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My Top 5 Bucket List Trips (and How I’d Do Each One as a Travel Advisor)
One of the caveats of my job as a travel advisor (and proud travel hustler!) is that I spend a lot of time planning and researching trips for other people. The result? I’m constantly daydreaming about my own adventures. I think I tell my… Continue reading
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8 Things I Wouldn’t Skip at Universal Studios Orlando
If you’re heading to Universal Orlando soon, there are a few things that I promise make the experience go from “that was fun” to “we’re coming back next year.” Here are my top eight things I wouldn’t skip — ever. 1. EXPRESS… Continue reading
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A Long Weekend Bach Bash in NOLA
Last-Minute in the Big Easy Sometimes the best trips are the ones you never saw coming. A friend texted me last minute with an open invite to join a long weekend bachelorette trip to New Orleans. It was a trip… Continue reading
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Carnival Cruises’ New Policies Make Headlines: Fact vs. Fiction
There’s been a lot of chatter lately across social media about Carnival Cruise Line’s updated policies—some say they target a certain type of guest, others claim Carnival is trying to shift its image. So what’s the truth? Let’s break it down. Carnival… Continue reading
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California Dreamin’: My First “Big Girl Trip” & Falling in Love with Travel Planning Part 1
One of my very first “big girl trips” was an all-out California girls’ road trip with my lifelong best friend. It was a dream we’d been talking about forever—one of those “someday” things that finally turned into a “let’s book… Continue reading
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48 Hours in Charleston: Southern Charm on a Whim
When the opportunity to tag along on my friend’s work trip to Charleston popped up, I didn’t hesitate for a second. I mean, who says no to cobblestone streets, pastel houses, and shrimp & grits by the sea? With just… Continue reading
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✨ Why You Actually Do Need a Travel Agent (Even in 2025)
✨ Why You Actually Do Need a Travel Agent (Even in 2025) So you missed your connecting flight on the way to your all-inclusive vacation… and now you’re stuck at the airport. Or maybe you finally get to baggage claim — and… Continue reading
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Island Escapes: 48 Blissful Hours in Friday Harbor, WA
“So… its intense… this thing I have for… ferryboats, I mean.” Derek Shepherd San Juan Islands, Ferry Boats & Chocolate Dreams Looking for an unforgettable Pacific Northwest getaway? Let me introduce you to a little slice of heaven tucked into… Continue reading
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Welcome to the Bucket Bliss Travel Lounge
🌍 Welcome to the Bucket Bliss Travel Lounge! Hi there, traveler! 👋 I’m Presley — a nurse practitioner by day, travel advisor by passion, and founder of the Bucket Bliss Travel Lounge. ✈️🌸 This space was created for those of us… Continue reading
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