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05/04/2025

Let’s talk about scaling a business… First thought: It’s not for the faint of heart.

It’s one thing to chase your dreams. To build something you’re proud of. To build something that you hope will give you the freedom you’ve been looking for. It’s a much different thing to promise others you’ll bring them along with you and not just bring them along, but propel them to do the same thing you are.

SHEWIE. 3 years ago I knew I needed to expand. I was working myself to death and knew I was gearing up to be destroyed by the workload. (Great problem to have… but a problem).

I hired and and told them I’d teach them everything they needed to know and would help them build a business alongside mine. A business that could stand on its own. One that could eventually be their full time career if they chose it to be. One with endless possibilities. All they had to do was trust me. (Somehow they were brave enough to listen to my dream).

With bravery comes reward. Comes payoff. I can happily say they have not only met but FAR exceeded my original vision of what they could become… and they’re just getting started.

I won’t say it’s been easy. They’ve been easy. They’ve been amazing. But, it’s challenging and scary to offer someone something so big, but to not have the concept proven. I’ve poured so much into my amazing partners in crime, and in return they’ve done the same.

I can’t imagine how on earth I would have done this with anyone else. I’m so thankful to both of them for making our agency what it is and for filling a void of friendship and partnership simultaneously I didn’t know I was missing.

Future expansions are still a mystery to me, but I know no matter what I do these two are by my side.

Happy 3 years!

📷 .by.karolina

30/03/2025

I’m beyond excited and honored to share that I was asked to be on the 25-26 ALG Advisory Board!

This has been on my vision board for years, but I never imagined being asked to serve on it at this stage in my career.

is a brand that has believed in me and given me opportunities from the very beginning of my career. It’s a brand that empowered me to launch my agency, knowing I’d have the full support of them when I did. A company that has allowed my team and I to join on many trips around Mexico, the Caribbean and even Europe.

They were right by my side as I sold my first all inclusive trip. My first destination wedding. My first group trip. And they’ve been there every step of the way as I’ve supported thousands of clients in similar trips over the years.

They’ve invested time and opportunities into my growth in this industry, and now is my turn to give back.

The ALG Owner Advisory Board is designed for open discussion amongst a small hand picked group of agency owners and the leadership at ALG. Honest conversations to improve systems, processes and much more. It gives my team and I a voice in the brand that we rely on most for our clients and it means the world to know they want my voice in the mix.

To ALG- I promise to have the honest and riveting conversations you’re looking for. I promise to come up with innovative ideas and suggestions for mutual growth. Most of all, I promise to be a voice that you look back on my time serving saying it made an impact.

I’m ready to get to work and cannot wait for the connections, friendships and opportunities that this experience will bring to myself, my team and most importantly my clients.

With gratitude,
Vic

📷 .by.karolina

22/03/2025

You have your warning 3/27 is go day… now let’s talk about the Southwest changes.

I’m as loyal of a Southwest girl as they come. I’ve had the credit card for years, I always have a companion pass, I’ve been A list many times and for me… the airline is usually cheapest.

Trust me I’m upset about the changes. Luckily as a credit card holder I still get a free bag when needed… but it feels like a slap in the face to take away the perks that made Southwest Southwest.

HOWEVER

The change isn’t as bad as it may seem for MOST clients. The bags having a cost sucks, I know, but no other airline offered that so they’re just normalizing with the rest of the pack.

LET’S TALK WINTER BREAK.

I cannot stress how much more expensive holiday travel is. It’s outrageous for some dates/destinations. Release day is the BEST CHANCE of getting a lower rate. It really is. While there are changes to the ticket types at Southwest, one thing that isn’t changing is they only have so many seats in each price point.

The Basic (the new Wanna Get Away cheapest option) and Wanna Get Away Plus fairs WILL SELL OUT. I repeat, they WILL sell out and you’ll be forced to pay for Anytime or Business Select. (THERE IS NO NEED TO DO THIS, but if you wait you WILL).

Now, with the new changes, Wanna Get Away Plus is the better option with travel credits so this will be my suggestion to book.

Just remember, if you don’t travel ALL the time your goal is simply to find the best price and flight schedule for your trip. So… put your annoyances with Southwest aside and if it’s the right option for your trip, book on 3/27.

Will you be traveling over winter break?

15/03/2025

Spring break tips from a travel agent with kids.

The final reminder... you can’t let the chaos of the travel days derail your goals. Family time and memories are what we’re all after, it’s what we work so hard to provide our kids. Plan as best as you can, let things that go wrong go wrong. You can only control your planning and your reaction. NOTHING ELSE.

