Africa is a wonderful tourist destination, with rich and varied things to do. The continent boasts spectacular scenery, incredible wildlife and warm hospitality. The number of international tourist arrivals in Africa doubled from 1995 to 2014 and with good reason: improved infrastructure, better safety and overall improvement to the tourist industry thanks to a lot of hard […]
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Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Cruise, Disney, Nora, Romance, Travel Agents
A Disney Dream Kind of Romance
Romance means something different to every couple I know. You can find romance in almost any situation if you look for it. So when a friend of ours asked about taking his family on a Disney Cruise to celebrate a birthday milestone, I was sure to let him know about the amazing adults only experiences onboard […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Europe, France, Missy, River Cruise, Travel Agents
Exploring France by River Cruise
I recently had the opportunity to sail on the Seine River from Paris to Normandy on an 8-day River Cruise with Avalon Waterways. This is the itinerary that we enjoyed on our River Cruise: Day 1 – Paris (Embarkation): onboard welcome reception Day 2 – Vernon–Les Andelys: choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle; guided walk in Les Andelys, […]
5…4…3…2…1 you to step off a platform and zip through a jungle with your new spouse about to take off behind you. As you’re zipping by, you see exotic wildlife and quickly observe the breathtaking views that surround you. You make a stop and get to share your experience with your spouse as they join […]
The Haven by Norwegian Cruise Line offers guests a private world of luxury at sea. Every suite and villa provides guests with the finest amenities, and the expert services of our concierge and 24-hour butlers. Step outside your residence and you’ll enter a secluded Courtyard where you can spend your sea days relaxing, dining and […]
This is an easy destination to travel to – a two hour flight to Toronto and another two hours to Halifax. We drove from Halifax to Cavendish on Prince Edward Island and spent time visiting the Anne of Green Gables area and seeing a play in Charlottetown. The scenery is beautiful and it is not […]
Start your lifelong journey together with an incredible, one-of-a-kind experience. You did it! You said “I do.” As those words are spoken lives are changed, families are joined, and you and your spouse start your adventure together through life. Not long after the I do’s, the champagne, the dancing, and the tears – you’re off! […]
Our Arrival I recently took a mother and daughter trip with my high school best friend. We were on a 5-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas and one of our stops was Cuba! Our arrival in the Havana port was early in the morning. We were up on the deck on the […]
Get in the learning spirit of the back-to-school season with a trip to the Amazon and Galapagos Islands this fall! Fall time means back to school for some, but I think it should be back to school for all. If lifelong learning and an adventurous spirit are part of your DNA, this trip is a […]
When you think of Disney you probably think about rides and characters and food. But did you know that during the year they have special events and one of the events that takes place during the fall is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? This annual event takes place on select nights and promises to […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Disney, Florida, Jody, Travel Agents
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Jody’s favorite ride is the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. Who doesn’t like Steven Tyler and the gang rockin’ and rolling to the fun music. Enter the queue line through a small tent, with boxes designed like instrument cases decorating the scene. Curve through the typical Disney ramp that takes you back and forth, […]
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A Journey Down the Na’vi River
I was lucky enough to preview Pandora in May 2017. Many people will tell you about the thrills of Avatar Flight of Passage, but I want to share about how cool the Na’vi River Journey was. First of all, imagine “It’s a Small World” but with characters from Pandora. It is a family friendly ride, […]
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Puerto Vallarta from Horseback
This excursion was definitely a highlight of our trip. While vacationing with my family at the Iberostar Playa Mita, I was able to pre-arrange a horseback riding experience to Rancho Montalbena. We were picked up at our resort and whisked away to the ranch (which also offers zip ling and ATV tours). The guide gave […]
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Honeymoon Hopping
The Hawaiian Islands, how do you pick the right one for your honeymoon? Easy, you don’t have to pick just 1 island, you can hop to multiple islands!! Each island offers something different and I am here to help you find the perfect fit. Let’s explore a few of the islands…. O’ahu In so many […]
Why wait? Today’s young couples are in a live-for-the-moment kind of mood, studies say, so it should come as no surprise that they are not waiting for the wedding to plan a vacation. Enter the new travel term: “earlymoon.” You can probably thank Pippa Middleton and her new husband, James Matthews, who apparently introduced the […]