tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43415268487915132852024-03-14T01:52:12.776-05:003D Cruise and TravelDon't just Dream it, Do it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341526848791513285.post-72149324797380615432013-05-13T10:17:00.000-05:002013-05-13T10:17:01.103-05:00Cruising is HOTCruising is hot and getting hotter! With more cruises out of more ports and new ships offering new toys, it is easier for travelers to set sail to a plethora of destinations in their choice of comfort.<br />
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<![endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond","serif";"> Our cabin was nice and it was great to have the visual outside
with the balcony.<span style="color: blue;">(3D says-if you have wondered if it's worth it to upgrade to a balcony...yes, it is!)</span></span>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond","serif";"> We enjoyed our zip lining adventure in Jamacia. I don't
think Dan was as excited about it as I was - I've attached a couple of pics for
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond","serif";"> In Grand Cayman we did the string ray city with snorkel stops -
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond","serif";"> Our favorite excursion of all was the day at Hotel B in
Cozumel. We spent a couple of hours hanging out by the pool in the shade,
had a nice lunch, got a great massage, and then spent some time in the hammock
just looking out over the ocean.<span style="color: blue;">(3D says-You don't have to be busy at every port, you have get to choose adventure, or relaxation.)</span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341526848791513285.post-49768422143425060842013-05-08T07:55:00.002-05:002013-05-08T07:55:33.864-05:00Where to Go, Part 5, Asia-Pacific<div class="MsoNormal">
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<strong>New Zealand</strong><br />
Don’t underestimate the Hollywood effect. Director Peter Jackson
has done it again with his blockbuster film The Hobbit: An Unexpected
Journey. Raking in a cool $223 million at the box office worldwide on
its opening weekend in December, the film is also a huge boon to <strong>New Zealand</strong>’s
tourism sector, inspiring travelers with visions of snow-capped peaks,
green pastures, and a dramatic coastline carved with fjords. After the
commercial success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the far-flung
Pacific islands, where the films were shot, saw a spike in interest.
Tourism New Zealand capitalized on this buzz with the award-winning
marketing campaign, “100% Middle-earth, 100% Pure New Zealand.”<br />
Erina Pindar at Smart Flyer in New York predicts <strong>Australia </strong>and
New Zealand as a top destination for 2013. “Not many Americans are
familiar with the region, yet it offers some of the most unique and
luxurious lodges in the world. Though still relatively unknown in this
part of the world, properties like Freycinet [Tasmania], Wolgan Valley
[Australia’s Blue Mountains], and Matakauri [Queenstown] will be on the
radar of those ‘in the know’ in coming years.”<br />
Long-haul flights to <strong>Auckland </strong>on the <strong>North Island</strong>
are 13 hours from Los Angeles and San Francisco on Air New Zealand.
It’s possible to make a stop-over in the South Pacific for a few days of
R&R on the island beaches (think Tahiti). To access Christchurch,
the largest city on the South Island, flights connect in Auckland or
Sydney.<br />
New Zealand has something for everyone, but nature lovers will be
delighted by the country’s gorgeous landscapes, and adrenaline junkies
can experience the thrill of bungee jumping in the sport’s birthplace of
Queenstown. Another target customer base is retired baby boomers who
have the time and resources for a longer vacation on the other side of
the globe. —M.W.N.<br />
<strong>Myanmar, Burma</strong><br />
Experiential travel continues to be a big trend, with operators
seeing a bump in bookings to exotic locales. The lure of the final
frontier has catapulted Myanmar to the top of many travelers’ bucket
lists. Once isolated by a repressive military dictatorship, Myanmar is
in the throes of tremendous change with recent government reforms and
the election of democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi to Parliament after
years of house arrest. <br />
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“We’ve seen an 80 percent increase in bookings in 2012, compared to the year prior,” quips Jean Fawcett at luxury operator <strong>Abercrombie & Kent</strong>.
A&K established an office in Myanmar 15 years ago, and A&K USA
has been offering small group escorted programs there since 2010. The
first year it’s being offered, the tour “Myanmar’s Burmese Heritage”
provides a meaningful way of discovering an unspoiled destination. In
fact, A&K’s advisory board of top travel agents—including <strong>Mollie Fitzgerald</strong> at Frontiers International Travel, <strong>Joan Jonat</strong>
at Protravel International and Lara Leibman at Frosch—recently returned
from Myanmar, praising the tour as an unforgettable experience.<br />
Rebecca Mazzaro, Asia Destination Manager at <strong>Asia Transpacific Journeys</strong>
and an award-winning Myanmar/Burma specialist, cites the American
demand for travel to Myanmar increasing nearly 10 fold but notes that
Thailand had 19 million foreign visits in 2011 compared to 816,000 for
Burma.<br />
“Asia Transpacific Journeys has a long history of offering travel to
this magical land,” Mazzaro adds, “and we’ve been long-time believers in
creating opportunities for both travelers and local people to interact.
We know the country, have long term relationships with the best
operators, guides, and hotels, and know and love the local people.”<br />
Responsible tours offered by companies such as A&K, Asia Transpacific and <strong>Wilderness Travel</strong>
appeal to adventure seekers and cultural explorers eager to experience
an authentic destination in Southeast Asia relatively untouched by the
outside world. —M.W.N.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341526848791513285.post-69308554357737677262013-05-06T10:09:00.000-05:002013-05-06T10:10:27.096-05:00Where to go, Part 4, Latin America<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b>Lima, Peru</b><br />
Angling for a top spot among <b>Latin American</b> destinations, Peru has been hot for years now. “Availability is becoming a significant concern because of the demand for <b>Machu Picchu</b>,
and exceptional pricing now makes Peru a rival to Costa Rica in terms
of sheer volume to Latin America. Luckily, we work with some great local
partners and find ways to get space for visits to the Inca heritage
sites,” notes <b>Jerry Tischleder</b>, <b>South America</b>
product manager at Avanti Destinations. “Plus, Peru’s tourist board has
really been putting a lot of effort into the North American market
which only helps travel agents. With some new hotels coming on the
market in 2013, I expect the boom to continue.”<br />
With the rise of food tourism, <b>Peru</b> is attracting an entirely different crowd. From <b>Los Angeles</b>
to London, trendy Peruvian restaurants are piquing tastebuds with
ceviche, anticuchos, and pisco sours. Many of Peru’s celebrity chefs—who
make global tours as ambassadors of Peruvian cuisine—have restaurants
in Lima, where they can source incredible local products like Andean
cactus and yucca straight from the Amazon. Now Lima is emerging as a top
destination for the foodie set. LAN and United fly nonstop from New
York’s JFK, meaning Lima’s palate-thrilling cuisine is within eight
hours’ reach. —M.W.N.<br />
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<b>Ecuador</b><br />
Ecuador has been emerging for quite some time but a new airport
expected to open this year could put the destination on the top. The new
airport isn’t even necessarily the reason, but rather what they plan on
doing with the old one.<br />
The old airport in Quito, located smack in the middle of the bustling
city, will be converted into a facility that will house everything from
a convention center to shopping outlets to a new luxury hotel, making
it the perfect spot for both leisure and business travelers.<br />
Quito’s new International Airport, which is expected to receive an
influx of eight million travelers, will feature a 2.5-mile-long landing
strip capable of handling bigger capacity, long-haul jets. Tame, one of
Ecuador’s three domestic airlines, will offer direct flights to Buenos
Aires, Sao Paulo and New York starting in 2013.<br />
Set to begin service in June 2013, the new luxury train known as <b>Tren Crucero</b> will travel from the Andes south to the <b>Pacific Coast</b>
over the course of a four-day /three-night journey. The four-coach
train can accommodate 54 passengers comfortably in sofa chairs that face
dining tables.<br />
Ecuador is ideal for adventure travelers and land-sports enthusiasts.
