Casual Nomads / Travel with Patric and Kathi

28/01/2020

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Magic on land. Enchantment at sea. One lucky winner could enjoy a vacation for four on a Disney Cruise Line ship and at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, all in one unforgettable experience! It’s pure Disney magic at sea, including a day of sun and fun on Disney’s own private island, Cast...

08/01/2020

It's WAVE season!
The cruise lines are making their best deals and offering specials, upgrades, onboard credits and extra amenities -- even free/reduced fare flights -- during Wave season!

There are almost too many offers to choose from, but that's where I come in. I have the knowledge, experience, and cruise line connections to help you find and book the cruise vacation of your dreams while taking advantage of the best Wave season deals.

From Rome to Rio, Alaska to Shanghai, Europe, and even Antarctica, let me help you plan your cruise vacation of a lifetime. Let's talk soon! -- Kathi

11/11/2019

There is a lot to do in the Pacific Northwest!

PNW Micro Adventures is the idea of vacationing in your own backyard and enjoying the everyday world around you. Experience it for yourself!

11/11/2019

I've got very mixed feelings about this. Seattle DOES need a new cruise ship berth - it gets crazy busy during Alaska cruise season - but extending the season and sending more ships may not be the right thing to do environmentally, especially if Carnival has the successful bid -- they persist in illegal dumping and have been fined twice now. Thoughts?

Protesters handed out fliers and held signs berating Carnival -- one of three consortiums bidding to develop and manage the new cruise terminal just south of Pioneer Square

26/10/2019

Just a word of warning if you're traveling out of the country on a cruise... get a passport even if the cruise line does not require it. Another travel advisor posted the following in a group I'm in and trust me, it's not a rare instance that something like this happens:

Had a honeymooning couple miss their ship leaving Cabo yesterday. As you can imagine they were distraught and the bride was in tears. Neither one of them have passports and the Consulate in Cabo wont be staffed until 11/1/19. Thank God they had the wisdom to use a travel advisor to plan their trip. While they sat in Starbucks I got their hotel room for two nights, made their flight arrangements from Cabo to Tijuana, secured their transportation to the San Diego Airport where they will get a rental car and drive to the Port of Long Beach. If they are denied entry then they’ll have to go to the Embassy on Monday morning. IF ONLY THEY HAD PASSPORTS, they could have flown from Cabo to Long Beach and met the ship on Sunday morning...

I strongly recommend a getting a passport - it could save you a LOT of grief if the unexpected happens.
I also strongly recommend using a travel advisor (like me!) because if things go sideways, we're there to make it right for you... but you already knew that, right? :)

28/09/2019

When you're ready to go, give me a call and together we'll make it happen!

Marriott International is set to join the all-inclusive scene with the announcement of five new all-inclusive resorts scheduled to open between 2022 and 2025. The hotel chain’s decision to embark on this new journey was in response to what Marriott says is, “consumers’ growing desire around th...

11/09/2019

There are specials galore in store for you from Expedia CruiseShipCenters! Take a look at our vacations specials flyer and then contact Kathi today to book a very special getaway!

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04/06/2019

Words cannot express how sad we are to see this happen for a variety of reasons. It's our hope that the pendulum will swing back again someday soon and we can return to this wonderful island nation.

New amendments that will all but cripple American travel to Cuba were unveiled today.

30/04/2019

Almost home... the flight was smooth and I got a really good look at Mt. Shasta.

30/04/2019

We went to the Teppanyaki restaurant aboard the last night and it was as entertaining as it was delicious! I will be dreaming of the green tea cake!

28/04/2019

I just snagged a reservation to play in the Galaxy Pavilion on the ! I'm going to get my VR on instead of taking pictures of others :)

28/04/2019

The Haven on is absolutely sumptuous! The suites are amazing and spacious and the service impeccable. If you're looking for a way to , take a look at the Haven on the Joy. You'll never want to leave!

28/04/2019

There's fun around every corner on the ! Yesterday we raced the go karts. I couldn't stop laughing because it was so much fun! It's extremely cool to be on a ship with so very much to do and see!

28/04/2019

US inaugural cruise, day 2: We decided to grab a coffee from Starbucks after breakfast but I didn't feel like waiting in line. There is a bar right next to Starbucks so I decided to head there instead. I discovered this beauty: an espresso martini. Delicious!

