Pictured above: Wendy Sandridge with her preferred travel partners.
By Good Life Family Editors
Luxury travel specialist Wendy Sandridge’s mantra has always been, “Collect memories, not things,” and it is her mission with every client to plan a vacation that’s unique to each couple, to each group, to each family.
As an independent affiliate agent of world-renowned travel agency, TravelStore, Sandridge has the world literally at her fingertips. To this end, Sandridge, AKA “Travel Mom Wendy” goes to great lengths to share these extraordinary destinations and adventures with her clients.
“It just made sense to create an opportunity for my clients to meet and greet with representatives from across the world to help them imagine and plan their ‘bucket list’ trips,” says Sandridge. Thus, the Luxury Travel Show & Party was born with the help of Good Life Family Magazine and Starpower Home Theater.
Her partnership with Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon, Publisher of GoodLifeFamilyMag.com started over a decade ago when she planned a vacation for her and seven friends and continued as she planned her family’s trips over the years.
“It is one of the most fun and exciting events of the year,” says Pidgeon, whose magazine staff plans and implements the show at Starpower, a luxury home entertainment and home appliances company. “It is a perfect setting to showcase these amazing destinations on all the big screens throughout the store, and where live showroom kitchens offer Dallas’ most amazing restaurants the perfect way for guests to sample their delicious fare.”
The restaurants serving up their delicious food to over 250 guests on March 27th from 6 to 9 PM included Al Biernat’s, 12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse, and Zio Al’s Pizza & Pasta. Guests were greeted with a sprawling Bubble Bar featuring sparkling wines from California and France plus an open bar including a festive Purple Passport specialty cocktail as they strolled throughout the luxurious showroom.
Over 20 raffle prizes drawn that evening included airline tickets, complimentary stays at hotels and resorts, gift cards, travel-themed gifts, electronics and more.
“Good Life Family Magazine is thrilled to bring this incredible evening of friendship, festivity and adventurous insights to fruition for Wendy,” says Pidgeon. “Wendy and her team go to great lengths to make dreams come true for their clients, and it is our sincere joy to play a role in making it happen.”
“I work with thousands of destination specialists and industry partners around the world,” Sandridge points out. After decades in the travel space, her clients can be confident that she and her team have personally been to these luxury destinations before. And, Sandridge’s affiliation with TravelStore means she’s part of the top 50 travel companies recognized by Forbes Travel Guide for dedication to the experience of their clients.
The 25 companies showcased at the event (in alphabetical order) were:
Abercrombie and Kent
AMA Waterways
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism
Celebrity Cruises
Classic Vacations
Corinthia Hotels
Elaine Macy Collective
Explora Journeys
Little Gem Resorts
Marriott Luxury Properties – St. Regis and Ritz Carlton
Micato Safaris
Miraval Austin and Tucson
Omni PGA Frisco Resort/Omni Barton Creek Resort and Omni La Costa Resort
Pearl Resorts
Regent Seven Seas
Ritz Carlton Yacht
Riverside Cruises
Rocky Mountaineer
Sea Dream Yacht Club
Silversea
St. Regis Bora Bora
The Bower Hotel
Travelive
Travel Answers
Uniworld
For inspiration on your next trip, read Good Life Family’s 2025 Luxury Travel Guide.
To reach out to Wendy Sandridge, go to Travelmomwendy.com.