However, make sure your clients, especially the older ones, are fit
enough to endure Ecuador’s altitude since it can cause some shortness of
breath and dehydration. —J.P.<br />
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<b>Nicaragua</b><br />
The <b>Nicaragua </b>Tourism Board reports that tourism is
one of the country’s fastest-growing economic sectors. Tourist arrivals
have increased in the past few years to become Nicaragua’s largest
industry. From January through September 2012, tourism to Nicaragua
increased 11 percent, leading to an 11.45 percent increase in foreign
investment.<br />
And with the destination expecting its first ever luxury resort this
year, expect affluent clients to begin inquiring about this Latin
American diamond in the rough. Travel Agent got the skinny on Mukul (the
Mayan word for “secret”), a luxury boutique hotel and spa in Guacalito
de la Isla that is expected to open soon. It’s a $250-million,
1,670-acre low-density private beach community on Nicaragua’s Emerald
Coast and will have about 40 rooms, each with an ocean view, pool and
private staff.<br />
Book Nicaragua for the seasoned travelers, especially anyone who has
been to and enjoyed Guatemala or Honduras—or Central and South America
in general. —J.P.<br />
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Central Plaza and cathedral in Granada, one of Nicaragua’s historic, culture-rich cities. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341526848791513285.post-74253711046811694242013-05-03T09:06:00.001-05:002013-05-06T10:16:53.240-05:00Where to go 2013, Part 3, The Caribbean<b>The Caribbean</b>
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<b>Cuba</b><br />
Whereas Travel Agent didn’t expect a 50-year-plus ban on travel to Cuba to be erased the second President Barack Obama
took office for the first time, there seems to be an annual dose of
hope that legal travel from the United States to the forbidden land
could be a reality in the foreseeable future. In fact, agents can
actually make a commission on travel to Cuba today and that’s thanks in
large part to the continued success—and legitimacy—of the
People-to-People initiative that was reinstated early on in Obama’s
first term.<br />
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The People-to-People initiative requires Americans to take part in
various cultural experiences in Cuba, putting them in direct contact
with the people of Cuba with hopes of learning about the way of life in
the country. We recently spoke to representatives of both <b>Insight Cuba</b>, a provider of U.S. licensed people-to-people travel to Cuba, and <b>General Tours World Traveler</b>
about a renewed partnership, which was made official in December, that
allow for legal travel from the United States to Cuba to continue. And with its new American visitors, such Cuba hotels as the 352-room <b>Iberostar Mojito</b>
are beginning to undergo makeovers to prepare for making that
breathtaking first impression. Iberostar Hotels & Resorts recently
announced it has completed extensive remodeling and refurbishment work
on the Iberostar Mojito, the chain’s ninth hotel in <b>Cuba</b>.<br />
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The country offers pretty much everything for younger clients, older clients, couples, families and singles. <b>Havana </b>obviously
provides the nightlife, restaurants, culture and history whereas an
array of beach destinations like Varadero provide the white sand beaches
for the fun-in-the-sun clients. —Joe Pike<br />
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<b>Haiti</b><br />
Before the earthquake of 2010, <b>Haiti </b>was poised to
make a major investment in tourism and possibly compete with other, more
developed Caribbean islands. But in the aftermath of the natural
disaster that put leisure tourism on the backburner, the country was
still receiving a heavy amount of volunteer tourists.<br />
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For 2013, however, it appears as though enough repairs have been done
to the country to make leisure tourism a primary focus again. The first
sign that Haiti’s sights were set again on tourism came in 2011 when
United Continental Holdings announced that Continental Airlines would
begin nonstop flights between, Newark (NJ) Liberty International Airport
in <b>New Jersey</b> and <b>Port-Au-Prince</b>. Then in early 2012, <b>Aimbridge Hospitality</b> announced that it has been chosen to manage the new Best Western Premier Petion-Ville Hotel in Haiti.<br />
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In December, Digicel and <b>Marriott International</b>
announced they had broken ground on the $45 million, 175-room Marriott
Hotels & Resorts brand hotel in the Turgeau area of Port-au-Prince,
with an opening expected in early 2015, making it the first four-star
branded hotel in Haiti. All-inclusive giant, <b>Occidental Hotels & Resorts</b>, announced in early January that it had opened the five-star Royal Oasis by Occidental in the heart of <b>Pétion-ville</b>.<br />
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Now, Haiti is still a very delicate situation. It is emerging slowly
and there are still major concerns regarding cholera as well as the
ongoing process of repairing the damage by the hurricane. Book this for
seasoned <b>Caribbean </b>travelers, couples or singles; we suggest waiting a few more years before recommending Haiti for children. —J.P.<br />
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<b>Grenada</b><br />
Travel Agent spoke to a Grenada tourism board representative recently
who told us, “Everybody knows that Butch Stewart [chairman of Sandals
Resorts International] doesn’t expand to an island if he doesn’t already
know he will get the flights.”<br />
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Well, if that’s true, Grenada should be able to make a great pitch
for airlift since the destination recently became home to a new <b>Sandals</b>
resort. And if Grenada gets airlift, especially from the Northeast,
then it will fill the only void keeping it from become a Caribbean giant
in 2013 and beyond. In November, Sandals announced it would be taking
over LaSource, a popular luxury resort that had closed due to financial
woes.<br />
Grenada is a great destination for seasoned Caribbean travelers,
especially couples. As we touched upon, getting there is a little
difficult, so perhaps pitch this to younger clients who don’t mind
jumping through a few hoops to get to this secluded paradise. —J.P.<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341526848791513285.post-40273374735804871852013-05-01T11:17:00.000-05:002013-05-01T11:18:36.014-05:00Where to go in 2013, Part 2, Africa<b>Africa</b>
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<b>Tanzania</b><br />
With new game reserves in the wild and improved urban infrastructure, <b>Tanzania </b>is
attracting a new generation of travelers who want to see something new,
unspoilt and truly breathtaking. In addition, new cultural programs are
helping visitors learn more about Maasai history and heritage.<br />
New for 2012, the Four Seasons has opened its first Tanzania property with the <b>Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti</b>. <b>Singita</b>,
which already operates several game lodges throughout the Serengeti,
opened the Singita Mara River Tented Camp in the northernmost tip of the
park.<br />
From the <b>United States</b>, clients fly into Johannesburg on <b>South African Airways</b>
and transfer to a flight to Dar es Salaam, the capital of Tanzania.
Once in Dar, they’ll transfer to Pioneer Air or other local jets.<br />
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Ideal for culture-seekers, thrill-seekers and wildlife enthusiasts,
Tanzania is brimming with opportunities for visitors to meet with locals
and go camping close to elephants and leopards in the vast Serengeti.
—J.T.F.<br />
<b>Victoria Falls</b><br />
While it is hardly a new destination, Victoria Falls has become
increasingly easy to reach thanks to more tour operators offering visits
to “The Smoke That Thunders.” A range of accommodations means that all
kinds of visitors can tour the Falls for a day, or stay at a nearby
lodge for a week.<br />
Local and international tour operators are offering a good selection of tours to the Falls in 2013. <b>Globus</b>, <b>Tauck</b> and <b>African Travel</b> all include tours to Victoria Falls. To get there, clients will fly South African Airways to <b>Johannesburg </b>and transfer to a flight to either Victoria Falls or <b>Livingstone</b>, <b>Zambia</b>. <br />
Couples, families and thrill-seekers who want to go hiking, rafting
or even swimming in the notorious “Devil’s Pool” will all have a great
time visiting Victoria Falls. —J.T.F.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341526848791513285.post-6063116497482261642013-04-29T08:33:00.001-05:002013-04-29T08:48:09.172-05:00Where to go in 2013, Part 1, Europe<br />
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Don’t be surprised if more and more travel talk turns to <b>Turkey</b>. The country—famously at the crossroads of <b>Europe </b>and <b>Asia</b>—is
having a moment. The World Travel Awards selected the Turkish Ministry
of Culture and Tourism as Europe’s Leading Tourist Board in 2012, and
the ministry’s hard work appears to be paying off with an increase in
preliminary bookings for 2013. <br />
A red-hot hotel scene makes <b>Istanbul </b>a stand-out
destination. Home to the only Edition hotel in the world, this beguiling
metropolis has witnessed a parade of recent openings, including the <a href="http://www.martiistanbul.com/" target="_blank"><b>Marti</b></a> and <a href="http://www.jumeirah.com/" target="_blank"><b>Pera Palace</b></a>, the historic landmark that once pampered Orient-Express passengers and is now managed by <b>Jumeirah</b>.<br />
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Over the past several years, high-speed trains have become a
preferred mode of travel across Europe, with the ultimate result that
many airlines no longer offer short-haul flights, even internationally.
