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Virtual Travel Party

Remember those amazing memories of your last journey? Let’s make some new ones. Your next adventure is only a few steps away – so let’s cross another dream destination off your bucket list.

Dear Elizabeth,

Hello and Thank you for being a part of the Travel Start Family. It’s that time of year and people are ready to go somewhere, anywhere, and relax, have an adventure, experience luxury, and so much more. With that in mind, this week Friday 11-20020 at 5 pm Travel Start will be having a travel party on our Facebook page. If you have questions this is a great place to get them answered. There will be a few demo’s and this Is important where you best travel great. There will also be giveaways. So come by say hello and let’s get your Travel Started (wink wink).
Until Next time… please be safe.

Liz r.

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AND, We’re back!!!

We REALLY missed you guys. Let tell you what happened.

I got really sick.
COVID hit
We couldn’t travel 😦
I am still deal with my health but a change of diet is really helping me right now 🙂 YEAH!!!
I REALLY MISS YOU GUYS!
It’s time to plan some travel. Both groups and individual.
We are still praying for cruising to come back to life (soon)
We can now travel to Mexico and parts of the Caribbean
All-inclusive are doing amazing!
We are book for a groups in June 2021 and Valentine’s day 2022 (come away with us

So, as you can see A LOT has happened. I pray you are doing well. You’re often in my prayers. I pray that my efforts is blessed and you see value in that effort. In other words. Become part of the Travel Start Family and when your ready to get away book with us.

Lastly… When you get knocked down, get right back up. I am a fighter and i wont stay down. Because i see the value in my effort, because you guys are worth it, because i am blessed.

I will see you int he comments, on the group excursions, and when we talk about your next trip. Love and gratitude.

Liz R. From Travel Start.

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Carnival Panorama Naming Ceremony

Heya Travel Start family.

So, last month I was invited to attend the Carnival Panorama naming ceremony. I was so Excited As you may or may not know there are less ships on the west coast than on the east coast…and we (west coasters) have been waiting for a new ship for quite some time. You can imagine my zeal getting this special invitation. I informed my husband “Babe i was invited to the naming ceremony aboard the Panorama and I want to go.”He agreed and a rental car was booked. I was even able to take a guest along with me. So I invited my mother. She has been having a rough time and I was so thrilled I could take her some where that helped her to forget those challenges and enjoy herself.

As my fortune would have it I got hurt at work the Friday before the ceremony. So I ended up on pain meds, in a brace and had a cane at the ready just in case. But the show must go on and so with frequent breaks and more sitting than I would have liked, I enjoyed Carnival’s generosity with a mean gangster lean lol.

The ship is decked out in that island style that meets a club in little Havana, a meal on Fifth avenue, and a Theater to see amazing Broadway shows mixed with extraordinary an light and laser show. There are water slides, and suites, food everywhere, a casino, sky zone, and spa. It’s as Coming in at 133,000 gross tons and a staff compliment of 1,450 (plus a few more) to spoil her guests rotten it’s as though Mrs.Vanna White waved her fairy godmother wand and said “bippity, bobbiti, boo!” and Voila! The Panorama was birthed. And to top it off, Chef’s Emil Lagasse, Guy Feiri, and Rudi Sodiman stopped in to celebrate her arrival. The only person Missing was Carnival’s CfO (Chief Fun Officer) Shaq.

The food was lovely from lamb poppers

To Prosciutto

To Pulled port Sliders

To the Drinks

Did I mention Dinner?

appetizers Lobster Bisque and Emeril’s shirmp

The main course

Oh, and desert

Desert Number 2

Let’s just Say We Where Fed well.

What’s a night out missing? Hmmmmm A purpose? Check to be spoiled. Drinks? Check! Food? Check, Check, Check! How about a Show? hmmmmmmm That’s it!

What a Night! But Wait!!!! How about something spectacular?

After all that I decided to film some of our adventure. So for your viewing pleasure this is part 1 of the naming ceremony. There is more to come. Vlog time!

Did I mention there was a Carnival Blimp?

As always I hope you enjoy the video and I will see you on the next video.

Carnival Panorama Naming Ceremony Part 2

the ceremony continues

Carnival Panorama naming Ceremony Part 3

Food Show and Fireworks

Travel Start,

xoxoxo

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My First Blog Post

Welcome Travel Start and Shop Travel Start! It’s blog time. The place to go for more travel inspiration, tips, hacks, articles, booking resources, trip ideas, shopping, and community posts. Here’s a quick break down of our social community platforms.

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So check back often, get social, and let us help you plan you next getaway. Or at least inspire your next trip.

Warmest Regards,

Travel Start & Shop Travel Start

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken.
— Oscar Wilde.

