Vulcan Vacations - Carrie Lepp

06/10/2024

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04/16/2024

They lit the Olympics touch this morning and it is on its way to Paris. I watched the ceremony and thought “I walked down that walkway and stood in that arena” Great memories. Got home last night and back to reality.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Join us for LIVE coverage on of the Flame Lighting Ceremony from Olympia, Greece 🇬🇷, with Stuart Norval and James Va...

04/14/2024

Today we had a private guided tour of Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum in Athens. Acropolis means high city and the Parthenon was a temple for Athena—the goddess of wisdom, arts, literature and war. It was very busy at the site but our guide was fantastic in ushering us through and not standing in the long lines to get in.

04/12/2024

Another great day. We stayed the night in Olympia. The birth place of the Olympics. Because we were with Trafalgar, we had a private tour of The Archaeological Museum of Olympia before the Museum opened. Then we toured the archaeological site. It is amazing. I walked through the archway to enter the stadium and stood on the starting line for the foot races. They will be lighting the Olympics torch on this site on Tuesday, April 16th to start the journey to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.

04/11/2024

This was an amazing day. Meteora at Kalambaka.
The Greek word Meteora means “suspended in the air” and this phrase aptly describes these remarkable Greek Orthodox monasteries. This region is composed of huge rocks on top of which monasteries have been constructed, overlooking a beautiful valley below. Although in the past there were hundreds of monasteries and churches in Meteora, today only 6 of them survive. Except for the Monastery of Saint Stephen, which is the easiest to access by climbing 144 steps, all the other 5 monasteries in Meteora are accessed through a long hike up against the rock. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site

04/09/2024

I arrived in Athens, Greece.

The Fam started this evening with a briefing from our Tour Director Nikos, dinner at the hotel, then we hopped on the bus for a night tour of Athens.
Tomorrow we are off to Delphi and our Make Travel Matter experience.

04/03/2024

Counting down the days!!

03/30/2024

03/28/2024

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03/27/2024

I am going to Greece for a FAM with Trafalgar in a couple weeks. Follow along on this amazing adventure.

01/01/2024

May 2024 be a year of exploration, joy, and new discoveries! Cheers to more shared experiences and incredible destinations.

Happy New Year!"

12/24/2023

May your family have a holiday season that is full of wonderful surprises, treats and nonstop laughter

12/16/2023

I am going to look for another wellness type retreat for a ladies group for the New Year. This was such a great time and a great group of ladies to travel with.

11/20/2023

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9-day, 7-night adventure through Portugal. This journey is a tapestry of vibrant cities, historic landmarks, and unforgettable experiences. 🏰🍷

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• Lisbon - City of Seven Hills

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11/17/2023

This weeks training was a great evening learning about this fairly new touring company. Exoticca started in 2013 in Barcelona Spain and broke the Canadian market 3 years ago. This company is so versatile. They offer fully escorted to self driving and everything in between. An associate of mine toured Egypt with them this past fall and absolutely loved it.

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11/16/2023

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11/11/2023

On this Remembrance Day, we pause to honor and remember the sacrifices made by our Canadian heroes who've served their country with unwavering courage and dedication. We are forever grateful for their service and commitment to our freedom. Lest we forget

08/13/2023

I know this won't be easy, but I also know Hawaiians have what it takes to get through it.

Thinking of our Friends on Maui.

05/02/2023

When you sail with AmaWaterways through Vietnam and Cambodia on the Mekong River, you’ll explore the highlights of Phnom Penh including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum - boasting an outstanding collection of Khmer crafts.

05/01/2023

Inspired by the landscapes of the Mekong River and the history of the land she sails through, AmaWaterways’ AmaDara features French Colonial décor and richly decorated wood furniture hand-carved by local craftsmen. Spacious twin-balcony staterooms. Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients. A certified Wellness host to lead classes through-out your stay on board.

04/28/2023

AmaWaterways is very proud to provide financial support to the ODA Free Village English School in the Siem Reap province of Cambodia. This school helps local children improve their English language skills and broaden their future employment opportunities.

