Magical Vacation Planner by Shauna Sweeney

Magical Vacation Planner by Shauna Sweeney Hello! My name is Shauna and I love planning, traveling, and all things Disney! I'm ready to help you plan your next vacation anywhere your heart desires!
(1)

Happy National Wildlife Day! Our favorite place to enjoy wildlife is at the magical Walt Disney World! From walking the...
09/04/2026

Happy National Wildlife Day!

Our favorite place to enjoy wildlife is at the magical Walt Disney World!

From walking the trails or riding Kilimanjaro Safari at Animal Kingdom Park, staying at one of our favorite resorts, and just stepping out onto your balcony at Animal Kingdom Lodge, or even going on the Wild Africa Trek, you never know what beautiful animals you will spot.

The magic of Africa, almost in your backyard, or just down the road to Florida! ;)

Universal Orlando for CHRISTMAS?! Sounds good to me!Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort are returning November 14, 2026...
09/04/2026

Universal Orlando for CHRISTMAS?! Sounds good to me!

Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort are returning November 14, 2026 through January 3, 2027, and there is SO much going on this year.

You’ll find Christmas throughout The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including festive décor in Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley and the Ministry of Magic, plus The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle.

There’s also:

• Grinchmas in Seuss Landing, including the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular and chances to meet The Grinch
• Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, with giant balloons, floats, characters, Santa and the Christmas tree lighting
• Holiday décor coming to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and How to Train Your Dragon- Isle of Berk at Epic Universe
• Celestial Park transformed with twinkling trees and holiday fountain displays
• The optional Universal Holiday Tour, with special Grinch and Max experiences, reserved seating and more
• Holiday activities and décor throughout Universal’s hotels
• Seasonal fun at CityWalk, including the return of the Green and Red Coconut Club

There’s also currently an offer to save up to 30% on stays of five nights or more at participating Universal Orlando hotels, with the potential to save even more when bundling your hotel and theme park tickets.

Universal at Christmas gives you Harry Potter, Grinchmas, Epic Universe, holiday entertainment AND three full theme parks all wrapped into one trip.

If you’ve been thinking about a holiday getaway, this one deserves a spot on the list.

How do you say it?
09/02/2026

How do you say it?

My weekly Top Travel Deals email is out, and there are some GOOD ones this week! Here’s the super quick version:*Norwegi...
09/01/2026

My weekly Top Travel Deals email is out, and there are some GOOD ones this week!

Here’s the super quick version:

*Norwegian Cruise Line: 2nd guest sails free + Free at Sea, with additional savings available on select sailings.

*Princess Cruises: Up to 40% off, up to $300 in instant savings, $99 deposits, and 3rd & 4th guests sail free on qualifying bookings.

*Walt Disney World: Save up to 20% on select Disney Resort rooms for eligible fall and holiday stays.

*Universal Orlando: One final Premium Scream Night for Halloween Horror Nights on October 19, with shorter waits, select food and non-alcoholic drinks included, and some extra perks.

*Sandals St. Lucia: Up to $635 in Instant Credit on qualifying stays at Sandals Halcyon Beach.

*Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic: Definitely a resort I think more people need to know about. 7,000 acres with beaches, dining, golf, horseback riding, a marina and SO much more.

And these are just the highlights. I send an email like this every week with current travel offers, destination ideas, travel tips and things I think are worth knowing about.

If you like to travel, make sure you're on my email list! Because Facebook definitely isn't going to show you everything I post...and I'd hate for the perfect deal for YOUR next vacation to be the one you missed. 😉

I keep thinking it's Fall and want to watch Halloween movies, decorate, and go see Fall at Disney. 😆When do you consider...
08/31/2026

I keep thinking it's Fall and want to watch Halloween movies, decorate, and go see Fall at Disney. 😆When do you consider it Fall? I do see some changing leaf colors and falling leaves, but maybe that's just the heat. Hahahaha!

Are you going anywhere for Fall Break? Can you guess where I will be?

Let's have some fun!Pick a color and follow it! Where did you end up?
08/30/2026

Let's have some fun!

Pick a color and follow it! Where did you end up?

Travel photos can make just about anywhere look perfect. Beautiful beach. Gorgeous resort. Amazing room. Crystal-clear w...
08/29/2026

Travel photos can make just about anywhere look perfect. Beautiful beach. Gorgeous resort. Amazing room. Crystal-clear water.

But here's the thing I've learned after years of traveling and planning trips: The photo only shows you what's in the frame.

It doesn't show you that the gorgeous resort is an hour and a half from everything you want to do.

It doesn't show you that the beautiful beach is rough most of the year, or that the “oceanview” room barely has an ocean view.

It doesn't tell you whether the resort is quiet when you want fun, busy when you want quiet, or whether the restaurants actually have food you'll eat.

It doesn't show you the transportation, the location, the crowds, the walking, what's included, what's NOT included, or the 47 little details that can make a vacation either easy and wonderful...or frustrating.

