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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 […]
Disneyland vs Disney World
Disneyland and Disney World are some of the most well-renowned theme parks in the world. Does it matter which park you should go to? Or, dare I ask, have you ever wondered which is better? While similar in so many ways, both theme parks also have their differences. For example, you can put all of […]
Hidden Gems of Hawaii
Hawaii’s main tourist attractions are worth every penny and dime to check out, but they can be overcrowded at times. Finding and experiencing the hidden gems of Hawaii will make your first, tenth, and millionth trip both unique and exhilarating. Discover hidden gems on the following 4 main islands of Hawaii. Oahu: Zipline on Keana […]
The State Department’s NEW Travel Advisories
The U.S. Department of State website has always had reliable information, but now it’s even better. Over the years, many have looked to its online pages for information regarding their international travel destination. Recently the State Department underwent a major renovation in its Travel Advisory section making travel alerts and warnings straight forward and easy […]
LIVE VIDEO FEEDS
We all enjoy sharing our travel photos and videos. Many of us will FaceTime our friends and family with a live video feed as we travel. It’s a wonderful way to stay in touch with folks back home. Did you know that “live video feeds” are also available from cruise ships (aka “bridge cams”), airports, […]
When Should You Book a Cruise?
Early as possible. End. Of. Story. When it comes to booking a cruise for the best possible price, time is everything. Purchase your vacation when the cruise itinerary has been announced. Often, this is approximately 1.5-2 years before the actual sail date. As time gets closer for the cruise to depart, prices often increase. If you […]
5 Tips to Travel Smarter
We hope your year has been an amazing one! Looking back, I’m sure we can all say there are things we would do again and things we could improve on. As we look forward to 2018, here are 5 tips to help you travel smarter in the new year. 1. Make safety a priority Be […]
Cancun: What to do and Where to Go
In this cold season we find ourselves in, it’s time to head over to a place where the sun shines upon sandy beaches and beautiful ocean waves beckon you. Let’s hear the joyous sighs of wondrous relaxation as we head away to Cancun. While I could spend my time soaking in the sun, drinking sweet […]
Save BIG on Alternate Cruise Ports
Looking for another way to save money on your next cruise? You may hear the typical ways to save money – have a travel agent book your vacation for you, don’t cruise during a holiday season, and go on a repositioning cruise to name a few. But have you ever thought about how a cruise itinerary or […]
What Not to Miss in Alaska
As the largest state in the U.S., Alaska offers unlimited opportunities for exploration. It would be impossible to experience it all in a day or two, so here are some absolute MUST things to do, see, and eat. Then by the end of your trip you can truly say you have experienced Alaska! See the […]
