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So often when planning a trip, we can fall into the trap of looking for the most exciting, adventurous or energetic. At times, of course, that is exactly what we want and/or need. I love Las Vegas, for instance, specifically because it has that energetic, anything goes, aura. Let’s face it, that is exactly what […]
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Despite being the smallest country in South America, diverse Ecuador is definitely worth a visit! In 2024 Conde Nast named the capital city Quito as one of the best places in the world to visit. Located on the eastern slope of the Pichincha Volcano, it is a gorgeous city replete with history. Originally built […]
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My husband and I are leaving in a week on a train trip exploring the western half of our country. Our first stop will be in Seattle. We will only be there for two days and will most likely not be able to slip in a trip to the San Juan islands. Too bad as […]
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When it comes to vacations, our National Parks are a perennial favorite. They are both beautiful and varied and are visited by a large cross-section of people. The US is not, of course, the only country with a national park system. Many other countries have them as well. . Some of these unique parks can […]
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Group Travel is having a moment! While family, friends, and interest groups have always traveled together, it has now exploded into a major trend. If you are interested in arranging travel for your group, try to organize it around a particular concept, theme, or motif and it will help simplify the process. Here are two […]
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As a travel advisor, I enjoyed planning all types of travel but especially enjoyed booking cruises! Part of this is due to personal fondness for this method of travel, I find them both relaxing and invigorating – a combination not always found together. I enjoy helping people find the perfect destination as well as discover […]
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Have you ever been to a place that made you feel slightly spooked? Not full-blown frightened but just a bit uneasy? We all know of places, perhaps even in our own town, that have a reputation of being haunted. Some folks enjoy visiting places known for being eerie; if you are of that group you […]
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Cruises continue to be the most popular way to visit Alaska. When our kids were young, we took a family cruise to Alaska. Royal Caribbean provides a fantastic family cruise experience. We had a glorious time – RC is my number one cruise recommendation for families. We took our cruise in July, which is […]
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I recently read an article about beautiful US lakes that nobody should miss. I have seen three of those mentioned: Lake Michigan, Lake Champlain and Lake Superior. I enjoyed my visit to all three. There is one lake mentioned that I very badly want to visit and am tentatively making plans to do so. Crater […]
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While this is a question hotly debated, some are repeatedly mentioned! Everybody has a different idea of beauty, but here are some that have been frequently mentioned to me by clients. -The Bahamas: So many islands (over 700) and so close to the mainland, they have a large following! Let’s face it, it is […]
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