And that's the stuff I care about. Of course I want you to come home with beautiful pictures. But when I'm helping you choose a resort, cruise, destination or hotel, I'm looking behind the pictures.

Because I'm not trying to plan a vacation that looks amazing on Facebook. I'm trying to plan one that feels amazing while you're actually there. The beautiful photos are just the bonus. ❤️

What if your destination wedding in Jamaica could be FREE? Yep. This one deserves its own post.Couples planning a 2027 d...
08/28/2026

What if your destination wedding in Jamaica could be FREE?
Yep. This one deserves its own post.

Couples planning a 2027 destination wedding at select Sandals Resorts in Jamaica may be able to receive a FREE Sweetheart Wedding Package for up to 50 people.

If we book by December 31, 2026, for eligible travel January 2–December 20, 2027, qualifying couples staying 5 nights or longer in a Club or Butler category at participating resorts can receive the wedding package, plus waived Jamaica marriage license, and administrative fees.

The package includes wedding planning and onsite coordination, a beautiful ceremony location with seating for up to 50 guests, orchid bouquet and boutonniere, a private one-hour cocktail reception, two-tier wedding cake, credits toward select photography and videography packages, select Red Lane Spa savings, and some pretty sweet honeymoon extras too.

And because it's Sandals, you're also getting an adults-only, all-inclusive resort experience for the honeymoon that starts the second you say “I do.” ❤️

If you've ever thought a destination wedding sounded amazing but immediately followed that thought with, “Yeah, but that sounds like a LOT to figure out...” That's exactly where I come in.

I can help with the resort, room categories, wedding offer, travel details, guest questions and all those moving pieces that come with getting a whole group of people to Jamaica.

You work on the marrying-your-favorite-person part. I'll help with the Jamaica part. 😉

Jamaica is ready for a comeback, and there are some REALLY good reasons to start planning!Sandals has launched The Great...
08/27/2026

Jamaica is ready for a comeback, and there are some REALLY good reasons to start planning!

Sandals has launched The Great Jamaica Comeback Sale, and eligible vacations booked through September 7, 2026 can include some pretty impressive extras:

• Up to $1,500 in resort credits
• Up to $350 in air credit
• PLUS a complimentary Jamaican adventure with qualifying stays of 5 paid nights or longer

And that's on top of everything I already love about a Sandals vacation.

Your accommodations, multiple restaurants, unlimited premium drinks, water and land activities, entertainment, gratuities and so much more are already included. It's adults-only, easy, and designed for the kind of vacation where you can actually RELAX instead of constantly pulling out your wallet.

Jamaica also gives you several completely different Sandals experiences to choose from. Want a gorgeous beach and total relaxation? Adventure and activities? More nightlife? Seclusion and romance? Butler service and a room you'll never want to leave?

That's where I come in.

I don't just send you a list of Sandals resorts and tell you to pick one. I'll help you figure out which resort, room category and location actually fit the vacation YOU want.

This offer is available for eligible travel through December 25, 2027, so we have lots of possibilities to work with.

Honeymoon, anniversary, couples getaway, or an “I need to be sitting on a Jamaican beach” vacation...I'm ready for all of them.

I'll help you sort through the resorts, promotions, room categories, flights and all those little details so you can worry about the important stuff.
Like which swimsuit to pack. 😉

I talk about Walt Disney World a LOT, but can we give Disneyland a little love for a minute?After my last Disneyland tri...
08/26/2026

I talk about Walt Disney World a LOT, but can we give Disneyland a little love for a minute?

After my last Disneyland trip, I came home talking about just how much I love it. They just opened bookings through all of 2027, so now's the time to book to get the best spots on the dates that work for you.

Disneyland is the original Disney park, the one Walt actually walked through, and there’s something really special about that. But one of my favorite things about Disneyland is how EASY the whole vacation can be.

There are only two parks, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, and they are literally right across from each other. You can walk from one to the other in just a couple of minutes. Hotels, parks, restaurants and Downtown Disney are all right there too.

No enormous property to navigate. No feeling like you need a week just to see everything.

You can have a really fantastic Disneyland vacation in just a few nights, which makes it perfect for a long weekend or when you want Disney without committing to a full week.

And don't mistake smaller for less to do. There are attractions you can't experience at Walt Disney World, different versions of some favorites, fantastic food, great entertainment and so much Disney history.

I especially love Disneyland for families with younger kids, grandparents traveling with the family, people who don't want to plan every second of their vacation, or anyone who wants Disney to feel a little more relaxed.

Walt Disney World will always have my heart, but Disneyland has its own kind of magic and stole my heart, too. It's more compact, more walkable, easier to navigate and just feels different.

If you've done Disney World over and over but have never made it to Disneyland, I really think you should. And if Disney World feels a little overwhelming to you? Disneyland might actually be your Disney.

Have you been to Disneyland, or is it still on your Disney bucket list?

Disney

Address

Murfreesboro, TN

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Magical Vacation Planner by Shauna Sweeney posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Magical Vacation Planner by Shauna Sweeney:

Shortcuts

Share

Category