Each year (March-June) EPCOT is host to The Flower & Garden Festival, boasting gorgeous, colorful arrangements including topiaries shaped into our favorite Disney characters! Fairy gardens can be found as well as carefully-crafted bonsai trees, and floating bouquets! Garden Rocks Concert Series brings live music to an outdoor venue with some of today’s greatest musicians! […]
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My relationship with Switzerland all started when I met my Swiss boyfriend. I was teaching English in Spain at the time, and he was studying. I had to stay in Spain when the time came that he had to move back to Switzerland. Once he left all I could think about was visiting him. Once […]
Traveling as adults without kids on our Disney Cruise, one of my favorite activities was the Mixology Class in the Skyline Bar. Everyone got involved, we got to learn so much about crafting cocktails with energetic bartenders who clearly love their jobs. Not only do you get to participate in creating some of these drinks, […]
From the moment you board your Disney cruise the magic begins! Your children will be excited to see Mickey & Minnie waving and inviting them onboard. Disney Cruise Line offers themed play spaces for kids overflowing with Disney magic and accommodating children of all ages. CHECK OUT THE KIDS/TEENS CLUBS: VIBE – Teens Club Ages […]
What do you think of when someone mentions Scotland? Golf, kilts, bagpipes and whisky – maybe not in that order depending on your point of view. If scotch whisky comes to mind first you’ll want to take this three day tour of the Scottish highlands, traveling the district of Speyside and visiting seven functioning distilleries […]
One of the most interesting regions in Italy is Tuscany. It is well known not only for the medieval towns, world famous architecture and artwork, and beautiful countryside – it’s also the home of Italy’s most prolific vineyards and olive oil groves. Take a small group tour on the Chianti Classico Wine and Olive Oil […]
There is so much excitement and anticipation leading up to vacation. There can also be a lot of planning and preparation, but I can help with that and leave more time for the excitement. Nothing will prepare you for the pure bliss feeling when you finally arrive at your destination. On my descent to land […]
Mobile food and beverage ordering thru My Disney Experience is a way to save time while quick-service dining at Disney World. Bypass the long lines by preordering approximately 45 minutes prior to your preferred dining time. You can order your food from anywhere. If you’re waiting in line for a character meet and greet or […]
One of the most popular car trips for summer travelers is the journey through the Canadian Rockies. The majestic mountain peaks, peaceful valleys split by rushing rocky rivers, and abundant wildlife along the way are magnetic draws for tourists all over the world. There are wonderful places to hike — Johnston Canyon just outside of […]
A cruise vacation is meant to be relaxing, but some of us can sit still and watch the scenery go by for only so long. Then we want to be out exploring the various ports of call and doing things that we can’t do at home. Active and Discovery Cruises are offered by Avalon Waterways […]
If exploring the rugged wilderness of Alaska appeals to you, but a rugged cruise experience does not, then how about cruising without giving up any creature comforts in the process? The Regatta, Oceania Cruises’ newly redesigned “ small ship” is the epitome of comfort, elegance and luxury. You’ll be witness to all of Alaska’s wonders, […]
Alaska is in many ways “The Last Frontier” in the US. Its vast, uninhabited forestlands, wild rivers, and immense glacier fields are the epitome of nature’s grandeur. Hurtigruten Expeditions allow you to experience these wonders in the most eco-friendly way possible. Their “small ships” with a passenger capacity of approximately 500 guests, utilize hybrid technology […]
Visiting the vast Amazonian rainforest is an experience you won’t soon forget. The amazing number of species of birds, fish and reptiles, and other animals that inhabit the jungle is mind-boggling. You are most likely aware of the fragility of this paradise and have an interest in preserving it for future generations. Please consider one […]
If you’re visiting the Krakow Christmas Market in Poland, you may want to take a break from the holiday festivities to visit one of the first Unesco World Heritage Sites in Europe – the Wieliczka Salt Mine. This fascinating mine has been in operation for over 700 years, and is popular with visitors not only for it’s […]
If you plan to travel to Ireland and have limited time for the visit, you’ll probably only have the chance to visit one of Ireland’s two most popular cities – Dublin and Belfast. So which to choose? Dublin has much to recommend itself – it’s the home of the iconic Guiness Storehouse for starters! It’s […]