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06/19/2024

If you are currently experiencing the heat wave in Atlantic Canada, then now is a perfect time to consder beating the heat and booking your Alaskan cruise for Summer 2024! Sail away on the Holland America Line "Noordam". This beautiful 82,500 Ton ship will allow you to see the beautiful Alaskan scenary while you also enjoy the beauty of this ship. Staterooms are starting at $955 CAD for the Sept 1 sailing.

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06/18/2024

This week for Travel Tuesday we are visiting Springhill Suites Pittsburgh PA. This hotel is part of the Marriot chain of hotels. If you are visiting the Pittsburgh area and need a place to see then this is a beautiful option for you. Just outside of the hotel you will find a variety of shops and nice restaurants to eat at within walking (Or wheeling) distance. The hotel itself was beautiful and well kept. There was even a rooftop fireplace to enjoy the view.

As far as accessibility the hotel did a good job at accommodating for wheelchair users. The door to the room was easy to open. The bed was at a good height for easy transfer and the bathroom had a tub with a bench that most would find a reasonable transfer.

06/13/2024

This week for Throwback Thursday we are keeping on theme by taking a look at the history of Mini-Golf. The very first place to have Mini-Golf is unknown, but it is believed that one of the first groups to participate was the "Ladies' Putting Club of St. Andrews" in Scotland. The very first Mini-Golf course know as the "Himalayas" was built in 1867 at the "Ladies' Putting Club of St. Andrews".

The first Mini-Golf crouse in the United States was built in 1916 and located in North Carolina. The course was named "Thistle Dhu" which is Gaelic for "This'll Do". This course had many of the featurs that you would expect today such as greens, obsitcles and creative hold location and designs. From here Mini-Golf started to become popular and spread all over North America in the 1920s. During the Great Depression and World War 2 it dropped in popularity, but made a comeback after the war.

Today you can find Mini-Golf in most any town and will find a variety of options in any tourist desitination from towns to cruis ships. Comment bellow where you favorit Mini-Golf course is located.

06/12/2024

This week for Ship of the Week we are taking a look at the MS Eurodam from Holland America. The MS Eurodam was launched in 2007 and weighs in at 86,273 Tons. Being on the smaller side of ships he MS Eurodam is able to visit smaller ports much like other ships of its size, but brings the Holland America touch to the sailing. Onboard you will find plenty of entertainment options from the Rolling Stone Lounge to the World Stage. Before heading off to the nightly entertainment you will have plenty of dinning options from the Pinnacle Grill (Steakhouse) to Canaletto (Italian).

06/11/2024

This week for Travel Tuesday we visited Hawaiian Rumble Mini Golf in Orlando Florida. This mini golf course featured a fun Hawaiian themed 18 holes course which was completely wheelchair accessible! The course was easy to navigate and each of the holes that we played were fun and challenging. There is even an option to have your ball end up in the water if you take a bad shot.

Comment below on who you think won Tim or Sarah??

06/06/2024

With today being the 80th aniversary of the D-Day landings we are taking a look at Juno Beach in Normandy France. Every year thousands of toursist visit this location due to the war memorials. Battlefield and Memorial tourism makes up a substantial percentage of travel every year.

On June 6th 1944, the Canadian 3rd Infatry and 2nd Armoured Brigade with support from the No-48 British Royal Marines Commando landed at Juno beach. The landings encoutered heavy resistance from the German 716th Division. Due to the heavy resistance the first wave of Canadian forces made up of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles and The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada took heavy casualties. Despite the heavy losses by the end of the day the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division had managed to push farther inland than any other force on D-Day.

Take a moment today and remember the 340 Canadians who lost their lives and the 574 who were wounded.

Lest We Forget




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06/05/2024

This week for Ship of the Week we are taking a look at the MSC Seashore. This ship weighs in at 154,000 tons and can hold 5,179 passengers. As a mid size cruise ship there is always something fun to do for the whole family. The kids can enjoy some time at the Pirate Cove water park, and the adults can grab one of their favorite drinks at the Atrium before checking out one of the amazing shows. If you like a view then the Infinity Bridge is for you. This bridge alows for you to walk around the back of the ship and see some of the bests sights at sea!



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06/04/2024

This week for recent travels we visited Disney's Epcot. Located near Orlando Florida this theme park has plenty to offer if you are looking to experience culture and history from multiple different nations. Surrounding Crescent Lake you will find 11 pavilions representing 11 different countries. Each of these pavilions allows for an oportunity to learn about that countries culture and an oportunity to try some of their popular foods.

