In the spirit of Jamaican Independence Day today, I wanted to share my experience of Jamaica with you and provide my top 15 things to do while you’re in Jamaica. I’m excited because I’ll be going back in October to check out some of the Sandals resorts for work. 1.) Visit Doctor’s Cave Beach This
Travel Agency: How it All Works
Several family members and friends want to know how it all works at a travel agency. Am I really saving people money or do I have to jack up the price in order to make commission? I’ll explain it in the video below: Book a trip with me They say getting there is half the
Networking Grind for Travel Agents: Weddings
Dear Diary + Readers, Yesterday, I attended my first Networking Brunch with Richmond Weddings. I wanted to share my experience if any Travel Agents are interested in attending networking events in their area. This event did not have any prospective brides, it was all vendors and potential partners to work with: Event Planners, Florists, Caterers,
Becoming a Certified Sandals Specialist
<Please check out my latest 2018 blog post on becoming a Certified Sandals Specialist HERE> To my readers who are interested in entering the Travel Agent world, you will need to become a Certified Sandals Specialist so you can sell Sandals Resorts. In order to gain this certification, you will need to attend a workshop
Happy 4th of July!!
Dear Diary + Readers, Happy 4th of July! Typically, I would be on a beach somewhere enjoying the warm weather and cool water but this year I’m staying put. I went to the office today to get myself organized. I set up my file cabinet (where I can organize all of my booked clients). My
Travel Agent Life: 1 Month In
Hi everyone, Here it is, July 1. I can’t believe it’s been 1 month already as my new role as a Travel Agent. I want to take this time to reflect on what I’ve learned thus far and help any of the prospects out there who may be considering this career: 1) IATA # =
From Ad Life to Travel Life
Dear Diary, Within my short career of 4 years, I enjoyed my time working in advertising which is what I went to school for. But, I see a bigger purpose for myself. Let me explain by putting down a quick timeline. August 2007 – December 2011 – Attended VCU for Marketing December 2011 – January