How big can my carry on be? Do I measure the wheels when I am figuring it out? How much can my checked bag weigh? We get these questions and more about luggage/baggage. Here are some of my recommendations for you, when purchasing luggage and travel items Size Matters: Most airlines have similar rules for […]
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All Inclusive, Beach, Cancun, Melissa, Mexico, Travel Agents
Melissa visits Finest Playa Mujeres, Mexico
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Oct
Oct
I visited Playa Mujeres, Mexico in Oct 2015. Hurricane season. Yup. I have been pretty lucky in dodging the raindrops and severe weather when traveling in the fall. On this trip, it was more rain than I have seen on vacation in a long time. We stayed for 3 nights, and it rained for the […]
Beach, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Laurie, Punta Cana, Travel Agents
Laurie visits Ocean Blue and Sand in Punta Cana
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Oct
Oct
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.
Amazing Race, Australia, Honeymoon, Missy, Our Travel Specialists, Romance, South Pacific, Travel Agents
Missy Skoog’s visit to Ayers Rock (Uluru), Australia
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Sep
Sep
Ayers Rock is one of the most impressive landmarks in Australia. A huge chunk of sandstone and a ‘true’ monolith, it resides in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Ayers Rock is located down towards the southwest corner of the Northern Territory and close to the geographic centre of Australia. The rock is huge, jutting up about […]
Amazing Race, Australia, Honeymoon, Missy, Our Travel Specialists, Travel Agents
Missy Visits for Sydney Australia
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Sep
Sep
It’s not to often a girl from the Midwest can say she has been to Sydney twice in her lifetime! Such a far distance and seems to exotic. Let me say it’s one of my top 10 favorite cities I have visited. Sydney is a cosmopolitan city surrounded by iconic beaches, world heritage sites, and […]
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Aug
Aug
I get asked this question a lot. What do ‘I’ need travel insurance for? Or, when I ask if they would like to purchase insurance, the answer: “I’m going no matter what.” Believe me, there is a long list of reasons as to why you would not or could not take this trip. My personal […]
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
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. […]
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Aug
Aug
I traveled to Puerto Vallarta for the first time and fell in love. The Sierra Madre mountains in the distance and the water are an amazing contrast! Beautiful. I stayed at Grand Velas and the Hard Rock Vallarta.
Cruise, Europe, Honeymoon, Missy, River Cruise, Travel Agents
Missy Skoog’s Avalon River Cruise on the Danube
04
Aug
Aug
I had the opportunity to travel on an Avalon Waterways cruise from Budapest to Vienna on the Danube. Wow, what an experience! We stops at different ports along the river and did small guided tours. Some of the amazing cities we visited were Budapest, Bratislava, Durnstein Austria, Melk and Vienna. The Avalon Artistry II delivers […]
All - Vacation Inspiration, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Melissa, Punta Cana, Travel Agents
Melissa visits Majestic Elegance & Colonial – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Aug
Aug
I traveled to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in May 2015. There are so many things that I love about this destination! The beaches are absolutely amazing!When visiting the Majestic Resorts, I was very excited!!! This was my first time visiting these two resorts, and I have to say I was quite impressed!!! The layout of […]
All - Vacation Inspiration, Europe, Honeymoon, Missy, Travel Agents
Missy Skoog’s Culinary and Historic Tour of Istanbul, Turkey
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Jul
Jul
Turkish cuisine is incredibly diverse and rich, influenced by its unique location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. This blend of cultures, along with centuries of migration, has shaped a gastronomic identity that’s as varied as it is delicious. From hearty regional dishes to innovative street food, Turkey offers a wealth of culinary experiences […]
Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Melissa, Punta Cana, Romance, Travel Agents
Melissa visits Breathless Resort – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Jul
Jul
I have had the wonderful opportunity to visit Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in May 2015. I traveled with some of my fellow travel agents for the Apple Vacations Platinum Retreat. We stayed at Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa. I have assisted a lot of people to travel to this beautiful island, but I had […]
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Jul
Jul
Summer may be peak vacation time but just around the corner is a season that has tempting advantages for people who can swing it. For travelers who want to visit popular destinations without the massive crowds, and save some money, it’s time to start planning a fall getaway. Among the benefits of autumn travel: airfares […]
Caribbean, Client Review, Destination Wedding, Dominican Republic, Melissa, Punta Cana, Travel Agents
Majestic Elegance Destination Wedding
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Apr
Apr
The Majestic Elegance was great! Everything went great! The rooms were beautiful (although ours was a bit musty smelling which we didn’t really mind too much…we figured that comes with the hot, humid temperatures). The wedding was absolutely perfect. Short and sweet, which was exactly what we wanted. The majestic elegance has by far the […]
Client Review, Destination Wedding, Mexico, Nora, Riviera Maya, Travel Agents
Playacar Palace Destination Wedding
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Apr
Apr
Hi Nora, We had the best time! It was all so amazing! Playacar was so fun yet relaxing for our group, and the Excellence was perfect for the honeymoon. We didn’t want to come back to cold Minnesota 🙂 We’re still waiting on our professional photos, but here are some pics of our time at […]