In the time it would take to drive out to an airport, check in, check
luggage, wait for boarding, fly, disembark, collect luggage and drive
into the next city, travelers can simply go directly to a city-center
train station just a few minutes before the train departs, ride for a
few hours, disembark and walk right out into another city center. In the
long run, it’s a time-saver (and much more environmentally friendly
than flying). Another benefit is that travelers can stay in one city and
take day trips to others by high-speed rail. For example, Florence is
just over two hours away from Milan on the Frecciarossa train, and quick
trips between <b>London </b>and <b>Paris </b>are popular on Eurostar trains.<br />
<b>Rail Europe</b> offers a good range of ticket options
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“This beautiful city is one of the fastest growing destinations in the world,” said <b>Sinan Yilmaz</b>, general manager of the <b>Shangri-La Bosphorus</b>,
opening this spring. As the first Asian hospitality brand to arrive in
Istanbul, Shangri-La is pulling out all the stops with its hotel,
located on a prime piece of Bosphorus real estate between the Dolmabahce
Palace and Naval Museum. More than 60 percent of the guest rooms will
have waterfront views. Raffles will follow suit in the summer with a
luxury hotel in the Zorlu Centre, one of the city’s largest new
developments.<br />
For 2013, Turkish Airlines has inexpensive tickets for nonstop flights between the <b>East Coast</b>
and Istanbul (compared to other European hubs). Istanbul is an easy
sell for travelers looking to explore “new” destinations in Europe,
after having checked Paris, London, and <b>Rome </b>off the list. —Mary Winston Nicklin<br />
More than 60 percent of the rooms at the new Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, will have waterfront views.<br />
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<b>Marseille-Provence, France</b><br />
Another place to be in 2013 is the south of France, not just because of the sun and sea on the fabled Riviera, but also because <a href="http://www.mp2013.fr/" target="_blank"><b>Marseille-Provence</b></a>
has been elected European Capital of Culture, and is putting on a show
that’s unrivaled in the history of the designation. The social calendar
is brimming with exciting events (imagine thousands of horses crossing
the Provencal plains and marching into the port during “TransHumance”!).
As the oldest city in <b>France</b>, <b>Marseille </b>has
long embraced the Mediterranean, and the city’s melting-pot diversity,
along with 300 days of sunshine per year, is one of its chief assets.
Recently this maritime hub has witnessed massive urban regeneration
projects by the world’s starchitects (like Norman Foster), and is now
buzzing with an undeniable energy.<br />
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Linda Miller of Avanti Destinations notes the
healthy interest in Europe for 2013. “Our advance bookings are up 25
percent over a year ago. Paris continues to be the number one booked
city, but Marseille is going to pop up more on the radar. There is a lot
happening in the city, like the opening of MuCem on the Old Port, the
only French National Museum to be built outside of Paris. The European
Capital of Culture title is the perfect opportunity to introduce more
long-haul travelers to Marseille; there will be many reasons for people
to spend a few days and not just pick up their rental car and go to
other parts of Provence.”<br />
Easily accessible from Paris in three hours by high-speed train,
Marseille is also connected to the world via the Marseille-Provence
airport. In fact, XL Airways will launch twice-weekly service between
Marseille and New York JFK on May 31. —M.W.N.<br />
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<b>Croatia, Dubrovnik and the Balkan Peninsula</b><br />
The Balkan Peninsula is emerging as one of the great hidden gems of
Europe, with increased brand-hotel development in cities like Zagreb.
Dubrovnik is a city of living history, thanks to a law that forbids
building new hotels until the older properties damaged in the wars of
independence are repaired. As such, all new hotels in the city are built
in historic properties.<br />
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For 2013, tour operators are stepping up their packages to the Balkans. <b>G Adventures</b> will be launching tours to <b>Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina</b> and <b>Croatia</b>.
Cruise companies are also increasing their stopovers along the
Adriatic, and new luxury villas have opened in historic Dubrovnik
buildings.<br />
There are no direct flights to Dubrovnik from the United States, but the city gets plenty of air traffic from Paris, London and <b>Rome</b>, so transfers are easy.<br />
Your well-traveled clients who have already toured France, Italy and
Spain and their historic cities and beaches will appreciate the culture,
architecture and coastline of Dubrovnik and other cities along the
Adriatic coast. —Jena Tesse Fox<br />
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<b>Gstaad, Switzerland </b><br />
Famous for its ultra-swank chalets and picture-perfect mountains (not
to mention the celebrities who call it home), Gstaad has been a
perennial favorite among luxury travelers and dedicated skiers for
decades. New for 2013 is Gstaad’s first new luxury hotel in more than a
century: <a href="http://www.thealpinagstaad.ch/" target="_blank"><b>Alpina Gstaad</b></a> opened its doors in December. At the same time, the iconic <a href="http://www.palace.ch/" target="_blank"><b>Gstaad Palace</b></a> is celebrating its centennial this year.<br />
While Gstaad does not have a major airport of its own, private planes
can land at Airport Gstaad-Saanen. Otherwise, it’s best to rent a car
and drive in from Bern Airport. Guests who love the luxe life or enjoy
top-notch skiing are prime candidates for a vacation in Gstaad. —J.T.F.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341526848791513285.post-3669779021345849132013-04-26T09:50:00.000-05:002013-04-26T09:53:27.501-05:00Sandals La Source Grenada<!--[if !mso]>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;">We are
pleased to announce the opening date of the newest member of the Sandals
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 26.0pt;">Sandals
La Source Grenada!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">The
resort will be opening for arrivals on December 12, 2013; bookings commenced on
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<b><span style="color: #404040; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;"> A few of the highlights:</span></b><b><span style="color: #404040; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;"></span></b></div>
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We all love art museums when we travel, but
sometimes we get a little museum-ed out. If the thought of seeing another
original Picasso or staring up at Michelangelo’s <em><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">David</span></em> gets your yawn-maker going, consider
visiting one of these museums instead:<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">El
Museo de las Momias (Museum of the Mummies): Guanajuato, Mexico</span></strong><br />
Graveyards are fun, but all the cool dead people are buried and out of sight.
