Magical Vacation Planner by Melissa Lapaglia

09/17/2026

Happy Anniversary to my favorite Disney couple! Best wishes to you as you celebrate your 10th Anniversary with your family and friends in your happy place. Thank you for always letting me be a part of your memory making process!

09/14/2026

Virtual Cruise Night: Discover Alaska with Princess!

Join us for a special Virtual Cruise Night as we explore Alaska — the Land of the Midnight Sun!

Our special guest will be Alaska expert Angela Larson from Princess Cruises, who will share why Alaska should be on every traveler’s bucket list and why Princess is the recognized leader in Alaska cruises and cruise tours.

What Makes Princess Spectacular in Alaska?

🏔️ World-Class Wilderness Lodges
Experience the heart of Alaska while staying at spectacular lodges surrounded by some of the state's most incredible scenery.
🚆 Glass-Domed Railcars
Travel through Alaska in style aboard beautiful glass-domed railcars offering incredible panoramic views.
🛳️ A Premium Cruise Experience
Sail aboard beautiful Princess ships while enjoying outstanding dining, entertainment, service, and breathtaking Alaska scenery.

When?
Thursday, September 17, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM ET

1.) Click the link below to register for our Virtual Cruise Night with Princess Cruises

2.) You will receive a confirmation with the ZOOM link.

3.) Log in a few minutes early on Thursday evening. You do not have to use your camera or microphone. Just watch and learn with me!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Link to register -

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Princess Cruise Line Alaska Virtual Cruise Night. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

09/11/2026

‼️ NEW: Disney has revealed the 2027 dates for TWO major EPCOT festivals!

🎨 🎭🫟The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns January 15 through March 1, 2027, bringing visual, culinary and performing arts back to the park. Guests can look forward to the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series, more than 20 Food Studios, Disney Lorcana experiences, Animation Academy, the Paint by Number Mural, Artful Photo Ops, and more.

🌸🏵️🌼Then EPCOT will transition into spring as the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns March 10 through May 31, 2027! Guests can expect beautiful character topiaries and gardens, fresh flavors from the returning Outdoor Kitchens and live music during the Garden Rocks Concert Series.

❓Which EPCOT festival are you choosing: Festival of the Arts or Flower & Garden?

📲 Contact me to start planning your 2027 Walt Disney World vacation!

[email protected]
412.897.0648

09/07/2026

📸 From Beaches Turks & Caicos

Where paradise meets perfection. 🌴✨

Whether it’s relaxing on pristine beaches, diving into crystal-clear waters, or savoring gourmet dining, this all-inclusive escape is the ultimate Caribbean getaway.

🌅Ready to turn this view into your reality?

👉 Reach out today! Let's get started!

[email protected]
412-897-0648

09/03/2026

🏝️ NEW: Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana is officially OPEN!

✨ A brand-new adults-only all-inclusive resort has arrived in the Dominican Republic! Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana is now welcoming guests along the beachfront shores of Cabeza de Toro, featuring 467 rooms and suites and a modern approach to the all-inclusive getaway.

🍴Foodies have plenty to explore with five à la carte restaurants, an international food hall, a bar and grill, seven bars & lounges, a wellness café AND a hidden speakeasy!🍸

🤩 But this resort goes beyond the food and drinks! Guests can experience paddleboard yoga on the Caribbean Sea, pickleball, spa treatments inspired by Dominican ingredients, live music, creative workshops, stargazing, wellness activities and authentic cultural experiences. There’s even a special experience that ends with exclusive access to that hidden speakeasy.

❓Would you stay at this new adults-only resort in Punta Cana?

📲 Contact me and let's start planning your next all-inclusive Caribbean getaway!

08/31/2026

Are you one of those whose summer vacation plans accidentally passed by? Jobs, kiddos, families, finances....... It just never seems like the right time? Put your vacation on lay-away! Book early and give yourself time to make payments over a longer period of time. I can book cruises, all-inclusive getaways, theme parks, railway travel, and more! You deserve to take the trip. Let's chat!

08/24/2026

📣 NEW: Disney Expands Airport Luggage Transfer to Another Walt Disney World Resort!

✨Getting to and from Walt Disney World just got a little easier!

✨As of August 18, Disney’s Airport Luggage Transfer service has expanded to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort for eligible guests flying domestically through Orlando International Airport (MCO).

✨The service allows eligible guests to have their checked luggage transferred between MCO and their Disney Resorts Collection hotel, meaning less time worrying about bags during your arrival and departure.

👉🏻Participating resorts now include:

🧳 Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
🧳 Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
🧳 Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
🧳 Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
🧳 Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
🧳 Disney’s Pop Century Resort

✈️ Eligible airlines currently include Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. Departing guests at participating resorts can drop their checked bags at the Airport Luggage Transfer desk at the porte cochere for direct delivery to their flight at MCO.

