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Cheryl & Nelson Echevarria invite you and your fiance and anyone else you may want to invite to the Sandals's Virtual Weddingmoon Parties in July 2016. This month there are 2 dates available July 6 and July 22, 2016. These events are by invitation only from your Certified Sandals Specialists.
Grab your fiancé and log-in to the best wedding soirée online! You’ll get the latest information from the Romance Specialist at Sandals® Resorts and inside tips about throwing your ultimate Sandals WeddingMoon in the Caribbean! Plus, we’ll have an exclusive booking incentive of up to a
$250 Spa Credit* for the bride and groom!
You will also find out about Honeymoons, retying the knot, test driving your wedding and honeymoon packages and so much more. Also, some people never really enjoy their own wedding to busy with so many other things, how about a free wedding on the beach with a candlelight dinner just the two of you. Find out more!
Beaches for Everyone by Sandals is the friends and family resorts, which will also be discussed, so if you have guests that are not couples or if you have that flower girl you want in your wedding, then Beaches Resorts for your wedding is your place and then after the wedding head over to the Sandals Property to start your honeymoon.
*To register for either night, you need to use our contact information and that we can identify you for the $250 credit.
Dates available are Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 8pm EST / 7pm CST / 5pm PST or Saturday, July 23, 2016 2pm EST / 1pm CST / 11am PST
Click on RSVP Here Button of the date you want to do
You will need to register with your first name, last name, e-mail, city, state, etc.
You will also need to enter our information - Name of Travel Agent, Cheryl Echevarria, Name of Business Echevarria Travel, phone number or email - please use reservations@echevarriatravel.com
Relationship - Are you the bride, groom, friend, father of the bride, mother of the bride.
Nelson Echevarria
Certified Sandals Specialist 2015
Why Sandals you are saying? We offer them all the time, you are asking! Why not other places and resorts. Well we do, but we like to offer you the best and the original since 1981. Gordon "Butch" Stewart is an entrepreneur and started this business, when no one else was doing it. It is still owned by the same family not an international conglomerate and now going into the next generation. Gordon's son, Adam Stewart, who is the CEO. Why is so important when looking for that all inclusive property in the Caribbean. We know the owners and CEO, we have met them. I don't know owns of the competition, and probably never will.
Sandals Resorts for Couples in Love listens to its clients, and works primarily still with us the Travel Agents. They invest their money to certified us every year. To bring us to their properties for free (accept taxes and government fees). Sometimes we get to go in the Private Planes to bring us to the properties instead of us paying for airfare. None of the other suppliers do this. It is a benefit for us to learn the properties, which now there are now 15 properties in 6 Caribbean Island Countries:
Jamaica with 7 properties - 3 in Montego Bay (Stay at 1 Play at 3), 1 in Negril, 1 in Whitehouse, 2 in Ocho Rios
Antigua - 1 property
St. Lucia - 3 properties (Stay at 1 Play at 3)
Barbados - opened in 2015 1 property which is also now going through expansions
Grenada - opened in 2014
Bahamas - 2 in the Bahamas - 1 in The Exumas and 1 in Nassau
There is a Sandals for every pocketbook.
Butch, also listens to his customers, those clients who were having destination weddings, couples getaways, honeymoons, etc. What the same experience of the all-inclusive service and more for their friends and family to go without have to have a spouse or someone else in love to go with.
So in 1997, they opened Beaches for Everyone By Sandals
At this time there are 3 property locations
Jamaica has 2 - Beaches Negril and Beaches Ocho Rios
And the end of this blog posting I will be adding the videos of our experiences at many of the properties, and we will be going to Sandals Royal Bahamian in the Bahamas for the Home Based Conference in October 2016. We cannot wait.
Tomorrow what is included in your stay! Sandals Gives Back with Sandals Foundation.