When the time to plan your next big spring break comes would love to help!

Are you traveling over spring break?

08/03/2025

Well… here’s the advice and guidance I can muster to anyone pivoting their wedding.

If you’re a destination wedding couple who is NOT impacted by this one unique incident, take a deep breath and trust you won’t be. Trust your resort and your experience are going to go off untouched.

If you are a couple panicking right now because you’ve received a devastating call or email notifying you of this let’s walk through your steps together.

I might not have all the answers for you, but will be a resource as best as I can.

14/01/2025

FREE Galentine's event - let's plan IN PERSON TOGETHER.

Join Vic's Vacations and two of her gal pals Liv & Viv Design Co and Burke Homes LLC for a FREE evening with your girls!

Jewelry making, wine and in person vacation planning with ME!

I NEVER do in person planning, but here we go. Bring your wants and travel wish lists and let's have some fun.

NO you don't have to book anything, let's just create the vision and proposal together. Then gift what we create to your significant other and get the gift you actually want ;)

Please just register- see the link below!

3 small female entrepreneurs joining for some fun!

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11/01/2025

1 year in, and already Elite status with our top supplier

I received this congratulations email yesterday and the irony was not lost on me.

In one year we've earned a status that is an aspiration for many. One I've dreamed of for years.

This logo, as simple as it may seem is one of the reasons Vic's Vacations became its own agency. Our previous agency was the most amazing mentor and host to us. My boss Cindy showed me how incredible hard work and vision pays off. She pushed me to be great and when the time came to spread my wings she cheered me on louder than anyone else. The TRUE makeup of a leader.

But two years ago we went to an awards trip together where her agency that she built from the ground up was celebrated. My team and I of course were a part of those sales and that achievement, but it was hers that I cheered her on in celebration.

I wanted ours.

I wanted our name reflected in the lights being cheered on. Vain as it may seem, that was something that I realized was extremely important to me. The agency that 3 moms built together. The agency that 3 strong willed women said we want more and chased it down. The agency that we could fully say WE scaled to the next level.

Over the years I'm giddy thinking about the opportunities to celebrate our wins that Jess, Katie and I will have with the companies we work closest with.

First on the list ALG Vacations The first company to invest in me. To show me how much they believed in me (especially Deb Alg Vacations Jacki Marks, and the social team of Liz and Megan) and the one to this day we pour so much right back into.

Cheers to Emerald Status... next year, bring on Diamond!

10/01/2025

HUGE GIVEAWAY ON INSTAGRAM! GO CHECK IT OUT!!!!

09/01/2025

1 year down, a lifetime to go.

1/9/24 marked Vic’s Vacations becoming its own agency (vs working for someone else’s as I had for the 6 years prior). Its own accreditation, and a space to stand and grow in the industry.

1/925 marks one year of doing what I’ve always dreamed of.

The joy I had this day last year hasn’t diminished or faded. It still shines just as bright. Filled with even more excitement, wonder and gusto.

Launching not just a business, but a company isn’t for the faint of heart. With it comes anxiety, sleepless nights and fear. But those feelings are drastically outweighed by the ones of pride, accomplishment, honor, excitement, exhilaration, ambition and most importantly gratitude.

I’m SO proud of my team.

and have been the backbone to me being able to take a step back to focus on the things that have been necessary as an agency owner. Their ability to take on what I can’t and propel the visions we mutually share into reality is inspiring.

Without my amazing team of support behind the scenes of Meredith, Maddie, Liz, Jann and Jenna I quite literally would never get unburied from the daily tasks that can weigh someone down. Our vision of scaling could never be possible.

AND WITHOUT YOU I’d be nowhere. Our business model is simple:

- Treat clients well, and hope they do so in return.
- Give clients the dream vacations they inspire to have, and hope they tell their friends about us.
- Trust that good work gets good praise.

Thank you for being the reason our business thrives.

Thank you for trusting us with your vacations big and small.

Thank you for giving us a chance to live our dreams.

1 year down, a lifetime to go.

Xo Vic

📷 .by.karolina

24/12/2024

We’re dreaming of a family focused Christmas.

As a small business owner, one of the hardest parts of our job is balancing work responsibilities and home responsibilities.

Our priority, as we’re sure you can understand, are our kids and the memories we can create together around the holidays.

We ask for grace and understanding as we create memories over Christmas break over the next two weeks.

has an amazing trip planned for a week away with her family, while and will be busy baking cookies, seeing lights and all other holiday activities with our kids.

We will work diligently in the mornings before they wake up along the hours we attempt to carve out during the day, but email response time, speed to answer non emergent questions and the ability to quote new trips... they will all be delayed.

