Garver Travel

17/11/2024

I spent this weekend with my daughter, attending an Open House for James Madison University! If you find yourself heading to Harrisonburg, the Hotel Madison was a great choice!

The hotel is located ext to the Admissions building and shares a parking garage. I paid $5 to park and have in and out privileges all weekend.

The room was very comfortable, and with black out curtains, we were able to take a serious nap yesterday afternoon!

While breakfast is not included, the is both a coffee shop, with ala carte pricing and a small restaurant with a small and reasonably priced breakfast buffet. My daughter said it ranks up high for her preferred hotels.

There is a full bar and seating on the ground floor and 2nd floor lobby areas.

14/11/2024

Virgin Voyages has so many amazing itineraries... It is hard to choose just one!

They have opened their Black Friday Preview Sale with 80% off of the 2nd sailor and up to $300 in free drinks!

Of course, Virgin Voyages provides "Always Included Luxury" with so many inclusions (over $1000 in value!). With free wifi, free tips and gratuities, all of your dining (including specialty dining), basic beverages (such as tea, lemonade, water, coffee, soda), fitness classes and entertainment!

With this sale going on, it is a great time to check out their itineraies and prices!
If you have an extra minute, look at the summer 2026 itineraries!!!

Let me know if you want to join in on the next sailor night to learn more!

Enjoy an Adults Only 11 Day Cruise from Athens, to Istanbul, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Rhodes, beautiful Santorini, Chania, Crete, then back to Athens, Greece.

12/11/2024

A sincere thank you to all of you, who have served our country... Thank you....

09/11/2024

Holiday travel inevitably means long airport wait times. With the holiday season just around the corner, millions of Americans are getting ready to face the crowds at airports. Looking at last year's holiday travel, can help you plan ahead and navigate the busy travel season with a little more ease. The report comes as the 2024 holiday travel season is shaping up to be a busy and expensive one, with travelers expected to spend more this year.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 28, 2024.

While there is no guarantee, travelers can increase their changes of avoiding potential travel snafus by choosing direct flights to lessen the chances of missing a connection and booking early morning flights, since they tend to have higher on-time performance rates.

Travelers can also try to shorten airport wait times by enrolling in TSA PreCheck, which allows passengers to leave their shoes, belts, and light jackets on and leave laptops and liquids in their bags when going through security.

Tips:
* Enroll in TSA Pre-Check
* Try to choose direct flights when possible
* Book earlier flights
* Pack your patience
* Bring your kindess

Source: Travel & Leisure Magazine Article

08/11/2024

Black Friday sales are starting with Royal Caribbean! Make sure to check your cruise planner tomorrow 11/8 for sales!

01/11/2024

Welcoming a new month...

31/10/2024

If you have some vacation plans in your future, check out my link to Viator! Viator is a Trip Advisor company that vets their tour operators. A large percentage of the tours offered allow for you to reserve now, pay later, and most tours provide a refund as long as you cancel more than 24 hours before the tour starts. (Make sure to check your particular tour for these benefits). I have booked and participated in many of these tours and they have been amazing!

Currently, I have a 10% discount code for all Viator tours booked now through November 16th!

See what options are available to you! You can book through my link, or send me a message. If you comment with your name below, I will send you the discount code. Thanks!

Find and book city tours, helicopter tours, day trips, show tickets, sightseeing day tours, popular activities and things to do in hundreds of destinations worldwide

30/10/2024

Interested in checking out the Carnival Sunshine? Excited for the thought of sailing from Norfolk, VA? Can't wait to check out Celebration Key, Carnival's newest, amazing private island, opening July 2025? Have you considered a fall sailing to the Bahamas? I have a group sailing from Norfolk, VA on the 9/28/2025 - 10/4/25 departure! I am holding Oceanview Balcony Staterooms in Categories 8A & 8C (other room categories are available to book, and I can quote a cabin with occupancy of 1-5 guests). Group pricing with a refundable deposit is available or current best available rates (with non-refundable deposit)- you decide. Reach out for a quote for a different cabin type or occupation level. Included with your reservation in my group is a $50 On Board Credit Amenity and a bottle of red wine per cabin!

Reach out ASAP if you are interested! I will give you all of the information & help you reserve your spot! Space is limited and base on availability. (8A $2138 is currently only available as a guaranteed Oceanview balcony room). Gratuities and Travel Protection can be included ( at an additional cost). Carnival’s Terms and Conditions apply.

19/10/2024

Disney’s Adventure of the Seas, will sail from Singapore, beginning in December 2025…. It looks amazing! Let me know if you are hoping to reserve a Disney Cruise Sailing! I can help!

Disney Parks Blog has shared a number of new offerings and experiences that will be available on the Disney Adventure, including Disney Cruise Line's first-ever roller coaster at sea. Disney Adventure The ship will feature seven themed areas, all-day entertainment, and plenty of spaces for

15/10/2024

I love helping families and groups plan their amazing vacations - especially cruise vacations!!! I currently am holding space on 2- 6 day Bahamas Cruises, departing from Norfolk! Let me know if you are interested in learning more! I have amenities available for these cruise departures!!

Spring Break Week - Departing 4/13/2025 - 4/19/2025 with stops in Bimini, Nassau & Freeport

***Fall Getaway - Departing 9/28/2025 - 10/4/2025 with stops in Celebration Key, Nassau & Bimini)

***This is the first itinerary leaving from Norfolk with a stop at Celebration Key !!!! (Carnival's newest private island - which looks to be AMAZING).

I will work with you to find the best available rate & room options. Reach out if you are interested in either sailing for pricing and available amenities!

11/10/2024

Are seeing the Northern lights on your bucket list??? It was on mine, and I saw them tonight in Virginia Beach! I love that even in Alabama my aunt was able to capture some!! So very cool!

07/10/2024

Some good updates in 2025 for Royal Caribbean… Allure will have a huge renovation, some new room categories, Star the Seas (differences from Icon) and new Private Islands! Check it out!

07/10/2024

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/living/story/teen-rescued-cruise-ship-reunites-doctor-saved-life-114482122

06/10/2024

This article explains the My Time Dining on Royal Caribbean. There are so many options for dining. But when choosing your main dining room dinner time, do you like to have a set time or be more flexible?

https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/royal-caribbean-my-time-dining/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0iV07kVA4RqszJknafUZy2QdoGEXs19CGYxk89Xd4UH6uGLBm_TgAPVCY_aem_yyywElgAR0eZz--rGbTCzQ

Guide to My Time dining on Royal Caribbean cruises. What it means, how to get it and answers to all of your questions.

03/10/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/862pYUaCpVXDxZem/?mibextid=WC7FNe

01/10/2024

https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/carnival-announces-new-cruise-line-out-of-norfolk-for-2026-27/

Let me know if you are interested in finding out more or booking your next cruise.

Carnival announced they will be adding a new cruise line from Norfolk for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

27/09/2024

Carnival loves its Travel Agents and they want their Independent Travel Agents to share their acomplishments! I am a Diamond Level Graduate of Carnival’s Training Program and proud of it. There are always new courses added to keep agents informed about Carnival’s growth and changes. I want to be able to share my knowledge with you all, to help you find just what you are looking for! , ,