✨ Save this for the next time you’re planning a trip - or send it to the person who somehow always gets nominated as the family vacation planner. 😉

08/18/2026

✨ PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Disney ✨

Some partnerships just feel a little extra magical. 💙

Disney was an incredible sponsor of our 2026 Agency Convention - Passport to Growth, helping us bring our advisors together for a weekend centered around education, connection and becoming even better at what we do.

And when it comes to Disney vacations, there is ALWAYS something new to learn!

New resorts. New attractions. New promotions. New dining. New policies. New ways to experience the parks.

That’s why our relationship with our supplier partners matters.

Our advisors don’t just book your resort and hand you a confirmation number. We’re continually learning so we can help answer the questions that actually impact YOUR vacation:

🏰 Which resort makes sense for your family?

🎢 Which parks should you prioritize?

🍽️ Is a dining plan worth it for you?

✨ Which experiences are worth adding?

💰 And where should you spend - or SAVE - your vacation budget?

A huge thank you to Disney for continuing to support Favorite Grampy Travels and the education of our advisor team.

Because a little extra knowledge behind the scenes can create a whole lot more magic for our travelers. ✨

Planning Disney? Tell us: What’s the ONE thing you need the most help figuring out? 👇

08/17/2026

You probably know us for Disney. ✨

Or maybe you found us while planning a cruise. 🚢

Maybe it was Universal. 🎢 Or an all-inclusive somewhere with a frozen drink and absolutely ZERO responsibilities. 🏝️

But here’s what you might not know…

Favorite Grampy Travels can take you just about anywhere. 🌎

🇮🇹 Custom European vacations
🇯🇵 Adventures through Asia
🏡 Private luxury villas
🚢 Ocean, river & luxury cruising
🌴 All-inclusive escapes
🏰 Theme parks
🌺 Hawaii
🥾 Guided adventures
🥂 Adults-only getaways
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & multigenerational vacations
✨ And SO much more.

And behind all of those vacations? A team of travel advisors constantly learning, traveling, training and building relationships with incredible partners around the world.

So we thought it might be time to reintroduce ourselves. 👋

We’re Favorite Grampy Travels.

And wherever you’re dreaming of going next, chances are… we know how to get you there. ✈️💙

👇 Now tell us: If you could book ONE trip right now, where are you going?

07/11/2026

Appointments day 3 are starting and I still haven’t found my match, but that doesn’t mean I’m not networking, learning, and growing at Global Travel Marketplace!

01/15/2026

⭐️ I’m so excited to share that I’ve been chosen to return to one of my favorite events of 2025 - as an Ambassador for GTM North America 2026. GTM is one of the most impactful networking events in our industry, taking place in early July in Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, FL.

🌎 GTM is all about meaningful connections - with suppliers, peers, and leaders from around the world - and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of something that continues to elevate how we serve our clients, and support one another as professionals. The amount of information I brought back to our team last year was incredible, and I cannot wait to return and not only gain additional knowledge and connections, but help the attendees make the most of their time at this amazing event!

✈️ Travel advisors: if you’re interested in learning more about GTM, I’m always happy to chat!

12/09/2025

🎄 Loved having the chance to share what’s hot and what’s not this holiday season with Eric Bowman and TravelPulse!

TravelPulse Editor-in-Chief interviews Kirsten Andrade, Director of Operations and Travel Advisor Development at Favorite Grampy Travels.

07/10/2025

🥂 After an incredible anniversary dinner last night with my hubby (locals - go check out - you won’t be disappointed), I am beyond grateful to be out of the office attending the elite GTM North America in Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, FL. As a top-producing travel advisor who now leads a team as Director, I was chosen to attend from the hundreds of applications that were received for a limited number of spots.

🌎 It’s crucial for me to meet with destinations, cruise lines, tour operators, hotels and more, so that I have all the knowledge necessary to plan dream vacations for my clients.

📧 For my clients - During the event I will have email and phone access on an intermittent basis and will reply as soon as possible. Following this, we’re headed to our family’s beach week in the Outer Banks, so I’ll be fully back in the office on July 21. As always, if it’s an emergency, I’ll be back in touch quickly. Otherwise, I may reply after returning to the office.

❤️Thank you so much for allowing me the time to grow, learn, and network, and then spend time with my kiddos and amazing hubby who support my crazy career!

01/13/2025

🌎 When you work in the travel industry, change is inevitable and after five years of servicing my clients’ memory-making adventures, it’s time for an exciting pivot!

✈️ I am pleased to announce that I have accepted the role of Director of Operations and Travel Advisor Development with FG Luxury Travel and Favorite Grampy Travels. In this position, I will be working to streamline our operations, develop and grow our industry partnerships, and support the growth and development of our amazing team!

🤔 So what does this mean going forward?

🏝️ If you are currently my client with a trip coming up, nothing changes as I’m going to continue to service your reservation until your safe return home.

🏰If we are working through proposals together already, nothing changes. I will be here for you every step of the way, including during your trip.

🏔️ If you would like to tell your family member, neighbor, coworker, etc about working with me on their trip, please do! If I’m unable to assist, I will partner them up with one of the incredible Concierge Travel Advisors on our team.

I am so excited for this new chapter and the opportunities ahead! Time for a new adventure! 🧭

11/14/2024

📸 Photo Request - Have I helped you plan an adventure where you made memories?? Would you be willing to share your happy smiles, best sunsets, and favorite moments with me?

In an effort to continue to show guests exactly what we can make happen for them, I would love to showcase some of your favorite photos! Drop them below or shoot me an email to see your favorite shots featured in upcoming posts ❤️