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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Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Disney, Florida, Nora, Travel Agents
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 […]
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My First European Experience—A Travel Agent is a Must!
I recently sent my clients off to Europe for the first time and here is what they had to say…. Thanks for all the help booking this trip for our first European vacation. It was great. The airplane ride was a bit long (squished into the 4 middle seats). My daughters suitcase unfortunately didn’t arrive until […]
I just took a fabulous trip with Insight Vacations to Spain and Portugal. We began our trip in Madrid, then on to Toledo, Cordoba, Granada, Seville and Lisbon. We had a tour director on the bus with us all the time, as well as local guides in each city we visited. The tour director and […]
I recently returned from my very first trip to Europe – and I have to say, I couldn’t have traveled with better suited company for my age group like Contiki Tours! My whirl through Germany, Switzerland, and Austria was filled with off the beaten path adventures, making my experience more personal, local, and unforgettable. I […]
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Pandora – The World of Avatar is now open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.
Explore Pandora Exploring Pandora – The World of Avatar – is a must see experience now open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The land itself serves as an amazing attraction for you to explore and interact with, and the area’s two experiences – the thrilling Avatar Flight of Passage and the family friendly Na’vi River Journey […]
Disney Dancing Queens The ASU Dancing Devils is a sports club at Arizona State University. Their club was started 15 years ago and they haven’t traveled outside of the valley (Phoenix/Tempe area). This was a huge step for their club to not only travel, but to travel across the United States to Florida. “Tammy was […]
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Choosing the Right Destination
When you are planning a destination wedding choosing the right destination is the biggest decision in the whole planning process along with the budget. These two go hand-in-hand but cost should go to the top of the list. Figure out what you can realistically afford and don’t forget to factor in gratuities, dress alternations and […]
If there’s one trip you *must* get right, it’s your Honeymoon. For fifty percent or so of us, this is the only one we’ll ever get. For the rest of us, well that’s another story. In all seriousness, it’s a pretty darn important trip. What comes to mind when you envision your perfect honeymoon? Adventuring […]
In my last two trips to the Riviera Maya region, I had the amazing opportunity to experience both Xplor and Xcaret. These two parks are both owned by the same company, but are worlds apart. Let me explain to you why! Xplor Fuego: My first experience at Xplor Fuego was in November of 2016, with […]
I have been sending Steve & Joanne to Mexico since 2009 and their last 12 trips have taken them to Be Tulum, a small beachside resort in Tulum. This has become their home away from home and they go back several times each year. Be Tulum provides a low-key atmosphere where they are treated as […]
As an avid traveler, one of the best ways to explore a new destination is a walking tour. You can visit landmarks, chat with the locals, and hopefully unveil a hidden gem. I’ve had the pleasure of doing a couple walking tours myself, including Istanbul and London. If you’d like to hear more about my experience with […]