Cheryl & Nelson Echevarria 631-456-5394/reservations@echevarriatravel.com
These are a few videos from last year at Sandals Whitehouse, if you would like to see the rest of our trip. Please visit our playlist on youtube.com at https://www.youtube.com/user/angeldn3 and look for our playlist from 2015. We also have videos from Sandals Ocho Rios in 2014, which was before the make over which was completed in 2015, as well as the Sandals Travel Agent trip in 2014 to the Sandals Grenada, Beaches Turks & Caicos, and Sandals Royal Bahamian which we were flown from JFK to the resorts.
As the subject line of this post says. "Business As Usual in the United Kingdom for Travel For Now! Or if you are thinking of going to the U.K. and other countries go now!
For us here in the United States, yes our stock market took a hit as well as other countries, but we will bounce back. The British Pound is the lowest since 1985. Which means the dollar is stronger over there. You can travel more economically for the time being. This is also affect other countries as well, so going to visit Buckingham Palace, or Big Ben, maybe a visit to Scotland or Ireland now is the time to book your trip. Whether it is that bucket list or a honeymoon, or even that family vacation you always wanted to go. Call Echevarria Travel at 631-456-5394 pr reservations@echevarriatravel.com
www.Attractionsmagazine.com has just recorded the brand new ride in EPCOT;s Norway Pavilion at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL newest attraction "Frozen Ever After". Yes after the popular move "Frozen"
Thank you Attractions Magazine for posting this. If anyone is interested in registering for there magazines. Go to their website.
Also, remember book your Walt Disney World, FL; Disneyland, CA; Disney Cruise Lines; and Adventures by Disney. By your Disney College of Knowledge Specialists Cheryl and Nelson Echevarria.
We now have the Vacation Package pricing for 2017 and Disney Cruise Lines pricing through 2018.
Call us at 631-456-5394 or reservations@echevarriatravel.com; you can also set up an appointment to chat live on www.echevarriatravel.com or video chat on messenger on our Facebook.com/Echevarriatravels page or on skype.
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Today is part 3 of planning for you Walt Disney World Vacation in Orlando, Florida.
Since Nelson and I know all about the Orlando property over the Disneyland Property in Anaheim, CA. We did book it, but we know more about Walt Disney World, since we have been both going there since we were children and now take our grandchildren when we go. We also love going there just the 2 of us. It was very romantic as well!
Okay, today we are talking about the Walt Disney World Resorts when staying on property.
There is a resort for every budget from Value Resorts all the way up to Luxury Villas
This year, Nelson and I, are staying at Disney's Port Orleans - Riverside Resort
First of all many of you are saying, well why do I want to stay at Disney Resorts over staying at a resort off property. Won't I save some money. Well yes and no!
Yes, you may, but it may not be worth the running around and not getting the extras for staying "on property" as we call it. If you are thinking, well, Cheryl and Nelson go free anyway, so they have to recommend it.
No way, we don't go for free, not even close to it. But we love the convenience of staying at a Walt Disney World Property see below why:
First of all, as stated there are over 25+ resorts to choose from themed and decorated differently like at the Value Resorts you can stay at Music Theme, Sports Theme, Ariel, Cars and Finding Nemo themes. Moderate Resorts are themed like New Orleans, or a Caribbean Beach Resort, and a Spanish Colonial Resort. Luxury Resorts are like the Animal Kingdom Lodge where you are surrounded safely by giraffes, elk, and other African Animals, or stay at the Polynesian Resort which makes you feel like you stepped into a FIJI or Bora Bora resort, they even now have over the water bungalows to stay in and so many others to choose from and for every budget and family size. Including Destination Weddings and Honeymoons.
1. Early Access to FastPass+ Planning
Disney Resort hotel Guests enjoy first access to reserve select shows and attractions up to 60 days before arrival. Planning your favorite Walt Disney World Resort experiences early means more time for fun.
2. Extra Magic Hours
Each day, Disney Resort hotel Guests can spend extra time at one of the theme parks—park ticket and Resort ID required. Additional hours at the parks provide more time having fun with family and friends at select attractions and entertainment experiences.
