I had the pleasure of joining Adventures by Disney on their San Francisco Long Weekend Tour. It can be described in one word- Wow. What an awesome experience! There definitely is something to be said about traveling with a tour company with so much name recognition. Talk about rolling out the red carpet! There are […]
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If you haven’t been to Portugal, I highly suggest you make the trip. Here are just a few of its hidden treasures: The Alfama District is Lisbon’s most symbolic quarter. You will step back in time exploring this residential neighborhood which is considered a village within a city. Take a stroll through medieval alleys, narrow […]
Your wedding day was perfect from start to finish. Everything went just as planned now it’s on the your honeymoon! You’re going to Hawaii visiting the beautiful island of Maui. The perfect way to start out this adventure is to drive the narrow winding Road to Hana. You turn on some of your favorite tunes, […]
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Top 8 Luxury Destinations of 2018
Are you looking to go on a vacation? If you are, then you might be interested in enjoying a luxury destination. But did you know that the best spots to enjoy can change from year to year? They can depending on recent weather disasters that have temporarily made other destinations less desirable. Recent changes in […]
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Considering a Safari … If not, add it to your bucket list!
A Bucket List Dream! I flew from Johannesburg to Madikwe, a private game reserve about one hour away and stayed at the Madikwe Safari Lodge. It is unbelievable to see the animals right there, almost close enough to touch. Before landing, we circled the airstrip to make sure there were no animals on the runway. […]
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Visa Free, Hassle Free: Top Three Convenient African Countries for Americans
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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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 […]
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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 […]