That’s not the case at the Mummy Museum, where the skeletal remains of hundreds
line the walls to haunt your vacation for a few hours. <br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Currywurst
Museum: Berlin, Germany</span></strong><br />
Have you ever wanted to listen to the sounds of currywurst—a hot pork sausage
smothered in a spicy curry sauce—cooking? You can in Berlin, where Germany’s
national dish gets the royal treatment. Here you’ll learn about the history of
currywurst and can even pretend to work behind the counter of a currywurst
snack bar.<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Museum
of Medieval Torture Instruments: Prague, Czech Republic</span></strong><br />
If the words “Iron Maiden” make you think of the torture device instead of the
English metal band, then this is the museum for you. Sixty morbidly fascinating
torture devices are on display, each with a useful tutorial on how to operate
them, which might come in useful to parents of teenagers.<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Tap
Water Museum: Beijing, China</span></strong><br />
The oddest thing about Beijing’s Tap Water Museum—built in a former pipe-house
and containing 130 mouth-watering displays, such as vintage water coupons—is
that you shouldn’t drink the water here. <br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">British
Lawnmower Museum: Southport, England</span></strong><br />
Did you know that Princess Diana owned a lawnmower? You would if you visited
the British Lawnmower Museum, which showcases the past, present and future of
lawnmowers. <br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Hair
Museum: Avanos, Turkey</span></strong><br />
Some Turkish potters work from shacks, but one potter works in a cave covered
by the hair of 16,000 women. Believe it or not, this is the world’s largest
collection of hair. <br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Celebrity
Lingerie Hall of Fame: Los Angeles, United States</span></strong><br />
The five people in the world who have not seen Cher’s bra should go here, where
unmentionables are clearly mentioned. Also on display are Forrest Gump’s boxer
shorts and Milton Berle’s feminine undies. <br />
<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Cigarette Lighter Museum:
Tokyo, Japan</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Every
“world’s most unique” list has an entry from Japan. In Tokyo alone there are
museums for kites, baseball equipment, John Lennon memorabilia and cigarette
lighters. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341526848791513285.post-83562799629876349622013-04-22T09:45:00.002-05:002013-04-22T09:45:56.165-05:00Key Items to Pack to Save You Money<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There are travel expenses you expect, such as
dinners, attraction tickets and cab fares. But then there are those you don’t
expect, and you find yourself looking for the nearest pharmacy or grocery store
to buy them. These unexpected expenses tend to inflate our travel budgets, so
it’s wise to pack the following items that will surely save you money. </span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Reusable
Carry-On Bottles</strong> – While
travel-size products seem relatively cheap, they’re not when you compare the
price per ounce to their regular-sized counterparts. The money-saving
alternative is to purchase 3-ounce reusable travel bottles and fill them with
whichever products you need. </span></span><br />
<h3>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Travel
Laundry Detergent</strong> – One of the most
important items to pack in your reusable travel bottles is laundry detergent.
Doing laundry at a resort or on a cruise ship can be expensive, so pack some
detergent, a stain stick or both to handle those dirty clothes on the go. </span></span><br />
<h3>
</h3>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Luggage
Scale</strong> – We add pounds when we
travel…pounds to our suitcases, that is. No matter where we go, we always come
back with more gifts and more clothes. If these additional items push your
suitcase over the weight limit on your return flight, the result is more money
you have to shell out, sometimes as much as $200. A simple luggage scale is
easy to pack and use to determine if there’s space in your luggage for even
more.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Duct
Tape</strong> – You can’t take a Swiss army knife on a plane,
but you can take its just-as-useful cousin, duct tape. This handy adhesive can
help you temporarily fix luggage damaged during the flight, so that you don’t
have to purchase another bag. It’s also good as a make-shift lint roller, to
tape curtains together to keep sun out of your hotel room, to seal over the
drain in a hotel sink so that you can wash laundry, and, with a little tissue paper
or cotton, even make a makeshift Band-Aid. </span></span><br />
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On behalf of a recently returned happy traveler... </div>
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Hi Debby!<br />
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We are back safe and sound! The trip was AMAZING!! I feel like we
couldn't have done it without you and we wanted to thank you so much! We
have both already recommended you to several of our friends and our next trip
we will definitely give you a call. <br />
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Sorry this might be a bit much, but I just wrote everything I could remember!:
:-) <br />
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Now, for the trip itself, we actually got to the airport in LA early so we were
able to upgrade to Business Class for an extra 900 bucks, which was well worth
it! Once we got to Tahiti we went to the Intercontinental, which had an
AMAZING pool, but the rooms were just OK (which was fine because all we did was
sleep since we got there so late). <br />
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The next morning we hopped on a ferry which was only about 30 minutes and got
to Moorea, we dropped off others at the other big resorts (Sofitel,
Intercontinental, Pearl) and it was clear that we were at the nicest of the
main hotels. The Hilton in Moorea is small, we always felt like there
were only 20 people there (which is nice!) and the bungalos were great.
The food was good, but not great as there was not much selection. <br />
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If any other couples are interested in going, you should tell them to rent a
car and explore for the day, the island itself is gorgeous! A car rental
from Alberts Tours was super easy (they picked us up from our hotel and it was
only about 50 bucks for 4 hours) and it is so easy to drive around the island
because there is really only one road that goes in a giant circle so it's
difficult to get lost. We also highly recommend a place called Eva Pearls
if anyone asks about buying reputable black pearls. The owner (Eva) is
French and we read about her shop before going and we were not
disappointed. She really knows her stuff. After that we went to a
little place called Snack Mahana for lunch which is literally in a lady's
backyard that looks out on the water and the food was fantastic. It was a
nice change from the hotel's food. <br />
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Our tours that we went on: <br />
- Deep Sea Fishing: We didn't catch anything, so it kind of felt like a
long boat ride, but we met another couple on it that we are actually going to
vacation again with so I suppose it was worth it. The guide was American
(he mentioned he was the only fishing guide on the island) and he wasn't mean
or anything, he just wasn't the friendliest. <br />
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- Safari 4x4 Tour: On Moorea, I feel like this is a must. Basically
you sit in the back of a truck and they take you to the top peaks of the island
(Magic Mountain and Mount Belvidere) it also takes you to a couple of other
cool places around the island. There is also the ATV version, but I think
the 4x4 is better because there was lots of mud and dirt flying in the people's
face that did the ATV version. Plus some of the drives were kind of
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The guide was
really, really nice and was very knowledgeable. <br />
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- Tiki Village: I kind of got the impression this was a bit of a
"tourist trap", it was nice, the food and the dancing were great, but
before all of that they took your through a "tour" of all of the
things that were for sale there. Both the hotels in Bora Bora and Moorea
had a similar show one night a week that I think would have been just as
good. <br />
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- Jetskiis (Bora Bora): This was Andy's favorite part and I also really
enjoyed it. We were able to drive the entire way around the island and
see all of it. I'd highly recommend this one. <br />
<br />
After Moorea, we took a short flight to Bora Bora, once at the Bora Bora
airport there was a Four Seasons boat to pick us up and boat us to the resort.
