Wow. What a year. It seems like only yesterday it was March and we were looking forward to our very first full ship charter event.
I have traveled so much over this past year I had to look back at the pictures on my phone to remember all the trips.
One year ago I was in . . .
Read MoreHave you ever sat on a plane next to someone who paid considerably less (or more) than you did for your ticket?
What about a trip? Have you scored a fabulous deal while your friends had to max out their credit cards because they decided to wait a few weeks before committing to go with you?
Read MoreDid you know that there are multiple “special interest” cruises and tours you can join to enhance your appreciation for and understanding of things you enjoy?
Let’s take wine for instance. There are a wide variety of options with both escorted land tours and river cruises through the heart of wine country in both Europe and the USA.
Read MoreEvery year it’s always the same. By March we all have cabin fever and want some sun, warm weather and warm water. The problem is, so does everyone else.
If Spring Break travel is on your radar, there are a few things you need to consider.
Read MoreWhat ARE you going to get Mom, Dad, the husband, the kids and grandkids, for Christmas this year? Wouldn’t it be great if there was a perfect gift for everyone?
Hallelujah, there is. I have statistics to prove it.
Read MorePeople ask me every day “what is your favorite destination”?
That’s a tricky question. I compare it to “who’s your favorite child”? You’re not supposed to have a favorite, are you?
I can honestly say after 15+ years of taking groups around the world, I do have my favorites. Tours, not children.
Read MoreDo you remember who got you what on your last birthday? Last Christmas?
Do you remember what you did on your last anniversary?
Doug and I have been celebrating life-events with trips for almost 20 years now. In fact, we are coming up on our 20th wedding anniversary and celebrating with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to . . .
Read MoreWe are having so much fun here this week, watching my agent Erica Shaw enjoy her first trip to Italy with her daughter, who is entering into her Sr. year in High School.
Read MoreLet’s talk about where you can go and for how much. First-please remember airfare is up almost 45%. So whatever amount you’ve paid in the past isn’t going to cut the mustard for the foreseeable future.
We also need to remember that USA travel is more expensive than almost anywhere else on earth. If you have a valid passport you’ll be able to take advantage of much more enticing pricing in exotic locations. Those are the offers I’ll be mentioning in this article.
$1000 per person. Where can you go for that amount?
Read MoreI have always loved celebrating my birthday. Another birthday is better than the alternative, right?
Since opening the agency back in 2005 I have made it a priority to celebrate my birthdays at resorts. What could be easier? All of the fun, none of the work.
You’ve heard of destination weddings I’m sure. Destination birthday parties are so much easier. After all, you already know the date. All you must do is pick the location.
Read MoreBack in the day, most all-inclusive resorts managed their a la carte dining experiences by requiring reservations. Have you experienced that?
They offered a nightly buffet, and an additional 4-5 a la carte restaurants.
You checked into the resort, and if you stayed 5 nights you had 3 nights of included a la carte dinner options. The other two nights you ate at the buffet.
Well, in order to make those three nights of dinner reservations you had to wait in line. Sometimes for hours.
Read MoreIf you have been watching the news over the past few weeks, you’ve seen what a nightmare air travel has become.
Tens of thousands of customers have been stranded and/or delayed at major hubs around the world. Last weekend over five thousand passengers were stranded in London Heathrow due to flight cancelations. Did you see that mountain of luggage?
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