We will be prioritizing current traveling clients and all winter storm/holiday airport traffic related problems they may face as well as current client immediate needs.

New inquiries, please know you WILL be taken care of as promptly as possible.

Thank you for your understanding!
XO
Vic, Jess and Katie

05/12/2024

Best travel agency in Indianapolis. Not once, not twice but three times.🥹

It’s one thing to have a dream, but when that dreams turns into a vision, that vision turns into reality, and most importantly… the reality is accepted and supported by others: it simply just turns into pride.

Thank you to our clients who trust us every day to help build their dream experiences. Thank you to those of you who took time out of your day to vote for us to win this award, we can’t thank you enough.

Cheers to the dreamers, and those around them that allow dreams to come true.

Vic, Jess and Katie

04/12/2024

Give your wedding planner a vision and they’ll capture it. This wedding set up was inspired by a place: The Hamptons.

It’s that simple with a destination wedding.
- vision
- budget
… they do the rest

Love it or looovvvee it

01/12/2024

Instagram vs reality.

As I plan to go on my final trip of the year I want to stress what it looks like behind the scenes.

This swimsuit photo I pulled out my tri-pod at sunrise to get a few photos before I had to change. run to breakfast and jump on this shuttle. I was simultaneously fixing a wedding contract for a couple that had a time deadline. (Thank goodness for my hot spot!)

Every trip is different. Some are busy touring resorts, others are in conference rooms and everything in between. The goal is simple everytime. To learn, to grow and to strengthen our relationships to enhance your experience when you travel.

My job looks phenomenal on instagram. It looks like a dream job. For me it is. For me it’s the job I was meant to do. But I cannot stress the late nights, working daily (even when I’m off because a problem happened with a traveling client), the time away from my kids and what these trips are in reality.

I can’t imagine having a career I’d love more, but showing a glimpse behind the scenes every now and then is important ✈️

20/11/2024

STOP BELIEVING EVERYTHING YOU READ ON THE INTERNET.

Now that I've yelled at you, hi I'm Vic. A travel advisor who wants my clients to get the best pricing on all trips they take, but also wants to warn against clickbait and scams.

There's a lot out there (and will be even more) about Travel Tuesday and I want to clear a few things up.

I want you to get the best price, I really do... but I also want you making informed decisions.

We'll be sending out a guide all things Black Friday and Travel Tuesday - link below to sign up.

Know someone thinking of making a flight purchase over the holidays, share this with them!

And remember, Vic's Vacations is a luxury travel agency who helps eliminate your need to worry about this. Let us do it for you!

Sign up for Black Friday Deals here: https://forms.gle/MHcKsDodNuWtH4xW9

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17/11/2024

I hope beautiful things happen to you... and when they do, I hope you believe you are worth every single one of them.

With the busy holiday season around the corner and the every directional pull small business owners with young kids will feel, I hope you give yourself the grace to slow down, take a breath and allow yourself the chance to see what you've done vs feeling consumed by it.

Cheers to you.
Cheers to what you've built.
Cheers to what will come.
Cheers to the steps you've taken to be where you are.

I'm proud of you.

03/10/2024

It’s a shame this even needs to be said, but here we are.

I get it, such a bummer to cancel your trip. Anyone understands that let down. But my goodness your letdown is not even in the same ballpark as the emotions of those whose homes have been destroyed and lives turned upside down.

Please do your research to see if it’s appropriate for you to go. And if the right choice is to cancel, do just that.

26/09/2024

While there’s no way to avoid delays, there are ways to make them a bit less stressful.

Here are our 4 tips to make travel day a bit easier.

BONUS TIPS: Check the flight schedule before heading to the airport and ensure you have the app flight aware.

I cannot stress enough the value of a travel agent to support you when these days go south.

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Nothing worse than a flight delay. 3 tips to make them a bit easier. #traveltip

Another huge change with Southwest. Flight credits WILL be expiring. @vicsvacations will be updating suggestions on how to navigate booking with Southwest to get the lowest price… Be mindful of travel dates, don’t book tickets unless you are sure you’re going on the trip or can in 6 months. I do not have information on points and how points are refunded/credited yet so stay tuned 😊

Starting 5/28 no more free checked bags with @southwestair Some passengers will still qualify for free bags: - A-List Preferred and the Business Select passengers will get two free checked bags - A-List, Southwest credit card holders and other select customers will get one All other passengers will pay for any and all checked bags This change will be one that will catch many people by surprise who are used to flying Southwest so share it with them! @vicsvacations for your big travel needs Do you typically check bags?

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