Lori Blount Travel

05/30/2024

Sitka was a very nice port of call. I visited a bear conservatory, the raptor center and Tongass National Forest and Totem Park. Also available at this port are whale watching cruises. Those who did so were rewarded with sightings.

05/21/2024

Dogs and trains in Skagway!!!
When you come to Alaska try do an activity that includes the sled dogs. I chose the visit to the Mushers Camp. You could also take a helicopter and experience dog sledding on a glacier ( a splurge!). During the afternoon I rode on the White Pass train. Stunning scenery, great fun!!!

05/20/2024

Our second port of call was Juneau. I took the included excursion to Mendenhall Glacier. Very nice park with a lot of nice trails. (See the photo of the map)I wish I had more time to explore. The town was nice with shops and restaurants. Lovely! I got a great picture of the Viking ship all lit up as we were pulling out of port.

05/18/2024

Klawok (pronounced kluhwok with emphasis on second syllable) is a new port of call for cruise ships. Ours was the second ship to visit! Excursion options include a town highlights tour, a highlights and tasting tour, kayaking and a whale sighting tour.

05/16/2024

Incredible sunset sail away from Vancouver! The ship is gorgeous. Lots of crystal chandeliers, Versace dinnerware and, magnifient art. I had dinner in the main dining room Compass Rose. Check out the menu. I ordered the beef tenderloin Peruvian. Amazing! Very much enjoyed the show in the main theatre. Slept like a baby on the extremely comfortable bed!

Woke up to views of the Inside Passage. After a work out I had a massage at the Serenity Spa. Best massage of my life!
Lunch at Prime 7. Check out the menu.

This ship accommodates 750 guests. Nothing is crowded!!! No mad rush to anything! ❤️❤️❤️No port stops today. Sea day with scenic cruising.

05/16/2024

Check out my stateroom on the Regent Seven Seas Explorer. This is a Concierge Suite on Deck 8.

05/15/2024

It was a gorgeous day in Vancouver! As this is my first time to visit, I booked a city tour to take in the highlights. My favorite stops were Stanley Park with the lovely totem poles and great views of downtown, and Capilano suspension bridge park which is a top notch attraction. Just a bit outside of town, this park is in a rain forest and includes not only the bridge but also a cliff trail, raptor exhibit, and fantastic boardwalk “hikes” through the forest. The kids will love it! I am staying at the JW Marriott Parq…wonderful hotel with superior service. Highly recommend!

05/15/2024

It was a gorgeous day in Vancouver! As this is my first time to visit, I booked a city tour to take in the highlights. My favorite stops were Stanley Park with the lovely totem poles and great views of downtown, and Capilano suspension bridge park which is a top notch attraction. Just a bit outside of town, this park is in a rain forest and includes not only the bridge but also a cliff trail, raptor exhibit, and fantastic boardwalk “hikes” through the forest. The kids will love it! I am staying at the JW Marriott Parq…wonderful hotel with superior service. Highly recommend!

05/13/2024

Super excited to cruise Alaska this week with Regent Seven Seas! I'm heading to Vancouver today and will board the ship on Wednesday. Check back each day for my photos, videos and commentary about the destination and this luxury cruise line.

Let me know in the comments if you have done an Alaksa cruise and which cruiseline you sailed.

09/19/2023

ITALY! I am asked to design trips to Italy more than any other place in Europe! Why??? Because everywhere you turn, you'll find plenty to see and experience. It is truly a magical destination!

If you're thinking of traveling to Italy in 2024, reach out to me today to begin planning your trip of a lifetime.

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04/20/2023

A few scenes from Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny.

04/13/2023

A few scenes from Paris today.🥰

04/13/2023

A few scenes from Paris today.

03/12/2023

Hiking in Scottsdale, Arizona.

11/21/2022

I would like to invite you to join us at Madison UMC for a special Christmas worship service presented by our Chancel Choir and members of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, December 11 at both morning worship services.

09/26/2022

Sights in Capri, Italy!

09/08/2022

09/08/2022

Enjoyed a full day of chauffeured touring in Tuscany. Two wineries in Montalcino and Montepulciano with a stop in lovely Pienza. The Brunello wine was our favorite!

07/19/2022

Europe is HOT right now!

06/22/2022

Beat the heat with a vacation to this!
Expedition cruises, Alaska cruises, anywhere-I-need-a-sweater cruises.
Reach out to start planning your escape from 100 degrees!

06/10/2022

GREAT NEWS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS!
The CDC will lift its Covid testing requirement to return to USA starting June 12! It's about time!

02/22/2022

In northern Portugal, Porto and Douro are two complementary destinations, both with the charm and delight of romantic locations. Porto is an ancient city that passed its name to Portugal as well as Port wine. Porto and Douro are located by the mouth of the Douro River.

Experience Porto and all the delights the Duoro has to offer on a luxurious 7 day river cruise. Heaven!

Call me to find out more about Douro river cruising.

02/21/2022

It's time TO GO!!!
Is your passport up to date?
Many destinations require that your passport is valid 6 months past the date of your return. For example: a trip for this May 10-20, your passport should not expire before Novmeber 21, 2022.

Check it out and take action now. Then call me to start planning your next European vacation, cruise, river cruise or tropical resort get-away!

10/29/2021

Any trip to Spain should include a visit to the amazing Alhambra! Originally built as a fortress in 889 and converted to a royal palace in 1333, It was built for the last Muslim emirs in Spain and became a home of Isabella and Ferdinand (the same ones who paid for Columbus’ voyage) when they completed the Reconquista.

I've planned journeys through Spain for others and I can do it for you! Send me a message to start planning.

10/28/2021

Iceland is filled with magical, otherworldly landscapes that’ll make you wonder if you’ve just stepped into a fantasy novel. And the entry to this enthralling country is Reykjavik. Once you arrive there, you can access countless natural wonders like canyons, glaciers, volcanoes, lava fields, waterfalls, freshwater springs, dramatic coastlines, black-sand beaches, fjords, and geothermal lagoons. Maybe you’ll see the Northern Lights or go whale watching in this whale-watching capital of Europe. Spy some puffins in the summer.

Call me today to start planning your adventure to Iceland!