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How I Made $25K in Travel Planning Fees – And You Can Too!

As a destination wedding travel expert, I’ll never forget the year I not only earned hundreds of thousands in travel commissions but also made over $25,000 in professional planning fees alone. If you’re wondering how I did it, you’re not alone! Many travel professionals ask me, “Where are you finding these clients?” or “How can I charge for my expertise?” The truth is, success didn’t happen overnight—it came down to having a process in place, the same process I teach in my 20K Program.

In this blog post, I’m sharing why charging planning fees is a game-changer, how to confidently implement them, and how you can start earning what you deserve as a destination wedding travel agent.

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2025 Destination Weddings and Honeymoons Trends: How Travel Agents Can Attract Their Dream Clients

Planning the perfect destination wedding or honeymoon in 2025 is no longer just about stunning locations—it’s about creating personalized experiences and packing in quality over quantity. Couples want more than cookie-cutter plans; they seek adventures, curated moments, and connections that tell their story. For travel agents specializing in destination weddings and honeymoons, these trends offer unique opportunities to stand out.

This article explores four key trends in destination weddings and honeymoons for 2025 and provides actionable strategies to help travel agents attract romance travel clients through social media and content creation.

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How Travel Pros Can Stay Motivated and Thriving in 2025

As a travel professional, you’re no stranger to busy schedules and constant demands. Between planning dream vacations for your clients and keeping up with your responsibilities, finding the energy to focus on your personal and business goals can feel like an uphill battle. The year is still young, but like most people who set New Year’s goals, you may have already lost motivation. They say by the end of January, 80% of people give up on their resolutions! It’s easy for that initial excitement to waver, but here’s the good news – you can reignite your spark and keep it burning bright all year long!

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Top 7 Marketing Trends of 2025 to Boost Your Travel Business

As we move into 2025, the marketing landscape is evolving rapidly, and travel businesses are uniquely positioned to thrive if they embrace the latest trends. After the challenges of 2024, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to changing consumer behaviors. Here are the top marketing trends for 2025 that can help your travel business grow and connect more deeply with your audience.

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4 Elements to Craft the Perfect Email to Request an Online Price Match for Your Wedding Group

Have you ever faced the challenge of your wedding group questioning higher group rates when online prices seem more attractive? Navigating an online price match for wedding group can be tricky, but it’s a crucial step in addressing these concerns.

In this blog, we’ll uncover the 4 critical elements to crafting the perfect email: mastering persuasive communication, presenting logical rebuttals, leveraging your expertise, and applying strategic pressure. These actionable strategies are designed to empower you with the tools to confidently address pricing concerns and secure the best outcomes for your clients.

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Sandals St. Vincent Review: Stunning Views, Spacious Rooms & Insider Travel Tips

If you’re searching for a tropical escape combining luxury and seclusion, Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines Resort might just be your dream destination. However, there are a few things you’ll want to know before you pack your bags! From overwater bungalows and spacious rooms to dining experiences and that winding drive from the airport—this honest quick review is your ultimate guide.

4 Key Steps for Destination Wedding Pros to Prep for Engagement Season

4 Key Steps for Destination Wedding Pros to Prep for Engagement Season

Cue the music — “it’s beginning to look a lot like engagement season”!

Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day marks prime time for proposals. For you, a destination wedding travel pro, this season is a golden opportunity to capture the hearts (and bookings!) of newly engaged couples dreaming of a wedding in paradise.

As a seasoned expert in destination wedding planning and travel, I’m here to help you make the most of this engagement season. Whether you’re a new or experienced travel planner, the following four steps will ensure you’re ready to welcome these couples and help them turn dreams into reality.

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The Secret to Becoming a High-Demand Destination Wedding Travel Agent

When I first dove into selling travel and branding myself as a honeymoon and destination wedding travel agent, I thought I was selling just that—travel. I figured I was promoting resorts and destinations, and that would be enough. But I quickly realized I was focusing on the wrong thing, wasting time and money in the process.

Honestly, it took a while to understand why my efforts weren’t paying off. Then we started making YouTube videos as part of our marketing strategy. At first, I was still promoting travel brands, but something unexpected happened along the way—I started sharing my personal take on the places I visited, and people began connecting with me.

Destination Wedding Website Tips

Website Tips for Your Destination Wedding Planning Website

When assisting couples in destination wedding planning, your website is paramount, as your client base may not be local to you. This basically means your website is your storefront.  Your Destination Wedding Planning Website will show who you are and who you serve and give couples a chance to feel connected to you. We brought in a website expert, Emily Foster, to bring you some tips for elevating your destination wedding planning website.

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The Amazon Effect Part 2: More Essential Tools for Travel Pros to Satisfy Today’s Wedding Couples

Wedding couples are trying to plan their dream destination wedding or honeymoon and are obsessed with finding the right resort, venue, packages, tours, etc. They want everything to be perfect, and they spend most of their time figuring out how to make it happen. 

In today’s fast-paced world, most Americans are used to instant gratification, and wedding couples trying to plan their destination wedding, honeymoon, or really any special trip are frustrated when they can’t quickly find what they want.

Couples expect to find what they want—when they want it—with minimal effort.