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Wayfinder Wednesday

A Guide To Your Next Adventure

December 18, 2024

Hey Mary!


Happy Wayfinder Wednesday!


The holiday season is in FULL swing and our crew is busy planning lots of fun 2025 and 2026 vacations for families who are gifting experiences. It's so fun to have something to look forward to and count down the days together!

There is still time if you want to add a little magic! Reach out to your AMAAB advisor ASAP and we'll be happy to help you get started.



Hop on down to Travel Trends and Top Deals if those are your favorite sections.

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Mexican Caribbean Options

What's the best way to say Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas?! We may be biased, but putting a trip that is designed for your whole family under the tree is a very festive option. Imagine a vacation with no cooking, plans, winter jackets, or the everyday routine. We'd love to help you simply show up and relax together! Our recommendation is a family-friendly all-inclusive vacation.


Our AMAAB crew can help you decide on the perfect location. Today we are highlighting Mexico!

Here are some great recommendations family friendly resorts in the Mexican Caribbean:


  • Hotel Xcaret Mexico
  • Dreams Playa Mujeres
  • Hyatt Ziva Cancun
  • Grand At Moon Palace
  • Hard Rock Riviera Maya
  • Planet Hollywood Cancun
  • Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya
  • Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach
  • Finest Playa Mujeres
  • Barcelo Maya Grand


While this list is a good starting point, your AMAAB advisor will listen to your specific desires and help find the perfect spot that matches what your family is looking for.


Need additional inspiration and places?

Check out FIVE of our favorite family resorts!

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TRAVEL TRENDS

What's The Latest News?


  • Virgin Voyages - Congrats to Virgin Voyages for having 5 nominations for USA Today 10 best Awards for 2025. Virgin Voyages will now start offering an Annual Pass where you can sail any of their ships at any time anywhere for 365 days.
  • Grenada - Introducing a breathtaking new underwater sculpture park located off the shores of Carriacou, Grenada's sister island. Designed to experience it through snorkel or glass bottom boat.
  • United Kingdom - Starting January 8, 2025, all travelers transiting through the UK must obtain a Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). This is specific to guests changing planes or airports in the UK. Cost is 10 Euros per guest and must be completed 3 days prior to departure.
  • "Learncations" Rise in Popularity - Travelers want to combine cultural explorations with meaningful learning experiences. South Korea is an excellent destination to discover K-Pop, Korean cooking classes, language immersion programs, traditional Korean arts and crafts, and more! Whether you want to experience South Korea, or Learncation in a different country, we are here to help!
  • Disney World - Coming to WDW in 2025: new shows, new nighttime parade and a new Island Tower has been added to Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bunaglows and will be opening next week.
  • Disneyland Resort- Disneyland also announced their 2025 event calendar. Featuring their 70th Anniversary and all kinds of fun!
  • Disney Cruise Line - Disney Cruise Line welcomed their new ship, Disney Treasure late last month. This beautiful ship will have some beautiful themes brought to life such as Coco, Moana, Marvel, Haunted Mansion and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The maiden voyage is December 21.
  • Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - Introducing Royal Beach Club Paradise Island. This new island only visitable on Royal Caribbean at Nassau, Bahamas, is an all-inclusive pass to paradise.
  • Carnival Cruise Line - The Half Moon Cay, is being renamed to RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in support of its enhancements and the experience you can expect to immerse in this tropical paradise.
  • Universal Orlando - You will now be able to experience effortless entry using Photo Validation with Universal Express Pass.
  • Mexico - Mexico's Senate has voted to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls. This will take effect in early 2025.
  • Celebrity Cruise Line - In 2026 Celebrity Solstice sets off on their Grand Voyage. This incredible 110-night journey take you across the Pacific Ocean from Alaska to Asia.
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TOP DEALS!

Where To NEXT?

Disney Deals

Save up to 25% on Walt Disney World Resort stays or save up to $200 per night when you book a minimum 3 night, 2 day Disney World resort and ticket package for stays in early 2025.

For the west coast, Disneyland, Disney+ Subscribers can buy 2 days and get 1 day FREE at a Disneyland Resort Theme Park from now through Dec. 27, 2024 or book early and save up to 30% on select Disneyland Resort hotels during the Celebration of the 70th.

Disney Cruise Line is offering a 50% reduction in their required deposits on Disney Cruises sailing between June 16, 2025 -May 31, 2026. Book by March 14, 2025.


Universal Orlando

NEW! Buy a 2 park, 2 day ticket and get 2 days FREE!


Receive a Food and Beverage Card of up to $1,000 for stays from 1/5/25-4/10/25. Min. of 4 day promo ticket required. Amount is based on hotel & length of stay! PLUS guests can now save up to $300 with bundle and save for packages through Apr. 30, 2025.


Sandals & Beaches

Holiday week special anyone?! At select resorts, stay 4-5 nights during Christmas week and get one night free!


AmaWaterways River Cruise

Past AmaWaterways Guests who make new reservations on select 2025 and 2026 Europe river cruises can receive a complimentary 2, 3 or 4 night land package wither before or after their cruise.


Celebrity Cruise Line

Get up to 75% off your second guest's fare and save up to an additional $500 per room. Book by April 7, 2025


Virgin Voyages Cruise Lines

For a limited time, take 80% of your second sailor and get up to $300 in free drinks per cabin on your Mediterranean journey!


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AMAAB BLOG-

Tips, Travel News, and Recaps


Our team has worked hard in helping us launch our new AMAAB Blog. We hope to share plenty of travel tips and experiences while also educating our clients about the destinations we offer. Our goal is to post a new article every Tuesday. Be sure to check it out!


What's NEW on the BLOG?

  • Our team will be busy this coming year highlighting fabulous resorts that are great for vacations regardless of whether or not they include theme park visits. We have started outlining the WDW resorts in particular and here will be the main blog post as we continue to release and link the individual resorts. Enjoy choosing your next magical stay!!
WDW On-Site Resorts - Which Do You Prefer?

Select Services-

Luxury Travel BY AMAAB


While majority of our A Mouse and A Beach planning services are complimentary, there are occasional trips that require hours of research, intricate planning, non-business hours work, and extra dedication in order to produce a phenomenal experience for our clients. We have separated this portion of our business and call it Select Services because it is truly distinct and is able to plan worldwide travel vacations.

Our advisors love the challenge of learning new areas and designing the perfect itinerary!


Have a unique trip like this in mind?

  1. Set up a Design Call to ask any questions you have.
  2. A non-refundable planning fee is required to start the process post Design Call.
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This Week's Adventure:

Hotel Xcaret Mexico... Is your family ready?

“May your adventures bring you closer together,

even as they take you far away from home."

-Trenton Lee Stewart

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