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Alaska Cruise Game Changer
Norwegian Cruise Line introduces a first to Alaska. Back in 2001 Norwegian Cruise Line was the first to sail round trip to Alaska from Seattle. This made Alaska more accessible and affordable than ever before. This week (6/2/18) the new Norwegian Bliss sets sail to Alaska. This ship is truly a game changer for Alaska […]
What to Know about Passports & Visas
Traveling to a foreign country is absolutely exhilarating! New sights, smells, sounds! Ah, can you just imagine?! While there are a million important things to remember (like bringing your favorite shoes), there is nothing more important than your ticket to and from home – aka your passport. Passport Basics… How do you apply for a […]
Disney’s NEW Spaces and Places
Disney continues to imagine new worlds, spaces and places for creative minds everywhere to enjoy the world of make believe. Re-imagine with Disney through these new attractions, some of which have already opened their gates! Pandora – The World of Avatar Remember the movie Avatar with all the blue people? Well, you are about to […]
Savvy Shore Excursion Tips
Cruise itineraries take you to some of the most fascinating places in the world. You may capture destinations with magnificent glaciers or behold white, pristine sandy beaches. Wherever your cruise takes you, you’ll want to make sure that your time in port is just as exciting and/or relaxing as it is on board ship. Shore […]
Is Disney Worth It?
Disney theme parks or other vacation services are always a great choice for a family vacation, but is it worth all the hype? Plus, what about the price? Prices for each vacation are dependent upon travel dates, length of stay, hotel choice, and the number of people vacationing with you. When everything is added together, […]
“Transformational Travel”
“Transformational Travel” is not merely a break from the day-to-day routine, it is a life changing experience. It is a vacation that will impact you for the rest of your life. One that changes perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors of an individual. Your time will be spent learning first-hand about the people and land. Visiting with […]
What to Do on a Cruise Ship
Today, cruise lines are adding new, high-quality entertainment and dining options. While every cruise line has their differences, so does every ship within a cruise line. Cruise lines have non-stop action providing entertainment both day and night for all ages. Listing every single dining, activity, and entertainment available for each ship would take pages and […]
Resources Every Traveler Needs to Know About
There are resources put in place for every traveler. Learning about and utilizing the following resources, as well as others, is one of the most important things you can do to increase your chances for a healthy, safe, and happy vacation. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
What Travel Agents Will Tell That Others Won’t
Travel agents are not a dying breed. In fact, they are quite the opposite and they are saving customers an average of over $400 per trip plus hours of time it takes to plan! Travel agents are also paid on commission. This means that you don’t have to pay them for most of their services, […]
Aranui – A Cruise Experience Unlike Any Other!
Most people know about ocean cruises and river cruises, but there is a type of cruising that is truly exceptional and unequaled to all other cruise experiences in both the cruise experience itself and in the ports of call. It is cargo ship cruising. I recently returned from an adventurous cruise on the Aranui 5 […]