Bottom line, you can't beat the Four Seasons. Hands down the favorite
part of my trip. I remember we were torn between the St. Regis and the
Four Seasons, but we went to dinner at the St. Regis (which charged us an $80
transfer fee for a 3 minute boat ride) and it was clear in my opinion that the
Four Seasons was on a whole other level of quality, so I think we made the
right choice. <br />
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A couple of nights we took the boat shuttle in to town to eat at both Bloody
Mary's and La Villa Mahana. First, La Villa Mahana was the best meal I
have ever had in my entire life. It ended up costing us about $600, but
it was totally worth it in my opinion. There are only 7 tables and it was
a perfect setting. Bloody Mary's was also really, really good, so much so
that we considered going back on our last night. Just a casual beach bar,
that you walk in and select what you want to eat from the plates of fresh fish
they caught that day. It was delicious. <br />
<br />
Overall, it was a long travel, but I felt like the amount of time we went was
perfect. Moorea is the better island (as far as beauty), but Bora Bora's
lagoon is second to none. One day, we would love to go back, but I think
we would go straight to Bora Bora just to cut on costs. <br />
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Once again, thank you SO much for everything! Please let either of us
know if you have any other questions and I apologize for the essay!! :-) </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341526848791513285.post-63586453568679434522013-01-24T10:32:00.003-06:002013-01-24T10:32:34.680-06:00Trip review - Excellence Playa Mujeres
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Hi Kim,<br />
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I wanted to give you some more detailed feedback on our trip to the Excellence Playa Mujeres now that things have slowed down a bit...<br />
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. When we arrived at the Excellence, they greeted us with a cool towel and a delicious fruity champagne beverage...it was the perfect way to start the trip! We were then taken to the Excellence Club lounge where we checked in. This process also went smoothly and our room was ready to go, so we were taken directly to our room in Building 9.<br />
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Room - We absolutely loved our room! It was spacious, beautiful and I cannot say enough about the bathroom (and the amazing shower!). We really liked being in Building 9, which was convenient to the pools and all of the restaurants. We had our own pool as part of the Excellence Club, but didn't use it very much since the sun was only really "sunning" the area in the morning. I loved the balcony and that it had a table with chairs along with a lounge bed. The maid service was really good - they cleaned it in the late-morning, right around dinner time, and then we got turn-down service at night. They offered a pillow menu, and we read that we could get a pillow top for the bed. We didn't do this, but probably would if we went back again for added comfort. </div>
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Pool/Beach/Grounds - The resort was about 80% capacity when we were there, and we were always able to find lounge chairs without too much of an issue. They were very comfortable and the towel service/drink service was very good. It was pretty windy the week we were there, and one day the sea had a lot of seaweed in it. But other than that, we were able to go in it. The pools were a little chilly, but definitely swimmable. The resort grounds were gorgeous and there were always people making sure it stayed that way. They were constantly doing work on the tiles on the sidewalk...unfortunately, they started working around our building around 7:30 am for a few mornings so those were early days!<br />
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Spa - We did the couples massage that was included in our honeymoon package and the hydrotherapy treatment early on in our trip. We loved the spa so much that we decided to go back and get a full massage with a facial. Excellent service at the spa and the prices weren't too bad. Definitely recommend doing a hydrotherapy treatment...it was unlike anything I've ever done before.<br />
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Excellence Club - We loved having the extra perks as part of the Excellence Club. The lounge always had really good food/drinks throughout the day and was a great place to have a snack. We worked with the concierges a couple of times to schedule a few things, including our trip to Chitchen Itza, and they were always really nice and helpful. The upgraded mini-bar and the petit fours at night in our room were really enjoyable as well.<br />
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Entertainment - They had live music during some of the afternoons and each evening around the property. Each night they had a show that started around 9:00 or 9:30 in the theater. Some of them were a little cheesy, but we thought they were entertaining and a fun way to end the night. Our favorite shows included the Michael Jackson tribute and the Madonna show. They also had an Argentinian guitar player (Gustavo de la Cruz) there a couple of nights, who played mainstream music and was really good.<br />
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Overall, our trip was amazing and we were so glad we chose this resort. We would definitely recommend it to others and would love to go back again in the future. It was a wonderful honeymoon - thank you so much for all of your help in making it happen! Hope you had a great weekend!<br />
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I think our favorite part of the vacation was the food! El Dorado Royale has several very large greenhouses on the property where they grow most of their fresh produce that is served at the resort- and you could tell while eating it just how fresh it was. I loved that part about it a lot, but I also loved that it was all a la carte. There were 2 restaurants that had breakfast buffets, but you were still given a menu to order off of if you preferred. The rest of the restaurants were all a la carte style so every single meal felt like a true 5-course dining experience....if you have "foodies" wanting to book something, this is the place!
The staff was wonderful, activities were plentiful and fun and the nightly entertainment was surprisingly really, really, really impressive. I'd been to a few all-inclusives in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel before where the entertainment was sub-par and kinda lousy; the entertainment at this resort, though, was really cool! Circus Night might as well have had Cirque du Soleil performers because they were that good. There was a fire show and drumline that was super neat and the singers were very talented.
All in all: wonderful vacation. We also feel like it was the PERFECT balance of getting away, recharging, resting and then ready when the time came to come home and hit the ground running. No Mexico blues after getting home, just an exciting vacation to tell everyone about!
Thank you SOOOO much. We are so appreciative of everything and really felt like we didn't have one thing to worry about because you had done it all.
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Lauren<br />
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We usually spend time with friends in three or four hour blocks, going to dinner and the movies or watching a football game. So when friends decide to travel together, they're suddenly faced with each other's whims, needs and preferences 24/7, which sometimes causes enough friction to sabotage the vacation. Here are some tips on how to make sure that friends remain friendly while traveling.</div>
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<strong>Discuss Your Differences Before You Go</strong><br />
When planning the trip, openly discuss your travel styles. Some travelers plan every minute, while others prefer to wander. Some stay only in city centers, while others roam the countryside for a taste of rural life. Some like to relax throughout the day at cafes and parks, while others jam as much as they can into every day so that they don't miss a thing. Some prefer trains, while others like buses. If your travel mate's style differs from yours, find an amicable compromise in the planning stages in order to prevent any conflicts while at the destination. </div>
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If you know your friends well enough to plan an international trip with them, then you should have a pretty good idea about their overall energy level. Are they peppy in the morning and sluggish in the afternoon? Are they notorious night owls ready to prowl the streets? Would they be able to race up a mountain path or would they need several breaks? Take these into consideration when planning your adventure.</div>
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The key tip to peacefully traveling with your friends is keeping the lines of communications open. Always express your opinions and ask for theirs in return. Only by knowing what both parties like and dislike will you be able to find a common ground.</div>
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In life, there are pantsers and there are plotters. Pantsers like to live by the seat of their pants (hence the term ‘pantsers'), winging it as they go with the flow and see where the universe takes them. Plotters, on the other hand, plot out their tasks, their grocery lists, their errands and practically everything else in life, making sure they don't skip a thing.</div>
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To plan the perfect travel itinerary, it helps to be a serious plotter (like most travel agents are). But to truly enjoy that well-plotted itinerary, you need to have a little pantser in you (like most travel agents do!). Here are three key tips to plotting the perfect, seamless itinerary:</div>
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An overly-ambitious planner would schedule an event for every second of every day, creating an itinerary that maximizes time but leaves no room for error or even improvisational exploration. So prioritize your sightseeing, choose only those at the top of your list and give yourself plenty of time to get there and enjoy these fantastic sights. Also realize that there are many factors you cannot plan for—such as traffic, missed connections or local events that shut down streets—so the more room you leave in your daily schedule, the less stress you'll experience completing it. <br />
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</b>Regardless of how well-planned your vacation is, everything changes once you arrive at your destination. You may become ill or need time to shop if your luggage is delayed. Maybe you learned on the flight over about an incredible new restaurant you want to try but didn't schedule. Or perhaps a storm douses your plans for an all-day outdoor activity. The best thing to do is add an extra day of nothing at the end of your schedule, which will give you a cushion to do the things you might have missed.</div>