27/04/2019

US Inaugural cruise day 1 dinner: we enjoyed broiled lobster and a very nice Chardonnay, followed by a lemon meringue pie. Yummy!

26/04/2019

Patric and I got invited to the US inaugural cruise of the ! We have just sat down to lunch but not before taking advantage of a couple of photo ops!

07/02/2019

Contact me today to plan the vacation of a lifetime!

27/01/2019

I added a post about booking travel on Vietnamese Railway to ho with today's post:

Vietnamese Railway Booking and Timetable : http://ow.ly/Xqv130nsNl4

Share Tweet Share Pin Email Powered by 12Go Asia system I’ve found the best way to secure railway tickets in Vietnam is in advance through 12go.asia. They have complete timetables and ticketing and they accept non-Vietnamese credit cards. They do…

26/01/2019

Lil' Toot https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lil-toot

This nonsensical smiling boat shuttles passengers between two places they could've easily walked between.

26/01/2019

The third installment of our series on traveling by train and bus in is up!
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Share Tweet Share Pin Email Train travel has long interested me. As a college student, I frequently rode Amtrak from my home in California’s Central Valley to Los Angeles and San Francisco since it was far more enjoyable on the…

25/01/2019

Norwegian Cruise Line New Year Sale Ends Soon!
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Share Tweet Share Pin Email This week, take advantage of New Year Savings from Norwegian Cruise Line! Save up to $4,000 when you receive all 6 perks free on select sailings. For further information, click here.

25/01/2019

Vietnam by Train and Bus, Part One: Hanoi http://ow.ly/4Qnm30nqRj6

Share Tweet Share Pin Email Last spring, we had the good fortune to be able to visit Vietnam for three weeks. Our plan was to travel from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) in the south.…

24/01/2019

Disneyland Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge ride rumors http://ow.ly/8rLQ30nqI8e

24/01/2019

Discover with Lindblad and National Geographic - contact me for more information.
The Remarkable Ross Sea – Explorations: The Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Blog http://ow.ly/mdoc30nqHZi

The Ross Sea, the world’s southernmost sea, has been called the “Last Ocean.” Spanning 246,000 square miles and set between Victoria Land and Marie Byrd Land, it’s one of the most pristine places left on the planet and one of the least-visited polar destinations. Visiting for the bragging ri...

24/01/2019

Paris Got a Rare Snowstorm — and Now It Looks Like a Dreamy Winter Snow Globe | Travel + Leisure http://ow.ly/o66L30nqHO7

The City of Lights looks even more beautiful covered by a blanket of snow.

21/01/2019

The World is Now More Accessible Than Ever - Explore and Enjoy It! http://ow.ly/t49x30noLnX

Share Tweet Share Pin Email The world is now more accessible than ever before. Twenty percent (62 million) of the U.S. population has some form of disability, and the number of these individuals is increasing daily. These people need to,…

21/01/2019

I'm really excited to start booking this ship on Valentine's Day! This will be amazing !
Scarlet Lady: Virgin Voyages unveils first ship's luxury suites | CNN Travel http://ow.ly/TNbv30noJm4

Virgin Voyages' first ship, the adults-only Scarlet Lady, will set sail to the Caribbean from Miami in 2020. Here's a preview of its luxury "RockStar Suites."

19/01/2019

Ah yes, we had a pair of tickets to see Howie Mandel and Friends in Vancouver on Valentine's Day.... and we have a winner!
Casual Nomads Congratulates... http://ow.ly/Iikk30nnslY

Share Tweet Share Pin Email We have our winner! Casual Nomads, in cooperation with JFL Northwest, Vancouver’s Just for Laughs Festival, proudly announces the winner of a pair of tickets to see Howie Mandel and Friends on Valentine’s Day! And…

19/01/2019

No-Bull Reasons to Use a Travel Professional http://ow.ly/a0A530nnca7

Share Tweet Share Pin Email To start off, let me state that I am a travel advisor and naturally I’d love your business. However, I think the following thoughts are important things to consider when determining whether or not you…

19/01/2019

30 Top LGBTQ Travel Destinations for 2019 http://ow.ly/cayS30nnc2T

Discover the best places for gay travel this year.