A Simple Request From Us to You

I hope you have been staying safe and well during this period of uncertainty we all are sharing! I have been overwhelmed by the kind words and support I've received from so many of my clients about the travel industry and how they can help us.

I know a lot of people have been displaced from their work and income amidst the pandemic, and to see the community unite to support small and local businesses where they can, has been truly inspirational! 
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I feel so blessed to have amazing clients like you! Since so many of you have reached out asking, I felt like it was a great opportunity to write about all the ways Destinations HD could use your support if you should feel compelled.

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- Just a Few Ways You Can Help Destinations HD Endure -

Most of you are aware that I founded, built, and run this boutique travel agency – but what you might not know, is that travel advisors are commission based and that I pay my staff, and all costs associated with the business out of those commissions.  
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My greatest concern during this crisis has been to ensure that I am there for my clients. For the last month, I have assisted over 250 clients who have been impacted by what’s going on, and there are still many more I'm currently working with. As a travel concierge, I'm not only on your side when making your reservation by providing all the travel tips, tricks, and suggestions for your trip, but I'm also your point person should anything go awry – and it’s safe to say things have definitely gone awry.

I am so pleased to have the resources and network that I have spent a decade building, which has enabled me to assist clients as swiftly as possible during these times. However, as this crisis and worldwide travel restrictions continue, the financial impact to my business can’t be ignored. 

To that end, for those that have the inclination, I'd like to share how you can provide support to Destinations HD so that once we get through this, we are able to move forward and thrive stronger than before.

Here are some simple and easy options you can do to show us your support and appreciation! 

1. Follow Us on Social Media – And Engage!
   Please LIKE and FOLLOW us on our social media accounts – Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest are our primary accounts. The more likes and follows that we have, the more that we will show up in peoples newsfeeds. This is so important for small business owners!
   
   We would also love to spend some of this time connecting with our clients and followers, so if you have a moment to chime in with a comment, question or suggestion, please do! We really want to hear from you!
   
   
2. Leave a Review
   Have you used our services before, but didn’t have the time to leave a review? For those of you that may have some extra time on your hands - if you could drop a few lines now, that would be most helpful! 
   
   I find many clients from reading my positive reviews, so would be grateful if you could add your experience with my services as well. You can complete a review on any of these platforms that is convenient for you: 
   
   
   1. ​Wedding Wire
   2. Google business page 
   3. Facebook  
   4. Yelp
   5. Travel Leaders Profile
   6. Yellow Pages
      
      
3. ​Referrals
   Likewise, we receive many of our clients through word of mouth, so if you know someone who travels or is thinking about travel, a referral is a great way to show your appreciation and support for our small business to that we can continue serving our local and national community for years to come. You can find more about what travel and experiences Destinations HD specializes in online at: https://www.destinationshd.com/about.html
   
   
4. Don’t Forget About our Pick My Brain Service!
   Not ready to book OR you simply like to plan you own vacations, but you still want to get some professional assistance with narrowing down where to go, what to do, what areas are safe, when the best weather is, differences between resorts, whether or not you need to pay departure or arrival taxes, etc.? Utilize our “Pick My Brain” service where you pay a flat rate to get planning assistance from an expert – then when you’re ready to book, you can either go ahead and utilize our Travel Concierge service or book on your own! 
   
   
5. Book Future Travel
   While I don’t recommend you book travel you are not comfortable with or financially prepared for, I am more talking about booking for travel both late this year and into 2021 and 2022.  An important thing to keep in mind, is that with so many travelers displaced this year, and many of them forced to use credits that expire later this year and/or early next year - I'm seeing decreased availability for future travel as people reschedule their 2020 travel for 2021 already. If you normally like to plan a last minute getaway, you may not be able to find the space as you once could. So, if you think that you might want to plan something for next year, now is the time to plan! Remember, we also offer interest free monthly payment plans so you don’t have to put a huge amount on the line right away.

Thank you so much for your kindness and taking your time to show us your support. Together we can get through anything!
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Stay safe, positive and hopeful! 

Book your consultation or call (913) 244-9195! 
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