Archive for the ‘Attraction’ Category

G Adventures – China’s Harbin Ice Festival: By the Numbers

Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

The annual sub-zero party is the largest of its kind in the world by G Adventures Posted on 26 July 2017 For two weeks every year, the city of Harbin in China’s Heilongjiang province is put on ice. The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, which takes place from December to February (exact dates change year by […]

Alaska Cruise Onboard the Island Princess

Monday, July 10th, 2017

Alaska cruise on Island Princess South bound June 14th 2017. I flew to Anchorage (Seward) the night of June 13th and stayed at the Residence Inn.  The next day we toured downtown Anchorage and then back to the hotel to transfer to Whittier.  I used a transfer company called Anchorage tours & transfers, much less […]

My Trip to Southern Africa, Part Two

Wednesday, December 7th, 2016

By Nancy Kivlen, Director of Leisure  Part Two Sabi Sands, Kruger National Park, South Africa The highlight of our trip was the private reserve of Sabi Sands located in the Kruger National Park. Our first stop was the over-the-top luxurious Dulini Game Reserve Lodge. Everything about this lodge was deluxe and no detail was left […]

What to Expect on a Cruise to Hubbard Glacier in Alaska

Saturday, July 30th, 2016

One reason cruising is such a cool alternative to simply doing a land-based trip to Alaska is because of sailing to Hubbard Glacier. Located between Seward and Skagway, Hubbard Glacier soars impressively into the stark Alaskan skyline from the depths of Disenchantment Bay and is a top sight to see for many visitors traveling to Alaska. Here’s […]

Disneyland Resort – A Quick Overview

Monday, May 23rd, 2016

I was privileged to attend this event as a representative of Carefree Vacations.  It was a wonderful experience. We stayed at the beautiful Grand Californian Resort and Spa.  Throughout the three-day program, we met for educational seminars, we did site inspections of the Disney Resort properties as well as Good Neighbor properties, we had a […]

Museums of Belgium and The Netherlands

Wednesday, September 9th, 2015

By Bonnie MacLaird on Monday, August 31, 2015 I love a museum. History museums, cultural museums, and especially art museums! I could spend every day on vacation visiting a museum. In the Belgium and The Netherlands, many museums are new, have new additions or have newly re-opened. In Amsterdam, the Van Gogh Museum has a new glass-walled […]

A South African Visit: Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg (with a stop in Dubai)

Thursday, April 23rd, 2015

As a guest of Emirates Airlines and the SA Gvt tourist office, it was my first time flying on Air Emirates from SFO to Dubai (15-16hr flight). Comfortable, great service, excellent inflight entertainment and a compassionate staff. We had 3 nights at the Anantara Resort on Palm Island during which time they took great care […]

Paris – Highlights of The City of Lights’ Unique Arrondissements

Tuesday, July 16th, 2013

Whether it is the culture, food, art, wine, romance, or a mélange of it all, Paris finds itself on nearly everyone’s bucket list, and for good reason.  It is almost impossible to avoid beauty in the City of Lights, and with a diverse selection of experiences to suit every taste, the capital of France proves […]

All Roads Lead to Rome

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

The famous saying “All the roads lead to Rome” can be traced back a thousand years ago when all roads literally led to Rome from every city in the Roman Empire. The saying is also used as a proverb that means “different paths can take one to the same goal!”  Today, there are millions of […]

Dubai

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013

If you’re looking to explore the biggest and the best, then Dubai is the destination for you! With the tallest building, largest mall, biggest water show, and an indoor ski park there is much to do and explore. Luxury hotels abound in this up and coming city.