Did you know that there are thirty-five different rates for a cabin? Did you know that there are six different cruise categories? Did you know that there are five ship sizes? Did you know that there are four types of cabins? Do you know what a repositioning cruise is? Do you know what “wave season” is? You get the idea…… Read More
LEAST (and MOST) VISITED COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
NAURU (LEAST VISITED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD) Are you up for going on that unique trip that almost no one has done before you? The problem might just be finding the right destination. The least visited country in the world may not be the one you would think. UNWTO, World Tourism Organization has a pretty good overview. Some countries, especially… Read More
Luxury Tour of Downton Abbey and More!
Season 3 may have ended but the world of Downton Abbey lives on in this vacation! Enter the world of the Crawleys with a journey through the locations & themes of Season 3 (IF you have the kind of $$$ the Crawleys had, that is!). Highlights include the best of London and the stately homes of England’s gentry in Berkshire… Read More
Travel Trends for 2013
The three most popular places to travel this year may surprise you. Exotic: Burma. A tourism boycott was lifted last year that has already made it the “No. 1 emerging destination” pick by the U.S. Tour Operators Association. www.myanmar-tourism.com (Runner Up: Israel and Mediterranean) U.S.: Florida. Most beaches, such as Pensacola and Melbourne, will see a slight increase in… Read More
Three Foods I Dare You To Try While Traveling
1. Haggis. It may be a favorite of the Scottish people but to the rest of the world it just sounds gross. Haggis is made by chopping up the liver, heart and lungs of a sheep and mixing them with diced onion, spices and oatmeal. Next, you pack this mixture in a sheep’s stomach, tightly secure the ends and boil… Read More
Ten Things You Should Know If You’re Planning to Visit Downton Abbey
One of my favorite shows is Downton Abbey (PBS). Sadly, this week will be the finale for Season Three. Those of you who have watched this show know its many charms, but did you know that there is a ‘real’ Downton Abbey? It’s Highclere Castle and you can tour it. Ten things To Know Before You Go: 1. Highclere Castle,… Read More