04/28/2023

I had some clients interested in a Mekong Land and River cruise tour and it looks amazing. I thought I would send it out and see if anyone else would be interested. We are looking at Feb 6 departure. AmaWaterways Cruises are filling quickly, so don't hesitate to long.

Cruise along the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam as you are transported back in time to another era, where the rhythms of the countryside move at a slower pace and allow for a fascinating glimpse into a traditional way of life. Visit rural villages, colorful markets and a monastery, where you will receive a special Buddhist blessing by monks.

Email [email protected] for more info.

04/14/2023

Jatun Yaku river, in Tena, Ecuador. One of the best rivers to practice the adventure sport of rafting.

04/11/2023

Ecuador flora and fauna.

04/09/2023

04/07/2023

This week is "Holy Week" in Ecuador, and today is important in the Ecuadorian culture. This is a day that traditionally the locals do not eat meat, they only eat fish meat and a soup made from a vegetable native to the country with many spices and grains.
This dish is called Fanesca.

04/01/2023

At Puerto Ayora's tiny seafood market on the waterfront, apron-wearing fishmongers are at work cleaning the day's catch, as brown pelicans inch their way around the perimeter, flapping their great wings restlessly in hopes of grabbing a stray scrap or two. Meanwhile, a barrel-chested sea lion clambers up from the shoreline and waddles past the birds to get a closer look at the glistening fish on display. The birds eye the interloper suspiciously, while the fisher-folk go about their work, largely ignoring the growing line of animals crowding around them (sometimes a long beak inching right under their elbow). Beside the stalls, locals gather in the evening at plastic tables in the open air and feast on some of the island's freshest seafood, cooked up at one of the onsite grills.

At the market and in many other places on the islands, locals have learned to co-exist with animal life. Around 2 PM, when the islands’ inhabitants have retired to cooler indoor spaces for a siesta, Puerto Ayora and other coastal enclaves can feel like settlements abandoned by humans to marine life. Sea lions bask on wooden piers, loll on sandy paths, and even hop onto unmanned boats bobbing on the water. When the humans return, the animals don't necessarily disappear. And this is one of the great unspoken wonders of the Galápagos — it's one of the few places on earth where human and animal life intersect in such surprising ways. Playa de Oro on the island of San Cristóbal has lovely golden sands, calm waters for swimming, and a beach-going crowd that's equal parts homo sapiens and zalophus wollebaeki. Young couples, ball-playing children, and sizeable groups of sea lions all share the sands, sometimes even cooling off in the water at the same time. On the other side of town, at La Loberia, surfers pick their way along a rocky shoreline where marine iguanas lie heaped in great black piles warming in the sun. Along the water's edge, orange and blue Sally Lightfoot crabs scuttle in and out of the surf.

03/30/2023

Home to lumbering land tortoises, comical blue-footed bo***es, and prehistoric-looking marine iguanas, the Galápagos has long been a favourite destination for wildlife lovers. But for those who grow up on one of its five inhabited islands, its striking landscapes and bizarre animal life are all just part of daily life. A daily life that can sometimes take on comic overtones — at least when brazen sea creatures are thrown into the mix.

03/27/2023

A dark-haired boy stands atop the cliff, looking down into the sparkling blue channel directly below. He gives the thumbs-up to his friends sitting at water level on the rocks below. Then he takes a step back, makes one bounding stride, and leaps over the edge, landing in a great splash amid a chorus of cheers. It is a warm cloudless day, and the crystal clear waters of Las Grietas — reached by walking through lava fields dotted with cacti — seem like a perfect place to spend a sun-drenched afternoon on a day off of school. For a group of young teens, it is just another Saturday on the Galápagos Islands. Our tour will take us to Las Grietas January 2024. If you are brave enough, you may be able to do this jump as well.

02/23/2023

Ended our Vacation in Memphis. There is so much history there, Music and Civil rights. I am glad I got to go and see it again.