{"id":5150,"date":"2014-04-22T12:24:35","date_gmt":"2014-04-22T12:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theenchantedhome.co\/?p=5150"},"modified":"2014-04-22T12:36:45","modified_gmt":"2014-04-22T12:36:45","slug":"say-hello-newest-sponsor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/22\/say-hello-newest-sponsor\/","title":{"rendered":"Say hello to my newest sponsor, Sandy of You May Be Wandering and Singer Travel……"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good morning! First the two lucky winners of the wonderful Judith August products! Congratulations goes to-<\/p>\n

The Silk Stockings goes to?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barbara Houser<\/span> says<\/span> <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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I see LOTS of things on Judith August?s site that I would like to try, but being only a few weeks past surgery for the removal of my thyroid, I REALLY need the Post Surgical Cosmetic Coverage Solutions! My surgeon says ?with time? the scar will be almost invisible, however, I notice everyone looking at the red scar on my neck instead of my face when I run into an old friend or meet a new acquaintance!Glad I made my post ?right under the wire. Thanks and God bless!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

AND PRIZE #2<\/p>\n

The Make it stay goes to<\/strong><\/p>\n

marly z.<\/span> says<\/span> <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

April 18, 2014 at 5:34 pm<\/a><\/time> (Edit)<\/a><\/p>\n

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I?d love to try the Aqua Tint Erasing Creme. It?s such a terrific concept. Thanks for the great giveaway!<\/p>\n

PLEASE CONTACT ME AT THEENCHANTEDHOME@GMAIL. COM TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE AND PROVIDE YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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?Hi I am thrilled to be here today to introduce you to my latest sponsor….Sandy of Singer Travel<\/a> and the wonderful travel blog, You May Be Wandering<\/a>. Sandy is a seasoned traveler and a bonafide expert on the subject of great vacations. She is personable, super knowledge and a real people person. I am impressed with her breadth of knowledge and her “can do” attitude.<\/p>\n

I think one of the biggest surprises and myths (to some) is that there is no extra expense in using most travel agents, Sandy being one of them. So I always wonder why would someone not<\/em> gain the extra advantage of a travel agent’s expertise when booking a trip…to me it’s a given!<\/p>\n

I was lucky enough to interview Sandy on traveling, personal experiences and special tips and tidbits that I think are something we will all enjoy and who doesn’t want a few insider travel tips!? Hope you enjoy it. Welcome Sandy……<\/p>\n

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1. Tell me what is “hot and new” in the travel world??<\/em><\/strong> People have begun valuing experiences over things and, as such, luxury travel experiences have become the new ?trophy? object. With that comes more interest in personalized travel experiences such as cooking classes, unique tours and access to experiences not available for the average tourist.<\/p>\n

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\n2. What travel trends are you seeing?<\/strong><\/em> There is definitely a rise in the desire for a local connection when traveling. More and more people want to ?live like a local? and delve deeper into their destination going beyond just the tourist areas and sights.<\/p>\n

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\n3. What destinations are your most sought after?<\/strong><\/em> Right now it is all about Europe – Italy is the hot spot for my clients these days.<\/p>\n

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\n 4. What do you say to someone who has a travel bug but is on a strict budget?<\/strong><\/em> When there is a will there is a way?people travel the world on a budget all the time. Consider traveling in the off season or shoulder seasons.? Try planning one big trip a year rather than a lot of shorter ones. Look at your travel budget in the context of all your other leisure activities ? maybe it would be worth forgoing Starbuck?s every day to be able to take the vacation you have been dreaming about.<\/p>\n

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\n 5. Where is one place you have not been that you are longing to go?<\/em><\/strong> Provence. I love France and have been dying to get to Provence but it just hasn?t happened?yet!<\/p>\n

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\n6. Most favorite destination ever?<\/strong><\/em> Best hotel you have ever stayed in?? My favorite destination is definitely Paris. It never gets old no matter how many times I have been.? Best hotel?that is a tough one because I have so many I love.? For service, I was blown away by my recent stay at the Montage Beverly Hills.? And, I love the Ritz Carlton family of properties ? you can always count on a great experience when you stay at a Ritz Carlton.<\/p>\n

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\n7. What country\/place had the absolute best food?<\/strong><\/em> That is easy ? Rome!<\/p>\n

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I have to totally agree….THE BEST!<\/p>\n

8. Biggest myth about using a travel agent?<\/strong><\/em> That it is expensive. It doesn?t cost the traveler anything extra to use a travel agent ? we get paid by the hotels, tour operators, cruise lines, etc. Often, using a travel agent can actually save you money because we have access to deals that the individual does not.<\/p>\n

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9. How did you get started in the travel business?<\/strong><\/em> I recently read that happiness in a career comes when passion, talent and opportunity come together. When my youngest child left home, my passion for travel led me to begin writing my blog You May Be Wandering.? When the opportunity arose to work as an independent advisor for Singer Travel, a Virtuoso agency, I was able to combine my passion for travel with my talent for meticulous planning and apply it to my position as a travel advisor.<\/p>\n

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\n10.? Fill in the blanks, when I travel, 3 things you should never leave home without are<\/strong><\/em>………..a smartphone loaded with lots of great travel apps, a comfortable pair of shoes (I like Tieks) and a crisp white button down shirt which can be dressed up or down (and my American Express card!).<\/p>\n

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\n11. Tell us a few “insider secrets” about travel………..<\/strong><\/em>.When you use a travel agent, you will be treated better. Not only do you benefit from his or her expertise, the hotels do not want to risk losing your agent?s future customers.? If you have a problem, you have someone acting as your personal advocate. Another favorite tip ? fly Premium Economy on Air France when you are going to Europe. It?s free to stop over in Paris and it?s more like business class than coach, for a lot less money.<\/p>\n

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\n12. What is your recommendation for the best couples trip? Best family trip? Best “girls only” trip?<\/strong><\/em> For couples, the Amalfi Coast is absolutely perfect.? For families, I am a big fan of renting a villa on the property of a resort (Ritz Carlton Clubs and Four Seasons Residences are both great). It is nice for the children to have the extra space, and a kitchen and laundry room is always helpful when traveling with a family. And, for a girls? only trip, I like the idea of going to the Napa Valley and having a driver take you from vineyard to vineyard.<\/p>\n

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OK this has me craving a trip big time! We actually are trying to work out a trip to Italy and really hope we can make it happen….funny how you think you have “all this time” then when it comes time to setting aside 9 or 10 days, there are a million reasons why it might not work.<\/p>\n

I know one thing I will using Sandy for my trip whenever<\/em> it does happen. Thank you Sandy for sharing your travel wisdom with us, I enjoyed this interview immensely and I know my readers will too.<\/p>\n

For anyone who has a trip in their future, consider contacting Sandy. You won’t meet a nicer, friendlier, more capable person whose travel knowledge would impress even the most seasoned traveler.? You can visit her by clicking here<\/a>? or at her blog, You May Be Wandering<\/a>. I appreciate everyone stopping in and Sandy, thank you again and welcome aboard!!<\/p>\n

My steals and deals will start tomorrow…be sure to check back:)<\/em><\/p>\n

If you missed my guest post on aging gracefully “Shared Wisdom” over at Around the Table, click here to see it<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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