3. Complimentary MagicBands
MagicBands help Resort hotel Guests access vacation choices selected with My Disney Experience—at no charge. Resembling a wristband or bracelet, MagicBands are available in 7 different colors and can be customized with your name up to 10 days before arrival. Use your MagicBand to:
Unlock your Disney Resort hotel room.
Enter theme parks and water parks (with valid admission).
Charge food and merchandise purchases.
Connect PhotoPass images to your account.
Check in at FastPass+ attraction and entertainment lines.
4. Leave the Parks but Not the Magic
Experience the same attention to detail, legendary service and storytelling found in our parks. From unique accommodations to distinctive dining options, themed rooms and more, Disney Resort hotels offer Guests a variety of options that exemplify the Disney Difference.
Proximity Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel puts you in the middle of the magic, close to the theme parks, water parks and shopping at Disney Springs.
Entertainment Disney Resort hotels feature amenities that immerse Guests in the worlds of classic Disney tales—including themed pools with slides, poolside activities, Character Dining experiences and more.
5. Transportation
Learn more about the complimentary transportation options available to Guests. When staying at select Disney Resort hotels, just sit back, relax and let us do the driving.
Airport - Disney’s Magical Express Service is a convenient service that transports Guests between Orlando International Airport and Disney Resort hotels via motor coach, with luggage delivery to your Disney Resort hotel—at no additional charge.
Resort - Our complimentary motor coach, ferryboat and monorail services are available to take you throughout Walt Disney World Resort.
Parking - Guests of Disney Resort hotels enjoy complimentary standard parking at the theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs and hotel areas.
6. Disney Dining Plans - You cannot get these plans if you are staying off property
Book a Magic Your Way vacation package that includes a variety of dining plans to fit every family and budget. Options include snacks, quick-service meals and table-service restaurants.
Plan Ahead - Make dining reservations up to 180 days in advance at over 100 available restaurants.
Convenient - Restaurant servers provide easy-to-read receipts that display your remaining meal balance, making it easy to keep track.
7. This is one you we add in, looking out for all of our clients. If you have time and only if you have time. Disney World is a very big place. You can actually rent a car there are 2 car rental companies at Walt Disney World Resort that you can use to go to your family and friends homes or head out to visit the other theme parks in the Orlando area.
These are the resorts we have stayed at over the years
When we were kids, my father used to rent an RV at Disney's Fort Wilderness Camp Grounds. Camped out and every night there, they have camp fires and sing songs, and sometimes special people show up like Mickey and Minnie Mouse. This property is close to the Magic Kingdom, and it is a boat ride away or you can take a bus to one of the other 4 theme parks, or Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney), or ESPN Wide World of Sports, or 1 of the 2 water parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon).
When we got older, our first trip, as a family with Nelson and my daughter, Dina. 2nd marriage for the both of us is the Animal Kingdom Lodge. We splurged on this one, and it was before we became travel agents.
Animal Kingdom Lodge - Inspired by the traditional African kraal, the horseshoe-curved design provides spectacular views of 4 lush savannas that over 200 hoofed animals and birds call home. Delight in dazzling pool areas, exciting animal programs and one of the largest collections of African art in the United States as you experience your own African safari adventure with a touch of Disney magic. We stayed in a Savannah View Room every morning in the distance, we saw our favorite African Animals. They had to push the animals back, because in the beginning you could if you had these rooms, have a bucket to feed the Giraffes but people started abusing the animals and feeding them food that made them sick. So, they had to move them back. When we were there, one of the Baby Elephants were born.
Animal Kingdom Lodge Lobby
Dina and I stayed in 2011 at the Caribbean Beach Resort which is one of the Moderate Resorts.
Just like staying at a Caribbean Beach Resort. No you cannot go in the water there, but there is sand, and they have fires on the beach at night, Caribbean music is playing throughout the day.
