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Madison Brooks

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A castle, a wedding, and 16+ years of friendship with @mollie_bondra_

Watched molls tie the knot with the love of her life in Scotland with all of our favorite people. 🤍✨ CHEERS TO THE GEHLERS taken in Peebles by @madisonbrookstravel

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15 days ago

5 FREE Google travel hacks you didn’t know you needed ✈️🌍

No apps to download, no subscriptions — just new Google features that make traveling so much smarter.

Here’s what I used on my trip to NYC:

🏨 Hotel Price Tracking — get alerts when prices drop so you never overpay

🎨 Google Lens — an AI art historian in your pocket at any museum

🌍 Google Translate — live translation through your earbuds in real time

🗺️ Google Maps Vibe Search — find restaurants by mood, not just location

🛍️ Google Shopping — checks store stock FOR you & compares prices instantly

Save this before your next trip 🔖

Which one are you using first? #google #travelhacks #traveltech #googlemaps #giftbygoogle taken in New York City by @madisonbrookstravel

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5 months ago

Your phone has been able to do all of this and you didn’t even know. Google’s new AI travel features are actually insane. Here’s every one I used on my NYC trip 👇

🏨 Hotel Price Tracking — track any specific hotel & get alerted the second the price drops. Never overpay again.

🔍 Google Lens — pointed my phone at art in MoMA and instantly got the full history, artist, and meaning. No audio guide needed.

🌐 Live Translate — any pair of earphones is now a real-time translator in 70+ languages. NYC has every language on one block.

📍 Ask Maps — described a vibe instead of a restaurant name and Google found it, then booked the table for me.

🛍️ Shopping AI Agent — Google will literally call nearby stores to check if something is in stock for you. Life changing for travel.

Swipe to see how I used each one →

Save for your next trip 📱✈️
#GoogleAI #TravelTech #GiftedByGoogle #TravelTips taken in New York City by @madisonbrookstravel

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6 months ago

🇧🇷HOW TO SPEND YOUR TIME IN PARATY🇧🇷

Just 4 hours outside of Rio is Paraty; a small colonial town all about slow mornings, boat days, and wandering cobblestone streets frozen in time.

🌿 1. Historic Center wander
Cobblestone streets, colorful colonial buildings, cafés, and shops everywhere.

🚤 2. FULL BOAT DAY
Rent a small private boat and ask for these stops:

• Ilha Comprida — calm, crystal-clear swimming spot
• Praia da Lula — super turquoise water, usually quiet
• Saco do Mamanguá — insane fjord views (mountains + jungle + sea)
• Praia Vermelha — soft sand + shallow chill water
• Ilha da Cotia — great for snorkeling + rock jumping
• Praia do Jurumirim — hidden, peaceful beach stop

🌊 3. Sunset beach in town
Pontal or Jabaquara Beach for golden hour drinks + chill swim.

🍃 4. Waterfalls inland (quick half-day trip)
Natural pools + jungle waterfalls just outside town — perfect reset after boat day.

🍹 5. Cachaça tasting
Small local distilleries around town — fruity, strong, very “Paraty” experience.

Save this for your Paraty trip 🇧🇷 #braziltravel #paratybrasil #visitbrazil taken in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by @madisonbrookstravel

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6 months ago

Luxury travel doesn’t always have to mean packed itineraries and nonstop movement. This felt like a different kind of luxury — one that was actually relaxing.

Unpacking once, settling into a beautiful room, and waking up somewhere new each day without dealing with airports or transfers completely changed the pace of the trip. It felt elevated but effortless.

Booking through @expediacruises made it even easier to pull together. Having access to different cruise lines, itineraries, and pricing in one place simplified the decision-making more than I expected.

It really was luxury without the usual logistics. @msccruisesofficial

#ExpediaCruisesPartner #ExpediaCruises #AirLandSeaVacations #MSCCruises #MSCWorldAmerica #cruiselife #cruisevacations #BestHolidayEver #ad by @madisonbrookstravel

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7 months ago

There’s something about a girls trip that’s supposed to feel easy — less time planning, more time actually enjoying being together.

