Ah, the holiday season is here!  My goal in 2024 was for balance so I’m trying especially hard this holiday season to embrace the chaos and enjoy it all…because it goes way too fast indeed. So I keep my Amazon app handy for any last minute gift exchanges and my oven constantly pumping out Christmas […]

As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with immense gratitude for the journeys we’ve shared with you. Whether exploring far-off destinations, uncovering hidden gems, or simply dreaming of your next adventure, your passion for travel has been the heart of our community.  This season, we want to take a moment to express […]

Dare to Dream T4T had a record number of summer travelers this year and time and time again, I hear feedback that we helped make our client’s travel dreams come true. As a small business owner, this is always a ‘pinch me’ moment as that is the foundation of why I started this business.  Many […]

Freshly back from our family vacation to Ireland and feeling refreshed and exhausted all at the same time! I’d like to paint you the perfect family holiday picture where because I’m a Travel Advisor everything went perfectly. Unfortunately, that is far from the truth. We had arguably one of the rockiest starts to a trip […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]