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...
“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.”
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...
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...
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”...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...