Along with cultural experience you will find rides scattered throughout the park. Our favorite was the Ratatouille ride located in the French pavilion. This ride was very wheelchair friendly and was a ton of fun to experience. If you get the chance to visit Epcot it is ceratinly worth a ride!

05/30/2024

You may remember when we visited Alma NB. For this Throwback Thursday we are looking at Fundy National Park located next to Alma NB. This park was created on April 10th 1946, but did not officially open as a park until July 29th 1950.

Fundy Park is large at 207 square km along the bay of Fundy and has much to offer visitors with the highest tides in the world, over 25 waterfalls, golf course, heated salt water swimming pool and 3 campgrounds.

This part has so much to see if you are in the area!


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05/29/2024

With school nearly done for the summer it is a great time to start thinking about March break of 2025! Snag a great deal on a family cruise for March Break! You likely won't find better deals than this. Interior Stateroom starting at $601CAD, Balconies starting at $802CAD, and Suites starting at $1047CAD. (All prices are including Taxes and Port Fees)

Contact me to book your amazing March Break!


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05/28/2024

This week for Travel Tuesday we are visiting Calgary Alberta for Wheelchair Rugby Nationals Canada. This yearly event takes place in a different city each year and hosts teams from provinces all over Canada. The tournament was held at the MNP Community & Sport Centre. Wheelchair rugby is a full chair on chair contact sport and is certainly a fun sport to spectate.



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05/23/2024

This week for Throwback Thursday we are taking a look at Parlee Beach New Brunswick! This popular summer beach location has been a local favorite dating back to the early 1800s. The beach received its current name in 1959 from T. Babbitt Parlee who was tragically killed in a airplane crash in 1957.

The beach is now part of an official provincial park and every summer thousands of New Brunswickers and Tourists from various parts of Canada/USA show up to enjoy the shallow waters and warm sand.

This beach is a favorite to the locals. Keep an eye out for recent travels to see more about it!

05/22/2024

Have you ever considered a Top Tier cruise experience? If so, this is the deal for you! MSC Yacht Club offers an at sea experience that is hard to match. With this experience you wont just have an all-inclusive package but you will also be taken care of from the second you show up to the pier until you step off the boat at the end of your trip!

7 Night Cruises
INTERIOR SUITE - Starting at $2676CAD PP (Taxes and Port Fees Included)
DELUXE SUITE - Starting at $3926CAD PP (Taxes and Port Fees Included)

This all-inclusive experience includes:
UNLIMITED DRINKS in all bars and restaurants of the ship
24-hour butler and concierge service
Private restaurant with all-inclusive dining at flexible times
Priority check-in and check-out in a dedicated area
Exclusive Top Sail Lounge offering finger foods, desserts, afternoon and midnight snacks
Private swimming pool and bar
Luxury suites with Egyptian cotton linens

05/21/2024

We are back!!! This week for recent travels we are highlighting the Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs. This restaraunt featurs a fun similated rainforest enviroment. While dinning you will hear the distant sounds of a variety of wildlife and every 30-40 minutes there is a thunderstorm event that really adds to the atomosphere. As a bonus it is also very wheelchair friendly!

04/23/2024

Tim is ready for another day of adventure!

04/22/2024

Sarah is ready to continue our honeymoon adventure!! Comment below where you traveled on your honeymoon!

04/21/2024

Burlock Travel had a big day yesterday! Thank you for all of the congratulations and well wishes!!

04/19/2024

Looks like Burlock Travel has something going on this weekend.

04/10/2024

Cruise Deal!!!! Its never too early to start planning for Winter 24/25. Get away from the winter cold and enjoy the MSC Seashore! Interior rooms starting at $656CAD (Taxes and port fees included).

Comment or DM for more details!

04/02/2024

Today for Travel Tuesday we went to Art Cafe Studio at the Southern Park Mall located in Boardman, Ohio. This was an amazing experience! Completely wheelchair friendly option for those looking for a cute date night! We got the opportunity to create His and Her mugs! When you go to this store you get to pick out something to paint. They had an amazing selection from mugs, to plates, to different animals ect! Pricing was not terrible either, you had the option to keep your trip on the cheaper end or go all out and spend as much as you wanted! Once you pick your item of interest you then get to spend time painting it! We had a blast and highly recommend the experience! And of course, we had to stop at Dunkin Donuts on our way over there!

