MEGA EPISODE: Destination Wedding Basics, Contracts & 2022-2024 Updates w/ Time for Travel!

it’s time for a destination wedding update Bridefriends…so let’s chat with Sarah @ Time for Travel!

It’s over! I can finally say that it’s over!
— Sarah Kline, Time for Travel Ltd.

*This episode is sponsored by TIME FOR TRAVEL


MEGA EPISODE: Destination Wedding Basics, Contracts & 2022-2024 Updates
w/ Time for Travel!


INTERVIEW W/ SARAH KLINE OF TIME FOR TRAVEL

HEYYYY Destis + Bridefriends!
This episode was full of so many destination wedding planning gems that I had to split it into 3 parts for DESTI TV! Gotta keep your attention + chop things up into bite-sized pieces for the Brideriends!

So you have options! The podcast has one MEGA EPISODE for you to enjoy at your leisure…and DESTI TV has 3 videos for you as follows:

Part 1: What’s New for 2022-2024 Destinaito Weddings?!?

Part 2: Destination Wedding Planning Basics aka Ask Yourself (and your agent + planner) these Questions…

Part 3: Read Those Damn Destination Wedding Contracts!!!

Enjoy + Let us know if you have any questions!

See you soon!

xx, Omi

What's new in Destination Wedding Land?!?


WATCH SARAH’S INTERVIEW!

START WITH PART 1

THEN PART 2

AND FINALLY PART 3!


YOU CAN LISTEN ON THE PODCAST TOO!

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THANKS FOR EVERYTHING SARAH!

Can’t wait to get you back on the show for MORE destination wedding planning and travel tips!


SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: TIME FOR TRAVEL!

TIME FOR TRAVEL is a team of FREE Destination Wedding + Honeymoon Specialists

An AMAZING choice for any Caribbean, Mexico, South Pacific or Hawaii destination wedding or honeymoon, and with over 20 years of experience helping couples fulfill their dreams, Sarah and her team will make your DESTI wedding and honeymoon exactly what you've dreamed of!

Time for Travel handled all of our travel for our destination wedding in Mexico and Honeymoon in Jamaica wayyy back in 2017 and our guests STILL rave about her and have used them for personal vacations since then. I only partner with companies that I truly believe in and I’m proud to have Time for Travel as a sponsor of the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings!

You can reach Sarah and Time for Travel at TimeforTravelLtd.com and follow her on Instagram @time4trvl_destination_weddings

And tell them Your best DESTI Bridefriend Omi sent you and they’ll take EXTRA SPECIAL care of you ;)

xx, Omi


LINKS DISCUSSED:

Episode 6
Sarah’s 1st interview on the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings

DESTILOVERS
Join the DESTILOVERS Community for our weekly LIVE Q+As

U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories
Currently: LEVEL 4 - DO NOT TRAVEL Global Health Advisory as of 03.30.2020


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All Things Destination Weddings w/ Sarah Kline @ Time for Travel

Let’s just talk all things destination weddings! There’s so much you need to know…guests, vendors, travel agents, expectations, experiences - so let’s dig in!

There’s no reason to NOT use a travel agent
— Sarah Kline, Time for Travel Ltd.
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*This episode is sponsored by TIME FOR TRAVEL


EPISODE 39

All Things Destination Weddings
w/ Sarah Kline of Time for Travel


HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!

What do all couples need to know about destination wedding planning? TODAY you're gonna find out❣️ Catching up with #DESTIPRO​ Sarah Kline of Time for Travel is always a blast and this interview is no exception!

You may know her from Episode 6 or the Coronavirus Catchups Part 1, 2, or 3 or you may not know her at all… either way, you’re in for a treat!

THIS EPISODE WILL HELP ALL BRIDEFRIENDS!

Whether you’re a newbie and have no idea what you're doing yet orrr you're smack dab in the middle of planning your wedding - Sarah’s sharing her best advice! I threw as many Qs as I could @ Sarah and she gave me allll the As...Here are just a little bit of what we covered…


DESTINATION WEDDING QUESTIONS + TOPICS:

💕 Pros and cons of destination weddings

💕 How do you know if a destination wedding is for you? 

💕 Setting expectations for you, your guests, and vendors

💕 What is the value of a destination wedding travel agent vs. vacation travel agent?

💕 Who do you invite and who will really attend your destination wedding?

💕Achieving your vision!

💕 Maximizing your destination

💕 Hosting and guest experience tips

💕 Current favorite resort + destination

💕 Stories about real clients - you need to learn from these couples!!!

💕and so much more!

Soooo…what do ALL DESTICOUPLES
need to know about destination wedding planning?

Click Play and find out! 
Enjoy!

xx, Omi


WATCH SARAH’S INTERVIEW!