Oh we had an awesome time. Here is a video tour of our stay here in 2011
Part 1 of Caribbean Beach Resort
Caribbean Beach Resort Part 2
This year for our 25th Wedding Anniversary in November. We are going to stay at the Port Orleans - Riverside Resort. There are 2 Resorts here Riverside and French Quarter. You will feel like you are staying in New Orleans or at least Louisiana. We have booked many of our clients there and they love it. They especially loved the pools, and the food. They have said for breakfast we must go to the French Quarter which is walking distance and have the Beignets (Fried Donuts with tons of powdered sugar on them, and the coffee).
When we are there this year, we will be doing live feeds on Facebook page and also taking tons of videos and pictures for you all.
To Book Your Own Walt Disney World Resorts! Call us at 631-456-5394 or reservaitons@echevarriatravel.com
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As the title says, we will be posting multiple items today.
1st Posting about newest information about Sneak Peek Honeymoons with Sandals For Couples Only Resorts.
Part 3 Walt Disney World Resorts which one is best for you and our personal picks as well.
Updates on upcoming trips we are planning through December 2017. So book now to save on the pricing!
Also, remember our weekly newsletter comes out later on this week, please read them. We work really hard on them.
For more information and how to contact us. Remember we service all of the United States and Canada. We specialize in serving the Blind Community, as well as, Our Veterans, Seniors, LGBT, Hispanic and everyone else.
Nelson Echevarria speaks fluent Spanish, and is available from 4:30 PM - 8 PM Monday - Friday, Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM; Sundays by appointment only!
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Stay tuned today we talk about the many Walt Disney Resort Properties you can stay at, but first. Here is a video about one of the many dining experiences at Walt Disney World. Yesterday 6/16/2016 we posting about ADR, Advanced Dining Reservations. Please read more.
Your Next Step in Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation
My Disney Experience, Magic Bands and ADR?
What are they and how can we help you with it?
If you didn't read our 1st planning steps to Walt Disney World Vacation Planning, don't worry, you can go back to our other post and read that.
Okay, so you have booked your Walt Disney World Resorts Vacation and you got your welcome information. What is next!
If you haven't created your own account on mydisneyexperience.com, then please and go there to register with your confirmation that we have sent you. This will help you maintain and start putting items on your wish list. You can also download the app from your app store for your cell phone and use it while you are traveling. It will list your reservations, your Walt Disney World Resort you are staying at, your dining reservations, events, tours, and so much more!
After you register, please register for everyone in your party for a Magic Band. Magic Bands come in different colors, and you can also put your name on them, which are engraved on the inside of the band. You can also once you get them. Personalize them like we are celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary, and I ordered a special design to put over them, when I receive our. The bands should arrive at least 40 days prior to your travel. You must make sure you have paid off your trip first. See photos below.
The place where we got the personalized covering for our 25th Wedding Anniversary to put on our bands, came from www.magicyourband.com but when you book with Echevarria Travel. You get to pick your own design and get that free as a thank you for using us to book your trip.
This is my (Cheryl's) Magic Band it is in Purple, and Nelson's is in red!
25th Anniversary Magic Band Designs that I ordered for our trip
Okay, so designed your magic band. What does it do? It is a Disney Magical Band (you can tell the kids or grown ups who are Disney Fanatics like us) with special powers. It first helps you when you check in at the first desk at your resort. Then it magically opens the door to your resort. It also with the swipe or a touch or a Tinker Bell touch with a wand, gets your into all of the parks and on the Fastpass rides. It also has your credit card information, so if you are wanting to purchase that special item at any of the parks, resorts and Disney Springs, you have it. It also has your dining reservations on it. So much more it does. It will not work anywhere else but at Walt Disney World! They are get to have it as a souvenir as well.
