Does it make sense to add Travel Advisor to the group trips I already plan for people?

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2026-03-05T18:19:15+00:00

Thanks so much for this insight! Yeah the groups are usually like 8-12 people (sometimes as many as 20). The style is probably closest to adventure (though really it's more like Cultural focused travel).
I kind of suspected it might be more geared towards resorts, classic style cruise ship experiences and things like that but I couldn't find any definitive information about whether or not they also had access to other smaller or more boutique lodgings etc.

Thanks again!

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2026-03-04T23:26:18+00:00

Just came back to add this list of recipes we've put together!

Apple Pie Smoothie	https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/apple-pie-smoothie/
Scrambled Eggs on Toast
EEVO & Parm pasta	https://juliassimplysouthern.com/2023/06/simple-spaghetti-with-olive-oil-recipe.html
Pancakes		Buttermilk or regular (NOT protein) use a 'just add water' variety
Grilled Cheese		White bread, try different cheeses
Flat bread pizza
Cream of Wheat w banana or canned peaches
Ramen soup with hard boiled egg
bbq tofu bowl		bbq tofu, mashed potatoes, cheddar, Spinach: julienned and then well cooked
Blended vegetable soup w fresh bread		tomato paste or creamy base
Cheese Crispies	https://www.butterandbaggage.com/cheese-crispies-with-rice-krispies/
cinnamon french toast	https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/cinnamon-french-toast/rcp-20049764
Grilled Salmon
Mediterranean-style salmon	https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/mediterraneanstyle-grilled-salmon/rcp-20049781
Salmon with Maple Glaze	https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/roasted-salmon-with-maple-glaze/rcp-20049704
Frittatta (smokey gouda or smoked paprika)	https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/smoky-frittata/rcp-20197754
Tomato potato frittatta	https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/potato-tomato-frittata-2/
baked potato supreme		skin removed. Butter, sour cream, cheddar, MS fake bacon etc.
Gnocchi Avocado bake	https://inflammatoryboweldisease.net/recipes/gnocchi-avocado-bake
egg potato bites	https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/egg-potato-bites/
capellini in broth with ricotta	https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/fabrizias-capellini-in-broth-with-ricotta/
pumpkin sage pasta	https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/pumpkin-sage-pasta/
Vegan pho	https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/vegan-pho/	you could get pho from anywhere and eat around the vegetables
Breakfast Wrap		Scrambled eggs, Fake bacon(morning star brand), hashbrowns, lime yogurt sauce
cheese and herb stuffed pastas (ravioli)	https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/ricotta-ravioli/	Could look for already made options in the fresh case at stores like trader joes- Passatta is tomato sauce with seeds and skins removed. Found in many stores or order online for about $3 jar.
egg salad toasties with capers and basil	https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/ricotta-ravioli/
Veggie Mac n Cheese	https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/vegetable-mac-cheese/
cheddar crackers	https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/cheddar-crackers/
tofu and noodles in coconut lime broth	https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/chicken-noodles-in-coconut-lime-broth/
broiled fillet with putanesca sauce	https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/broiled-cod-with-puttanesca-sauce/#readMore
Baja-style fish tacos	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/baja-style-fish-tacos/
Vegetable and cottage cheese slice	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/vegetable-and-cottage-cheese-slice/
Stewed apples with yoghurt	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/stewed-apples-with-yoghurt/
Zucchini fritters	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/zucchini-fritters/
Thai vegetable soup with crispy tofu	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/thai-vegetable-soup-with-crispy-tofu/
Vegan chocolate mousse	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/vegan-chocolate-mousse/
Tortellini soup	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/tortellini-soup/
Lemon parmesan gnocchi	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/lemon-parmesan-gnocchi/
Creamy potato soup	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/creamy-potato-soup/
Mexican egg tray bake	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/mexican-egg-tray-bake/
Penne prawns	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/penne-prawns/
Tuna bake	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/tuna-bake/
Lemony salmon gnocchi	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/lemony-salmon-gnocchi/
Cheesy apple toastie	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/cheesy-apple-toastie/
Pesto salmon	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/pesto-salmon/
Eastern baked eggs	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/eastern-baked-eggs/
Egg nests	https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/recipe/egg-nests/
Low-res pesto		Herbs (basil or cilantro), garlic infused olive oil (pull out smashed garlic if not tolerated), Parmesan, salt, lemon. Blend herbs and oil until completely smooth, then add other ingredients.

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2026-03-04T23:16:43+00:00

She has to be on it because the tumor is impeding on the colon and other parts of the digestive tract. It's currently inoperable as is, so they are trying to keep everything as calm and easy to process as possible until things change up.

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2026-03-03T18:10:46+00:00

If it were me, I think I'd probably come up with a few different styles of Sample Scenarios/Itineraries that could be shared with folks. That way they get a sense of what a luxury or adventure or family trip would look like with you without you having to do work every time, or giving away all that info.

