Travel Tips Archives - Destinations by Amy

April 18, 2011

Are you ready for a last minute trip? A few tips to skip out quick!

Make sure your passport is up to date. Also, make sure you have enough pages in your passport for all the new stamps you will accumulate to and from your trip. Leave a copy of your passport at home, plus travel with a couple extra […]

April 20, 2011

Beach weddings, not only affordable but more memorable!

A destination wedding is a group trip with your closest family and friends, a complimentary wedding planner, a travel consultant to take care of everyone’s travel needs and an unforgettable experience. Your days will be filled with drinks by the pool, adventurous excursions, dining al […]

April 24, 2011

5 Years Ago I was on my Honeymoon!

Time to Reminisce! Five years ago my new hubby and I headed out on our Honeymoon. We started in Miami, went through the Panama Canal, and ended up in San Diego with numerous stops along the way. We were on the Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas for a 14 […]

May 1, 2011

TripAdvisor tips

If you are new to TripAdvisor, I’d like to suggest a few tips to best utilize this online resource. It’s a great review site of hotels, flights, and vacation rentals. When reading reviews, look for a pattern, don’t rely on one review to make up […]

May 8, 2011

Is Niagara still the Honeymoon Capital of the World?

The nostalgia of this natural wonder drew us in, Niagara Falls for a couple nights sounded just perfect. We stayed on the Canadian side, as every good tourist should know. Since 1902 Niagara Falls has been called the Honeymoon Capital of the World. Until you […]

May 12, 2011

Take a Vacation from your Food Allergy!

SV7ATMRPSKSJ Food allergies, it’s not just for seafood anymore! Gluten free, peanut allergies, lactose intolerant, vegan lifestyles, are just a few of the diet restrictions that could keep someone from traveling. I’m here to offer a few tips for traveling for the allergy conscious. 1- Do your research […]

May 24, 2011

You’re a Cubs Fan, eh?

Featured Destination: Toronto in a Weekend! We flew from Chicago to Buffalo, rented a car, and hit the wineries! On our way from Buffalo to Toronto there are a number of local wineries that we visited including Wayne Gretzky Estates. The views are breath […]

July 24, 2011

I just booked a nonstop roundtrip flight for $55 TOTAL!

You read that correctly. I booked a nonstop roundtrip ticket from Chicago to Florida for $55 a person. This might be one of the best kept secrets if you aren’t familiar with Spirit Airlines. A lot of people are apprehensive of paying a yearly fee […]

May 5, 2015

I choose Preferred Club every time. 15 days until Mexico and counting…

My husband and I are jet-setting to Mexico in approximately 15 days (like anyone is really counting). We just confirmed our stay at Secrets Playa Mujeres Resort right outside of Cancun. If you have been following me, you know that this resort is brand new, […]