Now this is where we come in to help you. When you book your vacation whether it is a Walt Disney World Resort or any other vacation. We can customize it for you. Since you need to make your ADRs. Okay wait you are saying, what are ADRs already. ADR is Advanced Dining Reservations - These need to be arranged 180 days prior to arrival. Wait, you are saying that is 6 months prior to you even stepping foot there. Yes, that is right. Because many of the dining options are so popular you need to make that reservations. One of the hardest dining reservations is at the Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom. That is right the Cinderella's Castle has a restaurant. I am trying to get us dinner there for our Anniversary and it is sold out. So we made a reservation for the Spirit of Aloha at the Walt Disney World's Polynesian Resort. We love eating here as well, but we had to make a reservation. Any character dining, a signature restaurant (EPCOT Dining) especially during the holidays, and when they have the free dining options, it is crazy. You do not have to do this for everything but mostly for the special options. These dining options are including when you purchase along with your resort, you can add the many different dining plans to your vacation. I have said, some many times, Disney Planning is like a Chinese Menu, you can pick and choose from Column A, B, or C. This is also when a Disney Specialist comes into play.
What Nelson and I can do for you is. We can speak with you way ahead of time, after you look through all the amazing things you can do, is set your reservations up for you. Because you need to get up at 6:00 AM the 180th day prior to your trip, and make your reservations so you can get them. I get up early, I can do this for you. We can also make your fastpass rides and events for you, etc.
This is an extra service and fee, but it all depends on how many people in your party. This may take us hours to do and to get on the phone with Disney themselves to make sure you are happy.
I have posted a few pictures below with my daughter, Dina, when we went in 2011 for the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World after Thanksgiving, it was our first Mother-Daughter Vacation.
Next post With so many Resorts at Walt Disney World to Choose from. What Should I Pick!
Mother-Daughter 2011 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World In Front of Entrance to the Magic Kingdom
Mother-Daughter Picture
In front of Entrance to the Disney's Hollywood Studios
Hello everyone Cheryl & Nelson Echevarria here, and we have some great updates for you and your family from Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL as of June 6, 2016
Anna & Queen Elsa
If you haven't heard already, we are in the midst of arranging our own trip to WDW for our 25th Wedding Anniversary and Thanksgiving Week 2016, so excited to see the latest and greatest at Disney ourselves.
Well today, finally news about Anna and Queen Elsa from the movie, Frozen, one of the favorites in the Echevarria household. Not only are there one experience with them, but two events. This is so great.
Okay the first one is the Frozen Ever After attraction and the adjacent Royal Sommerhus – will officially open their doors June 21, 2016.
Photo of Anna and Queen Elsa
Located in the Norway pavilion at Epcot, Frozen Ever After allows you to set off on an adventurous boat tour through the kingdom of Arendelle. First, you'll be transported to the “Winter in Summer” Celebration where Queen Elsa embraces her magical powers to create a beautiful “winter-in-summer” day for the entire kingdom. Next, you will pass Troll Valley on your way up to the icy North Mountain to Queen Elsa’s Ice Palace before your return trip to the Bay of Arendelle.
You can begin booking FastPass+ for Frozen Ever After on Saturday, May 21, 2016.
PHoto of the Boat Ride
And, over at the nearby Royal Summerhus, Anna and Elsa’s summer home, the royal sisters will be available for will for greeting opportunities.
The Norway Pavilion will open at 9 a.m., along with the Future World area of Epcot.
Don’t forget, you can also spot Anna and Elsa over at Magic Kingdom® Park in the “Festival of Fantasy Parade” and the new “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” show coming to Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage.
Speaking of "Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire"
Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire
Beginning this summer, Mickey Mouse and his friends will welcome favorite characters from some of Disney’s classics in “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire.” This all-new live stage show makes its debut June 17 on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage at Magic Kingdom Park!
NEW ‘STAR WARS: A GALACTIC SPECTACULAR’ FIREWORKS TO DEBUT AT DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS STARTING JUNE 17
Several new Star Wars experiences have debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort over the past year, from the opening of Star Wars Launch Bay in December to the most recent additions of the Star Wars stage show “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” and the daily march of Captain Phasma and her fleet of Stormtroopers earlier this spring. Today we’re happy to share an update on the next exciting Star Wars experience that’s set to delight fans at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – the new Star Wars fireworks show, “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.”