Cruising ended up being the perfect choice for that!! No complicated logistics, no coordinating multiple hotels or constantly figuring out where to go next. Everything was already built into the experience, which meant we could just relax 🌺🌴

We booked through @expediacruises, which made the process surprisingly seamless. It was easy to compare options, find something that fit our dates, and lock everything in without the usual stress.

It was one of those trips where everything just worked! @msccruisesofficial

#ExpediaCruisesPartner #ExpediaCruises #AirLandSeaVacations #MSCCruises #MSCWorldAmerica #cruiselife #cruisevacations #BestHolidayEver #ad by @madisonbrookstravel

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7 months ago

One of the biggest surprises of cruising with @msccruisesofficial was realizing how much the ship itself becomes part of the destination.

Multiple dining options, cafés, pools, entertainment, lounges, views from everywhere — it genuinely feels like a floating resort rather than just transportation between places.

We booked through @expediacruises, which made finding the right ship and itinerary straightforward. Being able to browse experiences, compare routes, and choose something that matched the kind of trip I wanted made a big difference.

The time at sea ended up being just as enjoyable as the time on land! #ExpediaCruisesPartner #ExpediaCruises #AirLandSeaVacations #MSCCruises #MSCWorldAmerica #cruiselife #cruisevacations #BestHolidayEver #ad by @madisonbrookstravel

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7 months ago

professional mermaid this week with @msccruises.us

#msccruisesofficial #mscworldamerica #cruiseshiplife #expediacruises taken in Caribbean Ocean by @madisonbrookstravel

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9 months ago

Found paradise taken in Old San Juan Puerto Rico by @madisonbrookstravel

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9 months ago

Since joining FoundersCard, travel has become easier and more rewarding. ✈️🌎 With exclusive ticket savings, complimentary hotel status, member-only travel and lifestyle perks, and VIP access that actually makes a difference, I get more comfort, value, and flexibility out of every trip.

It’s the membership that turns everyday travel into something better.

✈️ Comment “travel” below and I will send you your free 1 year memberships (worth $995!!)

#founderscard #luxurytravel #traveladvice #travelperks #ad by @madisonbrookstravel

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10 months ago

Holiday season is already in full swing in beautiful London… streets are decorated, Christmas markets on every corner, and lots of mulled wine to keep warm with…

Save for your trip if you are traveling to enjoy the holidays 🎄💫✈️

Some of my favorite markets:

🎁 Leicester Square Christmas Market – Central location, classic wooden chalets, festive atmosphere.

🎁 Covent Garden – Famous giant tree, luxury decorations and seasonal pop-ups.

🎁 Hyde Park Winter Wonderland – Large-scale event with rides, ice rink and extensive market stalls.

🎁 Trafalgar Square Christmas Market – Iconic setting beside the annual Norwegian Christmas tree.

If you want to walk & explore the city, a great walking tour of the lights is:

Covent Garden → Seven Dials → Piccadilly Circus → Regent Street → Oxford Street → Carnaby Street (+ optional Trafalgar Square)

Enjoy London & happy holidays ✨🇬🇧

#christmasmarkets #londonchristmas #londonchristmasmarket #londontravelguide #londontravel by @madisonbrookstravel

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a year ago

Hilton Honors just dropped huge 2026 updates 👇

• Gold & Diamond status are now easier to earn

• Fewer stay/night requirements = faster upgrades

• New tier: Diamond Reserve for top-tier perks

• Exclusive on-property benefits + more consistent room upgrades

• Overall loyalty program refresh designed to reward travelers more If you stay with Hilton, this is big.

Save for later ✈️🏨 #HiltonHonors #HiltonForTheStay #HotelHacks #TravelNews #LoyaltyProgram #TravelTips #TravelNews @hilton #ad by @madisonbrookstravel

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