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Joy’s Year Of The Return
For years, I wanted to travel back to the Motherland. Unfortunately there were so many negative mindsets that had been imposed on me concerning Africa that kept me from making that visit. Over the years, however, I have been feeling such a strong connection to the continent through growing in my own understanding of our ethnic history. So when my best friend who is a travel consultant decided to design a “heritage tour” to Ghana, I couldn’t resist passing up the opportunity! I am SO glad I went because I learned so much about our history and where so many of our cultural practices originated. My best friend was very…
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The 10 Worst Mistakes You Can Make On A Cruise
Not arriving at your departure port the day BEFORE your cruise. So much can go wrong with airport delays, interstate traffic, cancelled flights, etc. Isn’t it worth the cost of a hotel room to know for sure that you will be boarding that ship before the crowds? Getting drunk No one enjoys having an obnoxious drunk by them on the lido deck or at their dinner table. Just because you CAN drink a bucket of beer before lunch doesn’t mean you SHOULD. New beverage packages make it even more tempting to over-drink. Pace yourself! Your body will thank you later! Cruising without travel insurance Cruising without travel insurance is like…
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Some Days You Just Get Inspired
Some days Inspiration comes from sources that surprise you. As a Travel Advisor one of my specialties is the Continent of Africa. It’s one of my favorite places that I arrange awesome tours and adventures to. Elizabeth went to Ghana recently with the organization Anidaso. I wanted to share with you her letter of gratitude that she sent to her sponsors. Read on and be inspired. She shares her experience and how the trip changed her. This Part 2 of her adventure. Have you ever experienced a turning point in your life? Have you ever been in a place where things looked beyond repair, yet there was still a ray…
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I Did It For The Culture, But Found Treasure Instead
Part One of a Two Part Series Guest Post by Elizabeth Mitchell. Anyone who knows me can tell you travel is at the center of my heart. Experiencing new cultures, foods, atmospheres..it takes you to a different place. Like, the time I went to the Caribbean. I came back excited, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the world. Everything had me acting like a new person. From the food to the music to the people.. It was a whole vibe. So, it was no surprise when I got the opportunity to go to Ghana, West Africa last summer..I jumped straight on the chance. I made sure I had everything together…
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Six Words that Made me a Brand Ambassador for Discovery Cove
Guest Post by Carmen Daniels Jones Swimming with dolphins was on my bucket list for a long time, but as a paraplegic I wasn’t sure how this would happen. After some research, I found Discovery Cove in Orlando. I learned they provided park accessibility including the dolphin swim! So, with a lot of zeal and excitement, this single, wheelchair-using Momma and her little girl set out to for a memory-filled experience. Upon our arrival, we were greeted at the main entrance and directed to registration. We received additional instructions, and told there was a beach chair I could use to maneuver throughout the park and beach areas. I felt great.…
Every Vacation Has a Story