Star Wars Photo -Stormtroopers
This new nighttime show, which will be the most elaborate fireworks display in this park’s history, will begin nightly performances on June 17, 2016. This elaborate show will combine fireworks, pyrotechnics, special effects and video projections that will turn the park’s Chinese Theater and other buildings into the twin suns of Tatooine, a field of battle droids, the trench of the Death Star, Starkiller Base and other Star Wars destinations. And the show, which will feature music from throughout the film franchise, will be punctuated with a tower of fire and spotlight beams, creating a massive lightsaber in the sky.
And Finally, the event that Nelson and I are excited about seeing ourselves is the first-ever night experiences at Disney's Animal Kingdom which begins May 27, 2016. It was supposed to start on Earth Day in April, but they wanted it just perfect for everyone.
Beginning May 27, 2016, our clients (that is you reading this) will be able to experience the magic of nature on display at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®Theme Park at night - for the first time ever. The park will awaken at night with new rich experiences under the stars and, on May 28, TheJungle Book: Alive with Magic live show will debut at the park.
As we recently shared in past posting and e-newsletters and on the Echevarria Travel Show, there is an exciting lineup of new experiences coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park after the sun sets, including nightly awakenings of the park’s iconic Tree of Life. Beginning May 27, animal spirits will be brought to life each night by magical fireflies that reveal colorful stories of wonder and enchantment along with other amazing sights at the tree.
Changing of Colors on the Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom
After the sun sets, you'll also will be able to explore Kilimanjaro Safaris and see the nighttime behavior of the wildlife and better tune in to the unique vocalization of the animals like never before. Among the new experiences, the village of Harambe in Africa will become the place to enjoy “Wildlife Parti” and the spirited community of Discovery Island will come together to celebrate their love of the natural world with the Discover Island Carnivale.
And the park’s Discovery River will awaken at night and become a stunning stage for performances of the limited-engagement show TheJungle Book: Alive with Magic, inspired by the hit live-action film Disney’s The Jungle Book. Shows will feature memorable moments from the film, including the iconic Shere Khan, and will be filled with music and special effects that celebrate the movie and classic songs, infused with an Indian influence.
Also, we wanted to share a quick update that development work continues on the future night show, “Rivers of Light.” This show will depict an ancient lantern festival guided by two storytellers who call forth four animal Spirit Guides. The Spirit Guides return at different points during the show to lead the audience on a journey through the Rivers of Light. Stay tuned to Echevarria Travel Blog, and our e-newsletters for more updates on Rivers of Light and other nighttime experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Cheryl and Nelson Echevarria - We are home based agents and own Echevarria Travel, we service clients from the United States and Canada since 2009.
We offer full service for any and all vacation packages from Destination Weddings, Honeymoon, Couples Getaway, Groups, Family Reunions and, of course, Family vacations.
We love Disney Destinations, but we also offer all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean to Escorted Group Travel here in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Ask us about our Spotlight on Madrid, Spain from April 1-8, 2017 now taking reservations deposits of $250 per person, stay tuned for more.
Nelson Echevarria, Cheryl Echevarria, Mickey Mouse, and my Daughter Dina Shaaban 2009 at Walt Disney World
All of us at Echevarria Travel, which is Nelson and myself, are saddened by the recent developments that have happened in Orlando, FL.
We will be living in this area as of August 1, 2016; but we are all Americans, and nothing like this should ever happen to anyone straight or gay, black or white, disabled or able, just because you are different and someone doesn't like you for who and what you are.
I am Jewish, my husband is Christian, my daughter father is Muslim. I have been disabled since 2001 never thought I would be but I am legally blind. Nelson has 4 herniated disks in his back and sometime has really bad asthma.
I had a kidney transplant after being on dialysis from 2002-2005, my best friend Steve, gave me one of his kidneys and he was Gay, I say was, because he passed away from Cancer a few years ago. This was nothing to do with him donating to me.
Nelson and I are also parents and grandparents! If something like this had happened to my child or grandchild, we would be so upset about this whole thing, you go on vacation to the Happiest Place On Earth and this happens. You will never look at this place the same way again.
