Vacation Tour & Cruise

01/09/2025

JAMAICA is an exciting Caribbean country that is close-by to the USA. Enjoy the new JTB commercial and call us to visit a Jamaican all-inclusive resort or small hotel as we know the runnings!

01/02/2025

OK so I am reading the latest terrorism was done with the use of the Airbnb & Turo platforms and I am thinking there is a reason real hotels and actual car rental agencies have licenses and security plans. Last week when I checked into a hotel, I had to show id to get a room key but IEDs were being manufactured inside somebody's "loaner" house in NOLA. Some guy rented out his personal pickup to a person he did not know and it killed 15 people. Scary.

12/24/2024

Jubilee in Rome this year. Call now if you want to go as there will be 10 million more visitors than usual. Amusing Washington Post story that is typical of Rome.

Opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurates a jubilee year expected to draw 32 million visitors to Rome.

12/21/2024

Gina and I enjoyed our 40th anniversary trip on the Danube River in Europe. We had a Panorama Suite on the Avalon Passion. Check out our blog about river cruising on the Danube.

Take a trip from Budapest to Deggensdorg on the Danube River including an add-on to Prague.

12/11/2024

Interesting new commercial. I just sailed on Avalon Waterways. What they are referring to is Avalon holds a max of 166 (we had 141) where the Viking longships hold 190. Most places you have a choice of an active, classic or discovery excursion that is included. Viking has 1 basic excursion and all else are premium paid excursions. Avalon Waterways has 16 boats and Viking as almost 100 ships. We sell them both but I like Avalon Waterways when I sail.

Discover “This is How You Europe” with Avalon Waterways! Avalon has redefined river cruising with elevated experiences, designed for those seeking the extrao...

12/10/2024

Just sold one of these this morning so I thought I would feature the program. We belong to Travel Leaders and they offer Distinctive Voyages on selected ships. Check it out as your travel agent really does have the best deal.

This is "Distinctive Voyages 2023" by Travel Leaders Group on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

12/03/2024

USF Bulls Football Bowl Game in Hawaii.
5 night packages for two from $3884 (22-27 December)
Air from Tampa, Hotel and tax. Game tickets NOT included.
Equus Hotel $3884
Aqua Aloha Surf $4095
Doubletree Hilton Alona $4122
Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki $4142
Coconut Waikiki $4255
AC Marriott $4317
Queen Hapiolani $4360
Sheraton Princess $4487
Waikiki Marriott $4725
HIlton Waikiki Beach $4800
Prices subject to change at any time.

Bulls making 12th bowl appearance in 24 seasons of FBS football.

12/03/2024

Pretty specific info about the EU ETA entry scheme. Delayed until 2025 and probably a phased border implementation. Trust travel agents to follow and know the rules of entry.

The official website of the European Union for the new Entry/Exit System (EES) has confirmed that the implementation date is not planned for 2024. The website, which provides all the information related to the EES, states that the system is due to start in 2025, but it does not provide any details o...

12/02/2024

We recently traveled from Budapest to Prague with Avalon Waterways. See our trip in a minute and 30 seconds. Call us to book Avalon Waterways river cruises as we have been there!

This is "danubedreams" by John Rice on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

11/29/2024

The Notre Dame revitalization story is amazing. Ready to open.

Five years after an inferno tore through Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the famed landmark is now just days away from its historic reopening. French President Emmanuel Macron visited the cathedral, calling the rebuilding “a once-in-a-century restoration." NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.

11/28/2024

Caribbean Princess maiden voyage from Port Canaveral! This puts the Love Boat experience closer than ever for Tampa Bay.

This Wednesday, the Caribbean Princess departed for Turks and Caicos on its first voyage from Port Canaveral.

11/14/2024

The new Sun Princess is upping the game for Holidays at Sea

Sun Princess debuts its inaugural holiday season with festive decor, unique shows, family activities, and holiday traditions at sea.

11/10/2024

Free at Sea is now More at Sea!

On a cruise with Norwegian, there's more to see, more to do and more to enjoy, so you never have to choose between what you love...and what you love. That me...

10/03/2024

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09/28/2024

Check out Carnival's newest private destination in Freeport Grand Bahamas

Say hello to our all-new exclusive destination at Grand Bahama welcoming guests in summer 2025. Celebration Key, your key to paradise, the largest freshwater...

09/20/2024

Danube cruises will get going again in a week or so. Good news from Vienna and Budapest. Interesting read about the flood systems in Vienna.

The steps Vienna took to prepare for extreme rainfall may hold lessons for how other cities can face deluges to come.

09/19/2024

Online passport renewal is not live for everybody.

The Department of State is making our new online passport renewal system fully available to the public today, a significant step forward in ensuring that Americans can more easily access passport services. Instead of printing a paper application and mailing it with a check, Americans can now renew t...

09/12/2024

Ireland is celebrating National Dance Day. Ireland is a spectacular destination, we are experts and have driven the island.

There's more to dance in Ireland than Riverdance!