Great Savings if You Visit the Ship’s Spa
#ShipsSpas #RelaxingCruise #FreeSpaServices Some of you cruisers have relaxing at the spa on your agenda. A vacation is all about relaxing, right? What better way to do that than […]
French Locations to See in the Mediterranean
My recent cruise afforded me visits at several French ports ranging from the coastal areas of Aix-en-Provence, Cannes, the Principality of Monaco, and the port of Ajaccio on the […]
What to See in Spain Along the Mediterranean
I recently sailed on the Oceania Marina from Barcelona to Rome (Civitivecchia), and beginning in this blog, am showcasing some of my tour information and photos. Included today are the Spanish […]
Passengers’ Higher Spending in Airports Is not Based on size of Airport According to Pittsburgh International Airport’s News
#AirTravel #AirportShopping #AirMalls Travelers walking through the airport terminal often spot a nice shirt or souvenir that would make a great gift. But it turns out whether or not a […]
Inaccurate Travel Agent (Advisor) Myths
#TravelAdvisors #TravelProfessionals #SafeTravel #TravelPlanner #TravelAgentBenefits Planning your dream vacation sounds easy, but using a travel agent is even easier. It’s time to call in the experts – today’s modern […]
RCCL Preview of W. Caribbean Ports to Labadee, Cozumel, & Falmouth, Jamaica
#AllureoftheSeas #WesternCaribbeanPorts #Labadee #Falmouth #Cozumel Next week, I will be embarking on a Royal Caribbean cruise in a Central Park balcony aboard the Allure of the Seas. Our first […]
Improved Design for Middle Seats Coming Soon, We Hope
#S1MolonLabeSpaceSeat Dread flying in the middle seat while your companion (or a stranger) has a window or aisle seat? Images courtesy of Molon Labe Space Seating The Molon Labe […]
How the Cruise Industry Is Caring for our Oceans
#LNG #EcoFriendly #CLIA #GreatGarbagePatch Have you heard of the Great Garbage Patch, which floats between Hawaii and California? Pollution of our oceans is just one concern of many of the […]
Planning for Your Vacation
#VacationTime #VacationPlanning Vacation time seems a long way off until suddenly it arrives—and that’s when prices can be the highest and the trip becomes painfully expensive. By planning ahead and […]
Do You Have Proper ID for Domestic Flights in 2020?
#RealID As some of you may know, Congress passed the REAL ID law in 2005, prompted by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The new cards are required […]
Would you Like to Legally Carry CBD Oil for Personal Use When You Fly?
Now You Can! The Transportation Security Administration has changed its cannabis policy to allow passengers to travel with some forms of CBD oil and a drug derived from marijuana […]
Voluntourism is a Win-Win Situation for Travelers and Destinations Alike
#Voluntourism #VolunteerTravel Why not make a difference? Last year I visited a luxury resort in Jamaica as part of a group there for a meeting. Prior to going, I discovered […]
Small Private Customized Local Tours Vs. Ship’s or Resort’s Shore Excursions
#ShoreExcursions #LocalTours #PrivateTourOperators In addition to planning your valued lifetime memories adventure, we at Getaway Dreams Come True Travel stand ready to assist in preparation of your shore excursions, […]
You CAN Afford a Premium or Luxury Cruise
#LuxuryCruise #InclusiveCruising AmaWaterways river cruise ship, Viking Ocean, Windstar, and Oceania. Credits to the respective cruise lines except Windstar image by Mimi Auchter More than 24 million people cruised the […]
Rail Travel in Europe
#EurailPass #RailinEurope #GlobalPass #Flexipass #BritRail The best way to traverse Europe independently is via rail. The big news this year is that choosing among rail passes just got a lot […]
Did I Die and Someone Forget to Tell Me?
#Traveladvisors #TravelConsultants #TravelPlanners #TravelAgent #TravelProfessional Did I die and someone forget to tell me? I, a travel advisor, am not extinct quite yet! We have all seen the […]
Interested in What Women Should Pack When Traveling with a Carry-on Suitcase for 1-2 Weeks?
#PackingTips #Carry-onSuitcase I travel for weeks at a time with just one piece of luggage: an all swivel-wheels type carry-on suitcase; I also have a matching tote which is my […]
Should You Pass on the Travel Insurance?
#TravelInsurance #InsuranceCoverage Do you bet on the odds and refuse travel insurance offered by your Travel Planner? Think about the last time you rented a car. Did you take the […]
AmaMagna – New Double Wide River Cruise Ship Sailing in 2019
#RiverCruise #AmaWaterways #AmaMagna Ocean cruisers who have been reluctant to river cruise because of the ship’s small cabins will find that a new river cruise ship due out in October […]
Are You Ready for a Romantic Travel Experience?
#Romance #RomanceTravel #Honeymoon #DestinationWedding #Wedding #VowRenewal Valentine’s Day is only three weeks away. Instead of buying jewelry and chocolate this Valentine’s Day, why not consider planning a trip for […]
