WELCOME TO OUR NEWSLETTER

MAY 2026


Hello My Journey Begins Travelers...and HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY!


Just like the moms out there, we have a very important mission at My Journey Begins Travel - to help you MAKE MEMORIES!


Mom might want a nuclear family trip, a multigenerational family trip, a couple's trip, a girls trip or maybe a solo trip - with or without other like-minded individuals.


We're ready to help the moms out there have meaningful travel experiences - and we'd like to hear where you'd like to go and what you'd like to see and do!


We can help you percolate ideas for where to go and what to do...our easily searchable, content-rich website brings LOTS of travel content to you that you can boil down to the items most relevant to YOU...just use the magnifying glass and the dragonfly mascot will show you the way!


Finally, we also curate trips where we set aside space for you (and your friends, family, colleagues) to book into. Currently, we are limiting the curated trip to cruises so that we have guaranteed departure regardless of the number of people booking with us - and we have great options lined up for the Caribbean (2 choices in January 2027).


We are ALSO finalizing a 5-day Bahamas/Dominican itinerary out of Port Canaveral over Memorial Day Weekend 2027, as well as a 7-day Southern Caribbean post-New Year's 2028 trip out of San Juan, with AMAZING ports of call.


All you have to do is ask...and we will be happy to help!


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WE DID IT AGAIN!


My Journey Begins Travel has been named Best Travel Agency in the Readers' Choice awards in the Carolina Forest Chronicle.


This marks our FOURTH Readers' Choice award with the various publications of MyHorryNews.com.


THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!


You have another opportunity to help us out...here's the voting link to support our nomination in the North Strand News:


https://myhorrynews.secondstreetapp.com/North-Strand-News-Readers-Choice-Awards26/gallery/540072480/


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FEATURED ON LOCAL NEWS AGAIN!


My Journey Begins Travel co-owner Ron Opher was featured on WMBF news online and in the embedded video under the article entitled "Summer travel costs taking off as S.C. fuel prices soar"

Ron paints a far less dire picture of summer travel costs and encourages cllents to make plans early and to be flexible, if possible.


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MYRTLE BEACH TAKES TOP HONORS!


Myrtle Beach is the top trending domestic summer travel destination, according to Tripadvisor.


So much for doom and gloom!


And did you know...My Journey Begins Travel also helps people travel TO Myrtle Beach - families, couples, solos, golf groups, business groups and destination weddings are all potential clients.


Get that same concierge-level service you've come to expect from us when traveling away from the Grand Strand - for visitors to the Grand Strand.


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OUR NEXT "WE PLAN, YOU GO" TRIPS - ESCAPE THE SNOW!


Following our popular September Italy itinerary (now SOLD OUT),

My Journey Begins Travel is proud to bring you TWO January 2027 Caribbean itineraries on Norwegian Cruise Line - you can do one...you can even do BOTH, back to back!


Here's a link to the details of the 9-night Southern Caribbean itinerary on Norwegian Escape from January 6-15, 2027.


Here's a link to the details of the 7-night Western Caribbean itinerary on Norwegian Epic from January 17-24, 2027.- go for 7 nights for as little as $1100.10 per couple!


Book ASAP for the best cabin locations - deposits are fully refundable until September 1 and if you have CruiseNext certificates, you can use those to book!


JUST RELEASED: Information is now available for a

Memorial Day Weekend 2027 Caribbean cruise (out of Port Canaveral) and a post-New Years 2028 (January 2-9) Southern Caribbean cruise (out of San Juan) with a rare opportunity to get to St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Aruba and Curaçao on one sailing!


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Please give us the opportunity to price your next cruise. For the major cruise lines, we are able to GUARANTEE that we can get you a better price than you can get by booking directly. If we're unable to beat your price (or the online advertised price), either via a lower price or via onboard credit provided by the cruise line - we will buy you the onboard credit ourselves (at 1% of your cruise fare). Restrictions and limitations apply.


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DID YOU KNOW that we have a whole section of our website devoted to Dragonfly Deals ...NOW is a GREAT TIME to CHECK THEM OUT and book one (or more!)



Also, if there is something specific you are looking for and don't see it - PLEASE ASK US! We'll be happy to get to work putting together your great vacation while you enjoy the arrival of (or plan an escape from) winter!


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Whatever you desire, know that My Journey Begins Travel is ready to serve you and meet your travel needs!

MyJourneyBeginsTravel.com -

the home of our

"dragonfly tales" blog


Our Dragonfly Tales blog has been steadily growing with new, relevant information!


Please use the website's search tool (the small magnifying glass in the upper right-hand corner) to pull up articles featuring your favorite locations or activities.


Aside from the blog, please check out our Google My Business page!


Please take a moment if you're so inclined and give us a 5-star review.


HERE'S THE LINK FOR THAT:


https://g.page/r/Cb10VL3tcKPTEAE/review


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Follow us on Facebook! We have reached 464 followers and growing...

receive fresh content in between our monthly newsletters!

Click here to be directed to the My Journey Begins Travel Facebook page and give us a follow and a like!


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Go from Information to Inspiration to Vacation!


Recent destinations for our clients include(d) Florida and Virginia, as well as Aruba, France, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland and The Netherlands!


We're also looking for YOUR photos and stories (please share them!) to feature in the blog, on social media and within future issues of this newsletter.

CHECK OUT THE REST OF OUR CURATED "DRAGONFLY DEALS!"

Our favorite vendors are featuring some really great deals on travel to a variety of destinations.


We call them "Dragonfly Deals" and they are available for a limited time - so hurry to MyJourneyBeginsTravel.com to look them over and book something great, before the opportunity flies away!

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Let's Make Memories!

xoxo,

Melissa and Ron

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