Hi, I am Hillary with 8th Wonder Travel Company, and I am a travel advisor specializing in bringing fun filled experiences to travelers from all walks of life!
Experiences over things. That’s my mantra going into 2024
This travel lover wants to make the most of every opportunity to see this big beautiful world.
On my 2024 travel wish list is:
New York City
Southern California and Disneyland
Paris
What’s on your list of places to see and things to experience next year? Share with me in the comments.
Happy Christmas Eve, everyone! I’m working on a special quote to put Christmas under the tree— If you need a little last-minute magic, you can put a trip under your tree with just a $200 deposit!
It’s maybe not a good idea to go out shopping, but I’ve always been a procrastinator when it comes to Christmas. I have a thousand crafts to do, stockings to stuff, and last-minute holiday preparations. Who else has a million and one things to do before Monday?
On the day before Christmas, my travel advisor gave to meeeee: The world’s tallest and smallest Santa Clauses at Águeda Natal in Portugal. The world’s tallest is almost 70 feet tall and lit with 250,000+ LEDs! The smallest requires a microscope to see it. Now through January 7: who wants to go to Portugal for Christmas next year!
Three short days til Christmas, my travel advisor gave to me.... Three ways to experience Aussie Magic! In Australia, Christmas is celebrated in the SUMMER, and with all these beautiful beaches and places to see and do, I am definitely considering spending Christmas down under in the future. What do you think: does Christmas in the Outback sound like fun?
Dear Santa: all I want for Christmas is to visit Sandals Negril in this Butler Suite. I love being a Loyalty Member and getting special opportunities like this Christmas- Gift worthy trip! Did you know that you can book a trip to Sandals for future travel and simply pay a deposit? This might be the year to put the sunny Caribbean under the tree…
Cozy night in our exciting night out?
Tonight I’m opting for some holiday shopping followed by a movie date night with my hubby, to see the .
I can't wait to dig into some hot buttered popcorn and movie candy and de-stress a little before it gets wild and crazy for the weekend before Christmas
How are you spending this lovely December evening?
5 Days before Christmas, my 8th Wonder Travel Advisor gave to me .... 5 reasons a Travel Advisor can help you!
Did you know Americans visit an average of 140 travel websites when thinking about planning a trip and spend 8.7 billion minutes on travel sites? Wouldn't you love to remove the guesswork and get your time back by having my help?
Sharing some of my favorite stocking stuffers for the travel lover in your life today. What is your favorite travel stocking stuffer? I’ll tell you what, a travel scale has saved my behind on more than one occasion!
7 exciting things to do on the Big Island of Hawai’i
The big island of Hawai’i is my favorite of the Hawaiian islands. It’s the largest island in the United States with 2 active volcanoes, green, black, and white sand beaches, and a lush rainforest. In fact, you can experience 8 different climate zones on the big island, from tropical to polar.
There are so many reasons to visit Hawai’i, but here are 7 that will make you want to book your trip to paradise!
1. For the foodies: Experience an authentic luau with interactive entertainment and authentic Hawaiian cuisine
2. Visit the magma beaches at Kona to feel like you’re on the moon and not on a beautiful Hawaiian beach.
3. For the nature lover: explore one of the Hawaiian hiking trails from Volcanoes National Park to along the coast, there’s a trail for everyone
4. For the ocean lover: do not miss the Captain Cook memorial snorkeling experience. It’s beautiful and breathtaking, and in my opinion the best snorkeling on all of the Hawaiian islands
5. See Volcanoes National park, Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6. go on a cruise to wake up with the whales or see dolphins while visiting the big island. The best time to visit to see the whales is mid January thru March.
7. You have to visit the Hamakua coast and while you’re there, check out Kolekole Falls for a sweet waterfall and swimming hole
There’s so much to see and do on the Big Island of Hawaii. What would you want to do first?
8 Days before Christmas, my travel advisor gave to me…. 8 epic holiday celebrations in l
1: Celebrate at Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas
2: Experience the beautiful singers at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky
3: Savor traditional holiday atmosphere at Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada
4: Travel to the North Pole at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio
5: SeeThe Polar Express to Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona
6: Cruise with Santa at Gateway Arch National Park in Missouri
7: Seek out songbirds at Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah
8: Watch beautiful mother nature at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming
Who would like to go to spend next Christmas at one of the National Parks?
FRIENDLY REMINDER: As the holiday season ramps up and things get busy, don’t forget to take a minute for yourself.
