About Me
My love for travel began as a young girl. We began taking small trips from our little house in Indiana. My dad and I would pull out the map and highlight our route. Our trips steadily grew continuing to other states. Our maps would get bigger, and routes would get longer. Planning took on new detail with each adventure.
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Finally, at age 10, we took our first big trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando! Our dad gave each of us a Mickey Dollar the Christmas before that summer trip. We taped that dollar to a Mickey jar and we saved our pennies for the next 6 months. It was magical…everything from seeing Cinderella’s Castle for the first time, meeting Mickey Mouse, going on stage as Ginger from Gilligan’s Island in Hollywood Studios… My love for Disney continues to grow. I have been countless times since then and every time, I find a new piece of magic.
Since then, my travel adventures have included countless trips to Walt Disney World, NYC, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Canada, the Caribbean, England, France, and Australia…just to name a few.
I knew I had met my soul mate when I discovered that my husband had been to Walt Disney World more times than me! Together, we have made so many new memories as we have traveled as adults only, with our little family, with our big family, and with friends. As self-proclaimed foodies, we not only look for the fun adventures but for the amazing food and beverage experiences from all around the world.
We now reside in Nashville, TN with our two children. When not planning, I enjoy traveling, of course, reading, trying new local restaurants, attending all of the kids’ sporting events and activities, and movie watching. I love yummy coffee, good wine, and great bourbon.
Travel planning serves my desire to help others. My professional career began as a physical therapist. For 17 years, I guided, advised, and supported my patients so they could achieve their goals. Since 2019, I have turned that guide, advice, and support towards my clients in the travel industry. I began planning only for the Disney Destinations, but that travel planning has now grown worldwide. I want to help you make your vacation dreams a reality. Vacations are not only a time to unwind and relax, but to come together and reconnect. Renew your relationships, make new friendships, deepen your connections. Elevate your experience to something new and different and make amazing memories while doing so.
My personal planning experience includes:
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Family Travel (from infants to the elderly)
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Multi-Family Travel
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Multi-Generational Travel
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Celebration Travel – honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays
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Adult Only Travel
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Driving vs Flying Tips
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Special Dietary Needs
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Holiday Events
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Run Disney Events
My Favorite Travel Memories
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The sunsets in the Grand Canyon – I love sunsets anywhere, but these are breathtaking!
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Anytime I try a new rollercoaster! The thrill, the excitement, and the adventure.
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Noosa, Australia – We stayed in a 3-story condo in this upscale beach town. We loved everything about it. The window shopping, the cars, the wine, the view from the roof of the condo, but the best was the sunrise hike through Noosa National Park on our last morning.
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Holding a Koala Bear in Australia
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The first trip for each child to Walt Disney World. I love to watch it through their eyes. I love the magic, the excitement, and the wonder. While they probably won’t remember it, I will!
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The Arc de Triomphe on New Year’s Eve!
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The smell of the Grand Floridian in Walt Disney World – every single time you walk in.
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Sliding down a hill on the backside of Windsor Castle because it was so icy! There were so many laughs that day. Good thing the Queen wasn’t there.
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My first Disney Cruise with my children. I was nervous about several things that trip, but they loved every moment of it with their favorites being the food, the Kids/Teen Club, and Castaway Cay.