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Category Archives: Laurie
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Packing for a business trip can differ than packing for a leisure getaway. Whether you travel quite often or once a year, having a packing list can be handy. You already have your mind set on many things for your upcoming meeting or training seminar. Remembering what to pack shouldn’t have to always be taking […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Laurie, Peru, Travel Agents
Machu Picchu … a Check off the Bucket List
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Oct
In 1532 the Spaniards led by Francisco Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire. In 2018 a small group of friends from Minnesota captured it again, or we could say that it captured us. For many years the Inca civilization with their amazing ingenuity and progressive thinking, lived and ruled a great portion of South America and […]
Travel Agencies have been around for over 100 years. Things have changed quite a bit since then. Travel Agencies originally primarily focused on leisure travel. It wasn’t until later that business travel management came about and business travel management companies were introduced. The business traveler now requires more service than ever before. Many companies are […]
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What is Bleisure? This term is coined from combining a business trip with a leisure trip. Why would anyone consider this type of travel? One nice perk is that your airline ticket and hotel accommodations are likely being paid for by the company requiring you to travel. I’ve personally had many clients bring their family […]
Adventure, All - Vacation Inspiration, Laurie, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Travel Agents
Puerto Vallarta from Horseback
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Aug
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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Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid is one of my favorite rides. I really enjoy the movie and I also don’t do the fast/scary rides any more. This ride just makes me smile and has such great music. You get to go on an adventure “Under the Sea” and […]
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I traveled to Walt Disney World in Florida 2016 and stayed at the Grand Floridian.The hotel is beautiful and right on the monorail system so transportation to the Magic Kingdom was a quick breeze. I enjoy the slower moving, classic rides and was fun to see the changes in It’s a Small World, the Little […]
Beach, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Laurie, Punta Cana, Travel Agents
Laurie visits Ocean Blue and Sand in Punta Cana
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July 2015 – I was able to stay 4 nights at the Ocean Blue and Sand with my family. This is a nice resort and everything laid out very well. Here are some of the highlights of our trip.
All - Vacation Inspiration, All Inclusive, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Laurie, Punta Cana, Travel Agents
Laurie Enjoys the Activities at the Melia Caribe Tropical
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Aug
Ever wonder what you can do at an all-inclusive resort? Most resorts offer snorkeling, kayaking, sailboats and many other water toys. Climbing walls are becoming more popular also. When I recently stayed at the Melia Caribe Tropical in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic I also noticed that zip lining and an obstacle course was an option. […]