YOU CAN LISTEN ON THE PODCAST TOO!


LINKS!

Episode 6 - Sarah’s 1st interview on the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings - CLICK HERE!

CONTACT Sarah @ TimeforTravelLtd.com - CLICK HERE!

Follow Sarah on Instagram - CLICK HERE!

Time for Travel’s DESTIPARTNER Page here on DESTILAND - CLICK HERE!

Join the DESTILOVERS Community for our exclusive content including LIVE Q+As w/ Sarah! - CLICK HERE!

SARAH’S PAST EPISODES

Episode 6
Sarah’s 1st interview on the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings

COVID-19 Q+A Part 1
COVID DESTINATION WEDDING LIVE Q+A: Postponing, Airlines, Contracts, Venues + All! ∙ DESTI 29

COVID-19 Q+A Part 2
Part 2 was recorded Live in the DESTILOVERS Community as DESTIHOUR 10.
Join to watch the replay!

COVID-19 Q+A Part 3
CORONAVIRUS DESTINATION WEDDING LIVE Q+A | SEPTEMBER 2020 UPDATE! ∙ DESTI 30

 

THANKS FOR
ANOTHER GREAT EPISODE SARAH!

Can’t wait to get you back on the show for MORE destination wedding planning and travel tips!


SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: TIME FOR TRAVEL

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR DESTIPARTNER
TIME FOR TRAVEL FOR SPONSORING THE SHOW!

TIME FOR TRAVEL is a team of FREE Destination Wedding + Honeymoon Specialists owned by Sarah Kline who is known for saying:

“We have personally visited each venue we recommend,
so we know which venue is a Perfect Match for you and your guests!”

An AMAZING choice for any Caribbean, Mexico, South Pacific or Hawaii destination wedding or honeymoon, and with over 20 years of experience helping couples fulfill their dreams, Sarah and her team will make your DESTI wedding and honeymoon exactly what you've dreamed of!

More Destination Wedding Questions?
Don’t be shy, Bridefriend! - reach out to Time for Travel and see how they can help you plan your DESTI Wedding!

And tell them Your best DESTI Bridefriend Omi sent you and they’ll take EXTRA SPECIAL care of you ;)
xx, Omi


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Sandals South Coast Virtual Valentine's Event w/ Sarah @ Time for Travel!

You’re invited to a LIVE Zoom Call this Saturday, February 13th @ 10am EST! So pour a mimosa, get cuddly with your boo + let’s take a trip to Jamaica!

pour a mimosa, get cuddly with your boo + let’s take a trip to Jamaica!
— Sarah Kline, Time for Travel Ltd.

*This episode is sponsored by TIME FOR TRAVEL


JOIN US FOR A
Sandals South Coast LIVE CALL
w/ Sarah @ Time for Travel!


HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS! 

We may be staying home for Valentine’s Weekend but we can still have a great time! Let’s go to Sandals South Coast this Valentine’s Weekend with Sarah Kline! 

Sarah’s heading back to the beach Brideriends! And she’ll be giving us live updates every step of the way as she heads to the Sexy Sandals South Coast in White House, Jamaica. Sandals South Coast’s “unspoiled” property is part of what has been called “the uncharted land” of Jamaica and has the Over-The-Water Bungalows and the new Swim-Up Rondoval Suites too! And Sarah’s put together a GREAT event this Valentine’s Weekend!

HERE’S WHAT IT’S LIKE
RIGHT NOW!

💕 How was it traveling there?

💕 How was the new process for COVID-19 testing to return home?

💕 How's the resort?

💕And more!

Enjoy this quick Q+A and if you come up with any other Qs ask away!

AND YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED! 

Join us for a LIVE Zoom Call
this Saturday, February 13th @ 10am EST!

So pour a mimosa, get cuddly with your boo + let’s take a trip to Jamaica!

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Sarah will be joined by the resort sales manager or GM with the beautiful ocean and white sand beach as her backdrop. They will give us updates on the safety protocols that Sandals have implemented and all the goods you need to know!

AND BOOKING INCENTIVES!

If you’re considering this resort for a wedding, honeymoon, or just a romantic trip (you need to, btw)  Guess what! If you join the Zoom call, by clicking the link below, you will immediately qualify for booking incentives!

Here's a sneak peek of just some of the booking incentives that you can get if you join the live event and make a low deposit of $49/pp to secure your next Sandals Vacation with Sarah:

30 Minute Couples Massage

PADI Suba Certification

Catamaran Cruise

That's right!

You can get one of those incentives ONLY with Sarah because of the amazing partnership that she has with Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
Take a look at this beautiful resort! But seeing is believing and I want you to see it with me! 


JOIN US THIS SATURDAY!

