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Tracey Evans, independent travel advisor
Follow along · Oct 30 – Nov 19

Europe: Venice, Vienna, the Danube & Paris

25th anniversary · river cruise · Paris

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FEB2028
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Bahamas & Bimini Beach Club Getaway

Virgin Voyages · Limited cabins · from $1,968

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The Disney Treasure cruise ship docked at Port Canaveral, Florida, on a sunny morning.

Do You Need a Passport for a Cruise? Why I Recommend One Anyway

A U.S. citizen on a round-trip cruise from a U.S. port to the Caribbean or the Bahamas can usually sail with a birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID instead of a passport. I still recommend a valid passport book for every cruiser.

Read More Do You Need a Passport for a Cruise? Why I Recommend One Anyway

Tracey Evans and a friend in front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT under a cloudy sky.

Sights, Bites and Brews at EPCOT’s 30th Food & Wine Festival

The photos might be a little wet and stormy, but the beverages and festival bites were 10 out of 10! We spent time at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and I wanted to share a few highlights. If you’ve been wondering whether this one is worth putting on your list, here is why…

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Have Stories to Tell, Not Stuff to Show

Laughter is the universal language of connection, and for me, the most genuine moments of joy happen when Iโ€™m sitting around with friends and family, recounting the stories of our time together. Many of these stories….

Read More Have Stories to Tell, Not Stuff to Show

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We made it to Venice! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Long travel day, totally We made it to Venice! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

Long travel day, totally worth it. A private water taxi took us from the airport right to our hotel, and I'd give it 10 out of 10. Then stumbled upon and "Irish coffee" & pasta, which was some of the best food I've ever had, followed a slow stroll along the canals with nowhere to be. 

So happy to be here with this guy. โค๏ธ

#Venice #Italy #PrivateWaterTaxi #TravelAdvisor #TravelWithTracey
The entryway is everything @hotelaicavalierivenezi The entryway is everything @hotelaicavalierivenezia 

#explore #venice #italy #travelagent #traceyevanstravels
Our beautiful room @hotelaicavalierivenezia #25a Our beautiful room @hotelaicavalierivenezia 

#25anniversaryโค๏ธ #venice #italy #adventure #traceyevanstravels
Happy Halloween from one of my favorite ways to ce Happy Halloween from one of my favorite ways to celebrate it: at sea! ๐ŸŽƒ

Last October, I sailed the Disney Wish during Halloween on the High Seas, and the ship went all in. Pumpkins, costumes, spooky treats, and popcorn buckets I'm still thinking about.

Disney runs it on most sailings from late September through Halloween. If your crew loves to dress up, fall 2027 is a great time to sail.

Want to look at dates? Link in bio. ๐Ÿ‘ป

#traceyevanstravels #disneycruise #disneywish #halloweenonthehighseas #disneycruiseline
Tomorrow I'm off to Europe, and you're coming with Tomorrow I'm off to Europe, and you're coming with me! โœˆ๏ธ

๐Ÿ›ถ Venice, Vienna and Budapest with Brandon, for our 25th anniversary
๐Ÿšข A Danube river cruise with my host agency, Key to the World Travel
๐Ÿฐ A few days in Paris and Disneyland Paris

The river cruise is our annual conference. It's where I meet travel partners face to face and learn what's new, so I can plan even better trips for you.

Follow along for photos, tips and real moments from the road. ๐ŸŒ

#traceyevanstravels #travelagent #rivercruise #europetravel #keytotheworldtravel
One thing I'd tell every first-timer at Epic Unive One thing I'd tell every first-timer at Epic Universe: don't leave before dark. โœจ

When I was there in March, Celestial Park was beautiful all day. Then the sun went down, the lights came up, and it felt like a whole different park. The portals glow, the fountains sparkle, and the Ministry of Magic at night is something to see.

So build your day with a long evening in it. Big rides early, a slow lunch, and save a lap of Celestial Park for sunset.

Is Universal on your 2027 to do list? It's one of my favorite trips to plan! Letโ€™s get started.

T.Evans@keytotheworldtravel.com

#traceyevanstravels #epicuniverse #universalorlando #celestialpark #orlandovacation
More than booking! A peek at my week ๐Ÿ’› ๐ŸŒด Four fam More than booking! A peek at my week ๐Ÿ’›

๐ŸŒด Four families booked for a Jamaica celebration!
๐Ÿ—ฝ A dream NYC graduation itinerary, Broadway and all
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ A custom port guide for an island-hopping cruise
๐Ÿน Cruise drink costs mapped out, no surprises
๐Ÿจ One phone call so a couple's travel day is easy
๐Ÿ’™ Every option repriced to fit a family's budget

This is the part I love. Ready to start planning? Link in bio!

#traceyevanstravels #traveladvisor #travelagentlife #cruiseplanning #familytravel
Raffle numbers, trivia answers and a whole lot of Raffle numbers, trivia answers and a whole lot of travel stories. That was Thursday at Makai Brewing! ๐Ÿป

We busted a couple of myths about working with a travel advisor, shared fun facts about cruises, all-inclusive resorts, Disney and Universal, and laughed more than I expected.

