BNI York III Chapter

✨ 10-Minute Presentation Spotlight: Samantha Longworth with Aquamarine Travel ✨

Today we had the pleasure of hearing from Samantha Longworth of Aquamarine Travel, and let me tell you, she brought both heart and expertise to the room.

Samantha shared a glimpse into her life, from traveling with her mom (their dynamic duo!) to raising her daughter Emma, who’s about to turn 12; how does that even happen?! ❤️ She reminded us that behind every great business is a real person with a story… and hers is rooted in family, connection, and making memories.

🍪 From baking 300+ Christmas cookies with four generations
🌱 To gardening, canning, and “granny hobbies” that actually boost happiness
📚 To raising a reader (and future Harry Potter fan!)

But then...she got into the real value she brings…

✈️ Why use a travel agent?
Because when things go wrong, you don’t want Google… you want Samantha.

She shared a real story about a medical emergency on a cruise—where she stepped in and handled everything. That’s the difference: support, expertise, and peace of mind when it matters most.

💡 Who should you refer to Samantha?
✔️ Couples with disposable income (D***s or empty nesters)
✔️ Honeymooners & destination weddings
✔️ Families planning vacations (Disney, cruises, all-inclusive)
✔️ Multi-generational trips (the BIG family getaways)
✔️ Groups who love traveling together

🚫 Not ideal: price shoppers looking to piece things together themselves

👂 Listen for this in conversations:
“We need a vacation…”
“We’re exhausted…”
“We need a change of scenery…”

That’s your cue to connect them with Samantha!

Bottom line:
Her pricing is usually the same (or better), but the value is unmatched.

If you or someone you know, are planning a trip, do it the right way.

👉 Connect with Samantha Longworth at Aquamarine Travel and travel with confidence.

🚀 BNI York III is leveling up every single week!

We’re not just passing referrals — we’re building better businesses together.

Each week, our chapter is bringing in hands-on learning sessions designed to give real, practical tools that entrepreneurs can actually use. From marketing to operations and everything in between, we’re focused on helping each other grow smarter, not just bigger.

This past week, Samantha Longworth and Melanie Caputo delivered an awesome session on using Canva for your business 🎨

They walked us through:
✅ Creating eye-catching graphics for Facebook & Instagram
✅ Using templates to save time and stay consistent
✅ Simple ways to level up your brand’s online presence
✅ Turning ideas into content that actually connects

It was a powerful reminder that you don’t need complicated tools to create professional content — just the right guidance and a willingness to learn.

If you’re an entrepreneur looking for real value, real growth, and real connections, BNI York III is where it’s happening.