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When you take a cruise, who arranges the airfare? While it can be scheduled by either you or the cruise line, many cruisers have a preference. There are solid reasons for either but ultimately it depends on what matters most to you: control or convenience? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of […]
The New Year is all about renewal and new experiences! It is the perfect time for a new destination or a fresh adventure! Update your goals and indulge in a novel port of call! I love Central and South America and hope for more visits in 2026. The entire region is increasingly popular for […]
There are a number of decisions when planning a trip. One of the first decisions is transportation. If you are planning a flight, you need to check your baggage or take it with you on the plane. How do you make that decision? Let’s take a look at each possibility. REASONS TO CHECK BAGGAGE: -You […]
Wave Season is the travel industry’s name for the first three months of the year. This is the time that cruise companies reduce prices to encourage bookings. This is the absolute best time to purchase a cruise at a good price. If you watch cruise advertisements, you will notice these sales are similar to Black […]
Although I rarely write about hotels, when it comes to accessibility they may be the most important consideration. Planning a trip? If so, find a place to stay before anything else.This is especially true for the disabled whose needs can vary widely. One of the most basic specifications is easy access to both the […]
We hear a lot these days about sustainable travel but what does it really mean? It encompasses respect for native cultures, as well as doing what we can do to ensure the well-being of our planet. Ecotourism is a part of this -making deliberate decisions to visit and support natural areas of the planet. It […]
How could anyone write about beautiful places to see in the US without mentioning Hawaii? Beautiful, historical, and you can leave your passport at home! Did you know that there is a part of Hawaii that will make you swear you are in Costa Rica? The east side of the Big Island has dense rainforests […]
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know how much I love trains. I am going to explain why I LOVE train travel and tell you about some American railroads! BRIGHTLINE RAILROAD – Brightline is a high speed railroad located in Florida. This train is all about fast, baby! In fact, it […]
As I have mentioned before, my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed Scotland but our next visit will be a bit different. We plan to step outside of the cities and venture towards more rural and unexplored (by us anyway!) destinations. One of the places we want to see is the Isle of Skye. I have […]
While individual tastes may vary, most of us love music. If you have heard live music, you know it is a very different experience than listening through headphones or speakers. What takes it even one step further? Let’s move it to the great outdoors- and bump it up one step higher! There is nothing quite […]
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