Into the West…My Upcoming Adventure

Posted on by Kenneth Reece, Agent of Modern Travel Professionals

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I am so excited to be sharing this bit of news.  I’m finally going on an Adventures by Disney Vacation!  After sending many clients on their own Adventures, I’m getting to go on my very own journey!  I’ve wanted to experience an Adventures by Disney ever since I first heard of the company, way back in 2005.  I’ve read all the brochures, and I’ve visited the website countless times, dreaming of my own adventures.  I’ve planned my clients’ Adventures, and have only heard rave reviews upon their return.  And now, FINALLY, I’m Westward Bound.

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I chose the Arizona & Utah adventure.  Technically, I’ve been to these states before, but have never really left the airports.  I did a tour to the Western Rim of the Grand Canyon as a day trip from Las Vegas, so I have technically “been to the Grand Canyon”.  The Western Rim was beautiful, and I was very happy to visit, but I’ve always wanted to go the “real” Grand Canyon National Park.  I can’t wait to see the Grand Canyon with Disney!

IMG_9900The numbers on the itinerary map above indicate where I’ll be each night.  (nights 1 & 2 will be in Sedona, AZ, etc.)  I’ll fly into Phoenix, AZ and out of Grand Junction, CO

 

With this Adventures by Disney itinerary, I will not only go to the National Park, I’ll be staying “in” the Grand Canyon, at one of the Grand Canyon National Lodges.  I’ll also visit Sedona, Arizona for the first time, which is another place I’ve always wanted to see.  In Sedona, there will be an off-road adventure through Diamond Back Gulch.

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After Sedona, it’s on to the Grand Canyon with a privately guided tour of the National Park by a naturalist guide leading the way.

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Then, it’s on to Monument Valley & Moab, Utah!  I can’t wait to visit Arches National Park, someplace that I never knew I wanted to visit, until now.  THIS may be the highlight of the Adventure.  Who knows?  Or, maybe it will be the taco cookout dinner where I’ll hear tales about Native American life in the Old West supplied by a Navajo storyteller.  I guess I will have to wait until July to find out!

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And, there will be river rafting!

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I’ve left out a LOT of what’s coming…I haven’t really mentioned the wonderful luxurious accommodations, I’ve touched on the themed meals, nothing about the Adventure Guides, and all the extras that are included on every Adventure By Disney vacation.  Make sure you’re following along with my Adventure this July!  I’ll be updating this blog with all of my adventures, as well as posting ALL of the pictures over on my Facebook Page .  Make sure you’re following along!  I can’t stress enough at just how EXCITED I am!

I always thought that my first Adventure by Disney would be to Peru.  But, the more I thought about visiting the Grand Canyon, this just seemed like the perfect adventure for me.  Of course, I could go to the Grand Canyon without Disney…but I KNOW this will be a vacation that will stay in my memory forever.  Traveling to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World with Disney and their amazing ability to tell a story…this is sure to be a completely one of a kind experience that no other company can deliver.  I can’t wait.

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As always, for more information or if you would like a quote for your own personal adventure, just send an email my way!  kenneth@moderntravelpros.com

TTFN

Published by Kenneth Reece, Agent of Modern Travel Professionals

Hi! My name is Kenneth Reece, a native from Stockbridge, Georgia. I am a travel agent for Modern Travel Professionals. I opened Enchanted Gardens Florist & Gifts in 1986--when I was just 19. My love affair with Disney started in 1998 when I added Walt Disney collectibles to my merchandise displays. When I started to learn about the rich history of The Walt Disney Company, (which is required to successfully sell Walt Disney Animation Art) is when my store came alive. I've enjoyed hosting Disney Artists, Sculptors & Imagineers for in-store signing events, and was thrilled to tour the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank a few times as a guest of the company. One of my fondest Disney memories is that of holding one of Walt Disney's personal Academy Awards while visiting the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, CA. As my love of Disney grew, I began planning trips to Disney for my clients at my store, which grew into a new career! After a few years of both running my retail store and planning travel, I closed my brick & mortar store, moved to Vero Beach, Fl where I've been planning travel full-time now for over five years. Vero Beach has small-town charm with world-class luxury. It's an incredible place to live. I help take care of my parents here, and travel extensively with them. Together, we visit Disneyland and The Walt Disney World Resort often. I've planned tours in England, Scotland, Paris, Greece, Italy, Denmark, Ireland, & France including Disneyland Paris. Living in Vero Beach, where retirees seem to outnumber all other age groups, I've become an expert on helping people travel who are "young at heart". Living a short road trip away from the Orlando area, I visit the theme parks at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando & Sea World often. Many times I'm there once a week! I've stayed at every Disney Resort in North America, toured every hotel at the Universal Resort, and have taken over 25 cruises, being a Platinum Castaway Cay member with Disney Cruise Line. I've cruised to the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Alaska, the Panama Canal, Trans-Atlantic (East & Westbound), Mediterranean & Northern Europe. Also, if you need restaurant recommendations, I've personally ate at most of the restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort & at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is my favorite Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney's Grand Californian Resort & Spa is my favorite resort at Disneyland. I've attended various events at Walt Disney World such as: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Star Wars Weekends, Disneyana Conventions, EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival, The Flower & Garden Festival and the new Festival of Arts. Contact me for personalized, concierge-level service. I'll help you as much (or as little) as you like, whatever your needs. I want to provide you with a worry free, incredible vacation, with memories that will last a life time.