I am a huge fan of Europe, we all know that. But when I read any “Exotic” brochure I find myself intrigued by some of the amazing adventures that are out there.
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Are you a light packer or heavy packer when preparing to go on vacation? I have always been the person to check a full size suitcase and carry on a bag and big purse. I always felt like I needed ALL my things to travel out of the country.
Well…last Fall I embarked on a wonderful, guided tour of Portugal and Spain. My friend and I were gone for 9 nights and 10 days. With all the airlines struggling with misplacing bags, I was convinced that I must try to carry on.
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The one question I hear the most after 18 years in this industry is “what’s your favorite destination”?
Greece. For those of us fascinated by history, there’s just nothing like the BC historical sites in Greece to really get the heart thumping. But on top of that, the food, the culture, the scenery. Greece, you’ll look back on your trip fondly, forever. Guaranteed.
For romance, truly inspirational architecture, great food and fascinating history, I love. . .
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Wow. What a year. It seems like only yesterday it was March and we were looking forward to our very first full ship charter event.
I have traveled so much over this past year I had to look back at the pictures on my phone to remember all the trips.
One year ago I was in . . .
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Have you ever sat on a plane next to someone who paid considerably less (or more) than you did for your ticket?
What about a trip? Have you scored a fabulous deal while your friends had to max out their credit cards because they decided to wait a few weeks before committing to go with you?
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Did you know that there are multiple “special interest” cruises and tours you can join to enhance your appreciation for and understanding of things you enjoy?
Let’s take wine for instance. There are a wide variety of options with both escorted land tours and river cruises through the heart of wine country in both Europe and the USA.
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Every year it’s always the same. By March we all have cabin fever and want some sun, warm weather and warm water. The problem is, so does everyone else.
If Spring Break travel is on your radar, there are a few things you need to consider.
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What ARE you going to get Mom, Dad, the husband, the kids and grandkids, for Christmas this year? Wouldn’t it be great if there was a perfect gift for everyone?
Hallelujah, there is. I have statistics to prove it.
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People ask me every day “what is your favorite destination”?
That’s a tricky question. I compare it to “who’s your favorite child”? You’re not supposed to have a favorite, are you?
I can honestly say after 15+ years of taking groups around the world, I do have my favorites. Tours, not children.
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Do you remember who got you what on your last birthday? Last Christmas?
Do you remember what you did on your last anniversary?
Doug and I have been celebrating life-events with trips for almost 20 years now. In fact, we are coming up on our 20th wedding anniversary and celebrating with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to . . .
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We are having so much fun here this week, watching my agent Erica Shaw enjoy her first trip to Italy with her daughter, who is entering into her Sr. year in High School.
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Let’s talk about where you can go and for how much. First-please remember airfare is up almost 45%. So whatever amount you’ve paid in the past isn’t going to cut the mustard for the foreseeable future.
We also need to remember that USA travel is more expensive than almost anywhere else on earth. If you have a valid passport you’ll be able to take advantage of much more enticing pricing in exotic locations. Those are the offers I’ll be mentioning in this article.
$1000 per person. Where can you go for that amount?
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