11/24/2025
✨ Monday Morning Truth Bomb ✨
Here’s something a lot of people don’t know, and that’s totally okay! You’re not supposed to know how this all works behind the scenes 😅
When I’m:
• hunting down the perfect Disney/cruise/resort itinerary
• comparing different dates and resorts
• answering all of the questions
• building custom quotes and sending options…
…none of that time is paid.
I’m not employed by Disney, a crusie line, or any resort. I only earn a commission AFTER your trip actually happens, and only if I’m the one who booked it for you. So when someone uses my expertise and then books the exact same thing directly… I just planned an entire vacation for free. 🫣
If you decide to let a travel advisor (hopefully me) handle your trip, here’s how we both win and it stays magical:
✨ Be upfront about what you really want
Best price ever? The most luxurious resort? The newest ship? The best deal that lets you get the exclusive drink package? Tell me everything—I can’t wave my wand properly if I don’t know your wish! 🫖
✨ Please don’t “agent shop”… We can smell a quote collector from across the internet 😉 If you’re getting bids from multiple advisors, I’ll gracefully bow out. I don’t compete on price.
✨ Found an amazing deal online? Send it my way! 99% of the time I can book the exact same thing (or better) for the same price, and you still get all my help + support (at no cost to you). My very favorite clients are the ones who say, “I could do it myself… but I want YOU to do it.” 💛
✨ And the big one… please don’t ghost me.
If I’ve sent a quote multiple times and I never hear back, I’ll eventually stop reaching out. A quick “thank you, we decided to go another way” means the world. Communication really is kindness. 💕
Small businesses like mine run on your trust and loyalty—and every single booking or referral you give me is felt so deeply.
To all my “Intouch Vacations with Laurie” families who keep choosing me…
You are why I pour my whole heart into this every day. Truly. Thank you for letting me be part of your memories. 🥰