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Our mission is to serve the 50+ traveler who's ready to cross a few items off their bucket list.

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Experience The World

Time with family and friends is precious, and the travel memories made with them are priceless. TravelAwaits’ mission is to inspire travelers aged 50+ to explore new destinations and create new experiences across the globe and close to home.

We’re excited to take the next step in making those dreams a reality. We have partnered with Dream Vacations to bring you the expertise, experience, and reliability needed to confidently create the perfect trip for you.

Look for the “Book A Trip” button on any of our articles that inspire you to start planning your getaway.

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Why Use A Travel Advisor

With 195 countries in the world, the options of where and what to experience are practically endless. With constantly changing rules and regulations, working with a trusted and experienced travel advisor is more important now than ever.

Whether you’re looking for a quick getaway or planning a celebratory vacation for the entire family, we’re here to take the hassle of planning off your plate so everyone can enjoy the experience.

Carie Skerritt and Bill Sharo have more than 30 years of travel advisor experience and have been co-owners of Dream Vacations for more than 8 years. Carie and Bill treat every client’s vacation as they would their own, with great care and attention to detail.

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Stretch Your Travel Dollar

Instead of spending hours looking for the best deal, a trusted travel advisor makes sure you’re getting the best experience for the money. In travel, cheap doesn’t always translate to a great trip, and a travel advisor understands where to spend and where to save, helping turn your hard-earned money into an unforgettable experience.

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Expert Advice

A travel advisor is that trusted friend you routinely go to for trip inspiration and information. Having traveled to so many destinations around the world, likely more than once, travel advisors are here to help suggest and plan experiences everyone will love. From a special weekend getaway to a trip of a lifetime, their years of experience make every vacation unique.

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Safety

Traveling to a new destination can come with a bit of uncertainty and stress. A travel advisor helps you navigate where you should go and what you need to know to travel safely throughout your vacation. Whether you have questions about health or physical safety, our travel advisors help guide you through this planning piece with their on-the-ground experience and daily updates.

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Ready To Travel?

Dream Vacations, a full-service travel agency, is here to assist you with resort and hotel reservations, ocean and river cruises, land packages, luxury train adventures, and much more.

Fill out the form below and our partners at Dream Vacations will contact you to plan your perfect trip. Dream Vacations does charge an initial deposit that will be credited toward the cost of your trip.

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Bora Bora and Mount Otemanu
Fiji vs Bora Bora | 7 Key Differences You Must Know Before You VisitFiji vs Bora Bora is a frequent debate. These dream islands have fabulous beaches, colorful marine life, and excellent accommodation.
The city of Zurich on Lake Zurich.
How To Spend A Perfect Long Weekend In Beautiful Zürich, SwitzerlandZürich, Switzerland, features great culture, a significant art scene, superior food, and handsome architecture.
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Picturesque medieval town of Semur en Auxois, Burgundy, France
3 Regions In France Perfect For A Cycling Wine TourThese regions promise gorgeous cycling, unique terroir, and unforgettable eats, plus pro tips for your French wine tour by bicycle.
The lagoon view from the Bora Bora airport is breathtaking.
8 Tips For Your First Visit To Bora BoraWe fell in love with Bora Bora for its jaw-dropping beauty, water activities above and below the surface, its friendly residents, and more.
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The Rustic Luxury Lodging Experience Perfect For Your Next Trip To GreeceYou’d be hard pushed not to enjoy the traditional country getaway at Opora Country Living, a rustic lodging experience in the heart of rural Greece.
Helicopter cockpit flies in Na Pali coast, Kauai, Hawaii, United States, with pilot arm and control board inside the cabin.
Why A Helicopter Tour Of Kauai Is The Experience Of A Lifetime, According To A Former Tour PilotAfter flying 2,500 tours of Kauai, I can tell you it’s the experience of a lifetime. Let me put you in the helicopter with me so you can see for yourself.
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