Samantha Garrick - Travel Advisor

The best fall vacations are planned long before pumpkin spice makes its annual comeback 🍁

Whether your perfect autumn getaway looks like strolling historic streets, escaping to the mountains, enjoying a luxury resort, chasing thrills, or trying something completely different, these are some of the family destinations I’d recommend for fall!

Which one would you choose? Send me a message, and let’s start planning before the best dates are gone.

It’s time to stop spending your evenings juggling 37 browser tabs, comparing hotels, and wondering if you’re making the right choice.

Vacation planning doesn’t have to feel like work!

When you choose to work with me, you’re getting so much more than a booking confirmation.

You’re gaining a travel designer, strategist, advocate, and trusted partner who’s with you every step of the way! 🩷

I’ll help you narrow down the endless options, design an itinerary that fits your travel style and budget, and handle the details that most people don’t even know to think about. And if something unexpected comes up before or during your trip? You won’t be figuring it out alone.

From the first “Where should we go?” to the moment you arrive back home, I’m in your corner.

Because your vacation should be about making memories- not managing logistics.

You dream about the trip. I’ll help make it happen!

Travel planning works best when it’s a partnership. 🤍

The more I know about your travel style, priorities, and goals, the better I can create a vacation that’s truly you.
These aren’t “rules”… they’re simply the things I’ve learned after planning hundreds of trips that lead to happier travelers, smoother vacations, and fewer surprises.

Save this post for the next time you’re planning a getaway, and if you’re ready to start dreaming, my inbox is always open!

Here are the 7 types of trips I’d book before August! ✈️

If holiday travel is even remotely on your radar, now is the time to start planning. The best rooms, villas, and itineraries don’t stay available for long, and waiting often means fewer options and higher prices.

The good news? There’s still time to plan something incredible. The key is getting ahead of the holiday rush!

Which one would you choose?

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World is BACK for 2026 🥳

This is one of my favorite special events at Walt Disney World, and tickets are officially available!

Swipe through for:
📆 Party dates
🎁 What’s included
🎄 Must-see entertainment
🎅🏼 Planning tips..and how I can help you snag tickets + plan your perfect Disney vacation!

If you’re dreaming of snow on Main Street, festive fireworks, hot cocoa + cookies, and low waits for rides, DM me “CHRISTMAS” and let’s get your holiday magic started early!

Before you spend deluxe resort money, know this about Grand Floridian and Wilderness Lodge 👀

I just stayed at both resorts last week, and while they’re both Disney Deluxe Resorts, they offer two completely different vacation experiences!

Grand Floridian feels elegant, refined, and puts you right on the monorail. Wilderness Lodge feels cozy, relaxed, and like you’ve escaped to a luxe lodge in the Pacific Northwest.

The surprise? I genuinely loved both!

The “best” choice isn’t about which resort is nicer… it’s about which one fits your family’s travel style, priorities, and budget.

That’s exactly why I make it a point to visit resorts firsthand. I bring real-world knowledge back to my clients so they can choose the resort that’s right for them, not just the one with the highest or lowest price tag.

✨ Which would you choose: Victorian luxury or rustic charm?

Still thinking about Adriatic sunsets, ancient stone streets, yacht days, late dinners, and views that make real life feel slightly offensive upon return.

If you’ve also reached the “I’d rather be in Croatia” level of Maycember, I can help with that! 🩵

The food & drinks & snacks onboard , hallelujah 🤌🤌

I’m still struggling to re-acclimate to normal life (and making dinner every night 😅)

Absolutely blown away by the talent of Tamara, Dejan, & Branko. Hvala!

I’ve just returned from Croatia- one of the most breathtaking places I’ve ever been! And after spending a week on a yacht, I fear I’m permanently ruined for cruising. I was made for

With a max of 36 guests on board, incredible chef-prepared meals, personalized attention, and the ability to visit smaller ports with a top deck hot tub to enjoy the nights… I’m not getting over this vacation any time soon!!!

If this sounds like your kind of trip, let’s set up a time to chat! 🛥️🥂

It’s been a very cruise-heavy week over here… and I’m not mad about it 🚢

Just today:
– a Danube Christmas Markets sailing with Avalon Waterways in a gorgeous panoramic suite
– two Royal Caribbean cruises for next Thanksgiving in spacious Grand Suites

And that’s on top of quotes and spring sailings already in motion this week!

Here’s the thing about cruises: when they’re done *right*, they’re one of the easiest, most seamless ways to travel.

But how you book them matters: the ship, the itinerary, and especially the stateroom you choose can completely change your experience!

If a cruise is on your mind (whether it’s a holiday sailing, Europe, or something warm and easy), now is a really good time to start looking at options!

Send me “CRUISE” and I’ll help you find the one that actually fits what you’re looking for.