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Multi-Generational Family Has Fun on Cruise

  • By Bette Johnson
  • 15 Feb, 2016
Multi-Generational Family Has Fun on Cruise Our trip was amazing after we unloaded the family at the terminal we made it to the lot early the shuttle came straight to our cars and picked us up right at our driver-side doors. Once the shuttles took us to the terminal I explained the wheelchair assistance and […] The post Multi-Generational Family Has Fun on Cruise appeared first on Special Moments Travel.
Multi-Generational Family Has Fun on Cruise
Our trip was amazing after we unloaded the family at the terminal we made it to the lot early the shuttle came straight to our cars and picked us up right at our driver-side doors. Once the shuttles took us to the terminal I explained the wheelchair assistance and handicap issues with my mom and dad and they ushered us to the very front of the line in front of approximately 1000 people had everything ready for us. I mean it took us no longer than 15 to 20 minutes to go from the shuttle to the gangway that is with our room keys and pictures done that’s how fast and on the ball the employees at Carnival were. There was some confusion with the second half of my group who did not follow my instructions very well and they had to wait in the long line but nothing bad.
My mom and dad played so much at the casino they had free drinks for the whole trip and they received a voucher on there last night for a free cruise so that was kind of cool.
We did the excursion in Cozumel that took us on the motorized catamaran to Paradise Island.  It was beautiful; amazing hammocks in the sea with a all-inclusive drinks and Mexican buffet for 3 1/2 hours. It was a five hour excursion but the catamaran took 45 minutes each way and that was beautiful too. We saw a lot of flying fish.
There was nothing that you didn’t do that you could have done to make it better.  I might look into flying to Houston and taking the carnival shuttle from the Houston airport I saw that as an option so I don’t have to drive but that’s something for later.  I’m excited for the future I would like to try a cruise on a different ship going to different ports but that’s just a personal preference.
Everything was great
From Jason
 
By Bette Johnson 24 Jan, 2018

A very dear and special client sent the following story to me and I had to share it with the world so you too can have goosebumps and tears!

“This is kind of a long story but bear with me….

In October 1985 (I was 21) I was asked to go on a trip to Galveston by a man name Philip Hawker (he was 38). I had never been anywhere but Tennessee, on vacations as a child, to see my grandmother so I said yes I would go.

He flew us to Houston and then we rented a car and drove to Galveston. It was late at night but I still took it all in….going over the causeway made it seem as if I was traveling to another place…no longer Texas.

 We stayed at a hotel on the Seawall. The name of the hotel was the Key Largo. It was so pretty and almost magical to me. I remember the lobby smelled like flowers it was the most amazing smell! There were waiters at the pool and they wore black shorts and white button down shirts. They carried white towels on their arms and they would take my drink order and my drink always came back on a tray.   It had a swim up bar and a waterfall. Inside the lobby was a black piano and I loved sitting and listening to someone play at night. It had glass elevators on the outside of the building. It was a magical place for me.

Prior to this the only place I had ever stayed was a Days Inn or Motel 6 while traveling to Tennessee.

 Philip and I went back several times and stayed at Key Largo. I married him in 1986 and Steven was born in 1989 and we divorced in 1998 but we remain friends.   I have gone back to Galveston several times since Philip and I divorced but I never stay at the old Key Largo.

 Now the reason for my long story…you just booked my son a room for his honeymoon at what use to be the Key Largo hotel. What a COINCIDENCE!!!!! When he sent me the link I laughed so hard. I told him this story and he said this makes even more special to stay there. I also told him to look around his Dad’s as there are probably tons of pictures of us there.

 AND….this is why I think you are such an awesome person …you are the person that can make magic happen

 Have an AWESOME day pretty lady!

  Sheila”


By Bette Johnson 03 Jul, 2016
As a travel professional and owner of Special Moments Travel in Northeast Tarrant County, it is my responsibility to learn as much as possible of a destination that I sell frequently.  I have been to the 4 major Hawaiian Islands on a cruise, I’ve done my Hawaii Destination Specialist courses, and I have to admit, […] The post Destination: Hawaii! appeared first on Special Moments Travel.
By Bette Johnson 11 Apr, 2016
We had a wonderful time, thanks for everything.  We also thank you for the surprise gift after we got home. I can’t think of anything you could have done to make it a better trip, except to let the days be longer…… alas. Thanks again for the help with the airline tickets at the end. […] The post Couple Returns Sandals Halcyon Beach in St. Lucia appeared first on Special Moments Travel.
By Bette Johnson 28 Mar, 2016
    Amazing Jamaica! Words can’t explain how amazing Jamaica was to us! It was beautiful and we loved every second of it! I definitely wasn’t ready to come home to this nasty weather we are having. Jewel Paradise Cove was picture perfect. The staff was amazing, everyone was super nice, we felt welcome wherever […] The post Amazing Jamaica! appeared first on Special Moments Travel.
By Bette Johnson 14 Mar, 2016
  Cozumel Trip Fun with Added Adventure Kudos to my clients, Mike and Ashley, who had more adventure than they planned. See what happened to them:Even with the rain every day, and the flooded hotel room, getting sick on the ferry and check out incident… we still had a BLAST! The room was great, service […] The post Cozumel Trip Fun with Added Adventure appeared first on Special Moments Travel.
By Bette Johnson 29 Feb, 2016
Family Sails Mediterranean on Princess Cruise Line It was lovely! Not relaxing, very very busy and fast paced but awesome- we saw ALLLLLLL the things :). I’d have liked another day or two in Rome. Malta was unexpectedly lovely and Messina was kind of so-so. The boat was wonderful, service impeccable. We will be doing […] The post Family Sails Mediterranean on Princess Cruise Line appeared first on Special Moments Travel.
By Bette Johnson 01 Feb, 2016
Hi Bette, Thanks for everything– we had a marvelous trip. EVERYTHING was perfect. Our flight from DFW to Fairbanks was long but great. The train trip from Fairbanks to Denali was the best— our group had a glass covered coach and only about 1/2 full. We could walk around, visit with folks, eat and enjoy […] The post Four Great Travelers Return from Princess Alaskan Cruise appeared first on Special Moments Travel.
By Bette Johnson 05 Jan, 2016
Our trip was amazing! We loved everything about Jamaica, from the beautiful beaches to the amazing food. The accommodations were wonderful, the staff was very sweet and helpful. The resort was gorgeous and very quiet and relaxing. We loved the fact that it wasn’t crowded and it was easy to get drinks and food. The […] The post Couple celebrates their anniversary at Secrets St. James, Montego Bay, Jamaica appeared first on Special Moments Travel.
By Bette Johnson 14 Dec, 2015
  Cabo San Lucas Hidden Treasures As I sat next to a beautiful infinity pool overlooking a golf course in front of the ocean, I was in awe of this amazing destination.  This is Secrets Puerto Los Cabos (all-inclusive, couples resort), and I was there for destination wedding training with AMResorts.  Last night, after our […] The post Cabo San Lucas Hidden Treasures appeared first on Special Moments Travel.
By Bette Johnson 01 Dec, 2015
Hello!!! You were just the person I wanted to talk to!! I wanted to thank you for such an amazing trip. We had a blast, it was gorgeous! First off, our room was incredible. I would say with our personalities, I’m so glad we were on the beach side and not the hillside. Not that […] The post Couple Returns from Anniversary in Sandals Ochi Beach in Ocho Rios, Jamaica appeared first on Special Moments Travel.
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