assorted map pieces

Travel Resources

Thanks for stopping by! Here are resources I use and that are featured in my blog. Any link that is highlighted in Luminous vivid amber is either an affiliate link or contains one where I earn a small commission at no cost to you. However, if you want to support my business, then feel free to make your bookings through the affiliate links.

Any other link that’s in Vivid cyan blue is just a referral link and is non-commissionable.

BOOKING ACTIVITIES & TOURS

Civitatis is newer and lesser known than Viator. However, they do email me with new tours every week. The site itself is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. It also accepts the following currencies:

  • Euro
  • Mexican peso
  • Peruvian sol
  • United States dollar
  • Colombian peso
  • Pound sterling
  • Argentine peso
  • Brazilian real
  • Chilean peso

Golden Tickets is where you can buy tickets to attend your favorite concerts, game or theatre.

You can find your trip or create your own vacation using Keytours Vacations. Also, you can find current offers and last minute deals.

Viator is popular with my clients who like to book activities and tours. The site is available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Danish, German, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish and Japanese. It also accepts the following currencies:

  • Argentine Peso (ARS)
  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Brazilian Real (BRL)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Chilean Peso (CLP)
  • Colombian Peso (COP)
  • Danish Krone (DKK)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • British Pound (GBP)
  • Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
  • Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
  • Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
  • Indian Rupee (INR)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)
  • South Korean Won (KRW)
  • Mexican Peso (MXN)
  • Norwegian Krone (NOK)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Peruvian Sol (PEN)
  • Philippine Peso (PHP)
  • Polish Zloty (PLN)
  • Swedish Krona (SEK)
  • Singapore Dollar (SGD)
  • Thai Baht (THB)
  • Turkish Lira (TRY)
  • New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
  • US Dollar (USD)
  • South African Rand (ZAR)

If you’re interested in going to wineries in France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, the US, Belgium and/or Poland, then Winalist might be the tour operator for you. The site itself is available in English, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Swedish, German, Dutch and Finnish. It also accepts the following currencies:

  • Euro
  • Canadian dollar
  • US dollar
  • British pound
  • Swiss franc
  • Mexican peso
  • Swedish krona
  • Norwegian krone
  • Danish krone
  • Chinese yuan
  • Australian dollar
  • New Zealand dollar
  • Brazilian real

BOOKING CRUISES

If you like river cruises, then check out AmaWaterways. On this site, you can find offers as well as itineraries. If you’re interested in sailing with AmaWaterways, then feel free to request a quote today.

Explora Journeys is a luxury cruise line. On this site, you can find itineraries as well as offers. If you’re interested in sailing with Explora Journeys, then feel free to request a quote today.

Book on Resort for a Day to get your resort day passes for selected cruises.

For anyone looking for Norwegian Cruise Line itineraries and sailings.

Uniworld is another river cruise where you can sail to Central Europe, Egypt, France, India, Italy, Portugal, Spain, South America, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Viking Cruises has both ocean and expedition cruises. Feel free to go to any of the links provided to learn more and check out up-to-date itineraries.

Virgin Voyages is an adults-only cruise that always has offers as well as cruise vacations. So feel free to book on this site if you’re interested in sailing with them.

BOOKING DESTINATION WEDDINGS

Banner Ad 2

If you want to host your destination wedding in Vegas, then look no further than the Chapel of the Flowers!

BOOKING FLIGHTS

I use Google Flights for when I need to book flights for myself, my family and my clients.

BOOKING FLIGHTS, HOTELS & CARS

Evolution Travel is partnered with my host agency, Archer Travel. On this site, you can find a booking engine where you can book flights, hotels and cars. Also, you can find the recommended specials for cruises.

BOOKING HOTELS

Beaches has family-oriented resorts in Turks & Caicos and Jamaica. Free feel to book your stay at any of these resorts on the site. You can also book honeymoons, weddings, service personnel discounts and/or golf.

Sandals has adults-only resorts in Saint Vincent, Curacao, Barbados, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Bahamas and Antigua. Free feel to book your stay at any of these resorts on the site. You can also book honeymoons, weddings, service personnel discounts and/or golf.

Every month, Sandals and Beaches holds their virtual wedding party, where you can learn more about hosting your wedding at one of their resorts. Be sure to mention you register:

  • Name of Travel Advisor / Wedding Planner You Received Invitation From: Sena Rainey
  • Name of Travel Advisor/Wedding Planner’s Company: Hydrangea Travels
  • Travel Advisor / Wedding Planner’s email: senarainey@hydrangeatravels.com

When you book with me, 14 days after the webinar, you and your partner can get up to $250 Spa Credit!

CASHBACK

I mainly use Rakuten‘s extension to help me get cashback on my purchasing at participating brands. When you use my link, you can $30.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM)

Recently, I’ve been using TravelJoy to plan my clients’ trips as well as plan my own. If you sign up using my link, you can get 50% off your first 3 months.

FOR TRAVEL SPECIALISTS

eXperts play is where I go daily to learn more about Lufthansa Group airlines. You can also create posts on there related to that airline.

If you’re a travel specialist who is interested in selling Palladium Hotels and Resorts, then sign up here.

Zoom is one of the platforms I use for webinars. Anyway, with this referral link, you can  take 15% off your Workplace Pro subscription.

