VIP’s Favorite Packing List Finds
September 26, 2023
VIP Agents have been around the world and back again. We’ve compiled a packing list of items necessary to make any traveling a success.
Disney Packing List: Everything You Need and Nothing You Don’t
September 25, 2023
Are you traveling to Disney soon? Figuring out what to pack can get quite stressful! Our Disney agents at VIP Vacations have been traveling once a year for over 25 years to Florida and have perfected the art of packing for their trip! We know that Disney is an expensive vacation that …
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Tips for Traveling with an Infant/Toddler
August 22, 2022
AUTHOR: Emily Bertsch, VIP Office Manager Emily Bertsch, Office Manager at VIP Vacations, shares her tips for traveling with an Infant/Toddler. (Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn …
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10 Reasons Why We Love Sandals Destination Weddings!
November 24, 2020
You’ve got that sparkling ring on your finger, the man of your dreams by your side, and you’re already daydreaming about your destination wedding. With a myriad of destinations, hotels, and all-inclusive resorts to choose from, it’s enough to make any bride’s head spin. And that’s where Sandals comes in! VIP Vacations …
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Sandals Over The Water Bungalows And Villas
August 13, 2019
Sandals Over The Water Bungalows And Villas with locations in Whitehouse, Jamaica, Gros-Islet, St. Lucia, and Montego Bay, Jamaica.
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Are you the perfect FIT for a destination wedding!
April 1, 2015
Having spent 20 years planning destination weddings/elopements, I have found that there are 4 types of couples that are the perfect fit for a destination wedding vs. a traditional wedding at home.
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5 Tips to Make Planning Your Destination Wedding Easier
April 8, 2014
Are you finding yourself stressed and needing help to start planning your destination wedding? Look no further. We are here to help with a few tips from our travel experts! (Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no …
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VIP’s Stress-Less Destination Wedding Planning
September 1, 2012
Stress-less Destination Wedding Planning by VIP Vacations! As President of VIP Vacations, I know first hand what it’s like to have a destination wedding! Additionally, when I was planning my destination wedding and in the glow of being engaged, I purchased a lovely calendar kit. This kit came with pockets, folders and …
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Family weddings and destination weddings a perfect match!
December 24, 2012
Family destination weddings provide incredible memories! When I was a child, years before cell phones became attached to our hands, a camera was usually only taken out during the holidays or when we took family vacations. If I pull out one of my childhood photo albums, it’s filled with pages of photos …
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Where to have a Destination Wedding?
November 11, 2012
Destination Wedding Locations OH My! As I look back through the blogs I have written over the years which have been solely devoted to destination weddings, I realize that the topics didn’t dig deep into the best places to have a destination wedding. When a couple is looking for a location, the …
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VIP Attends Pleasant Holidays 2026 Elite Experience
June 3, 2026
Ryan Doncsecz, Groups Manager for VIP Vacations, recently attended the Pleasant Holidays Elite Experience held at Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton in the Dominican Republic. The exclusive event recognized many of the top-producing travel advisors and agency partners throughout the travel industry. Founded in 1959, Pleasant Holidays …
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Zemi Miches Resort Review by Ryan Doncsecz
June 2, 2026
I recently had the opportunity to experience Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, and overall found it to be a beautiful and unique addition to the Dominican Republic all-inclusive market. The resort immediately stood out because it felt very different from the traditional Punta Cana experience: much more …
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VIP Vacations Named Winner in 2026 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards
February 3, 2026
18th Annual Couples’ Choice Awards® Honor the Top Wedding Professionals Nationwide and Abroad (Bethlehem, PA) February 3rd, 2026 — VIP Vacations is pleased to announce that they have been named a winner of the 2026 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards®, an accolade recognizing the top local wedding professionals who demonstrate superiority in quality, …
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VIP Vacations Named Winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2026
February 3, 2026
20th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Recognizes Top Wedding Wedding Professionals Across U.S. (Bethlehem, PA) February 3rd, 2026 — VIP Vacations is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2026 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings. This marks the 14th year VIP Vacations has been named as The …
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Redefining All-Inclusive Luxury: A Look at the New SLS Playa Mujeres
January 27, 2026
A new all-inclusive resort, located north of Cancun, Mexico, offers an upscale experience for families and couples. The concept of all-inclusive luxury has been dramatically elevated with the debut of the SLS Playa Mujeres. This SLS is the brand’s first venture into the all-inclusive resort market, strategically located in the exclusive, gated …
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LOMAS Appreciation Week Honors VIP with Top Award for 2025
January 7, 2026
VIP Vacations Honored with Prestigious Industry Awards at Lomas Award Ceremony as VIP Comes Away with Top Award for 2025 Bethlehem, PA — VIP Vacations, a premier travel agency based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is proud to announce it has been honored with two distinguished industry awards: the Pearl Agency Award, Lomas Travel’s …
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Travel Weekly Awards 2025
December 31, 2025
VIP Vacations’ Jennifer Doncsecz and Ryan Doncsecz Attend Travel Weekly’s Prestigious Readers Choice Awards Gala in New York City Bethlehem, PA — December 18, 2025 — VIP Vacations, Inc., a nationally award-winning travel agency based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, proudly attended Travel Weekly’s 23rd Annual Readers Choice Awards, a black-tie gala dinner and …
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Travel ALLIES Young Leaders 2025
December 10, 2025
The 5th annual Travel Allies Young Leaders in Travel Council wrapped up in September being hosted at Hard Rock Los Cabos. The event included three incredible speakers, round table sessions and colloborative discussions that focused on developing skills as a leader in the industry while networking with 40 like-minded individuals. During the …
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VIP Vacations Named One of Top Travel Agencies
December 4, 2025
VIP Vacations honored to be recognized as one of TRAVELSAVERS’ top travel agency partners in the USA Bethlehem, PA. – A Bethlehem, PA travel agency has been honored as one of the 50 best in the entire country. This is the 15th time VIP Vacations has been recognized as an Elite agency …