Kim Guymon Travel

31/10/2024

No one does FUN like Carnival! Hit the like button if you're ready to book your next vacation!

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31/10/2024

Check out – then check into – these hotels that are doing the most with design.

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31/10/2024

Did you know that Ireland is the home of Halloween?

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30/10/2024

Behold the iconic Phuket Island in Thailand, the filming location of "The Man with the Golden Gun" from the James Bond series in 1974. But there's more to it... Venture around this stunning limestone karst tower, encircled by turquoise waters, for a memorable adventure.

29/10/2024

Seeking adventure? The wonders of Pancake Rocks, a limestone massif in the village of Paparoa on New Zealand's South Island, might be calling your name. This extraordinary coastal landscape, with its layered limestone formations, air holes, and scenic hiking trails, offers an experience you won't soon forget!

29/10/2024

A second journey to South Africa reveals that each safari brings fresh perspectives. Read more on this family’s adventure.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/kimguym68939/travel/articles/on-a-familys-second-trip-to-south-africa-new-perspectives-beat-new-destinations

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29/10/2024

Black Friday is 30 days away. There are always Black Friday travel deals, however, it's also such a busy time that most Travel Agents aren't really watching and posting most of them. I will be in between Hawaii and London and with my family so I won't be posting much that week, however I will most likely see every sale that lands in my email box.

I can't post them all, but I can watch for you. If you have something you'd like to do in 2025, send me a note and I'll make a list and if I see something that matches your dream, I can let you know.

Most sales will be for cruises, small group tours and packaged rail journeys with the occasional vacation package like flights and a resort together. These will be limited time offers and not something you can spend weeks thinking about. It's like any Black Friday Sale - it's there and then it's gone pretty quickly.

Send me a note if you are serious about a particular 2025 dream that I can turn into a plan for you!

28/10/2024

From Vienna's Opera House to Baroque castles and lush gardens, guests on board ' Melodies of the Danube River cruise will experience a journey like no other. DM me for more information!

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27/10/2024

In Morocco's argan forests, goats aren't just tree huggers, they're tree climbers! These sure-footed locals love to snack on argan fruit high above the ground.

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26/10/2024

The Galápagos Islands are a treasure trove of biodiversity and natural beauty. Let me help you plan on visiting this living laboratory and explore its unique wildlife, pristine landscapes, and fascinating history.

26/10/2024

Embark on an epic journey from Ushuaia to Cape Town. Check out all the excursions to see glaciers, Adelie penguins, and the stunning Antarctic landscape.

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24/10/2024

At first glance, it may not be apparent, but this is a foodie alert! Tucked away in the Italian Dolomites' heart, San Cassiano has earned its reputation as a gourmet hotspot in the Alps. Here, you're in for an unmatched Italian Alpine experience, complete with unique culinary delights from gourmet restaurants located in hotels, inns, and mountain refuges.

24/10/2024

Beyond the champagne-soaked beach clubs, Mykonos reveals peaceful surprises. Explore the island’s secluded beaches and charming villages for an enchanting experience.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/kimguym68939/travel/articles/meet-the-quiet-side-of-mykonos

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24/10/2024

Planning a group trip or destination wedding can be challenging. ALG Vacations' custom event pages are here to save the day. Keep details clear, organized, and easily accessible to your group members so all you have to do is look forward to the big day!

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23/10/2024

Whether you're in the mood for a casual snack, a quick meal, or an elaborate dining experience, Celebration Key, Carnival's new exclusive destination, offers an abundance of options. With over 30 food and beverage outlets, Celebration Key is a haven for culinary delights. Let's book you on a cruise that stops there!

22/10/2024

The rolling green hills of the Di**le Peninsula, where they meet the untamed Atlantic coast in County Kerry, Ireland, promise charming villages, ancient landmarks, and stunning natural beauty at every turn for your upcoming holiday.

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22/10/2024

Get to know Madeira, "The Island of Eternal Spring,” where blue skies, floral-scented breezes, and mountainous landscapes create a year-round paradise.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/kimguym68939/travel/articles/heres-why-madeira-is-called-the-island-of-eternal-spring

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21/10/2024

Imagine unwinding in the picturesque town of Menton, nestled on the stunning Côte d’Azur. This enchanting old town is the quintessence of the French Riviera experience, boasting beautiful beaches and a rich cultural heritage for an immersive experience.

21/10/2024

Be among one of the first to board Co-Founder Rudi Schreiner's top itinerary choice for 2025: their new Best of the Danube! This is an AMAZING river cruise that you won't want to miss!

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20/10/2024

Your intrepid voyage begins in Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital, Buenos Aires. You’ll journey to the White Continent via the island communities of The Falklands, then head to the Antarctic Peninsula, where magnificent icebergs creak, and penguins roost in their thousands. After your polar adventures, you’ll pull into Ushuaia at the bottom of the world and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of some of the planet’s most unique landscapes.

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19/10/2024

Tucked away in a hidden valley on Streymoy, one of the Faroe Islands, Tjørnuvík is a picturesque village known for its serene beauty and peacefulness. If you're interested in the Faroe Islands, with their distinctive culture and stunning landscapes, they offer an experience you won't forget. Let's send you to this undiscovered and unspoiled fairytale location!

19/10/2024

I love this! A good travel agent sprinkles a little glitter on your vacation. People don't always get that.

18/10/2024

Probably my most frustrating, yet funny, airplane experience.

I'll just say it, I like it when airplane seats are in pairs rather than trios. It works best for us. But, then, I have had some of my most annoyingly hilarious flying experiences with that third wheel by the window. Today, I shall tell you about "French Lady"....

We were flying from Paris to Seattle and sitting in our usual spot in the exit row by the toilets. The seats are like boxes so your nether region is crammed in it like a can of spam, but you have infinite glorious leg room.