LANGUAGE LEARNING

italki is a good way to learn languages and to practice your conversation skills. I’ve used this platform to learn Arabic and also to support this Palestinian teacher in Gaza.

MEMBERSHIPS

Emergency Assistance Plus (EA+) is not insurance, it is a membership plan. EA+ is only available to U.S. residents at this time. Washington state residents must be traveling more than 100 miles away from home to be eligible for EA+ services.

PALESTINE

Similar to TikTok but doesn’t have as much censorship, Redz is what I use to share videos mainly related to Palestine.

I’ve bought a t-shirt, a hoodie and some jewelry from Wear The Peace. Anyway, when you use my link, you can get $10 off your first purchase a minimum of $49. 100% of profits goes towards supporting Palestine.

RENTALS

If you’re taking the little ones with you on your vacation and you need help packing, then check out BabyQuip’s rentals. Also, you can make sure that the rentals are clean.

RIDESHARE

Lyft is one of the rideshare apps that my younger brother and I use to get around town in Virginia, Maryland and Western New York. Anyway, if you need a ride in Fredericksburg, then when you sign up and use my link, you can get 50% off 2 rides.

Uber is another rideshare app that my younger brother and I use to get around in Virginia, Maryland and Western New York. Anyway, when you my link, you can get 50% off 2 Uber trips.

SALES

ebay is a platform I use to sell my stuff. However, it has no promo or referral codes for me to share with anyone.

I can now earn commissions as an ebay Ambassador.

Mercari is one of the platforms I use to sell stuff my younger brother and I no longer need. Anyway, when you use my link, you can save $10 on your first purchase or save $20 when you earn your first $100.

Poshmark is another platform I use to sell stuff my younger brother and I no longer need. Currently, I’m a Posh Ambassador and am working towards Posh Ambassador II. Anyway, you can get $10 when you use my link and apply the promo code SENARAINEY upon joining.

TRAVELING TO MEXICO

If you’re an international traveler and you’re headed to Baja California Sur, then you must pay the VISITAX. Those who are exempt are children 12 years and under; and those with Mexican residency status. Anyway, you can pay your VISITAX on Embrace IT.

If you’re an international traveler and you’re headed to Quintana Roo, then you must pay the VISITAX. The only exception is if you’re entering the state from the southern state border. Anyway, you can pay your VISITAX on TravelKore.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Tinleg is travel insurance for international and domestic bookings, which covers cancellations, medical emergencies, and baggage loss or delay.

THEME PARKS

You can check out Disney‘s theme parks and cruises. Also, if you’re interested booking any of the theme parks and cruises, then feel free to request a quote today.


Other Essentials

BEAUTY

I recently bought some concealer, eye liner and blush powder directly on the Huda Beauty site. I’ve also bought eye shadows, lipsticks and lip balm off of Poshmark, since Huda Beauty is known to be out of stock with some items. Anyway, you can get 20% off your first order of $100 or more when you use my link.

CRYPTOCURRENCIES

I use Coinbase to buy and convert Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. Anyway, you can get $20 in BTC when you sign up using my link.

Here’s an invite to Odysee, an alternative to YouTube which uses LBRY credits. My channel page is Sena Rainey – Hydrangea Travels.

FOOD DELIVERY

I currently use DoorDash for food deliveries from nearby stores and restaurants. Anyway, you can get $1 off your first order over $15.

GAMES

June’s Journey is one of the mobile games I play. I know that it’s also one of the mobile games some of the true crime youtubers I follow play. Anyway, when you install the game using my link, you can get a 3 Star Box for free.

GRAPHIC DESIGN/WEB DESIGN

Behance is where I occasionally put my graphic designs and other artwork.

Canva is the main platform I use to create designs for my blog posts, social media and Posh Shows.

Before I became a travel specialist, I used to submit designs to Minted. I haven’t won any of their challenges (yet), but I have bought some nice notebooks from the designers. Anyway, you can get $25 Credit when you use my link.

If you aren’t already aware, I’m using WordPress. It’s the easiest site I’ve ever used without having to build a website from scratch. Anyway, when you use my link, you can claim $25 in credits and get $25 off your first purchase. This is for anyone wanting to create a blog or a website.

PAYMENT

Cash App is sometimes one of the payment methods I use. Anyway, when you use my link and the referral code Z5S8Z7S when joining, you get $5

I haven’t used Square as a payment method yet since I’ve signed up. However, if you’re looking for more professional-looking payment method than Cash App, then this might be it. Anyway, when you use my link, you can get free processing on your first $1000 in sales within 180 days or get $20 off Square Hardware.

RESTAURANTS

Use my code Sen7R724240 when you register for Golden Corral Rewards. Download the mobile app by clicking here: https://engagement.punchh.com/b/goldencorral After you sign up, you will get $5 off $25 on your next visit.

SHOPPING

If you like buying chocolates for the holidays, then Bissinger’s might be for you. Anyway, when you use my link, you can get $5 off your first purchase.

SURVEYS

You can earn money by shopping and/or taking surveys by using Kashkick.

Earn points by shopping and/or taking surveys by using MyPoints.

You can get paid for taking surveys by using Prime Opinion.

Swagbucks has daily trivia as well as other ways to earn.

Last updated: