Puntarenas, Costa Rica. There are so many fabulous encounters with nature available from this port, you’ll have a hard time deciding on a shore excursion. A visit to the Tabacon Resort Hot Springs takes you to the slopes of the active Arenal volcano. The Poas volcano features the amazing sight of a huge crater filled […]
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Google: Consumers Make 32 Visits to 10 Websites to Book an Airline Ticket
“People’s time is worth money,” Scully said. “The Google research shows how much time it takes a consumer to book and airline ticket. It’s a good example of why it makes sense to use a good travel agent.”
G Adventures, National Geographic partner on new tours
National Geographic and G Adventures have launched a line of tours called National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures, a lower-priced product than the existing National Geographic Expeditions tours and one that will be geared toward a younger audience. “National Geographic isn’t new to travel. Their travel division takes people to some of the most iconic […]
Top 10 Reasons to Use a Travel Agent (vs. Booking Online)
Debating whether to use a live travel agent to book your vacation or to go it alone by using the Internet? Read our top 10 reasons why to use a travel agent! 1. You’ve Googled “Mexico vacation,” and come up with 17.8 million responses. Need a little help editing those choices? 2. Remember when you […]
Top Destinations for Travel
Recent research shows river cruising continues to grow in popularity. For the first time in five years it was the number one trend in multi-generational travel. Adventure travel was another dominant trend, with travelers preferring to experience adventure in Costa Rica and South Africa. Croatia topped the “Emerging Destination” list, while Iceland has risen in […]
How to relieve and stop Motion Sickness with Acupressure
Acupressure is an ancient form of healing that uses finger and hand pressure to stimulate key points on the body. Several of these acupressure points can be effective for preventing and relieving motion sickness, however by far the best known – and easiest to locate and use – are the P6 points (also called the […]
Caribbean cruise ports you didn’t know existed
For those who want the quintessential Caribbean cruise vacation, with time to lie on a palm tree-lined beach, frosty rum punch in hand, blue sea lapping the shore, cruise lines offer tried-and-true itineraries – including one-week sailings to such popular destinations as St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Cozumel. But then there are Caribbean cruises that […]
10 Getaway Ideas for Milestone Celebrations
From Goway Travel For those of you who have some kind of reason to celebrate this year, be it some major birthday, anniversary, marriage or divorce, rewarding yourself with a trip is one sure way to remember it. Whatever the occasion, you’ll want a getaway destination that’s special, unique, and highly memorable. But you also […]
Linda’s River Cruise Experience
Linda just returned from a Danube River cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg on the Scenic Jade. Linda shares her thoughts below: “The Scenic Jade is a lovely ship with courteous and professional staff who will go out of their way to tend to your wishes and needs. The stylish balcony staterooms are equipped with the […]
Gourmet Golf in the Loire Valley
By Anita Draycott (September 2014) If ever a nation has mastered the art of living well, it’s the French. Think Champagne, foie gras, haute couture, fairy-tale castles, Cognac and more. Sprinkled liberally with magnificent châteaux and famous vineyards and blessed with gastronomy second to none, the Loire Valley is a Francophile’s dream. Add some outstanding […]