We got on the flight and, as usual, my husband was on the aisle and I got the enviable middle seat. No actual normal human would CHOOSE that seat but I find myself continually middle seating like a middle seat champ.

When we got on, there was already a woman sitting in the third seat and another woman sitting next to her in my seat. In fact, now that I think about it, I was actually not on the plane, yet. I got tapped for extra security checks at the gate along with about 5 mothers with small children and 4 people in wheelchairs. Apparently, we all looked like we were going to take the plane down, or something. And, of course, in typical airport worker fashion, they were in no hurry to screen us. I think the plane door nicked my heel as I ran through it and it closed behind me.....

But, I digress..... my husband got on and this woman and her friend were sprawled out. He had to try to explain that they were in MY seat and needed to move. They kind of tried to ignore him and convince him that the friend COULD and WOULD sit there. Nope. He was not convinced and he made her move.

When I got on finally and sat down, he told me what happened. The minute I sat down, she pulled up her screen and started yelling at me in French about movies. I told her several times I didn't understand and finally caught the eye of a flight attendant who DID speak French and he just told her to put her screen down until we were in the air.

The minute we got in the air, she did the same thing and I said the same thing. The gist of it was, "Why aren't all the movies in French because we just left France?" The gist of my answer was "Because we're on a British airline."

The snacks and food started coming and this is where it REALLY went sideways.

First of all, it's important to know that she was sitting by the emergency exit. It was kind of in front of her. And, the door had a large sloping hump like the photo. It wasn't flat but it was flat enough to tempt her.

It's important to know that the tray tables come out of the arm rests in these seats. And, they are kind of tight. I call them "T-Rex Tables" because in order to properly eat from them, you really need arms the same length as a T-Rex.

First drink comes. She gets coffee, if I remember correctly. It all goes fine. She puts it in the tray table and has her snack. When she was done, she didn't want it in front of her anymore so she sets the cup (that still had liquid in it) and the snack wrapper on the hump of the emergency exit door. Within about 3 minutes, it vibrates off on the floor. Spill one.....

Next up was a meal. We do the same thing - everything is fine until she's done eating. She wants to put the tray table away so she takes the meal tray and puts it on the sloped surface and gets up to go to the loo. As happens with flying, we hit a little rough patch and on the first bump, I watch it all crash to the floor. Being the nice person I am, I just sat there with my seat belt securely fastened watching my movie. She comes back from the loo and is GENUINELY PUZZLED as to why the contents of her meal tray are all over the floor. She even tries to ask me what happened. I just shrug. She starts picking it all up and kind of yelling for the flight attendant like they needed to come help her. Spill 2..... by now, most people would have learned something. But, oh no, she was just getting warmed up.....

After a bit, they bring around hot coffee and tea. She gets a nice steaming hot open cup of tea. She is trying to do something while holding it. I think she was trying to fasten her seat belt. She didn't put out the tray table. So, I indicate that I can hold the tea while she does whatever she's doing and she says, "no". Literally within about 10 seconds she dumps the hot tea all down her shirt. I just look at her and go, "Ohhhhhh.... darn......" She jumps up - putting the empty cup on the sloped bit (it stayed there all of about 10 seconds) and runs to the loo.

About 5 minutes later, she comes back..... in her bra......just her bra and pants.... that's it. And, mind you, she's a middle aged French woman. I'm thankful she HAD a bra on first of all, but, it wasn't like Bridget Bardot returning to her seat. It was a middle-aged woman in a cross-your-heart support bra.

She plops down. A sideways glance tells me my husband is dying inside - I see it in his eyes. My brain is on fire at this point. I'm trying to decide what to do. Honestly, it's really kind of gross to sit next to someone's uncovered flesh on an airplane. So, I'm mulling over in my head how to cover the flesh that is touching me.

Meanwhile, a flight attendant comes over holding a wet shirt with one finger like a hook and kind of hilariously asks her, "Is this your shirt?" Ummmmmm... how did you know? LOL The woman is told that she can't leave it in the loo. Apparently, she took it off and left it on the little fold down hook on the back of the door for all to enjoy in that 14 inch by 14 inch space they call a toilet. The flight attendant hands the woman her shirt and walks off. The woman immediately hangs it over the HANDLE OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR! You know, that handle that we have to see clearly to know how to pull in case of an emergency? Let's just say that didn't last long as an option.

I finally get up and get my carry on because I always carry a pashmina like shawl in it in case I get cold on the plane. I'm thinking at this point that the $25 sacrifice is worth it. I do NOT want that thing back. While I'm digging, she stands up and wanders off towards the front of the plane. She comes back in about 5 minutes wearing a man's t-shirt that is very tight on her. My husband saw her talking to a younger man towards the front. Apparently, she was with more than just the woman who tried to take my seat.

Are we done, yet? No, we are not. Just before landing, we were served a light breakfast in a box. When she was done, guess where she put her box of breakfast trash? Back on the sloped emergency exit door..... And, within a few seconds, it was on the floor and she was picking it all up.

At first I wondered why she and her friends were not sitting together, but, perhaps I know why they weren't. I suspect they were happy to have her sit elsewhere......

17/10/2024

Hike New Zealand’s latest Great Walk: the Hump Ridge Track. This three-day, 38-mile loop on the South Island visits Tuatapere, Mussel Beach, Port Craig, and more.

https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/kimguym68939/travel/articles/new-zealand-great-walks-hump-ridge-track

Image: Jen Judge

15/10/2024

Have you thought about an exhilarating fishing trip in Lofoten, Norway, on a classic fishing vessel? You'll relish the abundant Lofoten Sea, teeming with diverse fish species, from cod to halibut. Ready for that unusual experience?