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08Nov 2021 by EJtheTravelDiva

Episode 67: Be Intentional with Your Life

Podcast

Let me just ask you: are you living your best life? It might seem like a straightforward question, but have you really thought about the answer? Today’s episode is going to be some more travel motivation, but you can really apply these tips to any part of your life. Whatever your best life looks like, whether it’s traveling the world, skydiving, climbing mountains, or searching for the greatest French fries in the world, you need to ask yourself the right questions to get you started on that journey, and then you need to make it happen intentionally – without excuses. Let’s get into this episode: [02:15] What do you want your experience to be? Whether it’s joyful or stressful, average or wonderful, you need to make the decision to have…

01Nov 2021 by EJtheTravelDiva

Episode 66: How to Manage Expectations when Traveling

Podcast

I don’t know if any of you have noticed, but we’re in the middle of a pandemic. Destinations have restrictions on travel, and these restrictions are constantly changing. If you’re expecting a smooth travel experience, now is not the time to look for it. You can, however, take whichever situation you’re in, lower your expectations, and find happiness in the parts that are going well. Today, I have some tips on how to manage that expectation when you’re on a vacation. Here are the tips: [03:41] Change your mindset. Covid has brought many changes to the way things happen. Destinations are limiting travel, events, and certain activities. Many people still have the expectation that the trave experience has to be what it was pre-Covid, and then get worked up because…

25Oct 2021 by EJtheTravelDiva

Episode 65: You Are Responsible for Your Own Happiness

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Like the last episode, today’s episode is about happiness. More specifically, it’s about being responsible for your own happiness. Are you taking responsibility for your happiness? When was the last time someone gave you a look that you didn’t appreciate, and did you get upset about it? If you did, you’ve given that person control over your happiness. Today, I’m going to give you the things that you can do in order to reclaim your power over your own happiness on vacation, and in your life. Let’s go: [02:04] You are responsible for your own happiness. This was the theme of the trip that I spoke about in the previous episode, but the more I thought about it, the more real it became. You are responsible for your happiness. Other…

18Oct 2021 by EJtheTravelDiva

Episode 64: Being Happy is a Choice

Podcast

Today, I need to talk about happiness. I just came back from a group trip, and having to adjust to different people’s personalities, moods, needs, and wants can sometimes be a bit tiring, especially when there are people with a permanent bad vibe. If you are a naturally happy, fun-loving person, you know that you don’t want those negative vibes to rub off on you. Neither do I. No one wants it. So, today’s episode is going to be about finding your happiness if you’re one of those people who always find something wrong going on around you, whether it’s the weather or a waiter looked at you funny. If you find yourself at a luxury location, and you’ve got a stank look on your face 24/7, you need…

04Oct 2021 by EJtheTravelDiva

Episode 62: How to Work with a Travel Agent

Podcast

Today’s episode is all about how to work with a travel agent. Planning a vacation can be stressful, and you shouldn’t have to try to do it on your own. Travel agents are the solution – we can ensure that you have the perfect vacation while keeping your pockets satisfied. As a travel agent myself, there are a few pointers that I can give you to ensure that the travel planning, and eventually the traveling itself, goes as smoothly as possible, and that you end up exactly where you never knew you wanted to go. Here are a few tips: [01:25] How do you envision your trip? Before you even call your travel agent, you need to think about how you want your trip to go. You need to know…

27Sep 2021 by EJtheTravelDiva

Episode 61: How to Budget for Vacation

Podcast

In today’s episode, I need to talk about vacation budgets. If you don’t know how to budget properly, it can have serious consequences on your finances. Not everyone’s money has no limits, and the thought of a more-than-average vacation could seem out of reach for many people. As a travel agent, I start things off by asking about my clients’ budgets. Why? So that I can make that budget work for the kind of vacation that you want to have. I’m not here to max out your budget, trust me. But it’s also about being realistic. You need to know your money. Today, I’m going to give you the tips and tricks that you need to implement in your vacation planning so that you can have that luxury beach…

31Mar 2021 by EJtheTravelDiva

Here’s What You Need To Know About Planet Hollywood Cancun

Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Resort Reviews

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and love, and by that, I mean self-love…I jumped on a plane and headed to Mexico, not only to celebrate the day with myself but to check out the brand new Planet Hollywood Beach Resort in Cancun. Entering Mexico Currently, there are no COVID-19 protocols or requirements to travel to and gain entry into Mexico. A passport is required, as usual, and that is about it. However, as of January 26, 2021, a negative PCR test is required for all travelers flying into the United States aged two and older. You must take the test no more than three days before your flight. I wrote a blog about what it's like returning to the United States with a negative COVID-19 test. My original travel date…

17Mar 2021 by EJtheTravelDiva

What You Should Know Before Booking a Vacation with your Friend

Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Travel Tips

In the words of George Costanza from Senfield, “…trips are relationship killers!” This can be extremely true! Taking a vacation with someone can make or break a friendship and you should not take the decision to travel with someone lightly. When it comes to traveling with friends, I’m sure the first thing you think about is sharing a room or spending long periods of time together, but what about before you even get on the plane? There are multiple things that can cause a friendship to sink or swim prior to arriving to your destination….if you even make it there with that friend. My best advice when you decide to book a trip with a friend is to use the following guidelines: Purchase travel insurance: When you are traveling, you…

15Mar 2021 by EJtheTravelDiva

Episode 34: The Cons of All-Inclusive Resorts and How to Solve Them

Podcast

Today, I’ll be talking about a post I saw on the Black People Love All-Inclusive Resorts Facebook Page. The post was a question asking what people DON’T like about all-inclusive resorts. I jotted down some of the responses to the post, and this episode is going to be about how to solve the issues that were brought up. Here are the top 17 issues and how to solve them: [02:50] The frozen drinks have chunks of ice - they need better blenders. This sounds like a once-off thing. You couldn’t possibly travel all over and have this exact same experience at every single all-inclusive resort. [03:29] The food is not great. It’s unlikely that this is the case at all resorts, but it is more likely if you chose…

08Mar 2021 by EJtheTravelDiva

Episode 33: Vaccine or Retire Passport

Podcast

In this episode I am talking about a hypothetical question --- If you were told that you had to get the COVID-19 vaccine in order to travel, would you get the vaccine or retire your passport? Future travel may require digital documentation showing that passengers have been vaccinated or tested for the Coronavirus. It could be something like when you travel to West Africa and you have to get the yellow fever card, for example, Ghana requires you to show proof that you have had this vaccine in order to enter the country. So that's what I'm thinking that this digital or documentation will be similar. I asked the question on Instagram to my followers. I asked if they would take the vaccine or retire their passport and 89%…

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