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Best Savings on Leisure Travel in DFW Since 1987 Our staff of accredited vacation consultants have sailed & traveled extensively all over the world.

We specialize in land packages (ie- Las Vegas, Disney, Africa, etc), cruises (ie - Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Holland America, etc) & river cruises (ie - Scenic, Viking, UniWorld, etc). They were hand-picked to serve you. Any of our staff can help you with your air, car and/or hotel needs. CTC Travel is on the advisory board of Travel Leaders Network Consortium and a member in good standing in the following organizations: CLIA, IATAN.

02/25/2024

Do you know the difference from being a Wanderluster versus a tourist.

A travel Wanderlsuter takes each travel mishap/glitch with stride and knows the World sometimes does not agree with your plans but a Wanderluster rolls with the changes as an opportunity for something else new or re-visiting favorite areas from the last time you were there. A tourist would allow a mishap/glitch to ruin atleast that part of their visit/vacation.

Travel plans do not always go as planned,but the ADVENTURE will always be there if you embrace the opportunity.

10/08/2023

Split may best be known for the ruins of the Palace of Diocletian (built 295–305 AD). Collectively with the historic royal residences, fortifications, and churches in the city, the palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage in 1979. It is home to the oldest Catholic catherdral in the world (still performs services).

10/07/2023

Hvar, the Croatian Ibiza, with its waterfront lounges, incredible nightlife and natural landscapes along the lavish coastline.

10/06/2023

Death place of Marco Polo maybe also the birth, but it is unconfirmed. The city streets are laid out like fishbones to deal with the sea cross winds.

And as every where in Croatia, never pass up an opportunity to taste the local wines & olive oils.

10/06/2023

Oysters Harvesting & a sea to table experience on a private island in the Peljesac Peninsula.

Truly the most delicious fresh brackish-water oysters & mussels in Europe while enjoying local wine & Myrtle brandy.

10/04/2023

Dubrovnik is a quant seaside town with beautiful red roof & green window-shutter houses along the Adriatic Sea.

Once a historic and picturesque town on the Dalmatian coast, Dubrovnik was also a major tourist resort until much of the town was destroyed during the 4year war between the republics of Croatia and Serbia (Homeland War of 1991)

In the recent decade, most people recognize Dubrovnik as the prominent Game of Thrones filming location since Season 2 and the Croatian city is a must-visit for any Game of Thrones fan. After all, Dubrovnik is King’s Landing, the capital of the Seven Kingdoms and you will recognise Fort Lovrijenac (also known as the St Lawrence Fortress) as the Red Keep.

The infamous Season 5 “Walk of Shame” scene took place on the Jesuit Staircase that descends from Gundulić Square to St. Ignatius Church

10/01/2023

When you travel aboard are you looking for an unforgettable experience? Look no further because CTC Travel searches for unique cultural inriching experiences in foreign countries for you. Today is one excellent example of a real exchange of cultures, a Croatian cooking class & meal at a traditional Croatian farm which has been passed down from generation to generation of one family since 1570.

Agroturizam Kameni Dvori teaches cooking classes of a healthy gastro-amazing cuisine from a farm to table unforgettable dining experience.

During our 4-hour cooking class/meal, I made bread from scratch, picked the farm fresh vegetables & fruits from the organically grown garden, pick some grapes for the wine & went thru the winery process. Then we prepared the meat and much more.

While the food was cooking, our host explained his family's long history in Croatia and the traditions of raising a family in their culture.

If this sounds like something of interest to you, please reach out to us and we can arrange a similar unique experience in many different countries.

10/01/2023

Follow us this week, as a CTC Travel advisor explores the country of Croatia.

Croatia was one of the six republics of the former Yugoslavia. It shares borders with Italy, Slovenia, and Hungary to the north and with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia) and Bosnia-Herzegovina to the east and south.

Our tour starts off in the popular sea port city of Dubrovnik.

This view is from atop the mountain at the museum focusing on the Homeland War (1991-1995). You can see the famous enclosed Old Dubrovnik surrounded by the 13th century walls (1930 meters) and the famous island of Lukrum.

08/30/2023

If you are not following our newsletter and social media, you are missing out on our travel supplier hosted wine tastings.

Tonight was another sold-out wine tasting with Celebrity Cruises.

As a premium cruiseline, Celebrity Cruises defined a great affordable new cruising sector -- Modern Luxury, when they introduced their EDGE-class of cruiseships in 2018.

Celebrity is an award-winning resort at sea where guests can visit up to multiple destinations in one sailing, dine in a new restaurant at every meal.

Celebrity Cruises is slightly higher priced entry-level rooms than the regular mass-market cruiselines (Royal, NCL, etc) and more emphasis on a refined experience and elevated service and dining

08/23/2023

Client Wine Tasting events are BACK!