Thank you to everyone who came out. If you couldn't make it, following along, liking and sharing is the best way to support my small business. ๐Ÿ’›

#traceyevanstravels #passportsandpints #makaibrewing #calabashnc #travelagent
Today's forecast: toes in the sand. ๐ŸŒดโ˜€๏ธ Tag the p Today's forecast: toes in the sand. ๐ŸŒดโ˜€๏ธ

Tag the person you'd bring along. ๐Ÿ‘‡

#traceyevanstravels #beachvibes #travelinspo #palmtrees #travelagent
Laughs, raffles, trivia, and travel talk. This is Laughs, raffles, trivia, and travel talk. This is what Passports & Pints looked like ๐Ÿป

@makai_brewing_co  @traceyevanstravels 
#local #smallbusiness #goodvibes #greatnight #travelagent
Tonight's the night! ๐Ÿป Passports & Pints at Makai Tonight's the night! ๐Ÿป Passports & Pints at Makai Brewing (@makai_brewing_co) in Ocean Isle Beach, 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

Stop by anytime. Grab your passport, play trivia, collect stickers and enter the raffles. We'll have prizes, and some of our raffle items come from local businesses!

I'll also be sharing ideas for cruises, Disney, Universal and all-inclusive resorts, plus details on the Travel with Tracey Cruise Offer.

It's free, drop in anytime, and families are welcome. Bring a friend (or three)! I can't wait to see you there.

๐Ÿ“ 5850 Ocean Hwy W, Ocean Isle Beach
โฐ Tonight, 5:30 to 7:00 PM

#PassportsAndPints #OceanIsleBeach #traceyevanstravels #TravelWithTracey #MakaiBrewing
Raffle Items โœ… Travel Trivia Awards โœ… Passports Re Raffle Items โœ…
Travel Trivia Awards โœ…
Passports Ready โœ…
Travel Info Prepared โœ…
Gathered group of friends & family to join โœ…
Ready for a great time Thurs. evening โœ…

Grab your friends and meet me at Makai! 
Thursday, Oct 15, 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Makai Brewing, 5850 Ocean Hwy W, Ocean Isle Beach

Come enjoy great beer, travel talk, trivia and raffles with prizes. It's free, drop in anytime! Event link in bio. 

@makai_brewing_co @traceyevanstravels 
#event #oceanislebeach #brewery #travelagent #traceyevanstravels
Made the list! ๐Ÿ™Œ Passports & Pints is up on the Ma Made the list! ๐Ÿ™Œ Passports & Pints is up on the Makai Brewing (@makai_brewing_co) events board, and I can't stop smiling. ๐Ÿป

Save the date and bring your people:
๐Ÿ“… Thursday, Oct 15 ยท 5:30 to 7:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Makai Brewing Company, Ocean Isle Beach

Travel talk, trivia and raffles with prizes. It's free, drop in anytime, and families are welcome.

Tag the friends you'd love to spend the evening with, and invite them along! ๐ŸŽ‰ The more the merrier.

Tap the link in my bio for event details.

#PassportsAndPints #OceanIsleBeach #traceyevanstravels #TravelWithTracey #MakaiBrewing
One more sleep! ๐Ÿ˜Š Your $50 onboard bonus ends tomo One more sleep! ๐Ÿ˜Š Your $50 onboard bonus ends tomorrow, Oct 14.

Book any new Virgin Voyages sailing through October 14 and get a $50 onboard bonus. Yes, it can be combined with my Travel with Tracey Cruise Offer! ๐Ÿšข

The offer: adults-only Brilliant Lady, the Bahamas & Bimini Beach Club Getaway, February 17-21, 2028, roundtrip from Miami. Central Sea Terrace from $1,968 for two, and a $278.40 deposit reserves your spot.

Not sure which sailing fits you best? Send me a DM or email t.evans@keytotheworldtravel.com and I'll help you find it.

Tap the traceyevanstravels.com link in my bio to see the Cruise Offer.

#traceyevanstravels #VirginVoyages #AdultsOnlyCruise #CruiseOffer #TravelAdvisor
This Thursday! ๐Ÿป Join me at Makai Brewing for Pass This Thursday! ๐Ÿป Join me at Makai Brewing for Passports & Pints!

๐Ÿ“ Makai Brewing Company, 5850 Ocean Hwy W, Ocean Isle Beach
๐Ÿ“… Thursday, Oct 15 ยท 5:30 to 7:00 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free, drop in anytime

Bring your friends, grab a pint, play trivia, collect passport stickers and enter our free raffles.

I'll be sharing info on cruises, Disney, Universal, all-inclusive resorts and beyond, plus details on the Travel with Tracey Cruise Offer.