This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

Getaway| Road Trip| Monterey ca Suite Life for Us

We checked in and the person behind the counter (Emily) noticed my camera equipment. I asked if I could get into a suite to take pictures for Travel Start. As it turns out the suite was not available for several hours. However, a 1 bed room suite was just about ready. So we waited for about 35-45 minuets. It was so worth the wait. This VLOG made me so happy to film.

From it’s entry way, to bar high table with 4 chairs, kitchenette with Marble back splash, to the 4 different banks of windows all with incredible views of the bay and turquoise water, floor to ceiling glass door 2 person shower, king size comfortable bed, multiple TV’s and dual climate control, this room gives a new meaning to Suite life for us.

This video is a walk through of the suite and some of our time visiting the beach at Carmel by the Sea (a recommendation from Emily at the Front desk). So this is for you Travel Start Enjoy.

Such an amazing trip. There is 1 more part in this series. The trip home. So, keep your eye’s open for that.

xoxoxo

Travel Start

P.S. It’s time to get you traveling. Are you ready to have someone else do the research, stay on hold with companies to get your answers to your questions, to have a resource if something should go wrong while on your vacation? Let’s Travel Start be your partner in travel.

P.S.S. Don’t forget about our group cruises.

Get Away |Road Trip| Vlog #1

Hello Travel Start Family. I hope this post finds you well. If you’re not well I hope your well taken care of. I have a story to tell you. My Husband and i needed a break. We have been though so much stress lately. Stress from job loss, work, health, family, and more. At the same time I finished training for the Marriott brand and decided to take advantage of the recommendation to visit the hotel to see what the experience has to offer. I reserved the Hotel, the rental car and my husband got his time off approved. I decided not to tell him where we were going. That’s where this video comes into to play. Part one of our couples road trip vlog.

I hope you enjoy. Oh, BTW if you haven’t already go over and subscribe to the Youtube channel, Facebook, and Instagram. Get social with us.

See you on the next post.

Travel Start

p.s. It’s time to start planning your future travel. We are here for you. Click on the contact page for our info or reach out on social media. Let’s get your planning started.

Get to Know Me.

just uploaded a new video to YouTube call get to know me. it’s the beginning of a weekly vlog, Why would you want to travel with someone you don’t know? so here’s to new beginnings.

If you haven’t subscribed to our YouTube page please do. It would mean the world to me.

Warm Wishes and Safe Travels

Liz R.

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Mexico All-inclusive Group

Good afternoon Travel Start Family. I want nothing more than to get you guys on vacation with us. So, I created an event for the Mexico All-inclusive I hinted at in my last few videos. If you ready for some action (Travel Action) Then I’ll see you live on September 29th at 6pm to talk about the details. Feel free to share with other like-minded kind people who want a break from the status quo. Vacation here we come

Facebook live info September 29 2020 6pm pts Be there and let’s get away.

The Apex of Love Group

For those of you interested or already booked into the Apex of love (Travel Starts Group Cruise) I just got a page together for that specific sailing

February 12-19th 2022 Aboard the Celebrity Apex .

Here is a link to the group if you wanna check out the group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1050978718689448

We are uploading new content regularly. It is always nice to know people onboard. It makes the cruise more enjoyable (in my opinion).

Enjoy…

Liz R.

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There Comes A Time

My Father used to say pee or get off the pot. I love Travel Start I enjoy figuring out what you guys like. I love that we seem to have many similar interested when it comes to travel. The growth I have had up until this point is a point of pride. As with any business growing, making it viable, and enjoyable have been both wonderful and like what did I get myself into? In the interest of transparency all things except making it viable have been enjoyable. Where as I know money is a part of travel I prefer not to think about it.I work from a simple what of doing business give the customer what they want and let them tell you what they can afford. IF the first thing you say to me is “my budget is X amount of dollars” then I know to stick to that. Otherwise, I’m in search of what will make you happy. I also know when I see an unknown entity on social media my instinct is not to throw my hard earned dollars their way. So, I go out of my way to show you what is available and not be pushy just persistent. That will continue.

As I think about what’s ahead for our community I know that growth has to happen. I know that trust takes time, and I know that I wont quit. So buckle up Travel Start. You are my focus as well as travel, growth, and making memories. Also know that I fully expect that you want to book with us. That you will message, email, call, or send pigeons if that’s what makes you comfortable to get a hold of us. We are here when you need us.

I do have an ask though… Sign up for our mailing list so that you will be notified when we add a new group getaway or text about a hot deal. (I don’t email/text daily unless there is an amazing deal that you have been asking for or I am researching a trip for you). You’ll always be in the loop. Also, if your going on vacation give us the chance to earn your business. Either by using our booking engine , using the direct link to book your sporting event or theater tickets, or by contacting us to take care of your travel, or to book into one of our group voyages. We do the work you say yes or no or somewhere in the middle. You got nothing to lose.