It's so great to be able to offer our client wine tasting events again after 3 years with our great travel partners to discover the World.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the Most Luxurious Cruise Line with the most All-Inclusiveness experience available at sea for their standard price (you will not get 'nickeled and dime")

Who would it suit? Those who like old-school luxury, personalized service and great food

Their largest ship only carry 750 passengers

03/05/2023

Kanazawa is known for its samurai districts, stunning geisha culture, and top-quality seafood dishes, but what brings the most visitors during autumn time is the Kenroku-en Gardens. With breathtaking fall foliage, glistening ponds, gushing fountains, and intricate statues and structures, this beautiful oasis is a must-see.

Not all travel days are picture perfect, inorder to be able to enjoy your wanderlust adventure you must be willing to adapt & enbrace the experience provided to you. . .this experience will evolve into a great story to tell family & friends later.

The beautiful snow-covered scenery of our day tour of Kenroku-en gardens turned into a heavy downpour of rain (melting all the snow) & high gusting winds.

Kenroku-en, one of Japan's "3 best landscape gardens" and by many considered the most beautiful of them all.

The statue is of a Deitie who created Japan. . .the statue is made of a special formula of copper & tin to keep pigeons from resting on him (and leave behind droppings)

The 3.5m shooting water fountain pictured is the oldest fountain in Japan.

03/04/2023

A great experience while touring thru Japan is staying at a traditional Ryokan in a hot springs area. A great experience while touring thru Japan is staying at a traditional Ryokan in a hot springs area.

The Motoya Ishiya ryokan has been providing this type of unique experience for over 200 years in the tranquil mountains of Kanazawa. The classic architecture with a Noh stage, garden, and Japanese-style baths.

Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and low furniture with traditional futon bedding. Yukata robes & getas (sandals) are provided.

03/03/2023

If you truly wish to enjoy your time while exploring the vast & unique areas of Japan, then the best option is by way of the high-speed Hokuriku Shinkansen (aka BulletTrain).

The Hakutaka BulletTrain has 4 classes of service (Gran, 1st, Reserved & Un-Reservered). I had the benefit in riding in the ultra-comfortable Gran class. The seats are Kawaski plush 3/4 lay-flat loungers in a 2-1 configuration with a max of 18ppl in the cabin.

The aerodynamics of the train was inspired by Japanese engineers studying the flight efficiency of hummingbirds. Refer to the picture below showing their similar airflow design.

Transfer time (Tokyo to/from Kanazawa):
a. BulletTrain Express - Kagayski (only 4 stops) 2.5hrs (3x faster than bus)

b. BulletTrain - Hakutaka (multi-stop) 3hrs

c. Bus 8hr 15min

02/28/2023

One of the many highlights of visiting an Asian country is the esquite details in the carvings & design of the temples.

There are 3 temples and shrines in Tokyo
(Sensoji, Meiji Shrine and Zojoji). during our vacation. Sensoji (Asakusa Kannon Temple) is an ancient Buddhist temple and Tokyo’s oldest and most popular. This was dedicated to the Kannon Bosatsu, the goddess of Mercy.

Near the front of the temple was a giant incense pot with an inviting aromatic smell. Many people surround the pot and fan themselves with or inhale the smoke. The smoke has been blessed and is supposed to have some healing powers.

02/26/2023

Tokyo is a large metropolitan international city, in fact in 2023 it is ranked as the largest population at over 37million, but does not feel as crowded as Beijing #9 or Cairo #6. It is a mix of the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples.

One of the first structures which grab your eye is the Tokyo Skytree. This is a tower with 2 observation decks which offer spectacular views out over Tokyo. The two enclosed decks are located at heights of 350 and 450 meters respectively, making them the highest observation decks in Japan. It gives incredible, panoramic views of Tokyo. On a clear day, you can't quite see infinity, but it's one of the few spots you can see Mt. Fuji from Tokyo

02/20/2023

Sankeien Garden - This classical Japanese garden was created as the private home of Tomitaro “Sankei” Hara (1869-1939) an extremely wealthy silk merchant. (The public was not allowed to tour it until 1906). The area spans 175,000 sq meters. It is know for its beautiful blossoming Cherry Trees, Sakura, in March/April. We are touring in Winter, but we're able to enjoy the blooming of the Plum Trees, ume.

And of course, no trip is complete without a visit to Yokohama's local Chinatown (2nd largest in World after SanFrancisco)

02/20/2023

There are 2 ways to tour Japan - Cruise & Land Tour. However, you can do a combination, very similar to Alaska on a CruiseTour. One of the most popular & convenient ways to explore the vast area of Japan (refer to US map comparison below) is aboard a cruise so you are able to sail to all the exquisite areas in a shorter amount of time.