ZOOM CALL DETAILS

Topic: Sandals Southcoast LIVE with Sarah Kline
Time: Feb 13, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

JOIN ZOOM MEETING
https://zoom.us/j/93874055105?pwd=MTc2Q09BdEpaWk1ZOURNRlp4Qmk0Zz09

 Meeting ID: 938 7405 5105
Passcode: sarah

Let’s go to Sandals South Coast!

See you there!

xx, Omi

P.S. let me know you’re going by accepting the invite in the DESTILOVERS Community or on the FB Page and I’ll look out for you! Who knows…we may or may not be working on a giveaway too - wink wink!


THANKS FOR EVERYTHING SARAH!

Can’t wait to get you back on the show for MORE destination wedding planning and travel tips!


SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: TIME FOR TRAVEL!

Bridefriends Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast - BlackDesti - 006 Time for Travel Sarah Kline

TIME FOR TRAVEL is a team of FREE Destination Wedding + Honeymoon Specialists

An AMAZING choice for any Caribbean, Mexico, South Pacific or Hawaii destination wedding or honeymoon, and with over 20 years of experience helping couples fulfill their dreams, Sarah and her team will make your DESTI wedding and honeymoon exactly what you've dreamed of!

Time for Travel handled all of our travel for our destination wedding in Mexico and Honeymoon in Jamaica wayyy back in 2017 and our guests STILL rave about her and have used them for personal vacations since then. I only partner with companies that I truly believe in and I’m proud to have Time for Travel as a sponsor of the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings!

You can reach Sarah and Time for Travel at TimeforTravelLtd.com and follow her on Instagram @time4trvl_destination_weddings

And tell them Your best DESTI Bridefriend Omi sent you and they’ll take EXTRA SPECIAL care of you ;)

xx, Omi


Thanks for Watching + Listening Bridefriends!

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DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings!


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Coronavirus + Your Destination Wedding

2020 destination weddings have the most uninvited guest in the world…pour a drink…let’s have a chat!

This [coronavirus] situation has brought out the best and worst in people…
— Sarah Kline, Time for Travel Ltd.
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*This episode is sponsored by TIME FOR TRAVEL


What EVERY Destination Wedding Couple Needs to Know about the Coronavirus / COVID-19 Pandemic!


A LIVE Q+A W/ SARAH KLINE OF TIME FOR TRAVEL

HEY Destis + Bridefriends!
2020 destination weddings have the most uninvited guest in the world: CORONAVIRUS! And I’ve heard your questions loud + clear Bridefriends!

...Help is here!

This LIVE Q+A interview with #DESTIPRO Sarah Kline of Time for Travel is packed with all the MUST KNOW information if you’re planning a destination wedding in the time of this coronavirus pandemic.

Sarah was our travel agent for both destination wedding and honeymoon and has helped thousands more Bridefriends plan the destination wedding of their dreams all throughout the Caribbean and beyond! Her interview from Episode 6 is one of the most downloaded episodes - and for good reason!

I HAD to get her back on the show to update and advise us on the current Coronavirus / COVID-19 destination wedding and overall travel landscape - so she's returning to share ALL she knows about what the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic is doing to the destination wedding industry and most importantly: how we can power through it!

DESTINATION WEDDING QUESTIONS + TOPICS:

💕 Destinations, Resorts, Venues, Airlines, Vendors...what are they doing and how should we handle them?

💕 When/how to (and not to) postpone?

💕 Advice for 2020 + 20201 couples…

💕 Insurance, ontracts, negotiating, travel advisories, borders closing…

💕 We're going over all of this AND MORE!

I KNOW you’re going to get sooooo much out of this! 

*All information is as of the date of our interview - March 26, 2020.
Be sure to check back for updates!


WATCH SARAH’S INTERVIEW!


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Here’s a preview of the topics + Q’s we tackled:

What should we Any destination specific insights - what’s going on in Mexico, St. Lucia, Jamaica, DR etc...

What are resorts doing for destination weddings affected by coronavirus? (and what should we be thinking about?)

Specific advice by wedding month (April-December 2020)

How and when to postpone your wedding if you’re affected by the pandemic (immediately/wait for cancellation etc.)

Advice for 2021 destination wedding couples! How are you impacted? Keep planning, or nah? And how to think about things moving forward.

What are airlines doing for destination weddings affected by coronavirus? (pros and cons of credits vs. refunds)

Traveling, ticketing and wedding booking tips and tricks to know about and look out for in the future.

What if I don’t have a travel agent? We’ve heard about travel agents sending bills for canceled destination weddings...wtf?!?

Great money saving or negotiation tips while postponing and planning a destination wedding with coronavirus in play!

What the Level 4 travel advisories and stories of borders closing and people getting stuck around the world means for your destination wedding.

The BIGGIE: What would she do if she was planning a destination wedding in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic?