In between closing off the travel year and helping clients plan their spring break adventures I’m taking time to enjoy some family time while sipping coffee and admiring the Christmas lights.
I’m filling my own cup so I can be on point to help clients plan their 2024 trips and to be here for clients this Holiday season who are off to enjoy their own special adventures.
Just DM if you have a question or need a little help. Let’s make it through this holiday season together!
On this 9th day before Christmas, my travel advisor gave to me… 9 perfectly perfect European Castles. 🏰
Did you know that there are more than 10,000 castles in Europe waiting to be explored?
From the world’s oldest inhabited castle at Windsor, built by William the Conquerer in 1070 to fantastic medieval ruins, is a Castle trip in your future? If so, let me help you plan it! What is your top castle destination?
On the 10th Day Before Christmas, my Travel Advisor gave to me .. .10 Dreamy Sandals Resorts that totally say romantic getaway in your 2024. Leave it up to Sandals to provide the dreamiest getaways and setting the scene for a chance to say "I Love you" in paradise.
Last Chance to Save up to 30% at DisneyWorld Resorts early this Spring!
When you book by December 15, 2023 you can:
Save up to 30% on stays most nights February 25, 2024 through March 24, 2024
Save up to 25% on stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from January 9, 2024 through February 22, 2024
Want to put a little trip to Disney under the tree? Let's Chat!
If you plan to travel to Jamaica, please be advised that it is now mandatory for all passengers seeking to enter Jamaica to complete their Immigrations/C5 form at enterjamaica.com before arrival. The use of the paper form of the Immigration/ Customs Declaration (C5) Form has been discontinued. The website asks for an email and then a code to verify that you’re human, I found the website to work best on a desktop computer. Complete before you travel after your bags are packed and you know what you’re bringing into the country. Remember that “All passengers, 18 years & older are entitled to US$500 Duty Free Allowance on items not for resale or In commercial quantity.
In addition, passengers and crew members are entitled to import free of duty: 200 sticks of ci******es or 50 sticks of ci**rs or 230g of To***co; 1 litre of Spirits; 1 litre of Wine; 170 ml of Perfumed Spirits and 340 ml of Toilet Water.”
It’s a chilly morning and I want to spend it cozy in bed, but Monday calls! Today I’m doing a little trip planning for Disneyland and California for an adult getaway this summer. What is a can’t miss adult attraction for you at Disneyland?
How to INSTANTLY make travel planning less stressful in 2024 👇
Abandon the bottomless Google searches, endless browser tabs, and recommendations from sources you can’t quite validate.
When you work with me to plan your trips, you’re opting for a much less stressful travel planning experience.
👉 Tailored suggestions based on your travel needs, preferences, budget, and style.
👉 Vetted information based on my own personal visits to hotels and resorts, or based on recommendations from my trusted travel network around the globe.
👉 Time saved not having to scour the internet, cobble together recommendations, then do the legwork of booking everything and managing your reference numbers and confirmation codes.
👉 Special perks like early check-ins, room upgrades, and little surprises waiting in your room.
Is this is how you’d like to travel in 2024, send me a DM to chat! This travel pro is ready and waiting to make travel easy breezy for you.
Wishing all those that celebrate “chag sameach”: happy holiday on this first night of Hanukkah.
It’s not where you are but who you’re with, and I totally agree, BUT that doesn’t mean that I don’t take where my clients’ vacation stays incredibly seriously!
One of the reasons why I make it a point to visit as many destinations, resorts, and hotels as possible is so I can get a feel for the true experience my clients will have when they go on their vacations, from the most romantic honeymoon resorts to the best suites for family.
In the travel industry, we call them site visits. When I’m in a destination, I connect with my hotel partners for exclusive tours and walkthroughs of their accommodations.
This gives me a feel for what the room, the amenities, and the overall experience at that resort or hotel is truly like.
Then I get to put all of that first-hand knowledge to tailor my recommendations to clients and to make sure their travels are nothing but amazing.
Tonight, I’m going to check out a local boutique hotel in East Nashville for clients that are looking for fun lodging for Nashville bachelorette and bachelor parties. I can’t wait to share all the details in my stories about what I think, what you have to try if you visit, and if I think it’s worth the splurge. I do that due diligence so you can be sure everything I recc is
If you’re looking for guidance and expert knowledge as you plan your 2024 getaways, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Love what I do as a travel agent! ✈️
Disneyland has released a full year of amazing events and I can’t wait to share them with you. The first is a very special celebration honoring the year of the Dragon: Kick off 2024 with the Lunar New Year at Disney’s California Adventure.