But we all must stick together! The world isn't as bad as it may seem. Right now it does, I will not say other wise. But also life is very short and things to see and do and enjoy with friends and family, should not be denied. All safety measures should be taken and all advise in this area will be given with love and respect from us as well.
With heavy hearts Echevarria Travel says love and peace to Orlando our new home and to the families that have been distraught over the last days there and continue at Walt Disney World.
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Many people say to me. Well I cannot travel I am blind! I have allergies! I have this I cannot do that!
Well, Nelson and I are here to tell you with a little planning and education. You can do anything you want and go anywhere you want. Typically within reason. I mean that we don't want to go to places that we shouldn't be going to like North Korea, etc. But you know what we mean.
Even if you don't have any allergies, disabilities, health issues like diabetes where you have to watch your diet and keep out of the sun. You can travel.
I mean, I am diabetic. I lost my vision almost all of it at age 35, my husband get very bad asthma once in a while. He also has a very bad back and he has 4 herniated disks in his back. That doesn't stop us. It has nothing to do with us being travel agents either. I became a travel agent and us owning Echevarria Travel in 2009, 8 years after I lost my vision and 4 years after me having a kidney transplant in 2005.
It takes planning!
Yes, if you are traveling even as a couple. Travel isn't cheap. But, isn't that what we work for. Okay, don't get me started or I will be here forever.
Going on vacation is an experience, an adventure; whether you are going for a romantic getaway, a family trip to Walt Disney World, a friend group event, or that bucket list destination that you always wanted to go to.
1st thing to know is no matter what situation you are in you can travel. Get those negative thing out of your head, poof. there is goes, negativity bye-bye.
Now, think of that place you want to go and nothing is off the table. Do you have it in your mind? Now write it down! Yes, write it down on something. Type it on your computer. Talk to your smart phone, put it in your braille note taker, whatever you do to put something to look at, read and remember every day.
2nd Call someone like myself or Nelson and find out all about going there. What doe it entail? Do you need to fly, drive, take a train, take a cruise ship? What do you want to do when you get there? There must be a reason that you want to go there in the first place.
Someone actually called us once that they want to go to Italy just to go and see how olive oil is made, and we did a trip around seeing the towns where the olives come from to the farms where olives are grown, and had olive oil tastings and even had cooking classes and more, we sent this person on a group with others, and they had a fantastic time.
This person is blind and they didn't have anyone to go with or they thought they didn't. I asked this person, do you have a friend that might want to go. They said all their friends couldn't afford it. I said if you planned a year in advance and you could pay $150 a month could they go. This person found someone to go with them. They both had a wonderful time. They are now going to Germany, this person friend always wanted to go and they are planning on going in 2017, so they know approximately how much to save for it; and I am sending them many different places to visit and look at and read about, because this person wants to go just because their family is from Germany, doesn't know where that part is from and they don't care, but they want to eat food, drink some beer and have some fun.
Planning is just as much fun as going.
Also, when planning, you have to think about if you have food allergies or you cannot eat certain foods because of health or religious reasons. Many people not because of religious reason don't eat pork, beef, or other proteins. They eat gluten free, they eat Vegetarian. They are allergic to peanuts and want to make sure that the places they are visiting or going to will accommodate them.
Giving enough time to your travel professional, we can call and talk to the Special Needs departments on cruise ships; or we can set you up to speak to the chef at the property or all inclusive destination you are going to discuss these issues. Especially in the Caribbean, we work very closely with the resorts and the only resort properties we know that can do this is Sandals for Couples in Love and Beaches for Everyone by Sandals. They don't even have Peanut Oil anywhere in any of the kitchens on their properties.
What about if you need a wheelchair, scooter, you need special activities for those who have autism or other disabilities and you want them to enjoy themselves. Where do you go? Can you rent a wheelchair or a scooter, do they have people working at these locations that are experts in disabilities to help you or your children.
The more you plan ahead, the more you will enjoy the vacation you saved up for. I cannot say that you might not have some hiccups, but if you have a sense of humor and it is not the end of the world attitude. You can enjoy your travel experiences.