Most cruises depart from Yokohama (~30 miles from Tokyo). The Diamond Princess by Princess Cruises is the most well-known and Japanese designed cruise ship dedicated to the area (port terminal area pictured below)

Our group was very lucky today to have clear skies to be able to see Mt. Fuji.

02/17/2023

Japan is one of the most colorful destinations on earth – both visually and figuratively – with its spellbinding history, thrilling technology, vibrant city life, and sprawling scenery that boasts more colors than an artist’s pallet.

Following with CTCTravel as we tour this magnificent countryside for the next week as a guest of the Japan National Tourism Organization

11/09/2022

A Royal event like no other! The unveiling of the incredibly beautiful Royal Caribbean Port service in Galveston (just like MIA & FLL, etc).

We made it from curbside to in our room in under 10 mins

We welcome the Allure of the Seas (the largest ship to sail from the Lone Star State). If you have followed our page since 2012, this has been one of our favorite Royal Caribbean ships.

11/09/2022

Before we say farewell on the pre-inaugural sailing of the Celebrity Beyond, we will take peak into one of the most spectacular suites afloat on Celebrity Cruises -- the Iconic Suite in the exclusive "The Retreat" portion of the ship.

The Iconic Suite is over 2,500 sqft of indoor & outdoor opulent space. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, private hot tub, huge patio, Peleton bike & personal butler.

The Retreat is an exclusive, all-inclusive suite experience that includes a dedicated butler, a private restaurant - called “Luminae”, an exclusive lounge, a sundeck that rivals any high-end resort and so much more.

11/07/2022

11/05/2022

Isn’t she just . . Beyond? is off on her inaugural sailing in the USA!

The Beyond will delight your taste buds with 32 unique food and beverage venues, including eight specialty restaurants and an array of bars and lounges. With their commitment to quality and culinary innovation, Celebrity is delivering some of the best dining experiences at sea!

11/04/2022

A good omen of a light S.Florida rain during the Celebrity Beyond "Naming & Christening Ceremony" with Godmother and the 1st FEMALE mariner Captain of a cruiseship, Captain Kate McCue.

Follow more this weekend for the awe inspiring info & pictures of the 3rd Edge-Class ship -- Celebrity Beyond

10/29/2022

Vacation, Libation, Vitality & work. . . 3 out of 4 ain't bad

10/28/2022

Everyone always asks about a cruise "what will I do while I'm out at sea"

If you decide to experience NCL Freestyle Cruising, the possibilities are limitless.

Would you like to slide dow 1 of 3 three-story slides (1 which lands you in a private bar). Is racing around a 3-story racetrack at sea your desire? Would you like to try a variety of delicious small bites, in the Prima's food-truck arena? If you are a daredevil, there is the ocean glass-walkway.

Free Style Cruising is Fun!

09/30/2022

Do you know how you can beat jetlag before you start your dream vacation trip of an Africa Safari or beach relaxation in the Maldives or Fiji? A luxury stop-over destination - Qatar.

09/30/2022

Much like the iconic Sydney Opera House appreance which look like "sails in the wind", this incredible architecture of the Qatar Nat'l Museum is designed to look like the area's Nat'l flower - the Desert Rose (sand stone gains mixed with gypsum salt, then air erosion).

Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, he wanted to create a structure which draws the eye in wanting more.

09/29/2022

Most people don't realize how many culinary delightful venues exist in Doha.

Our Nobu experience did not disappoint. The 6-course meal became an 8-course with 2 delicious additions. The Black Cod was by all who partook in the festivities the favorite!

Funfact: the largest Nubo in the World

09/28/2022

A day in Doha is not complete without an evening stroll thru a Souq. The nightlife has some of the best people watching until the wee-hours of the am.

The Souq Waqif dates back to prior to the 20th century. Here you can find traditional garments, spices, foods, handicrafts and souvenirs items for sell. It is also home to restaurants and the ever popular sh**ha lounges.

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A great experience while touring thru Japan is staying at a traditional Ryokan in a hot springs area. A great experience while touring thru Japan is staying at a traditional Ryokan in a hot springs area. The Motoya Ishiya ryokan has been providing this type of unique experience for over 200 years in the tranquil mountains of Kanazawa. The classic architecture with a Noh stage, garden, and Japanese-style baths. Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and low furniture with traditional futon bedding. Yukata robes & getas (sandals) are provided. #VisitJapanUS #Japan #CTCTravel2023 #TravelAgain #WanderlustTravel #Bucketlist

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A day in Doha is not complete without an evening stroll thru a Souq. The nightlife has some of the best people watching until the wee-hours of the am. The Souq Waqif dates back to prior to the 20th century. Here you can find traditional garments, spices, foods, handicrafts and souvenirs items for sell. It is also home to restaurants and the ever popular shisha lounges. #CTCTravel2022 #TravelAgain #WanderlustTravel #Bucketlist #DiscoverQatar #TravelQatar @travelleaders

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