When Hurricane Maria ripped through Puerto Rico last year, news outlets told us of the extreme power outages, food scarcity, and devastation. We read the articles, watched horrifying video, and donated to relief organizations. Slowly, different disasters took our attention, news outlets found other stories to report, and Americans moved on. But Puerto Rico still […]
Posts Tagged ‘Adventure’
Agent Review: Puerto Rico with Laura Degen
Monday, October 1st, 2018G Adventures – China’s Harbin Ice Festival: By the Numbers
Wednesday, September 27th, 2017The 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, 2017Alaska 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 […]
How To Pick Your First Cruise
Tuesday, January 17th, 2017How To Pick Your First Cruise The things that make cruising an ideal vacation may also make planning it an adventure: options and flexibility. From itineraries that can cover the coastal United States and the Caribbean to China and Australia, to the many amenities available on today’s ships, cruising really does have something for everyone. […]
South Africa and Victoria Falls Dream Vacation
Sunday, January 15th, 2017I had the privilege to go on an adventure with my daughter and experience the beauty of South Africa and Botswana and the Falls. We started our adventure in Cape Town. We stayed at the Westin right near the waterfront. The Westin is a modern, clean and beautiful corporate hotel. I highly recommend staying at […]
Cruise With Purpose: Six of Our Favorite Tours That Allow Guests to Give Back
Thursday, August 25th, 2016Cruise With Purpose: Six of Our Favorite Tours That Allow Guests to Give Back Submitted by: HAL Shore Excursions Team The warm feeling you get from looking at this adorable koala at Brisbane’s Koala Sanctuary, is the same feeling you’ll get after finishing a Cruise with Purpose tour. Holland America Line’s innovative Cruise with Purpose […]
Princess Cruises Onboard Experience
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016Princess Cruises Onboard Experience From sun up to sun down, let Princess help you make discoveries that defy expectations while anticipating your every need. Watch amazing shows by a Broadway legend, enjoy incredible cuisine by a world-famous chef and explore the world in a new way with our Discovery at Sea enrichment programs and shore […]
Dubai to Athens onboard the Azamara Quest
Thursday, June 16th, 2016By Tracy Anderson I recently hosted a Signature cruise on Azamara from Dubai to Athens. This was a very unusual itinerary and I was really excited about visiting this area of the world. I first flew into Dubai on Delta – side note, if an agent tries to check your bag on the jet way […]
Hurtigruten presents Antarctic vs. Arctic: Which destination is right for you?
Wednesday, June 8th, 2016Antarctic vs. Arctic: Which destination is right for you? The Arctic and Antarctica offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences. However, the two destinations are actually quite different. Some people love vacationing in huge cities with dense populations or traveling to popular tourist destinations. Others prefer heading somewhere away from big crowds, where they can enjoy beautiful landscapes and […]
Guanacaste and Papagayo, Costa Rica
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016By Barbara Bagnall We arrived at the Liberia airport on April 30th and stayed one night at the Hilton Garden Inn. It is conveniently located right across from the airport. When you are arriving on a late flight it is nice to stay close to the airport. Accommodations were clean and comfortable and breakfast was included. […]