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19Nov 2017 by EJtheTravelDiva

Day 1: Life Begins At The End Of Your Comfort Zone

The alarm goes off at 3am and I get up to get my travel day going. I woke up this morning feeling excited and nervous at the same time. Excited that I am embarking on an adventure and nervous that I am doing it alone. Now, I have traveled alone plenty of times, but once I arrive to my destination, there is usually someone or something waiting for me. This time, I didn't know what was waiting for me---a good time, sadness, feelings of loneliness. I wasn't sure, but I was willing to find out. Fist stop, the airport. I was starving to I grab a table at O'Charley's in the Nashville airport. My server takes my order and ask where I'm headed. I reply, "On a cruise." He responds,…

17Jun 2013 by EJtheTravelDiva

My Sister’s Travel Regret

Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Travel Learning Lessons

One of my wishes, as a travel agent, is that all travelers select their vacation accommodations based on what they wish to experience rather than what they want to pay. Often times, when people call me about traveling, they select their resort and room accommodations based on price, no quality. Sure you can vacation in a less expensive room, but the question is--is what you are giving up worth it? Regardless of recommendations (which is one of the reasons you select a good travel agent), some travelers just want to book based on price and not quality. My sister is one of those people. I recently went to Las Vegas with my sister. Upon check in, they asked if we would like to upgrade our room, for a…

15May 2013 by EJtheTravelDiva

Club MoBay

Airport Lounges, Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Tours and Activities

Fresh off a four day stay in Jamaica, I will have to say that Club Mobay was the perfect departure experience and end to my visit to Jamaica. Club Mobay is an airport lounge experience located in the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Through my Club Mobay pass, I was able to skip the stress and chaos of long departure lines and sail straight through security all the way to enter the relaxing atmosphere of Club Mobay. I arrived at the airport four hours before my flight departed--three hours before gate check-in time. This allowed me plenty of time to experience and enjoy all that Club Mobay had to offer. There were two rooms--one for families and one for adults only. And of course, I decided to…

06Mar 2012 by EJtheTravelDiva

A Simple Beautiful Vacation

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One of my favorite movies was Jim Carey's The Truman Show. I thought it was such a cute and touching movie. The life lived in that movie was very simple, quiet and relaxed. Something that is on the other end of the spectrum from my current life. Because that life depicted in The Truman Show was so different from my every day life, I was extremely excited to visit Seaside, FL (not too far from Destin, FL) where the movie was shot. Normally when I vacation, I am in a popular hotel or resort. This trip, I decided to try something different and I was pleasantly surprised with white picket fences, a town square, bicycle rentals and ice cream shops. I not only stepped out of Nashville, TN, but…

06Oct 2011 by EJtheTravelDiva

Savannah, GA: Southern Charm

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As I was making way down south for a travel seminar, I decided to take one day and stop in Savannah, Georgia to get a sample of a city that I have heard so much about. I thought to myself, I will look around, pick a hotel, get a feel for the city to see if this is a destination worth learning about for my clients. As I am always striving to be an expert on many destinations so that I can provide great recommendations for all of my clients. My mother frequently visited Savannah and would tell me how much she loved the city and how it seemed as if there was a park on every corner. This September, I made a stop in a city that was listed…

23Mar 2011 by EJtheTravelDiva

Swimming with Dolphins

Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Shore Excursions, Tours and Activities

People who know me, know that I am a very adventurous person. When I vacation, I like to do things outside of the box, things I've never done before, and things that make me say, "Wow!" I cruised with Royal Caribbean in November 2010 and one of the ports was Cozumel, Mexico. Although I have visited Cozumel before, I decided to try a different experience.....and I left saying, "Wow!" Before leaving for my cruise, I booked my shore excursion call Swim with Dolphins Experience. This was something that I always wanted to do, I had the opportunity and I was not going to miss it. Once the cruise ship docked, I hoped in a cab and went to my WOW experience. Before getting in the water, I met with an…

15Feb 2011 by EJtheTravelDiva

A Place For All My Personalities

All Inclusive Resorts, Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Resort Reviews

I believe that each human being is made up of many different personalities and we need different things to appeal to each personality. On one of my travels, I a resort called Beaches in Turks & Caicos that appealed to my many personalities. This All-Inclusive Resort has something for everyone and it definitely had something that just made me adore this happening resort. Most travelers are familiar with Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Sandals the All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort and Beaches being the All-Inclusive Family Oriented Resort. No matter your age, Beaches will peak your interest. From the Sesame Street Parade that brought out my inner child to the DJ Academy for teens to the fabulous adult night club Liquid. With Sesame Street being a proud sponsor of Beaches Resorts, you…

13Jan 2011 by EJtheTravelDiva

Love At First Sight!

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When someone asked me, "Where is your favorite place to vacation, in the United States?" I would often answer, "Vegas, Baby!" or "I love South Beach." However, recently, I have discovered a new favorite place to visit--Austin, TX. I am known for finding the night life regardless of where my travels take me. Many might think that there is no way I could find an awesome night life in Austin, TX. Think again! Should you ever find yourself wanting to vacation outside of the normal Florida, Las Vegas, or California, please consider visiting Austin, TX. I took a short getaway trip to Austin, TX and I fell in love at first sight with this quaint city with a beautiful view and a cool vibe. I checked myself into the Sheraton…

08Dec 2009 by EJtheTravelDiva

Sandals Royal Bahamian

All Inclusive Resorts, Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Resort Reviews

Looking for Luxury at it's finest? If you are looking for luxury, relaxation, and a vacation that will wow you, Sandals Royal Bahamian is the vacation for you! I use the word, vacation, lightly because to me, it was more of an experience than a vacation. I walked into the hotel and was greeted with a warm smile, class, and a glass of champagne--first class check in. I was already impressed before I got to my room. I did not have to worry about any luggage. My bags were in my room by the time I reached my room. It took me sometime to get to my room because I had to stop and take in the view. The view was even better from my room, as I opened my…

22Jan 2009 by EJtheTravelDiva

Crusing The Caribbean Seas

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Saturday, September 20, 2008 Today was an exciting day. We (My 2 sisters and myself) hopped a plan to Orlando, FL because we are taking a 7-day cruise beginning tomorrow through the Caribbean. After we touched down in Orlando, FL, we took a taxi ($100) to Port Canaveral, FL to our hotel, The Sheraton. The taxi drive was long and expensive. We know next time to pay, in advance for the cruise line shuttle services that they have to and from the ship. Nevertheless, we checked into our hotel and we are going to relax and get a good night sleep because we set sail tomorrow. I will chat with you all later. Sunday, September 21, 2008 It is a beautiful day in Port Canaveral, FL. We woke up this…

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