As always, thank you for being a part of the Travel Start Family.

xoxoxo

Travel Start

Group Cruise Info

Well Hello Travel Start.

I have missed you. I have been thinking about what can we can do to encourage you to get out there and see the world. We know finances and time off from work can be obstacles. I also know that your worth taking care of. If your anything like us, we click like on videos of waves and blue oceans, of cruises and activities that encourage tropical travel. So this is what we’ve come up with. we currently have 3 different cruises for 3 different kind of travelers.

#1 is a 10 day Norwegian Cruise to the southern Caribbean aboard the award winning Epic. Sailing March 22-April 1 2020. The islands, blue sea, food, culture, and ship where chosen for a great blend of relaxation, activities, and fun. The thermal suits are a pleasing way to relax muscles and I have it on good authority that and I quote ” It was the bomb!” This from one of the toughest people to please that I know.

Next is our Apex of Love cruise. Aboard the Celebrity Apex. A 7 day Western Caribbean cruise. Sailing on February 13-20 2021. Not only does Celebrity boasts several awards for best cruise line but also several awards for cuisine, design, and even service. Chosen for it’s modern luxury. Sumptuous cuisine and Broadway shows. The pampering is real with the exceptional service, one of a kind beds, and entertainment to stimulate the senses. Since Travel Start has earned the 5 start academy certified Travel partner distinction we figured we should get onboard and see why everyone is raving about the Edge Class ships. In fact I was nervous about fitting in with the type of cruiser that would be Attracted to Celebrity cruise line and it was time to over come that fear. I have a suspicion that I am really off base and I invite you to see it all unfold.

Finally there is our Get Panoramaed cruise. Aboard the Carnival Panorama. A 7 day (June 05-12 2021)Mexican Rivera Cruise that is all beautiful water, lots of food, theater built to please, and little Havana style ship with tons for most travelers to enjoy. This Multi-generational ship will have something for all the personalities in your group (well at most most of them). Carnival is the fun ship but this ship has areas for the adults, the kids, and even for the young at heart. My family has sailed on Carnival several times and have loved our experiences. Travel Start was at the naming Ceremony for this Ship and I have been clambering to get aboard again. The food was really good, the music while walking through venues was amazing(we sat down several times to listen to the music and rest my leg). the Decor was relaxing and even a little sexy in certain places. With areas I could see having a late night cocktail with my husband or even staying up chatting with friends and loved one laughing the night away.

As you can see we chose these ships carefully and intentionally. The goal is to see the world and to enjoy the trip.

So, you are cordially invited to sail away with up, pull up a chair, eat with us, and let your hair down. Enjoy some of your life. Get reconnected. Let the music take you away with Travel Start.

Click on the Contact us page send us a message and get booked on your vacation. We can’t wait to see you and hear all about your trip.

xoxoxo

Travel Start

Celebrity Cruise Lines

Hello Travel Start Family, I got to thinking about my fears with regards to travel . I consider myself an everyday woman and tend to stay close to what makes me feel comfortable. I keep feeling it’s time to push outside my comfort zone. I don’t know if that resonates with you but i hope you can relate. I wanted to try going on premium and luxury cruise lines and all inculsives but my fear had it’s tendrils in deep. I kept ask myself would I fit in, be accepted, like the food, enjoy the entertainment and so on. I can not be the minority when it come to wants to grow but having trepidation. I decided that I would accept that I have an issue, face it, them continue to move though it. The following is a video I filmed about my worries.

Once I filmed it, I had the feeling that there was more to say. The truth is I was also excited about trying the luxury cruise line and the Celebrity Apex and Edge both where calling to me for multiple reasons. It was as thought I had a Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde situation on my hands. I pondered over the idea of being in an environment where people where living their lives at a higher level, eating foods made with premium ingredients, and experiencing Broadway style shows. Perhaps I spoke to quickly in terms of my personal fears. Back and forth I went. Suddenly I decided allow myself to remove the fear and let myself get carried away with what stood to possible gain. The following was the next video I filmed expounded on the reasons I was excited to experience Celebrity.

In the End I decided to keep the book that I made back when Celebrity was generous enough to offer reduced deposits. I dared to dream that travel Start could book a group cruise with the luxury cruise lines and together we could find out if my fears where warranted or if I was totally off base. I figured, well I can’t stop now. So I filmed a Celebrity Apex walk though. It’s a longer video that points out many items that Celebrity has to it credit and somethings I was excited to find out what all the hubub was about. Like the magic Carpet, or the Blue restaurant.

So what do you think? Would you be willing to become part of our group, jump on The Apex for Valentines day 2021 and find out with me?

xoxoxo

Travel Start

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