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There’s Strength in Numbers
Benefits of Group Travel You’ve heard the old quote…”There is strength in numbers”. Well, there is also a lot of fun in numbers, especially when you travel with like-minded and fun- seeking friends and family members. Unless you are planning a honeymoon, anniversary trip, or simply a romantic getaway for two, you might want to consider asking a few friends or family members to join you on your next vacation. Here are several reasons why it can really enhance your experience: When a work-related group, such as an Accounting firm, gets away from the stresses of the office at the end of tax season, they get the chance to…
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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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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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I Did It Scared in Malaysia and Life Will Never be the Same
In Puerto Rico it was zip lining and rappelling through a rain forest. In Paris, it was experiencing the marks that African American artists and entertainers had left on the city during the Walking Spirit Black Paris Tour. Oh, and let’s not forget about the escargot! In London, it was dining on afternoon tea in Harrod’s then dashing off to West End to see a play. In Tuscany, it was a beautiful bike ride through the country side and around the vineyards. I’m an experience junkie who craves new experiences, and travel is my way of satisfying that need to see the world around me differently and with new eyes.…
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Is Your Passport Up to Date?
Who needs a passport? The US Department of State website is the official source for US passport information. You may have questions similar to the more popular ones I am asked by my Clients and reprinted below. However please refer to the Government website for official answers to specific questions. Who needs a passport? Everyone who flies out of the USA needs a passport book. This includes children and infants. A drivers license is not acceptable, no matter what your best friend says. Don’t let your vacation be ruined by being denied boarding at the airport. This is not a new policy; it has been in place for many years. It is your responsibility to…
Every Vacation Has a Story