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Just returned from my first visit to the Pacific side of Mexico, along the beautiful coast of Puerto Vallarta. This resort, to my surprise has become a new favorite of mine! I traveled with my husband and another agent and his wife from 3D Cruise and Travel.</div>
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A short 20 minute cab ride from the airport, all local cabs are safe and can whisk you away to the resort for @$22 USD. The ride to the resort actually takes you through the streets of downtown Puerto Vallarta. It's hustle and bustle by day, with many locals, cruise ship passengers and tourists alike. The locals pride themselves with "living with the tourists" as one of our cab drivers told us. The cobblestone streets were interesting to say the least, but lots to see and do with shops, restaurants and markets at every turn. Be ready to sit in some traffic, but still not a difficult commute.</div>
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This resort sits about five minutes on the outside of town. Even with it's close proximity, it feels secluded and quite it's own little paradise. We were dropped off out front and handed our champagne and cold towel- only to be recognized by the e-concierge, Bethy who had spoken with me on Facebook. She made sure we were comfortable, and escorted us through to the Preferred Club lounge for check-in. The agent was wonderful, and even upgraded us to the Penthouse Dream Suite!</div>
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The Preferred Club at this hotel is located it's own separate high-rise with only PC members accommodations. The lounge itself is none other then a small snack bar and a few bottles of liquor. It doesn't offer it's own bar or waiters. A staff member is own duty here, if you wish for a certain beverage they will make their way to the outside bar. The real perk to this Preferred Club is the rooms. They are currently updating the older tower, all with spectacular views, but the PC accommodations are terrific.</div>
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Our room, along with our friends room which was a Preferred Club Junior Suite were all very well appointed. The bed was amazing, and faced the patio with ocean views. Balconies are large, including a table and chairs, plunge pools in the Dream Suites. All rooms equipped with comfortable couches and chairs, flat screen TV's, soaking tubs and large rain head showers. I think the biggest treat was the sound of the surf even with the patio doors closed in the evening.</div>
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After taking a charter to Los Arcos, and seeing a nice tour of the bay, we realized that this resort offers the best beach in the area. While the winter months do offer strong surf at times, the beach size, views and lack of peddlers make it top notch. If you are a beach person, this is the place!</div>
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1.You have something to celebrate! Be it a special birthday (29, AGAIN!) a great new job, or you have recently unloaded a heavy weight (boyfriend or those 10 extra lbs. you've been carrying around) what better way to celebrate than with the women who probably helped you get to where you are today.</div>
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2.It's time to branch out and try something different. You've had countless days of the same routine; wake up, feed the kids, get ready for work, commute, work, come home, make dinner...you get the picture. Time to change your routine even if it is only for 2 or 3 days. Trust me you will feel recharged and re-energized maybe upon return you will appreciate your routine or maybe you'll tweak it a little.</div>
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3.Travel with no extra baggage meaning boyfriend/husband and kids. Yes they are the center of your universe but taking time to charge your battery will make you a stronger person and that helps everyone</div>
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4.You are way to serious, responsible and you frown too much. It is so fun to let your hair down and it also gives your frown lines a rest!</div>
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5.It will give you the push you need to take yourself out of the comfort zone. You would think about rock climbing or zip lining on a work day in lovely suburbia but put you and a couple of friend on a resort weekend in Sedona and you'd be game for anything. Especially if you are promised an hour long massage when it is over.</div>
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6.Release yourself from the guilt. It's hard to feel guilty for doing something for yourself and being self-indulgent if you are not actually looking at the people you feel you are neglecting. Try not to phone home either! You deserve this and there is no need to make excuses!</div>
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7.Being a woman in today's society is a marathon not a sprint--most women will spend 17 years caring for children and 18 years helping an elderly parent. Is 1 weekend a year going to hurt? No, in fact it will help you build reserves for the rest of the race.</div>
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8.You could potentially be saving over $1,000. The cost of 1 therapy session twice a month for 1 year could be as much as $1,700. Plan a Girlfriend Getaway on a budget as small as $200 can be just as therapeutic and just way more fun.</div>
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9.You need the sleep. According to a 2004 Harris Poll conducted for Tylenol PM, almost 70% of the women polled said they get 6 hours of sleep or less per night during the work week. A couple days away from the rat race with the girls would provide a great opportunity to catch up on those zzzzzz's.</div>
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10.You don't have time for all the self-help and how-to books that are piling up on your nightstand. Instead of spending all those hours pouring over books, go away with the girls for great conversations. It could fill a book all the advice, tips and life lessons your girlfriends have to offer. Whether you need advice on losing weight, dealing with a colicky baby, a moody teenager or a difficult boss chances are your friends have been through it and can tell you what worked for them and what did not.</div>
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We have just laid out 10 fantastic reasons to take a Girlfriend Getaway. Here is our guarantee--do it once and you will be planning your next one before the trip is even over.</div>
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Lots of people swear by low-season travel for two big reasons: crowds are shrinking and deals are plentiful. Moreover, during colder months many destinations feature special events, from Christmas markets to winter festivals, in addition to those alluring off-peak bargains. Ready to plan your trip? Here are five destinations that are offering exceptionally affordable low-season bargains—plus some cool happenings—this winter.</div>
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Montreal makes an easy winter weekend getaway for the heavily populated northeastern U.S. It's a cinch to skip the airport security line (plus any possible winter-weather flight delays) and drive or take the train from the Northeast to the Canadian city. (Montreal is about a five-and-a-half-hour drive from Boston.)</div>
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Plus, nightly hotel rates at many properties are significantly more affordable during colder months. We spotted winter rates at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal starting at $380 CAD (about $383 USD) on weekdays in January, February, and March. In comparison, in July and August, the lowest weekday starting rate jumps to $435 CAD (about $439 USD) per night. Seeking more affordable accommodations? At <a href="http://www.leterranostra.com/reservations" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">La Terra Nostra</a>, a B&B near the St. Lawrence River, rates for the cheapest room drop from $149 CAD (about $150 USD) to $129 CAD (about $130 USD) during the winter season.</div>
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On top of those low-season rates, travelers can snag additional savings with <a href="http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/Offers/Fall?utm_icid=TravellerWeRecommendBox2-sweet-deal-package" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">this very comprehensive deal</a> from Tourisme Montreal. Dozens of participating hotels are offering half off on second-night stays, in addition to a special welcome gift, for travel through the end of December.</div>
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Here's even more incentive to visit this season: There's tons to do in Montreal during winter, from<a href="http://www.montrealenlumiere.com/nuit-blanche-en/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Nuit Blanche a Montreal</a> (an all-night event that takes place in February) to the annual family-friendly <a href="http://www.parcjeandrapeau.com/106-Fete_des_neiges_de_Montreal-event.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Fete des Neiges de Montreal</a> winter event. There's also the <a href="http://www.montrealenlumiere.com/home.aspx" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Montreal High Lights Festival</a> in February and March, one of the largest winter festivals in the world.</div>
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Flash-sale sites are good bets for travelers seeking deals to Sonoma (as well as many other California Wine Country destinations). At time of publication, our sister site <a href="http://www.sniqueaway.com/" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">SniqueAway</a> is featuring deeply discounted rates for <a href="http://www.sniqueaway.com/hotel/Hotel_Les_Mars-Healdsburg_Sonoma_County-577327/" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Hotel Les Mars</a>, a Sonoma Country property. Rates for travel from November through March were slashed from $435 per night to $299 per night.</div>
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We also saw some enticing Sonoma flash-sale deals on <a href="http://www.jetsetter.com/search/california/wine-country?source=linkbin&type=linkbin" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Jetsetter</a> (discounted winter rates at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn) and <a href="http://www.groupon.com/deals/ga-best-western-plus-sonoma-valley-inn?c=all&p=11" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Groupon Getaways</a> (47 percent off low-season rates at Best Western Plus Sonoma Valley Inn). Although flash-sale offers come and go quickly (and the deals mentioned here may no longer be valid), it's a good idea to sign up to receive regular emails if you're interested in a winter trip to Sonoma, as now is the time to snap up those off-peak bargains.</div>