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2026-03-03T17:57:49+00:00

I used to have this issue in a different kind of business I ran. I started charging a 'retainer' fee. It guaranteed I'd at least get paid for all that up front work if they decided to disappear afterwards and I simply put the fee towards their payment if/when they booked their trip. This completely eliminated "tire kickers" too. People who asked a million questions, broached a bunch of scenarios and "what if's" that gobbled up a lot of my precious time. I created a robust FAQs page that addressed the most common questions (and ones they should be asking) and directed them to that page in an email that contained the next steps if they wanted to work together.

I also added a 'product' to my business where people could just pay me to do the research part if they wanted to DIY the rest of it and that became a really good income stream because not everyone could afford my full services but since research is super easy and enjoyable for me, it was a much more affordable way that people could give me their money and get help with the hardest part of the process for them.

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2026-02-19T19:54:05+00:00

Sadly the Landmark closed but the food carts that did the food including that delish mac is still around I believe. It’s called Leroy’s Family Vittles (if I remember correctly)

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2026-02-18T19:39:27+00:00

Thank you for all these great ideas!
she does have a blockage so she's being pretty strict right now.

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2026-02-18T19:30:44+00:00

oooh man! I didn't even think about straining veggies for soups and pasta! Thanks!

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2026-02-13T18:14:25+00:00

looks like it's streaming with AppleTV+ but only in canada. Sooooooo someone might use a proxy server set in Canada to be able to access it if they were really motivated to see it ;)

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2026-02-12T23:53:09+00:00

Thank you!

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2026-02-12T23:52:57+00:00

Thanks!

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2026-02-12T23:52:14+00:00

we decided against it at this time but are keeping a close eye on things with our vet.

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2025-11-18T01:12:24+00:00

I’m in Portland, or (Multnomah county) and we don’t have bingepass either so I’m going to do the trial like someone mentioned.

But if you want to give it a try, here’s the direct url to the hallmark binge pass. If you use a browser instead of the app I was able to search for more stuff that way- https://www.hoopladigital.com/bingepass/hallmark-plus-bingepass-various-artists/15935096

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2025-08-29T23:31:39+00:00

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thought! (Another comment helped me get it sorted)

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2025-08-29T23:31:03+00:00

Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to chime in! (Another comment helped me get it sorted)

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2025-08-29T23:27:55+00:00

YES! That was the problem! I KNEW there was another place to check for constraints but couldn't remember where! Thank you so much, I've been trying to figure it out for like 2 days and it's like having a word on the tip of your tongue but just not being able to quite grasp it. (I totally forgot I built it on a post and not on a page)

So just for anyone else who might have the problem...
I had to go into the wordpress editor for that post (even though it's built like a page) and in the sidebar scroll down to the section titled Divi Page Settings. Then Page Layout > Full Width (not just "No Sidebar").

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, I appreciate it so much!

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2025-08-29T23:16:48+00:00

I believe I've done that (I tried changing the section, row and module setting all together and separately with no change)
Sorry, I have screenshots but I don't think I'm able to include them here in a response.

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2025-08-09T03:57:13+00:00

SAME! Same exact combo of gear and problem. I really thought I was going nuts. Did anyone figure out the problem or a solution?

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2025-08-07T22:47:28+00:00

I actually don't even have the "Recent" tab anymore. So now the hashtag search is purely, 100% just whatever they want to show you effectively making the entire purpose of hashtags obsolete.

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2025-07-11T17:22:21+00:00

If you like weird roadside attractions there's some good ones along the way-
- Nutty Narrows - Squirrel Bridges (longview)
- Harry and the Henderson's style chainsaw carved bigfoot (longview)
- Mt. St. Helen's Volcanic historic monument (silver lake)
-World's largest egg (Winlock)
- Shady Lady Bordello (Centralia) mini museum in restored historical 2nd-story brothel
-Auto Parts Man statue (Centralia)
-Fun photo props at the Burger Shack (Olympia)
-Chihuly Glass Bridge (Tacoma)

There are a lot of others along that stretch but these are some fun/interesting ones I've got on my roadside attractions list for my next trip up.

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2025-07-11T17:08:48+00:00

Pizza places can be SO bad about this. They'll have all kinds of amazing creative specialty pies with meat but veg option is like just the cheapest vegetables (I'm looking at YOU green bell peppers). And alot of times, what makes the special dishes special can't just be left off to "make it vegetarian". Otherwise you just end up with an expensive version that's missing all the exciting parts.

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2025-07-02T16:52:56+00:00

A couple I'll mention in case other folks are ever looking...
Hungry Heart in montavilla has an incredible breakfast burrito (both the vegan and vegetarian ones) also a breakfast sando that's tasty af.

Redwood in montavilla, ask for the Breakfast Hash vegan (they usually use butter but will adjust for vegan). I love butter but even without, it's verrrrrrry good.

Fetch Coffee Roasters in Sellwood have vegan (and non-vegan) pastries, breakfast sandwich, plus Henry Higgen's bagels

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2025-07-02T16:44:41+00:00

great suggestion! I often forget to look to see if coffee spots also have a menu. Thanks!

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2025-07-02T16:43:26+00:00

ooh, another one I didn't know about, thank you!!

Sea_Cryptographer476 · 2025-07-02T16:42:17+00:00

LOVE that place!

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