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https://www.travelpulse.com/podcasts/entertainment/travelpulse-podcast-price-hikes-multi-gen-travel-trends-and-more

https://omny.fm/shows/travelpulse-podcast/price-hikes-multi-gen-travel-trends-and-more

https://travefy.com/blog-post/asta-emerging-leaders-recipients

https://www.insidertravelreport.com/how-asta-honored-top-advisors-and-supplier-at-the-first-asta-globes

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/agents/inaugural-asta-globes-awards-show-celebrates-travel-industry-s-top-brands-agencies?fbclid=PAdGRleAPgzNtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaf5kLihpH8MhTQhYU_k4vzS_ERV_t8oY9wGMfnWLwpqJNoQNOj45r9DCB_PKQ_aem_xMQZJ6VynK6e_wl79IK6fA

https://www.travelweeklyawards.com/winners/list/?event=1094&category=7&award=S

https://taw.texterity.com/travelagewest/future_leaders_yearbook_2025/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=12#pg12

https://studio5.ksl.com/travel-with-grandma-and-grandpa-family-trip/

https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/spring-travel-insight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxGjcWoEajY

https://www.futureleadersintravel.com/kristin-hancock

https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/travel-advisor-ai-use

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Planning a trip is so much more than clicking “Book Now.”

Behind every itinerary is a whole lot of research, collaboration, and problem-solving.

✨ Comparing resorts that actually fit your family.
✨ Sorting through room categories and fine print.
✨ Coordinating flights, transfers, excursions, and dining.
✨ Keeping up with supplier changes and promotions.
✨ Making sure every detail works together before you ever pack a suitcase.

From the outside, it might look like we’re just sitting around with our laptops.

In reality, we’re building vacations that are designed around your family, your priorities, and your budget.

That’s the difference between booking a trip…
and planning one.

We love getting to do the behind-the-scenes work so you can focus on looking forward to the fun. 💛

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Planning a trip is so much more than clicking “Book Now.” Behind every itinerary is a whole lot of research, collaboration, and problem-solving. ✨ Comparing resorts that actually fit your family. ✨ Sorting through room categories and fine print. ✨ Coordinating flights, transfers, excursions, and dining. ✨ Keeping up with supplier changes and promotions. ✨ Making sure every detail works together before you ever pack a suitcase. From the outside, it might look like we’re just sitting around with our laptops. In reality, we’re building vacations that are designed around your family, your priorities, and your budget. That’s the difference between booking a trip… and planning one. We love getting to do the behind-the-scenes work so you can focus on looking forward to the fun. 💛

I was going through video last weekend to find content to post and came across this gem. Here’s what’s going on —

A few of our advisors were filming some content while another teammate was off getting new headshots.

As soon as they spotted her across the bridge, they stopped what they were doing and started cheering.

“YES GIRL!”

Clapping.
Laughing.
Celebrating her for no reason other than they were excited to see her.

Nobody planned it.
Nobody asked them to.
That’s just who they are.

Moments like this remind me that the best teams aren’t built through policies or team meetings.

They’re built when people genuinely want to see each other succeed.

I believe that’s one of the reasons our clients have the experience they do.

When one advisor learns something new, everyone benefits.
When someone discovers an incredible resort, they share it.
When someone needs help, there’s always another advisor willing to jump in.

We don’t compete with each other.

We cheer for each other.

And I wouldn’t trade that for anything.

Because at the end of the day, we’re not just building a travel agency.

We’re building a place where great people get to do great work together. 🤍

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I was going through video last weekend to find content to post and came across this gem. Here’s what’s going on — A few of our advisors were filming some content while another teammate was off getting new headshots. As soon as they spotted her across the bridge, they stopped what they were doing and started cheering. “YES GIRL!” Clapping. Laughing. Celebrating her for no reason other than they were excited to see her. Nobody planned it. Nobody asked them to. That’s just who they are. Moments like this remind me that the best teams aren’t built through policies or team meetings. They’re built when people genuinely want to see each other succeed. I believe that’s one of the reasons our clients have the experience they do. When one advisor learns something new, everyone benefits. When someone discovers an incredible resort, they share it. When someone needs help, there’s always another advisor willing to jump in. We don’t compete with each other. We cheer for each other. And I wouldn’t trade that for anything. Because at the end of the day, we’re not just building a travel agency. We’re building a place where great people get to do great work together. 🤍

Research trips aren’t vacations.

They’re one of the ways we become better advisors.

On our recent trip to Mexico, our team toured around eight different resorts in just a few days. That meant walking room categories, testing the beaches, checking out the pools, eating at the restaurants, and paying attention to all the little details you won’t find on a resort website.

By the end of the trip, we weren’t saying, “This resort is the best.”

We were saying things like...

✔️ This is perfect for families with young kids.
✔️ We’d recommend this one for couples celebrating something special.
✔️ This is a great fit for multi-generational groups.
✔️ This one offers incredible value for the price.

That’s the difference.

The best resort isn’t the fanciest one. It’s the one that’s the best fit for your vacation.