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So, is the low demand for hotels due to bad weather? Not at all. According to the <a href="http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/napa-and-sonoma-in-december/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank"><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">New York Times</em></a>, "There isn't really a bad time to visit Napa and Sonoma valleys. By going in December, when the weather is wet and mild, you avoid the heat, crowds and prices of the summer season." Plan your trip to coincide with Sonoma's annual <a href="http://winterwineland.eventbrite.com/#" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Winter Wineland festival</a> (January 19 and 20) to taste rare wines and sample delectable food and drink pairings.</div>
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First, the bad news: During winter, many attractions in Ireland shut down until the tourist season picks up again in spring. But that doesn't mean you should forgo a low-season trip. Winter weather on the Emerald Isle tends to be fairly mild: Temperatures don't often drop below 32 degrees. But when it gets chilly, the island's a fantastic place to stock up on hand-knit Aran sweaters. And in Ireland, enticing winter deals are as plentiful as woolly sheep, so we think the crisp air is a fair trade-off for a bargain-priced vacation.</div>
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Flights, for one, are worlds cheaper than those in the high summer season. A recent search on Irish budget airline Aer Lingus turned up direct flights from Boston to Dublin starting at $599 round-trip in January and February, including all taxes and fees. Compare this to airfares in July, which, according to <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Flights" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">TripAdvisor Flights</a> (SmarterTravel's sister site), start at $825 round-trip for travel in 2013. (Note that those prices could easily rise as summer nears. Last summer, we saw high-season flights to Europe selling for more than $1,000 round-trip.)</div>
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Vacation packages, which are often a very cost-effective way to travel the Emerald Isle, become even cheaper when winter arrives. So cheap, in fact, that a traveler can easily finagle an entire trip for less than a grand per person. Go-Today's <a href="http://www.go-today.com/STW/STWProduct.aspx?Theme=GT&ProductCode=IE-7DAMAZING" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Amazing Ireland package</a>, which includes five nights' accommodations, a car rental, and round-trip airfare, starts at $949 during winter; the same package costs as much as $1,799 during the high season.</div>
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Prague's immense popularity makes the city a year-round destination, without a doubt. Still, prices for travel to the Bohemian capital tend to drop with the temperatures, and this year is no exception. Consider local hotel rates: A quick look at prices at Arcadia Residence, the number-one rated hotel in Prague on <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g274707-d612009-Reviews-Arcadia_Residence-Prague_Bohemia.html" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">TripAdvisor</a>, shows significantly reduced low-season prices. A studio apartment costs €65 (about $83) during low season and €110 (about $140) during high season. A two-bedroom apartment goes for €110 in low season but €180 (about $230) in high season. You get the idea—and you'll find similar pricing structures at many Prague hotels.</div>
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Airfares are also comparatively cheaper in winter. On <a href="http://www.kayak.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Kayak.com</a>, we spotted February flights from Chicago to Prague for as low as $743 round-trip. In May, L.A.-Prague flights jump to roughly $1,000 or more round-trip. For an East Coast route from New York to Prague, our Kayak search turned up flights as low as $616 in February; prices range from $853 to $956 for this route in June.</div>
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While winter brings fantastic off-peak prices, there are plenty of new and interesting attractions to keep you entertained during the season. This December, Prague is celebrating 20 years as a World Heritage site. Also in December, Prague's famous twinkling Christmas markets open their doors for festive travelers. Grab a cup of mulled wine, breathe in the crisp winter air, and spend that extra money you saved on some unique gifts to bring back home.</div>
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While winter is low season for travel to Sedona, visitors will nonetheless find authentic Southwestern cuisine, colorful red-rock vistas, and dramatic sunsets no matter when they visit the popular Arizona destination. Winters tend to be mild in the area, and it doesn't snow too often. The heavy crowds of visitors that frequent Sedona's galleries, cafes, and turquoise-jewelry shops thin out during low season. Plus, there are all those off-peak deals.</div>
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At <a href="http://bestwesternsedona.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Best Western Plus Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas</a>, nightly rates in January start at around $170. In June, the lowest best-available rates jump to around $240. We saw similar low-season price drops at many other Sedona properties, including <a href="http://www.canyonvilla.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Canyon Villa Bed & Breakfast Inn</a> and <a href="http://www.oldwestbb.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; color: #003366; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Boots & Saddles Bed and Breakfast</a>.</div>
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Flights to Sedona are also wonderfully affordable during winter, especially when fare sales break. We found flights from New York to Flagstaff starting at $354 round-trip. In July, however, the lowest fares we found for the same route started at $576 round-trip. (Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is one of the closest airports to Sedona; it's about 25 miles away. Flyers can also arrive in Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which is about 120 miles away.)</div>
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<span style="background-color: #ececec; color: #444444;">November 10, 2012 by </span><a href="http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice/bio.php?id=caroline_costello" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: #ececec; color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Caroline Costello</b></a><span style="background-color: #ececec; color: #444444;">, SmarterTravel Staff</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341526848791513285.post-63647820308938308392012-11-15T12:22:00.002-06:002012-11-15T12:24:47.079-06:00Happy Honeymoon Clients - Thailand<br />
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</span>Everything went smooth as silk -- flights were basically on time, they picked us up for tours, the tour were well run with guides that spoke excellent english ... we had a blast. <br />
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we picked Kata beach to be out of the hustle and bustle. It was still plenty busy with lots of stuff to do. We did not venture to Patong (supposedly the crazy area) so we cant compare. Had an excellent massage at Kata day Spa. Really liked Metadee Resort. We saw some of the other options while walking around and we were happy with our choice. The front desk was helpful, breakfast was plentiful with a lot of variety. It is not on the beach (which was fine with us - they have a shuttle) - but you'd want to warn your clients.<br />
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Phi Phi Island Tour - highly recommend. Take a speed boat to the islands. See viking cave, monkey beach, the beach from the movie "the beach" have lunch on phi phi, snorkel, see bamboo island, swim in a lagoon. Really couldnt have made this trip any better.<br />
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Sea canoe -- defn recommend the lunch and dinner time cruise. you get to see some lagoons in daylight, you get to make an offering to the water spirits (really pretty), go in the caves at night and see the water light up (bioluminescence!). Food was great for lunch and dinner. Very well run. All the guides said it is way better to do afternoon cause the lagoons are really crowded in the AM. <br />
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Chiang mai - our favorite (and everyone else that Ive talked to's favorite) <br />
Its hard to explain why its everyones favorite. its a slower pace, more in the countryside. no one is in a hurry. We only had a 3 days there and 2 were with the elephants. Night market was awesome - make sure all travelers are there for a sat or sunday night (we just got lucky!). The elephants were my favorite part and not just cause I got to ride elephants. The guide was great, by staying overnight you get to talk with him and really hear about life in Thailand. We also heard about the Burman's that handled the elephants and what their lives were like. They have a surprise camp fire, lantern release, made sticky rice, just went above and beyond to make it a wonderful experience beyond anything I expected. If ppl have time have them stay the night. 2nd day -- hiking to waterfall, rafting, seeing a Thai village -- packed day! <br />
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Joys house - great place. Feel like we didnt really get to know everyone cause we were in and out. They treat everyone like family. I would recommend it if ppl are up for a B&B type place.<br />
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Bangkok - its like a big new york city. 2 days was plenty for us <br />
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tiger temple -- very good cause I touched and walked tigers. They do NOT limit the AM breakfast tour to 12 ppl (would be soooo much better if they did). We prob had 40 ppl there. We felt pretty rushed -- they would drag you next to a tiger and then start snapping pictures. They had to cause they had to get everyone through but I just wanted to pet the tiger and sit with him for a sec ;) overall have everyone do the am tour. You have to drive 2.5 hrs to get there - might as well stay a few hrs. you get to see babies, play with teenage tigers and then see the handlers play with the big dudes. I was hoping for more out of the tour because i thought it would be more intimate. From a vet perspective I think someone is going to get hurt one day. They promote it as a sanctuary, i think they do care for the tigers but not as more as the elephant folks cared for the elephants. Just felt rushed -- they need to limit the ppl and make it a little slower paced and more safe.<span class="s1"> <br />