Special highlights:
🐲Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession
🐲Special appearances by some popular Disney Characters—including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse—dressed in colorful attire
🐲Innovative menus celebrating delicious Asian cuisine
🐲Commemorative merchandise
🐲Kid-friendly crafts and activities
🐲Festive décor and more
My favorite touch is the Lucky Wishes Wall where you can make a wish for the new year.
Ring in the Lunar New Year Jan 23-Feb 18, 2024 at Disneyland!
Want to experience the magic? Reach out and let’s plan your Disneyland Adventure!
It’s beginning to look a lot like 2024, and I’m already in the thick of helping clients carve out their travel plans for next year.
Some trips you can absolutely plan on the fly, while others take lead time and planning to get right.
And with how busy travel was this year, it’s never too early to start so you can lock in what you want.
Here’s how I can help:
🏝 Help you get clear about what you’d like to check off your travel list in 2024
☀️ Handle the planning and logistics for your trips, including flights, airport transfers, accommodations, experiences, and all of the other extras that make a trip great.
🏖 Give you expert advice on where to go + where to stay based on my tried and true list of trusted properties and tour operators.
Don’t hesitate to reach out about how I can help you with your ‘24 travel plans.
When building a travel itinerary, I ask my clients what they want to see, do, or experience and what they want the vibe of their trip to be. If your vibe is HOLIDAY, one destination that you can’t miss is NYC during the winter holidays!
Of course, there’s the (classic) can’t miss destinations, like the tree at Rockefeller center, which gets lit up tonight. But you can’t forget to take a walk down 5th avenue to peer in the amazing shop windows: Macy’s stunning display will delight the young and old.
If you get chilly, you can’t go wrong with a cup of Joe from Ralph’s Coffee truck (all gussied up for the season) before you make a date to check out local Christmas Markets at Union Square and Columbus Circle, and don’t miss Bryant Park’s Winter Village for shopping, ice skating, and more. Want a little something more … adult? Don’t miss Frosty’s Christmas Bar!
If it’s too cold, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has amazing art plus an epic 20 ft spruce tree, or stroll through 115 miles of light at Hudson Yards, complete with soaring hot air balloons in lights!
Want to see the big guy himself? Visit Macy’s Santaland at Macy’s Herald Square.
There’s so much to see and do in NYC. From the Rockettes to the Nutcracker performed by the NY Ballet co, there’s sure to delight any discerning holiday lover. What is your can’t miss New York at Christmas destination?
Hi, I’m Hillary, and I’m going to confess my travel toxic trait. I can’t resist an upgrade on my hotel room. Club level? Yes please. Suite? Umm, yes. I’m convinced that really there are two people in the world: one will stay in any room and are able to say things like “a bed is a bed,” or “I’m only going to sleep there” and the others are like “and what’s that thread count?” Okay, maybe there’s not ONLY two kinds, but I have been known to base entire trips around the hotels I’m staying at. I love a hotel with great architecture, luxury and comfort, with excellent service and amenities. What’s your travel toxic trait? I promise not to judge!
For many of us, it’s back to work after the Thanksgiving holiday. You may be seeking Cyber Monday deals (peep the stories for my fave travel deals). I spent the weekend trying to get my house holiday ready, and this guy showed up to spread some holiday cheer.
Now that it’s sweater weather and if the twinkle lights and Hallmark movies have you wondering whether those Holiday markets in Europe or a romantic Caribbean getaway is in the cards, it may be a sign that you should do some exploring next Christmas.
Here’s a little bit of inspiration for you of my top five bucket list Christmas vacations I’ll be sharing all this week with details and inspo. The destinations are:
1. New York City
2. Paris
3. Hawaii
4. Disney
5. The European Christmas Markets
Which would you pick for a Holiday trip?
Last chance before this deal sails away! This great offer ends tonight, and if you’re thinking of sailing MSC, now is your chance to score a great deal! Drinks free, wifi free, kids free, plus $500 OBC!
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It’s small business Saturday!
Many of the travel partners I work with have amazing sales right now! This is the time to lock in your 2024 vacation with 8th Wonder Travel Co.!
🏰 Walt Disney World and Disneyland
🎢 Universal Orlando Resort
🚢 MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian, Princess, Celebrity, VIKING, Holland
🌴Sandals Resorts
And more ….
As you know, it costs you nothing more to work with me plus you get all the benefits of having a Travel Advisor! You do the packing and I will do the planning!
Not ready to travel? I would be so grateful if you shared my travel page or tagged a friend that is looking to travel below!