THANKS FOR EVERYTHING SARAH!

Can’t wait to get you back on the show for a THIRD time for MORE destination wedding planning and travel tips!


SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: TIME FOR TRAVEL!

Bridefriends Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast - BlackDesti - 006 Time for Travel Sarah Kline

TIME FOR TRAVEL is a team of FREE Destination Wedding + Honeymoon Specialists

An AMAZING choice for any Caribbean, Mexico, South Pacific or Hawaii destination wedding or honeymoon, and with over 20 years of experience helping couples fulfill their dreams, Sarah and her team will make your DESTI wedding and honeymoon exactly what you've dreamed of!

Time for Travel handled all of our travel for our destination wedding in Mexico and Honeymoon in Jamaica wayyy back in 2017 and our guests STILL rave about her and have used them for personal vacations since then. I only partner with companies that I truly believe in and I’m proud to have Time for Travel as a sponsor of the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings!

You can reach Sarah and Time for Travel at TimeforTravelLtd.com and follow her on Instagram @time4trvl_destination_weddings

And tell them Your best DESTI Bridefriend Omi sent you and they’ll take EXTRA SPECIAL care of you ;)

xx, Omi


LINKS DISCUSSED:

Episode 6
Sarah’s 1st interview on the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings

DESTILOVERS
Join the DESTILOVERS Community for our weekly LIVE Q+As

U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories
Currently: LEVEL 4 - DO NOT TRAVEL Global Health Advisory as of 03.30.2020


Thanks for Listening!

Don’t miss an episode of the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast!

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30 Days to My Destination Wedding! - THE RUNDOWN

Our founder, Omi is @ 30 days! To celebrate she’s sharing her proposal, engagement, and stories along destination wedding planning journey! Somebody pop a bottle!

WATCH MY FULL VIDEO ON DESTITV!

DestiChat w/ BlackDesti:

30 Days to My Destination Wedding!
Proposal, Engagement, and the Beginning of My Desti Planning Journey

In this episode, I’m feeling all warm and fuzzy since my Desti wedding is in less than 30 days, so we have  1-on-1 Desti Chat with me...yours truly...your hostess, Omi aka, BlackDesti! I share how I met my amazing fiancé, the beginning of our destination wedding planning journey, give a couple of tips and celebrate 30 days!

Links as promised!

Tripadvisor

Interview w/ Sarah Kline of Time for Travel (my Travel Agent!)

Secrets Maroma Beach (Our Resort!)


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Sarah Kline, Time for Travel, Ltd.

Do you need a travel agent for your destination wedding? Yeah, you really do. We triple-dog-dare you to disagree.

There’s no reason to NOT use a travel agent
— Sarah Kline, Time for Travel Ltd.

WATCH SARAH’S FULL INTERVIEW ON DESTITV!

You Need A Destination Wedding Travel Agent!
w/ Sarah Kline of Time for Travel

After planning travel for and working with thousands of couples and destination weddings around the world, Sarah Kline of Time for Travel Ltd. is ready to spill the beans. She helped me decode the mystery we know to be called “travel agents” and shares her best advice on destination wedding travel.

I’m very happy to introduce my own personal destination wedding travel agent, Sarah Kline who I originally found in Destination Weddings and Honeymoons Magazine. She’s absolutely amazing and I thought about how awesome it would be to get her on the show to pick her brain and get destination wedding planning advice from the perspective of a well-seasoned destination wedding travel agent --  I can’t wait for her to introduce herself and her company to you so let’s not wait any longer --Let’s get right to it, here’s Sarah Kline of Time for Travel, Ltd.

If you’re not going all inclusive, stay home!
— Sarah Kline, Episode 6

DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING TOPICS :

  • How do travel agents make money on destination weddings?

  • The benefits of hiring a destination wedding travel agent

  • How to choose your travel agent for your destination wedding

  • How to choose your wedding destination

  • Choosing an All-inclusive vs. Non-Inclusive Resort for your destination wedding

  • How to keep costs down for your destination wedding

  • The hottest up and coming resorts for destination weddings in 2017

  • How to get guests to make payment deadlines for your destination wedding and stay on track with travel

  • Different ways to reserve your room blocks

  • ...and SO MUCH more!

THANKS FOR EVERYTHING SARAH!

Can’t wait to get you back on the show for MORE destination wedding planning tips!


Bridefriends Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast - BlackDesti - 006 Time for Travel Sarah Kline

Sarah Kline is an absolutely amazing travel agent! We used her for both our own destination wedding AND our honeymoon! You can reach Sarah at TimeforTravelLtd.com and follow her on Instagram @time4trvl_destination_weddings


Sarah's #1 Destination + Resort:

EXUMA

Sandals Emerald Bay

 

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