❓ Would you use this service on your next Disney World vacation?

📲 Connect with me to start planning your Walt Disney World vacation!

08/22/2026

❓When you think of visiting Alaska, do you think Cruise only or would you like to experience the heart of Alaska?

Did you know that Princess Cruises offers both⁉️

On a traditional Alaskan cruise, you can experience the Alaskan coastline, glaciers, amazing Port towns, wildlife, and scenery that can only be captured in Alaska.

On a Princess Alaskan Cruisetour, you will sail along the Alaskan coastline, but the cruise tour takes you so much further and right into the heart of Alaska! This is a combination of a Princess Alaska cruise and a land tour into Alaska's interior into one amazing and unforgettable vacation.

❓ WHAT CAN BE INCLUDED IN A PRINCESS CRUISETOUR ❓

👉🏻 Your princess Alaska cruise
👉🏻 Stays at Princess Wilderness Lodges
👉🏻 Scenic rail travel into Alaska's interior
👉🏻 Transportation between many of your land tour destinations
👉🏻 Visits to places such as Denali and other spectacular areas of the interior Alaska landscape
👉🏻 The logistics of getting you from your cruise, to the train, to the Lodge, and your next destination are planned for you

🚂 Princess Rail Service

All aboard for 360° views from your glass domed rail car! Even step outside on the open-air viewing platforms for fresh air and those postcard worthy shots!

🏚️ Princess Wilderness Lodges

Princess owns and operates beautiful lodges throughout Alaska in some of the most beautiful areas like Denali. Imagine sitting outside and taking in the beauty that surrounds you....as far as your eyes can see!

🏔️It's here that you realize; "This is why I chose Princess Alaska Cruise and Cruisetour. Alaska is more than a beautiful coastline cruise. So much more!"

NOTE: not every Cruisetour is the same. Meals, excursions, rail experiences, lodge stays, and transportation varies depending on your chosen itinerary.

✨ If this is your BUCKET LIST trip, I advise you to go for it! Do the CRUISETOUR! See Alaska beyond the ship...beyond the coast.

🩵 If you're interested in a 2027 or 2028 Alaskan vacation comment ALASKA and I'll help you decide if a cruise or Cruisetour is right for you!

📣 Current "Early Booking Offer" for 2028 Alaska Cruisetours include meal plans. Let's get you booked by December so you can enjoy your meals for FREE!

Contact me today and let's get started!
[email protected]
412.897.0648

08/21/2026

‼️NEW: Universal Orlando Vacation Deal Includes 2026 AND 2027 Travel Dates ‼️

🌎 Planning a Universal Orlando vacation? Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations is offering guests the chance to save up to $300 on qualifying vacation packages for travel dates through December 31, 2027!

⬇️ Here’s what you need to know

💰 SAVE UP TO $300
The Bundle & Save offer is available for qualifying travel from:

📅 June 5, 2026 – December 31, 2027

To qualify, packages generally need to include:

🏨 At least a 2-night hotel stay
🎟️ A multi-day Park-to-Park ticket or eligible Annual/Seasonal Pass for each member of the traveling party
~New bookings only

🎢 BONUS: 2 EXTRA PARK DAYS

Select promotional tickets give guests 5 days of park admission for the price of a 3-Day Park-to-Park ticket.

For arrivals through October 19, 2026 AND again April 1–24, 2027, eligible tickets include:

🌎 Universal Studios Florida
🎢 Universal Islands of Adventure
🌌 Universal Epic Universe
🌊 Universal Volcano Bay

For arrivals October 20, 2026–March 31, 2027, the promotional ticket includes Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe.

👉🏻 MVP Tip: If you’re already thinking about a Universal Orlando trip in 2026 or 2027, this gives you a much larger travel window to start planning ahead and potentially save up to $300 on your vacation package.

📲 Contact me, your Magical Vacation Planner today to start planning your Universal Orlando vacation! 412-897-0648

08/18/2026

⛴️🌊 DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS SHIP? 🌊⛴️

If you said the Love Boat , you're absolutely correct!

💙 Princess Cruises is the "Original Love Boat".

⁉️Did you know that Princess has been cruising Alaska since 1969⁉️ Princess offers an Alaskan Experience from cruising the sea to combining that with Cruise tours, wilderness lodges, and scenic railway journeys.

📚For two weeks, I'll be in class. Princess Cruises; Alaska Boot Camp.... ‼️

I'm learning all I can so I can better help my guests with their Alaska Experience.

If you have specific questions, send them my way!

I can't wait to book more Alaska. The fact that it's "the Love Boat".... that's just an added bonus!

Vacations by Melissa
Magical Vacation Planner