To learn more or to talk to myself or Nelson about your next vacation. Please email us at reservations@echevarriatravel.com or 631-456-5394. We also have live chat on www.echevarriatravel.com Monday - Friday Eastern Time from 10 AM - 7 PM
It is time to go beyond the brochure. Join Echevarria Travel for an entertaining online travel presentation. Discover the people and places that make our tours special and do it from the comfort of your own computer. Ask real-time questions, learn from travel experts and lose yourself in incredible images of Madrid. This is the first step on what will be an amazing adventure.
Spotlight on Madrid
April 1-8-2017
Embard on a comprehensive adventure in captivating Madrid. During your relaxing 6-night stay, get to know Madrid's treasures and its surrounding historic towns. Visit the Prado Museum, one of the most celebrated and comprehensive art galleries in the world. See the birthplace of author Miguel de Vervantes, creator of the novel, "Don Quixote." Learn the secrets of Castillian cuisine during a fun-filled, inter-active cooking class. Marvel at Segovia's monumental roman aqueduct, considered on of the finest still in existence. Admire the decorative styles of Aranjuez Palace & Gardens, the spring resident of Spanish kings since the late 1800's. Enjoy a tour and tasting of local wines at a historic winery. Explore Chinchon's Plaza Mayor and its winding streets before savoring the sweet taste of anissette that has been produced here since the 17th century. Have ample time to explore Madrid as you choose.
We need at least 10 people to attend this event. For any reason, that you would like to attend but cannot do so at this time, register for the event and you will be able to view the archieve session as soon as it will become available!
To register for this event, please use this link for registration.
If you would like to ask friends and family to attend the more the merrier, but they need to register as well.
This is only being offered by Cheryl and Nelson Echevarria, Echevarria Travel
Karisma Hotels & Resorts and Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) on Friday opened the 208-room Nickelodeon Hotel & Resort Punta Cana. The family-friendly resort is now accepting reservations.
Karisma and VIMN launched the resort with an official ribbon cutting attended by the Dominican Republic’s president, Danilo Medina. Located on Uvero Alto beach, the property is the Nickelodeon’s first hotel outside of the United States and features familiar Nickelodeon characters.....
In 2001, I was at Walt Disney World for it's 40th Anniversary with my daughter, Dina, at that time, she was 21 years old. We did mother-daughter trip! I will post our videos from that time here. Nelson and I will be celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary during Thanksgiving Week November 24-30, 2016. It also happens to be Walt Disney World's 45th Anniversary. Wow, 2 great events in the same month. We will meet Mickey Mouse.
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Oh yes, to book your own Disneyland in Anaheim, California that just celebrated their 60th Anniversary or to celebrate the 45th Anniversary year at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida; which by the way will be the new home of Echevarria Travel. No! Not Walt Disney World! We wish though. We will be calling Orlando, FL home.
Remember we service everyone throughout the United States and Canada. So call us at 631-796-4555. This is our cell phone until we have the newest number out of Florida for the business. Remember houses of operations are Monday - Friday Eastern Standard Time is 10 AM - 7 PM; Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM; Sundays and all Holidays including Jewish Holidays were are closed unless you are traveling then we make exception, because you need us when you are away. So we are here for you and not someone else.
More than a decade after "Finding Nemo" became a cult classic, Disney's Pixar Animation Studios' "Finding Dory" is set to hit theaters this month.
In celebration of the movie's release June 17, Airbnb is partnering with Pixar to launch a "Live Like Dory" contest in which one lucky winner and three of their guests will be awarded one unforgettable night inside of a floating room on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
In addition to the one-of-a-kind accommodation, the winner and their guests will be provided with meals prepared by Australian chef Neil Perry, while a local guide will lead tours throughout the reef.
Snorkeling and scuba diving will also be available.
Fortunately for those in other parts of the world, the contest prize includes plane tickets to Australia. For more information on the story. Follow the link above.
We had some technical difficulties in the beginning of the show, so it will start after a few seconds.
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