Today we’d like to introduce you to Nadia Rios.
Nadia, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
My professional background is in the medical field as a Registered Medical Assistant for 21 years. I grew up in New York during summertime break from school, my mom and family members always planned trips to the Poconos in Pennsylvania, other U.S. states, and the Caribbean. It was pure excitement every time we would start packing, even if it was for a road trip. I enjoyed every minute of it. Fast forward and when I moved to Florida with my husband, we kept that tradition going with our children and made vacations a way for us to enjoy time together — whether it’s a cruise, a resort vacation or a road trip. The wonderful feeling of being able to detach from the everyday normal and just connect as a family and enjoy each other’s company is priceless. Then after much self-reflection and debating, my love for travel and wanting to bring health and happiness to people in a different way made the decision to change careers a breeze and a dream come true for me. Becoming a Vacation Specialist was a no brainer. I am happy I made the decision to become a franchise owner with Dream Vacations and get to do what I love — create amazing stress-free vacations for my clients. I am home-based and I enjoy every minute of it.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
When starting a new business the most challenging part is getting the word out and marketing to potential clients. To meet people and basically sell yourself in order to gain their trust is always difficult, but not impossible. The corporate headquarters team at Dream Vacations is amazing with supporting the franchisees with tons of tools and training to help me and my business grow and be successful.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Sapphire Escapes Dream Vacations – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
My title is Vacation Specialist, or what is more commonly known as Travel Advisors or Travel Agents. My agency’s name is Sapphire Escapes – Dream Vacations. I specialize in all-inclusive getaways; Caribbean vacations; travel in the U.S., Central America and South America; guided land tours, cruises, excursions and all Disney vacations, I am a HUGE DISNEY FAN!
I am also a Special Needs Group Certified Agent which allows me to plan vacations for clients with mobility restrictions or other needs who may require special accommodations and/or equipment in order to travel. Because of my medical background, obtaining this certification was especially important to me.
As a mother of two young adults, a teenager and grandmother of three I am determined to show my children and grandchildren all that there is to enjoy in this world and I want to share that with everyone as well.
I honestly believe that my clients can hear in my voice my excitement and passion for travel. I am here to serve them and give them 100% of my undivided time and dedicated attention.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
I like to say that my plans are “To build my empire!” I want to reach out to more and more people, families, adventure lovers and let them know there is so much to see and do outside of our normal everyday routine. I have this huge desire to educate and help people travel the world, to lose the fear of what they aren’t used to and see that there are so many different cultures, flavors and colors that are fascinating and can only be enjoyed by traveling.
Going away is good for our health, good for our soul and Zen.
I look forward to make travel possible to everybody I come in contact with. Give me five minutes to show you how you can fall in love with this great big beautiful world! Changes and growth will continue to happen for myself and Sapphire Escapes the more I train, travel and learn destinations to better inform my clients and give them the best experiences!
Nadia, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
My professional background is in the medical field as a Registered Medical Assistant for 21 years. I grew up in New York during summertime break from school, my mom and family members always planned trips to the Poconos in Pennsylvania, other U.S. states, and the Caribbean. It was pure excitement every time we would start packing, even if it was for a road trip. I enjoyed every minute of it. Fast forward and when I moved to Florida with my husband, we kept that tradition going with our children and made vacations a way for us to enjoy time together — whether it’s a cruise, a resort vacation or a road trip.
The wonderful feeling of being able to detach from the everyday normal and just connect as a family and enjoy each other’s company is priceless. Then after much self-reflection and debating, my love for travel and wanting to bring health and happiness to people in a different way made the decision to change careers a breeze and a dream come true for me. Becoming a Vacation Specialist was a no brainer. I am happy I made the decision to become a franchise owner with Dream Vacations and get to do what I love — create amazing stress-free vacations for my clients. I am home-based and I enjoy every minute of it.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
When starting a new business the most challenging part is getting the word out and marketing to potential clients. To meet people and basically sell yourself in order to gain their trust is always difficult, but not impossible. The corporate headquarters team at Dream Vacations is amazing with supporting the franchisees with tons of tools and training to help me and my business grow and be successful.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Sapphire Escapes Dream Vacations – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
My title is Vacation Specialist, or what is more commonly known as Travel Advisors or Travel Agents. My agency’s name is Sapphire Escapes – Dream Vacations. I specialize in all-inclusive getaways; Caribbean vacations; travel in the U.S., Central America and South America; guided land tours, cruises, excursions and all Disney vacations, I am a HUGE DISNEY FAN!
I am also a Special Needs Group Certified Agent which allows me to plan vacations for clients with mobility restrictions or other needs who may require special accommodations and/or equipment in order to travel. Because of my medical background, obtaining this certification was especially important to me.
As a mother of two young adults, a teenager and a grandmother of three I am determined to show my children and grandchildren all that there is to enjoy in this world and I want to share that with everyone as well.
I honestly believe that my clients can hear in my voice my excitement and passion for travel. I am here to serve them and give them 100% of my undivided time and dedicated attention.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
I like to say that my plans are “To build my empire!” I want to reach out to more and more people, families, adventure lovers and let them know there is so much to see and do outside of our normal everyday routine. I have this huge desire to educate and help people travel the world, to lose the fear of what they aren’t used to and see that there are so many different cultures, flavors and colors that are fascinating and can only be enjoyed by traveling.
Going away is good for our health, good for our soul and Zen.
I look forward to make travel possible to everybody I come in contact with. Give me five minutes to show you how you can fall in love with this great big beautiful world! Changes and growth will continue to happen for myself and Sapphire Escapes the more I train, travel and learn destinations to better inform my clients and give them the best experiences!
Contact Info:
- Website: SapphireEscapes.com
- Phone: Call/Text 954-859-1979 WhatsApp 844-437-6700
- Email: NRios@DreamVacations.com
- Instagram: @sapphireescapes
- Facebook: @Sapphire Escapes Dream Vacations
- Other: Google: Sapphire Escapes Dream Vacations
Image Credit:
Costa Cruises took the top fun picture! love it.
Second picture was at Cruise World 2019!
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