Some of our raffle items come from local businesses, and I'm excited to put the spotlight on them. Supporting small businesses is what this night is all about, because I'm one too! ๐Ÿ’›

@makai_brewing_co 
@thecuriousmermaidboutique 
@gayleewilliamson Deco Art by Gayle
@coastlinehomesnc 
@newcoastalcarolinahomeswdayna 
The Butcher of Brunswick

Event link in Bio

Questions? Email me at t.evans@keytotheworldtravel.com
Thursday, Oct 15, I'm hosting Passports & Pints at Thursday, Oct 15, I'm hosting Passports & Pints at Makai Brewing in Ocean Isle Beach! ๐Ÿป

Come hang out from 5:30 to 7:00 PM for travel talk, trivia and raffles with prizes from local businesses and more. Grab your passport at the door, collect stamps and explore your world!

It's free, you can drop in anytime, and families are welcome. Invite your friends and make a night of it! 

I'll be sharing information on  cruises, Disney, Universal, all-inclusive resorts and beyond, plus details on the Travel with Tracey Cruise Offer.

๐Ÿ“ Makai Brewing Company, Ocean Isle Beach
๐Ÿ“… Thursday, Oct 15 ยท 5:30 to 7:00 PM

@makai_brewing_co @traceyevanstravels 

#PassportsAndPints #OceanIsleBeach #supportlocal #TravelAdvisor #TravelWithTracey
Golden hour at sea, sand at Bimini, and nothing on Golden hour at sea, sand at Bimini, and nothing on the schedule but what you choose. ๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿšข

My first Travel with Tracey Cruise Offer is here! Sail Virgin Voyages' adults-only Brilliant Lady roundtrip from Miami, February 17-21, 2028, with stops in Freeport and The Beach Club at Bimini.

Central Sea Terrace from $1,968 for two, with taxes, fees and prepaid service gratuities included. Reserve your spot with a $278.40 deposit. Final payment isn't due until October 20, 2027.

Your perks include an exclusive bar tab bonus, essential drinks, Wi-Fi, 20+ chef-curated eateries, entertainment and group fitness classes.

And book any new Virgin Voyages sailing through October 14 and get a $50 onboard bonus.

It's your own vacation: no set group activities, no shared schedule. I'll take care of everything before and after.

Cabins are limited. Tap the traceyevanstravels.com link in my bio to see the Cruise Offer, or email me at t.evans@keytotheworldtravel.com.

#traceyevanstravels #VirginVoyages #AdultsOnlyCruise #BahamasCruise #TravelAdvisor
They said to "touch grass," and honestly, Hub gras They said to "touch grass," and honestly, Hub grass countsโ€ฆ right? โœจ

Whatever brings you a moment of calm, peace, and joy todayโ€”I hope you find it. Whether thatโ€™s sitting on the Hub grass staring up at Cinderella Castle, taking a slow walk in nature, or sipping your favorite morning coffee, take a deep breath and soak it in. ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ˜Œ

Whatโ€™s your ultimate "happy place" that brings you instant relaxation? Tell me below! ๐Ÿ‘‡โœจ

#touchgrass #calm #breathe #travelagent #traceyevanstravels
Next Thursday, Oct 15, I'm hosting Passports & Pin Next Thursday, Oct 15, I'm hosting Passports & Pints at Makai Brewing (@makai_brewing_co) in Ocean Isle Beach! ๐Ÿป

Come hang out from 5:30 to 7:00 PM for travel talk, trivia and raffles with prizes from local businesses and more. Grab your passport at the door, collect stamps and explore your world!

It's free, you can drop in anytime, and families are welcome. Bring a friend (or three)!

I'll be sharing ideas for cruises, Disney, Universal, all-inclusive resorts and beyond, plus details on the Travel with Tracey Cruise Offer.

๐Ÿ“ Makai Brewing Company (@makai_brewing_co), Ocean Isle Beach
๐Ÿ“… Thursday, Oct 15 ยท 5:30 to 7:00 PM

Tap the link in my bio for details and save the date!

#PassportsAndPints #OceanIsleBeach #TravelAdvisor #TravelWithTracey #MakaiBrewing
Do you need a passport for a cruise? Not always. M Do you need a passport for a cruise? Not always. My answer: bring one anyway. ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ

On a round-trip cruise from a U.S. port to the Caribbean or the Bahamas, U.S. citizens may be able to sail with an original or certified birth certificate plus a government-issued photo ID.

So why do I tell every client to pack a passport book?
โœˆ๏ธ Miss the ship in port, and you'll need it to fly home.
๐Ÿฅ A medical or family emergency means the same thing.
๐ŸŒ€ If a storm reroutes the ship, a birth certificate won't get you on a plane.

A passport card won't help with flights either. It only works by land and sea.

Right now the State Department lists 4 to 6 weeks for routine passports and 2 to 3 weeks expedited, plus mailing time both ways. Fall is its slowest season, so it's a smart time to apply for next year's cruise.

Questions about documents for your next sailing? Send me a message. ๐Ÿ’™

#cruisetips #cruiseplanning #passport #firstcruise #traceyevanstravels
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