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Samantha Davis-Friedman

@Samdfriedman226

Contributing Editor for @TravelAgeWest & @Attractions & @MiceChat

 Los Angeles, CA
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Joined June 2014
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Review: Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire travelagewest.com/Travel/Hot… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest @FourSeasons
Review: Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

Review: Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers a quintessential English countryside experience just 40 minutes from Heathrow.

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Here’s How Clients Can Celebrate the Holidays at Theme Parks in 2026 travelagewest.com/Travel/Fam… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest @DisneyParks @Disneyland @WaltDisneyWorld @UniversalORL @UniStudios @LEGOLAND_CA @LEGOLANDFlorida @LEGOLANDNewYork @SeaWorld
Here’s How Clients Can Celebrate the Holidays at Theme Parks in 2026

Here’s How Clients Can Celebrate the Holidays at Theme Parks in 2026

Theme park celebrations offer seasonal flavors, festive decor and enchanting entertainment, and clients who book early have the best choice of hotels and holiday party dates.

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The Changing Role of the Travel Advisor travelagewest.com/News/Indus… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest
The Changing Role of the Travel Advisor

The Changing Role of the Travel Advisor

In the last 25 years, the role of travel advisors has evolved, from selling travel products to curating personalized travel experiences. The next quarter century could bring about more changes,...

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Review: Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton travelagewest.com/Travel/Hot… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest @HiltonHotels @VisitNapaValley
Review: Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton

Review: Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton

The newly renovated Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley offers an elevated, all-suite resort experience in the heart of downtown Napa, California.

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How Mexico Is Maintaining Its Magic for West Coast Travelers travelagewest.com/travel/mex… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest
How Mexico Is Maintaining Its Magic for West Coast Travelers

How Mexico Is Maintaining Its Magic for West Coast Travelers

What's New in Mexico Western U.S.

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Everything We Know About Disney Believe travelagewest.com/Travel/Cru… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest @DisneyCruise #DisneyBelieve
Everything We Know About Disney Believe

Everything We Know About Disney Believe

Disney Believe is Disney Cruise Line’s fourth Wish-class ship, but she has new onboard experiences of her own.

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What Is Agentic, AI and How Are Advisors Using It? travelagewest.com/News/Trave… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest
What Is Agentic AI and How Are Advisors Using It?

What Is Agentic AI and How Are Advisors Using It?

Advisors can use Agentic AI to streamline administrative tasks, freeing up time to personally connect with clients.

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3 Trends Highlighted at Travel Market 2026 travelagewest.com/News/Trave… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest @TRAVELSAVERS_US
3 Trends Highlighted at Travel Market 2026

3 Trends Highlighted at Travel Market 2026

Travel Market 2026 provided Travelsavers and Nest advisors with insight into notable industry trends.

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Keys To Selling Family Travel bit.ly/4gXOl2v
Keys To Selling Family Travel

Keys To Selling Family Travel

Family travel remains strong, with increased demand for diverse destinations and segments like river cruising appealing to multigenerational groups.

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Here’s How Clients Can Celebrate the Holidays at Theme Parks in 2026 travelagewest.com/Travel/Fam… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest @DisneyParks @Disneyland @WaltDisneyWorld @UniStudios @UniversalORL @LEGOLANDFlorida @LEGOLAND_CA @LEGOLANDNewYork @SeaWorld
Here’s How Clients Can Celebrate the Holidays at Theme Parks in 2026

Here’s How Clients Can Celebrate the Holidays at Theme Parks in 2026

Theme park celebrations offer seasonal flavors, festive decor and enchanting entertainment, and clients who book early have the best choice of hotels and holiday party dates.

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What Is City-Maxxing? Here's What to Know About the New Travel Trend Created by the Ultra-Rich travelagewest.com/Travel/Lux… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest @belmond @The_Calliope_Co @WheelsUp @EdwardianHotels
What Is City-Maxxing? Here's What to Know About the New Travel Trend Created by the Ultra-Rich

What Is City-Maxxing? Here's What to Know About the New Travel Trend Created by the Ultra-Rich

Luxury travelers are planning itineraries that maximize their time in a destination while minimizing the time it takes to get there.

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Opening September 16, 2026. 4 launches. 3 inversions. 360° rotations. This is Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift!
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Pickleball’s Popularity Is Soaring — Here’s How to Include it on a Travel Itinerary travelagewest.com/Travel/Wel… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest #Pickleball
Pickleball’s Popularity Is Soaring — Here’s How to Include it on a Travel Itinerary

Pickleball’s Popularity Is Soaring — Here’s How to Include it on a Travel Itinerary

A growing number of hotels, vacation rental properties, cruises and tour operators offer pickleball experiences for travelers.

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What We Learned at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 travelagewest.com/Travel/Fam… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest @DisneyD23 @DisneyParks
What We Learned at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026

What We Learned at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026

During D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney revealed details about its largest slate of new attractions and experiences ever.

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How exciting is this?! So proud of our whole team. 🥹🥰 travelagewest.com/Industry-I… @thecruiseglobe @Samdfriedman226 ❤️❤️
How The Cruise Globe Travel Agency Is Reinventing the Way Cruises Are Sold

How The Cruise Globe Travel Agency Is Reinventing the Way Cruises Are Sold

Discover how The Cruise Globe is transforming cruise sales with innovative strategies and a popular app, enhancing client experiences and advisor interactions.

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How The Cruise Globe Travel Agency Is Reinventing the Way Cruises Are Sold

How The Cruise Globe Travel Agency Is Reinventing the Way Cruises Are Sold

Discover how The Cruise Globe is transforming cruise sales with innovative strategies and a popular app, enhancing client experiences and advisor interactions.

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Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World Guide travelagewest.com/Travel/Fam… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest @WaltDisneyWorld @Disneyland
Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World Guide

Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World Guide

A comprehensive guide to the major the differences — including parks, size, hotels and attractions — between Disneyland Resort in California, and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

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Universal Studios Hollywood vs. Universal Orlando Guide travelagewest.com/Travel/Fam… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest @UniversalORL @UniStudios
Universal Studios Hollywood vs. Universal Orlando Guide

Universal Studios Hollywood vs. Universal Orlando Guide

Which Universal park is better? A comparison of Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando so you can choose the right option

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How Economy-Class Air Travel Is Evolving travelagewest.com/Travel/Avi… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest @united @FlyAirNZ @emirates
How Economy-Class Air Travel Is Evolving

How Economy-Class Air Travel Is Evolving

Airlines are elevating the economy-class experience to attract travelers who can’t splurge on premium classes.

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Demand for Jordan Is Returning — Here’s What Advisors Need to Know travelagewest.com/Travel/Afr… via @http://nitter.cf/travelagewest @ExodusTravels @audleytravel @AKTravel_ @VisitJordan
Demand for Jordan Is Returning — Here’s What Advisors Need to Know

Demand for Jordan Is Returning — Here’s What Advisors Need to Know

Following a pause in inbound tourism to Jordan, travelers are returning to the Middle Eastern kingdom.

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