Can adults "recess" during this "recession"?

Now I know what you're thinking, " Wait, you guys get a recess?"

Well not the typical one when you were a kid, escaping and running around for 30 minutes like you were a fugitive on the run, we call those lunch breaks when you grow up.

Our recess is now a week out of office and away from anything remotely called work.

I won't get into the argument about if we are or we aren't in a recession, because as a Millennial I have lived through more than once in a lifetime event's to not be phased but what people are calling it. But, if you are anything like me, nothing motivates me more to survive another life altering catastrophe than having a trip planned.

All jokes aside, I know first-hand the uncertainty of whether or not you have a job as that exact situation was the reason I decided to become a travel agent.

So, let's get into the things you can do to still plan that trip, while the impending doom of spending money on something that brings you joy WON'T be the reason you can't sleep tonight. (There are plenty of other reasons)

INSURANCE

This is literally it.

As always take the trip!!

Samantha/Owner

Worth the Miles Travel

Just checking to see if you actually thought that was it.

Although insurance to me is the most important way to get good night's sleep besides Benadryl. Almost all suppliers have their own version of insurance, ranging in prices and coverage. The problem with that is sometimes when we book the trip, we are too busy singing first class by Fergie to realize that was the only time you were going to have the option to add their insurance.

YES YOU DO SOUND JUST LIKE HER....

It happens, don't beat yourself up, or take the dog howling at you in response as an insult. I have a fantastic supplier Arch Roam Right, that will gladly help you get coverage. Just click on the link below and get a FREE Quote. (In this economy, if it's FREE it's for me). I personally recommend the PROPLAN.

https://partner.roamright.com?agencycode=TheWanderNetwork&agentid=SCooley

In 2025 I do not want to see anymore TikTok's of come with me to go on a vacation with my ex because I couldn't get my money back.

OK they are secretly entertaining and the book girl in me wants to see how it ends.

READING

I mean actually reading what you are paying for, not just pretending to read like you are doing with this blog post...

Let me give you a big hint.....REFUNDABLE.....if NON is in front of that word, stay away from it. The only reason why you would want this is if you are literally pulling up right that second to the destination and know you are going to make it.

The same goes for FREE CANCELLATION. Those words should be their own love language, because we do love them.

I am going to stop the thought process you are having, well I won't cancel it, I'll just change the dates. Most companies now charge a change fee, as well as you are subject to the new rate prices whatever they may be. This can cause a lot of undue stress for people and sometimes price them out of their own vacation, so it's best to make sure you are paying attention to the words in your booking.

HIRING WORTH THE MILES TRAVEL

That's my company BTW!

Have you ever gone online to look at All Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean, got immediately overwhelmed and closed the browser instead?

How about being on vacation and something goes wrong, how long were you on hold listening to an instrumental version of What's Love got to do with it, instead of listening to your kids laughing, or being present with the last few minutes of vacation you have left or starting the vacation already irritated?

When you hire me as your travel agent, you're basically upgrading your life to first class — go ahead sing it, I'll wait.......................

 I become your travel fairy godparent (minus the cool wand), vacation whisperer (I can't physically whisper), and chaos coordinator all in one. I’ll craft custom itineraries that scream you, and make sure your trip doesn’t end in a “well, that was a disaster” story. (I know it says fairy godparent up above...I can't actually control the weather, or anything else the Big Man does aka an act of God.)

Need a visa? I got you.

Travel insurance? Already included in your quotes.

Flight delayed? I’m already three steps ahead, armed with snacks (well a Starbucks gift card actually) and backup plans.

When you hire a professional like me you are trusting me to be the one who loses sleep for you. You just sit back, sip something fruity, and start practicing your "I told you hiring Sam was the best decision we made" speech to all of your friends (A girl can dream).

UTILIZE PAYMENT OPTIONS

WARNING!

This could be controversial, but I am a payment plan kind of girl.

I am blaming it on girl math theory.....

I mean a deposit of $200 and then $50 a week will get me to my lounge chair the same as someone else paying it all at once. I think people don't realize that traveling can be just as affordable as going to the mall every weekend, if you utilize your options. So the next time Mandy at your job makes a snide comment about your always on vacation, simply smile knowing the same money she spent on that awful outfit she's wearing is the same amount you spent for a weekend getaway.

I wish to give everyone some hope to live by no matter what is happening in the ever-changing financial climate.

The climate in Hawaii is most likely 80 degrees and is always a good choice no matter what.

As always Take the Trip!

Samantha

Owner/ Worth the Miles Travel