04/01/2024

Have you been thinking about trying a cruise for the very first time but the thought makes you nervous? Are you afraid you might not like it or enjoy being on the water? Well, Burlock Travel has a solution for you! On April 26, on the Celebrity Reflection, you can sail out of Miami Florida for just three nights! Join the Reflection with trivia games, wine tasting, enjoying the theater, or just relaxing by the pool! Reflection has something for everyone! By the time this 3 night cruise is over, you are going to wish you had booked a longer trip! Contact us for more details or for other sailing opportunities!

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03/31/2024

Happy Easter from us to you!!! Did you know that the Easter Bunny legend originates from Germany? Have a fabulous day!

03/28/2024

So this Thursday we wanted to share some more of our adventure at Saint John. I got the opportunity to go see the Reversing Falls Rapids which was incredible. Sadly, the walk down to the rapids is not wheelchair accessible and you do have to do quite a few stairs so it is a more physically demanding activity than what we normally cover. These rapids are where Bay of Fundy and the Saint John River collide and it creates rapids and whirlpools which at certain times can reverse the flow of the river! If you ever go on a cruise and it stops at the Saint John Port, there are tours available that will bring you to see these rapids!

03/27/2024

Today we wanted to touch base with our adventurous side by exploring what CNN says is the most visited National Park in 2023 which is the Blue Ridge Parkway. This Park had an estimate of 16.75 million visitors in 2023! The Blue Ridge Parkway is an All-American Roadway that stretches from North Carolina into Virginia for 459 miles. This is the longest road planned in the USA as a single unit! We hope someday we will get to be part of the millions of visitors who take this incredible drive! Comment below if you have ever driven on this stretch of highway!

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03/26/2024

Today for Travel Tuesday, as promised, we wanted to share the other part of our Saint John adventure which was getting to explore the city itself! Although it was colder than what we would have liked, we still got the opportunity to explore the streets of the city that was established in 1785! The buildings in the area have some beautiful architecture and there were plenty of restaurants and areas where you could easily walk around! We definitely recommend coming to see this incredible port city, but maybe just on a warmer day!!

03/22/2024

With summer just around the corner, who is thinking about winter? However we are and we know, before you know it, that winter blues will be back! Luckily for you, we found this incredible deal sailing out on December 12th 2024 out of Tampa, Florida and taking you away from the cold to the warm weather of Mexico and New Orleans! Sailing on the Celebrity Constellation you will experience high end cruising in a Veranda Stateroom for two. Pricing includes two people, a beverage package, wifi, $150 onboard credit, taxes, port fees, and gratuities for only $4,284! Contact us for more incredible deals or for more information!

Comment, send a message, or email me at tburlock@expediacruises for more details!

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03/21/2024

St John is a popular cruise port for tourists to stop by and see the bustling city. The popular Saint John City Market was built between 1874 and 1876 and has been standing strong since. In 1986, the market was designated a National Historic Site of Canada, so remember when you are browsing for goods you are in a place of great history! When the market was created they held a competition among the local architects to see whose plan would be utilized. The winner received a prize of $200 and it was rewarded to Messrs. McKean and Fairweather! Since Saint John was one of the world’s leading ship building centers, the roof of the market was designed to resemble the inverted keel of a ship! How cool is that?

03/21/2024

Today for ship of the week we are continuing the theme of Port Saint John. Lets take a look at the "Island Princess" from Princess Cruises. This ship weighs in at 92,822 Tons and will be visiting Port Saint John this summer. With 13 Restaurants and 5 bars there will be plenty of options for drinks and snacks! This ship will give you the option to see New England and Atlantic Canada in Luxry.

03/20/2024

We wanted to congratulate the Canadian Wheelchair Rugby team on their victory!!! We are super excited for our next game!! Go Team Canada!

🇨🇦 Canada wins against Brazil in the Wheelchair Rugby Paralympic Qualifier opener! Next: the Netherlands. Let’s do this! 🍁🏉

🇨🇦 L’equipe Canadienne est victorieuse face au Brésil au tournoi de qualification pour les Jeux Paralympiques! Prochain match contre les Pays Bas. Allez!

03/19/2024

Today, travel with us on our day adventure at Brunswick Square in St. John New Brunswick. Although this mall, like many others, is slowly losing stores it was still a very neat experience! What I liked most about this mall, besides the library where you could play board games, is that you can utilize walkways to cross from different parts without going outside. So, on colder windier days, like the day we went, we only had to venture out if we wanted to! We got the opportunity to eat at Barred Rock and the food was super greasy but super tasty! We also got the opportunity to explore the City Market which is a very popular tourist attraction for cruises who stop at this port. Stay tuned for next week for an outside adventure exploring St John!