Let’s Go! I don’t know about you but one of my most favorite times of traveling is actually the pre-trip excitement phase.  There is just something about the days leading up to an amazing trip that you have dedicated alot of time and money to that can never be duplicated. A strong combination of nerves […]

Summer Dreamin’ As the days grow longer and the winter coats are packed away, it’s clear the summer travel season is almost upon us! It’s time to dust off your suitcases, grab your sunglasses, and get ready for some fun under the sun.  First thing’s first: location, location, location! Are you dreaming of sandy beaches […]

EARTH DAY 2024 Hello, Earth Lovers and Adventure Seekers! Welcome to our special Earth Day edition, where we celebrate the beauty of our planet while embracing the thrill of discovery! Celebrating Earth Day through travel offers a delightful paradox: exploring our beautiful planet while honoring our commitment to protect it. As we pack our bags […]

Hello Spring! Here at Thirsty of Travel Designs, we are thrilled for Spring to arrive! Not only for the warmer weather in the Midwest but also to see some of our hard work come to fruition with Spring Break travel in full swing. This time of year is all about family travel and we’ve put together […]

Cruisin’ on through the new year… Starting off 2024 strong, both Sarah & Katie got to experience their first cruises (separately)…because the cruise industry is hotter than ever! Sarah embarked on a family friendly adventure over the Christmas holiday and Katie got to experience a new luxury cruise line in January. Tune in below for […]

Unpopular opinion here…but I love January!  Fresh starts, clean slates and new beginnings evoke a refreshing outlook for the new year. Plus, I personally love having a little downtime after the holidays to spend evenings by the fire and focusing on self-care by going to bed earlier and consistent workouts (because frankly, there isn’t much […]

Fresh off an incredible trip to Italy with my husband, we are busily preparing for the holiday season.  Our trip was a perfect mix of business and pleasure which had us tasting our way through Emilia-Romagna, experiencing some of the awe-inspiring sights as well as meeting with local suppliers and hoteliers.  Throughout my travels, I […]

‘TIS THE SEASON AAA just released these statistics and they are expecting next week to be the busiest at the airports in 18 years! So we wanted to share some of our TOP TIPS to help you handle traveling during the upcoming holiday season: ✅ Be Prepared – Lines will be longer, weather delays will happen and crowds will […]

MEET SARAH! We wanted to take a moment and have our newest member at Thirsty for Travel Designs introduce herself: Hello, friends! My name is Sarah Brady (the one with the Santa hat) and I have the pleasure of being the Client Care Coordinator for Thirsty for Travel Designs! I’m so excited to get to […]

Costa Rica Freshly back from our trip to Costa Rica, we came back rested and recharged. And we cannot stop dreaming about the ceviche at that Tico picnic…yum, yum! Why should you care that we went to Costa Rica (other than serious FOMO)? These trips may seem like a vacation (and parts of it certainly […]