We invest in visiting destinations firsthand so when you ask for a recommendation, it’s based on real experience, not just brochures and reviews.

Because finding the right fit is what turns a good vacation into a great one.

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Research trips aren’t vacations. They’re one of the ways we become better advisors. On our recent trip to Mexico, our team toured around eight different resorts in just a few days. That meant walking room categories, testing the beaches, checking out the pools, eating at the restaurants, and paying attention to all the little details you won’t find on a resort website. By the end of the trip, we weren’t saying, “This resort is the best.” We were saying things like... ✔️ This is perfect for families with young kids. ✔️ We’d recommend this one for couples celebrating something special. ✔️ This is a great fit for multi-generational groups. ✔️ This one offers incredible value for the price. That’s the difference. The best resort isn’t the fanciest one. It’s the one that’s the best fit for your vacation. We invest in visiting destinations firsthand so when you ask for a recommendation, it’s based on real experience, not just brochures and reviews. Because finding the right fit is what turns a good vacation into a great one.

Interviewing our sweet @traveldesignbyerin to hear her biggest travel mistake.

If you know Erin, you know she’s so organized and has all the answers. It makes her an amazing travel advisor. It’s nice to know she’s also a human 😂🤪

Also, first interview so if you stay til the end you can hear @travelbykristinh fumble on the mic.

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Interviewing our sweet @traveldesignbyerin to hear her biggest travel mistake. If you know Erin, you know she’s so organized and has all the answers. It makes her an amazing travel advisor. It’s nice to know she’s also a human 😂🤪 Also, first interview so if you stay til the end you can hear @travelbykristinh fumble on the mic.

We don’t know that exactly 87% of memories from travel are food memories, but it seems pretty accurate to us.

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We don’t know that exactly 87% of memories from travel are food memories, but it seems pretty accurate to us.

Just girls who needed a night or two to be silly. 🥰😂

So lucky to have an agency full of friends who don’t take themselves too seriously.

Anyone want to see a part 2 with the Karen wigs? We may or may not have more footage.

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Just girls who needed a night or two to be silly. 🥰😂 So lucky to have an agency full of friends who don’t take themselves too seriously. Anyone want to see a part 2 with the Karen wigs? We may or may not have more footage.

Most people see the destination photos.

The resort tours.
The ocean views.
The pretty hotel rooms.

What they don’t see are the hours spent sitting around tables like this one.

Talking through client experiences.

Sharing what’s working (and what’s not).

Learning from each other’s successes and mistakes.

Building better systems.

Comparing notes on resorts, destinations, suppliers, and travel trends.

As travel advisors, continuing education isn’t optional. The industry changes constantly, and the more we learn, the better we can guide our clients.

One of my favorite parts of our Bright Life Travel retreat wasn’t actually the resort.

It was watching our team collaborate, challenge ideas, share knowledge, and leave with pages of notes on how we can serve our clients even better.

Because the best travel experiences don’t happen by accident.

They’re built on expertise, experience, and a whole lot of behind-the-scenes work that most people never see.

And honestly? That’s exactly how we like it. ❤️

What you see is the vacation.

What we’re focused on is everything that makes it unforgettable.

#TravelAdvisor #FamilyTravel #GroupTravel #TravelPlanning #BrightLifeTravelCo

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Most people see the destination photos. The resort tours. The ocean views. The pretty hotel rooms. What they don’t see are the hours spent sitting around tables like this one. Talking through client experiences. Sharing what’s working (and what’s not). Learning from each other’s successes and mistakes. Building better systems. Comparing notes on resorts, destinations, suppliers, and travel trends. As travel advisors, continuing education isn’t optional. The industry changes constantly, and the more we learn, the better we can guide our clients. One of my favorite parts of our Bright Life Travel retreat wasn’t actually the resort. It was watching our team collaborate, challenge ideas, share knowledge, and leave with pages of notes on how we can serve our clients even better. Because the best travel experiences don’t happen by accident. They’re built on expertise, experience, and a whole lot of behind-the-scenes work that most people never see. And honestly? That’s exactly how we like it. ❤️ What you see is the vacation. What we’re focused on is everything that makes it unforgettable. #TravelAdvisor #FamilyTravel #GroupTravel #TravelPlanning #BrightLifeTravelCo

The @brightlifetravelco team operates with a slight level of delightful chaos. 😌

We saw a reel with animal masks months before our retreat was even on the calendar and somehow… suspiciously similar masks ended up in everyone’s swag bags. 🐯🐼🐵

Safe to say we fully committed to the bit, and honestly? Zero regrets.

We hope this makes you laugh half as much as it made us. 😂

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The @brightlifetravelco team operates with a slight level of delightful chaos. 😌 We saw a reel with animal masks months before our retreat was even on the calendar and somehow… suspiciously similar masks ended up in everyone’s swag bags. 🐯🐼🐵 Safe to say we fully committed to the bit, and honestly? Zero regrets. We hope this makes you laugh half as much as it made us. 😂
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