Get Your Travel Groove Back

My year of travel was 2019. I was able to travel to Disney World several times for agent training and family trips. I spent spring break at Disneyland and Southern California exploring new adventures on the West Coast.  I traveled to 11 different theme parks and even cruised with Disney Cruise Line.  I took amazing vacations and by the end of the year I had traveling down to a science. I even knew all the crew at the Columbus airport and had favorite TSA agents!

Then, COVID hit. After not traveling anywhere for over a year I realized my travel rhythm was off. I had a hard time packing and everything in 2021 was different. 

I learned some things struggling with a few trips. I hope my experiences and takeaways can help as you prepare for your next trip!

Prepare Well. 

1. Check your passport NOW!! Go ahead, I will wait…..

• With passports taking extra long to process you do not want your long awaited trip to be held up by passport logistics. Get your passport renewals in today! 

2. Check your travel bag for expired sunscreen and medication. After a year of not touching my travel suitcase I needed to replace some medication and old sunscreen that was neglected after my travel hiatus. 

Do Your research.
 
1. Make sure you know the hours for transportation and the new rules.  Check out the restaurant hours and menus. Everything is a little different from the last time you traveled and a little research now will save you a big headache in the long run.

Start Planning Now.

1. Planning a trip is fun and having something to look forward to on the calendar is something that I missed. Start planning for next summer. Where do you want to go and start a dream board. Then take the next step and let us help you make that dream a reality for your family. 

Be Flexible.

1. Things are changing at an hourly rate for some destinations. Things will likely change during the planning process and you should try to make the best of the situation. We have seen many great changes come out of this challenging time.

2. Also it helps if you have a travel agent to assist you in the ever changing details. We will help in so many areas and we can help turn your trip into a true vacation. Now more than ever you need a travel agent!

The good news is with several trips under my belt, traveling felt easier. I can’t wait for my next trip as I continue to get my travel rhythm back.

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Amy Shinlever, Enchanted Planner

As a little girl Amy developed a lifelong love for Disney Parks! As a mother of two the entire family has become addicted to Walt Disney World—and may be known to do family Disney costumes from time-to-time. Amy has been helping friend and family plan trips to Disney Parks for years and is now taking that passion to Whitney World Travel. Amy lives in Dublin, Ohio with her husband and two children and is a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols!