For 2018, I have been contacted by more and more clients to book multi-generational trips. These are trips with grandparents, parents and kids all traveling together.  Apparently I am not alone; multi-generational travel is one of the hottest growing trends in the travel industry. Surprised? I am not! With so much competing for a family’s […]

Thankful. Merriam-Webster offers this definition: 1:conscious of benefit received   2:expressive of thanks   3:well pleased As we enter this season of gratitude and reflection, I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of you, our loyal friends and clients. *** Dear Friends of Alpaca Your Bags, As we enter our 3rd full year […]

5 RULES: THE Dos and Don’ts of Attending a Destination wedding Destination Wedding etiquette can be a tricky subject. Did you know that I am both a professional travel advisor and a former destination wedding bride? In fact, due to my experience as both a professional travel agent and a destination bride, I was asked […]

As a travel agent, one of the most common questions I get is “Where are YOU going this year?”   What is that saying about the shoe makers children? Sometimes I am so caught up in planning all of YOUR travel that I forget to make time for my own vacations! My husband will snort-laugh at […]

Planning a family vacation is a big undertaking… and a big expense. Flights, accommodations, souvenirs and excursions can add up faster than you can say “momhestouchingme!” Busy families can easily spend weeks — if not months — researching and planning the best way to save their hard earned dollars.   In an earlier post, we […]