Ready to get started ? Comment below or message me! 😘
I’m going to be the one to say it.
Planning your trips yourself is wasting your time 😬
Spending hours and hours scrolling through endless websites, comparing prices, reading reviews, and then booking it all?
That’s a lot of work!
If you’re the type who enjoys the research and the brainstorming, I highly recommend doing some of the upfront work — because, quite honestly, it’s fun to dream about getting away!
But then hand over your notes to a travel advisor to do the legwork.
It’s waaaay less of your time spent, and you get the benefit of a second pair of eyes on everything.
Close the browser tabs, friend! Send me a DM or head to the link in my bio to book a call instead.
I’m finding some awesome travel items on deep discount! While there are lots of travel related deals (and I’d love to help you find some for your next adventure— Disney, universal, Sandals, and several cruise lines have some sweet deals) there are also lots of travel accessories that are must-sees!
Amazon: travel deals galore! Search “travel essentials” for deals on packing and plane essentials that make great stocking stuffers. Packing organizers, charging blocks, and plane blankets are on 20% +
Percent off!
Looking for new luggage? Walmart’s got you: I was shocked by the prices on full sets—that nested spinner set is a steal!
What are you shopping for this Black Friday?
Happy, happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you and yours a wonderful day filled with joy, connection, good food, and gratitude!
Exciting news from Disney Cruise Line: Ft.Lauderdale is now a year-round port! It is also a gateway to both of their island escapes in the Bahamas — the brand-new Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point debuting summer 2024 and Disney Castaway Cay. And aboard any Disney cruise, you can experience fun and relaxation, imaginative dining, Broadway-style shows and exclusive spaces for adults and kids alike. Enjoy sailings to the Bahamas and even a fun holiday Bahamian cruise!
Traveling this Thanksgiving Holiday? Join the millions in the sky and on the roads this week and check out these travel facts.
Busiest Air Travel Day:
11/26
Busiest Car Travel Day:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Average Gas Price:
$3.30/gal
Are you traveling for Thanksgiving this year?
I couldn’t agree more with the saying, “gift experiences, not things”
If being a travel agent has taught me anything, it’s that the memories made and the experiences had together are priceless.
I see it every single time clients come home raving about their vacations.
If you’re thinking of gifting travel instead of things this year, here are 3 trip ideas to put under the tree this year:
For romance and connection: a trip to the Caribbean for all-inclusive, all-luxury adventure, romance, and relaxation at a Sandals resort
For the adventurer: a trip to the Galápagos Islands or a river cruise through Europe, experiencing a variety of destinations
For the ultimate family trip: you know you can’t go wrong with an epic week at Disney, exploring the Orlando parks. For the thrill seekers in the family, add a few days at Universal.
What trip would you put under the tree for your loved ones? Your secret’s safe with me!
Give the Gift of Blue, Give the Gift of a Sandals Vacation 🌴🌴
Some gifts are meant to be opened, and some gifts open us to new worlds and connections.
Give the timeless gift of blue this season with up to $750 Air Credit + up to $250 Resort Credit when booking a stay of 7 nights or longer plus flights at Sandals Resorts!
Want to chat about giving the gift of connection this holiday season? Let’s chat!
I would so appreciate your support in the smallest of ways this holiday season to support my local business.
I love the 6 ways to support a business even if you might not need their services.
⭐️ Write a review if you’ve used them
⭐️ Referrals- tell your friends and family
🌟 Follow them on social media
⭐️ Give them a shout out
⭐️ Engage with them in social medial
⭐️ Sign up for their newsletters or join their special groups
I’m so grateful for my friends, family and clients that refer me to their friends and family!!
TV's and toys aren't the only thing you can find on sale this upcoming week!
Many of your favorite travel destinations are also running special sales for you to lock in your 2024 and beyond travel! 👀👀
Stay tuned as we highlight all the amazing offers our travel partners have!
Request a quote here: https://forms.gle/RhRjvwEG9AfyrbBs5
The holidays at universal studios start today! This is a great time to visit Universal and experience the fun and excitement of the season. From Yule at Harry Potter to a breakfast with the Grinch, there’s much to explore. I’m particularly excited about the parade!
Would you do Universal for the holidays?
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It’s 11 days til Christmas and I’m giving you 11 epic thrill rides at Universal Studios Florida. Santa’s still got room on his sleigh to slip a set of tickets to experience all the thrills, chills, dips, and dives at Universal! Want to plan something fun? Let’s chat! #travel #findyourwonder #christmas
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