Firefighter Vacations

08/29/2024

Who's interested in coming on a river cruise with us July 17, 2025 from Paris to Normandy roundtrip? We have group space available which is a 20% discount!! From $3920 per person. Rate includes immersive guided tours each day, accommodations, 3 gourmet meals per day, drinks including wine / beer at lunch, happy hour, and dinner. More info here: https://www.amawaterways.com/agent/familyfuntravel/destination/europe-river-cruises/2025/paris-normandy
Must book by September 30, $400 deposit per person is all that is due. Rates are based on the cabin (room) type and include all fees and charges. For booking with us we will also pay the required onboard tips! Reach out if interested and feel free to share. If you don't start doing things on your bucket list is just stays empty...

A family-owned company since 2002, award-winning AmaWaterways offers unforgettable river cruises with 28 ships sailing through Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. 'Ama' means love - and we put love in everything we do, from our exquisite locally-sourced cuisine to our variety of included shore e...

08/29/2024

Lesson 2 from traveling in Europe for 6 weeks: Important documents and notifications.
A: Passports! You must have a passport to leave the US to ANYWHERE unless is is part of the US, like Puerto Rico, etc. This includes cruises. Passports are good for 10 years if you are above 16, or 5 if below. They cost $165 and can take a couple of months to get. Easy way to think about is for about $16 per year you can travel anywhere, so just get one to open the world up to you!
***LITTLE know fact: You CANNOT travel on a passport that expires in the next 6 months, so in reality they expire at 9 1/2 months. Also good to have a scanned copy in a secure folder in your phone, and recommended to have a printed copy on you.

B. Driver's license. England, Scotland, and Ireland will accept a US driver's license if you are renting a car (and passport). For any other country you will typically need an "International" Driver's license. You can get them from any AAA travel office and they cost $20.

C. It is a good idea to register with the US State Department's Smart Traveler program (STEP). This will get you any travel warning / safety information and let's them know to look for you in case of emergency. https://step.state.gov/.

D. Limit the credit cards you take and reach out to them to notify them you are traveling to avoid having them block a transaction abroad. Some don't require this, but best to be safe. Same for your ATM card.

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08/27/2024

Lessons from traveling in Europe for 6 weeks. Lesson 1: Bathrooms (the most important).
The universal word is "Toilet". Everyone understands that, not bathroom.
They aren't always free! In public areas expect to pay 1 Euro. Restaurants usually ok.
Some may not have toilet seats.
Their toilet paper sucks! Think about the lousy Covid stuff and you get it.
Many places DON"T want you to flush it! If there is a trash can right beside the toilet they expect you to not flush it and put in there because their sewer systems in some areas are designed for it.
Toilets are not standard sizes, totally variable.
If you are standing at the sink and can't figure out how to turn on the water, look for foot pedals on the floor.
Showers can be VERY small.
Hot and cold handles may be reversed.
Bidets are often in houses and hotels. How to use it! https://youtu.be/nt_XsRB6nfo?si=JU7uJQImwXaz6IYs
Here's a good link explaining it more: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/health/toilet-tricks

In this video, I show you how to use a bidet. Living in Italy, my husband and I have really come to appreciate having a bidet in our bathroom!If you want to ...

07/07/2024

Sometimes you just can't eat another pizza! 2 weeks of delicious pizza is enough! This spot had an amazing hamburger...caramelized onions, tomato, bacon, and more! No picture...too hungry, it looked so good!

07/01/2024

The BEST tuna sandwich EVER!!! The Hot Tuna Hedonist was amazing! We would have had more, but ice cream/gelato was calling my name too!

06/28/2024

You can get here from the Messina port. Unbelievably beautiful.

06/27/2024

Naples today...

06/25/2024

06/23/2024

In Rome, Jewish Quarter...Oriental "Fonzie" - It's the combo meal...Schwarma Pita, fries and beer $13E. Some of the best pita I've ever had!!!

06/17/2024

Grilled Oysters and cornbread!

04/09/2024

Contact us for the best deal!

03/28/2024

Oh wow, our patio view got even better!!!

03/10/2024

Great deal on a Royal Caribbean cruise to Europe this summer!!

12/28/2023

Hey fire and rescue friends!! AmaWaterways is offering an amazing deal, literary a free cruise for EMS / frontline medical folks. Only the 2nd person pays! Ends Dec 31 so contact us to book asap! We were on this ship last year, once in a lifetime experience through Central Europe.

Cruise along the Danube River on board our extraordinary AmaMagna. Indulge in four restaurants, an onboard cinema, a full-sized pickleball court, an expansiv...

10/16/2023

Sanford Florida has a cool old town and happened upon this cool German Restaurant, trying out the auto train this evening.

10/08/2023

Let's us plan your dream vacation and save you money!! It won't cost you anything more than you doing all the work yourself!

10/01/2023

Contact us for your Disney Dream vacation!

06/29/2023

Man...been some great places ans seen some great sunsets all over...this is pretty good in Tamarindo Costa Rica, on par with many including Hawaii...

06/25/2023

Just took this....

05/15/2023

A family-owned company since 2002, award-winning AmaWaterways offers unforgettable river cruises with 28 ships sailing through Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. 'Ama' means love - and we put love in everything we do, from our exquisite locally-sourced cuisine to our variety of included shore e...

04/06/2023

Oh yes!!

04/04/2023

This doesn't get old!

04/04/2023

Dont make any money on this but a great deal! Google it to register! You could book a cheap flight now then use free later

04/04/2023

Some great deals on Carnival Cruise Lines! Search and book here for your best deal! https://book.myagentgenie.com/swift/cruise?siid=203519&lang=1&cruiseline=1&destinationtype=All&sortColumn=cruiselinePriority&sortOrder=asc

03/08/2023

Ahhh...St. Patty's Day is right around the corner! Why not get a great deal and plan your Dream Trip to Ireland now??? Contact us for your best deal!!

03/07/2023

Anyone up for romance? Contact us so we can put you here, and for the best price!!

02/28/2023

Spring Break or Summer ideas?? Contact us for the best deal!!

02/12/2023

Time to snag a great deal and plan for Spring Break or Summer!! https://book.myagentgenie.com/swift/cruise?siid=203519&lang=1&cruiseline=8&destinationtype=All&sortColumn=cruiselinePriority&sortOrder=asc

01/22/2023

Sandals is opening a BRAND NEW resort in Jamaica with some great deals like up to 55% off! Contact us for your best deal, or shop here: https://www.sandals.com/?referral=101355&agentid=DAWA8900. Extra discounts for firefighters!