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Insider Traveler Jo Giraudo: Owner, CEO, Accredited Cruise Counsellor; Travel Critic, Advocate for Traveler's Rights. Information Overload leads to bad trip decisions.

You need an Insider to help you make the best use of your Business or Personal travel budget. Through contacts and inside connections, we can help with all your travel decisions. Cruising is our specialty - from intimate river boats to 5,000 passenger mega ships. Need to narrow down your trip options, discuss the merits of travel insurance or book the best price possible - we are here to help. No

, travel agents are not a thing of the past - and please don't wait until you are in a jam to find out why.

John and Bev- you ought to get to know their style of travel. Easy and fun. Check out their videos. I use them when pla...
12/24/2024

John and Bev- you ought to get to know their style of travel. Easy and fun. Check out their videos. I use them when planning for my clients.

Our Retirement Travelers homepage where you can follow our travel couple journey of world travel and plan your own retirement adventure.

Skip the lines at U.S. Customs. The Mobile Passport app is your secret weapon. It’s free, secure, and lets you submit yo...
11/24/2024

Skip the lines at U.S. Customs.
The Mobile Passport app is your secret weapon. It’s free, secure, and lets you submit your passport and customs info right from your phone — no forms needed! Plus, you get access to fast-track lanes at participating airports and cruise ports.

Securing America's Borders

Rushing through the airport....Which gate?? Is it boarding yet??Text yourself the airline code and flight number. The t...
11/12/2024

Rushing through the airport....Which gate?? Is it boarding yet??

Text yourself the airline code and flight number. The text will become a clickable link that you can tap to see your flight information. This includes the flight status, departure and arrival times, terminal and gate information, and baggage claim. You can send the info to someone else.

Here is a good tool if you book your own hotels. A companion site is Open Hotel which alerts you when a sold out hotel ...
10/18/2024

Here is a good tool if you book your own hotels. A companion site is Open Hotel which alerts you when a sold out hotel becomes available. It's not too early to book for the Holidays.

Hotels prices tend to change even after reservation. Pruvo will notify you when a price drop occurs, so you can rebook the exact room at a much lower price.

Go to Google Flights, select your departure location for a round-trip flight, then choose Anywhere as your destination. ...
08/16/2024

Go to Google Flights, select your departure location for a round-trip flight, then choose Anywhere as your destination. Leave the dates blank, and watch a map populate with the cheapest round-trip tickets available. From Atlanta I could vacay in Boston for $58, L.A. $100, NYC $75, Dubai $700, Amsterdam $800, Lisbon $550. Then create your trip around the cheap air.

08/14/2024
Amsterdam is cutting cruise ship docking by half, Santorini and Mykonos residents are demonstrating at cruise ports. Al...
08/05/2024

Amsterdam is cutting cruise ship docking by half, Santorini and Mykonos residents are demonstrating at cruise ports. Alaska and Iceland are restricting the number of ships allowed. The trend is clear- Cruise Ships are not as welcome as they use to be. Keep checking your itinerary for changes if you have booked cruises for 2025 and beyond.

Thirty miles south of Atlanta. A fun, easy getaway.
07/11/2024

Thirty miles south of Atlanta. A fun, easy getaway.

Francis Ford Coppola has unveiled his newest venture, the All Movie Hotel in Peachtree, Ga., which features post-production facilities.

06/29/2024

In TripAdvisor's latest report on top global attractions, Singapore's Gardens by the Bay 🇸🇬 and Cambodia's Angkor Wat 🇰🇭 were included.

These landmarks represent a blend of natural wonders and architectural marvels, beloved by travelers who have marveled at their splendor.

From natural wonders to man-made marvels, these are the most-loved attractions in the world—according to the travelers who ‘ooh-ed’ and 'ahh-ed' at them.

TripAdvisor's Travelers’ Choice Awards recognize destinations that consistently receive outstanding reviews and feedback from its community, spanning a year-long assessment period. Out of 8 million listings worldwide, less than 1% achieve this prestigious distinction.

This makes it so easy to visit progressive yet charming Copenhagen.
06/18/2024

This makes it so easy to visit progressive yet charming Copenhagen.

06/10/2024

Miami, Florida 🏢

This has me thinking....
05/25/2024

This has me thinking....

Dreaming of a road trip? 🚗 The Pan-American Highway is the longest motorable road in the world, stretching over 29,825 miles through 14 countries! Imagine all the cultures, landscapes, and adventures you could experience on this epic journey. Who's up for the challenge? 🌎

05/25/2024

Most visited countries

Flying Lifebuoy drone coming to Cruise Ships.The TY3R can hold 2 adults. The party ships of Carnival will be among the f...
05/07/2024

Flying Lifebuoy drone coming to Cruise Ships.
The TY3R can hold 2 adults. The party ships of Carnival will be among the first to invest the big bucks needed for this Chinese emergency device.

LIFE-SAVING INNOVATIONDidiok Makings has launched the TY-3R Flying Lifebuoy drone, a groundbreaking innovation for water rescue. Merging quadcopter agility w...

04/18/2024

Another view of Derinkuyu, a massive underground city in Turkey that once housed 20,000 people! Derinkuyu is almost 3,000 years old and was discovered accidentally when a man knocked down the wall of his basement. Upon arrival the archaeologists revealed that the city was 18 stories deep and had everything necessary for underground life, including schools, chapels and even stables.

More about the amazing underground city of Derinkuyu: https://bit.ly/3W9ufZf

not a bad idea actually.
04/02/2024

not a bad idea actually.

Summer travel season just got a little more expensive. Next I expect overhead luggage bin surcharges.
03/12/2024

Summer travel season just got a little more expensive. Next I expect overhead luggage bin surcharges.

Plus, how to get around those pesky charges.

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Iceland 2016
Iceland 2016

We traveled from JFK in New York to Reykjavik, Iceland in March 2016. Iceland in the winter has many faces. Here it is black volcanic rock shining through thick blankets of white snow. It is quiet, so very quiet. I kept turning around and around to absorb all the images. wait for it.....my boots give color perspective.

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Information Overload leads to bad trip decisions. You need an Insider to help you make the best use of your Business or Personal travel budget. Meetings@Sea- our Business Event Division http://tinyurl.com/c4z8mk5 Through contacts and inside connections, we can help with all your travel decisions. Cruising is our specialty - from intimate river boats to 5,000 passenger mega ships. Need to narrow down your trip options, discuss the merits of travel insurance or book the best price possible - we are here to help. No, travel agents are not a thing of the past - and please don't wait until you are in a jam to find out why.