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When clients step ashore on <strong>Bequia</strong>, they’ll discover a laid-back isle that conjures up images of the Caribbean of yore. Only 5,000 people live on this sleepy island that’s part of <strong>St. Vincent</strong> and the Grenadines in the southern <a href="http://www.travelagentcentral.com/caribbean" style="color: #04557e; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><strong>Caribbean</strong></a>.</div>
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Called “island of the clouds” by the <strong>Carib Indians</strong>, Bequia has a small-town feel, even today. Locals say hello to travelers on the street. Fishing boats are dragged by hand out of the water and rest quietly on the beach at <strong>Port Elizabeth</strong>, the island’s main village. The seven-square-mile island has stunning natural beauty with swaying palm groves, mountainous vistas and lovely sandy beaches.</div>
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Bequia has a strong seafaring and whaling heritage, and boat building and repairing are still important to the island’s economy. Cocooned within <strong>Admiralty Bay</strong>, Port Elizabeth is both picturesque and a working harbor where luxury yachts drop anchor. </div>
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Cruise-wise, the island attracts many small-ship, niche or luxury cruise lines, such as <a href="http://www.seabourn.com/" style="color: #04557e; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><strong>Seabourn Cruise Line</strong></a>. If clients want the thrill of sailing off Bequia combined with snorkeling, Seabourn’s “Caribbean Sail and Snorkel” trip begins with a catamaran ride past Bequia’s Moon Hole area, which is filled with unusual, natural rock formations and arches. </div>
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Then it’s on to the snorkeling site, where Seabourn guests might spot shellfish, sea fans, sponges and schools of tropical fish. Rum punch is served onboard. Seabourn Spirit will call at Bequia this winter and in late 2013 during the 14-day “Exotic Caribbean In-Depth” voyages, among other cruises. </div>
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During the 2012-2013 winter, <a href="http://www.seadream.com/" style="color: #04557e; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><strong>SeaDream Yacht Club</strong></a> will call at Bequia with SeaDream I and SeaDream II. And <a href="http://www.windstarcruises.com/" style="color: #04557e; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><strong>Windstar Cruises</strong></a>’ Wind Spirit will also operate voyages to Bequia this winter.</div>
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Travel Agent was onboard Silver Spirit of <a href="http://www.silversea.com/" style="color: #04557e; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><strong>Silversea Cruises</strong></a> when that luxury ship called at Bequia last winter. This fall and winter, Silver Spirit, Silver Whisper and Silver Cloud will call at the island and several of those ships plus Silver Explorer, the line’s expedition ship, will call at Bequia in late 2013.</div>
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Among the shore excursions? Silversea’s “Bequia Sailing Tour” via catamaran is $99 per person, while a six-hour “Magical Mustique” shore option that’s essentially transportation to Mustique and a self-guided visit to the playground for the rich and royal—costs $239 per person. Last winter, Travel Agent opted for an island overview of Bequia itself—booking Silversea’s three-hour “Scenes of Bequia” shore excursion; it’s $69 per person this winter. </div>
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<tr><td style="line-height: 1em;">The Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary is a popular spot on a round-island Bequia tour.</td></tr>
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It’s important to note that this same itinerary is essentially provided by island operators for most lines coming to Bequia, including Seabourn and Windstar. Windstar’s around-island tour, called “Bequia and Scenic Sightseeing,” is $79 per person. While tourism is becoming increasingly important in Bequia and many high-end lines call there, clients shouldn’t expect a fleet of luxurious limos or huge modern buses when they disembark a tender at the small Port Elizabeth cruise pier. </div>
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Rather, typical tourist transportation consists of safari-like, non-air-conditioned vehicles. These are small pickup trucks with covered seating on cushioned benches in the truck bed. Most cruise lines caution guests that the trip is not recommended for those with physical disabilities or anyone with back or knee problems. Guests must climb into the truck bed and hold on tightly as the vehicles bounce around the island. The ride is open-air and bumpy, but a fun adventure.</div>
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The safari vehicles are essentially a caravan. After picking up guests at the cruise pier, they typically motor through the north side of Admiralty Bay and the fishing village of Hamilton to a hilltop that was once the site of the 18th-century <strong>Hamilton Fort</strong>. The original structure is gone, but a few French and English cannons are displayed. The main attraction, though, is the stunning view of Admiralty Bay. </div>
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Guests then reboard the vehicles, which backtrack through Port Elizabeth and head up a hill on the other side, ultimately reaching Mount Pleasant, the island’s highest spot. Guides talk about the geology, ecology and history of the island as cruisers admire gorgeous scenic views—this time to the neighboring island of Mustique. </div>
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Then the vehicles briefly take guests to another lookout spot—great for a photo of their ship in the harbor below—before heading on to a mid-island handicraft shop and bar for a restroom break and rum punch refreshment. Finally, the caravan winds through the island’s agricultural interior to the <strong>Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary</strong>.</div>
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<tr><td style="line-height: 1em;">Silversea Cruises’ <em>Silver Spirit</em> joins luxury yachts in anchoring at Admiralty Bay, Bequia.</td></tr>
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Outside, palm trees sway in the breeze along the sanctuary’s <strong>Atlantic Ocean</strong> beach setting. Inside, cruisers can view turtles of all ages. Cruisers can learn how the organization removes young hawksbill sea turtles from nests to avert poaching, and then later releases them at three years of age back into the wild, when they have the best shot at survival.</div>
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Overall, the three-hour tour offers a revealing taste of island life and sites. Before your clients take any tour, though, they might access <strong>St. Vincent</strong> and the Grenadines’ (SVG) newly upgraded mobile app. First launched in 2011, the free app is newly updated with more detailed information on the eight inhabited islands, including Bequia. </div>
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The new app has a more user-friendly interface, updated iPhone and iPad versions (via the Apple iTunes Store) as well as the Android, and a web app version for all handheld touch devices such as BlackBerry available at <a href="http://www.discoversvg.com.%20/" style="color: #04557e; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" title="www.discoversvg.com. ">www.discoversvg.com. </a></div>
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For those exploring independently, <strong>Princess Margaret Beach</strong> is a popular spot; snorkeling hot spots include Friendship Bay, Northwest Point and Spring Bay; and two local PADI certified shops—<a href="http://www.bequiadiveadventures.com/" style="color: #04557e; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><strong>Bequia Dive Adventures</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.divebequia.com/" style="color: #04557e; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><strong>Dive Bequia</strong></a>—will rent scuba equipment and set up scuba or snorkeling trips. </div>
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Cruisers may get information about Port Elizabeth’s sites at a tourism information office close to the cruise pier. Those walking around Port Elizabeth will learn that the village consists primarily of two main parallel streets and just a few short streets connecting those. It’s not a big place. </div>
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Local bars serve rum punch and island concoctions, while Port Elizabeth’s restaurants cook up such specialties as <strong>West Indies</strong>barbecue, pumpkin soup and Creole-style lobster. If your clients’ ship happens to be in port late on a Thursday, the outdoor bar, barbecue and steel band music at Port Elizabeth’s <a href="http://www.frangipanibequia.com/" style="color: #04557e; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><strong>Frangipani Hotel</strong></a> are legendary; clients are likely to encounter fellow cruisers, yacht enthusiasts and the locals.</div>
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Boutiques sell local crafts, clothing, spices, tea, batik fabrics and miniature model boats, a vestige of the island’s seafaring past. The <a href="http://www.bequiatech.com/" style="color: #04557e; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><strong>Bequia Tech Internet Café & Technology Center</strong></a> offers Internet access near the ferry dock.</div>
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While many small, niche and luxury lines call directly on Bequia, your clients also might visit the island on a shore trip from nearby St. Vincent. For example, <a href="http://www.starclippers.com/" style="color: #04557e; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><strong>Star Clippers</strong></a> anchors off the sheltered side of <strong>Young Island</strong> near St. Vincent, which is just a 10-minute ferry ride from Bequia. </div>
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<a href="http://www.oceaniacruises.com/" style="color: #04557e; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank"><strong>Oceania Cruises</strong></a> is among the lines that offer a catamaran shore excursion to Bequia from St. Vincent; Oceania’s day trip to Bequia is priced at $169 per person. </div>
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NEW YORK (AP) — Social media will be a big component of a new program announced by <span class="yshortcuts cs4-visible" id="lw_1350489515_3" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; color: #366388; cursor: pointer;">Disney</span> Wednesday in which the company's parks in California and Florida will feature weekly surprise themes and events.</div>
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The "<span class="yshortcuts cs4-ndcor" id="lw_1350489515_4" style="cursor: pointer;">Limited Time Magic</span>" program announced Wednesday will include impromptu concerts, dance parties, colored lighting, character meet-and-greets, new menu and merchandise items and other events at <span class="yshortcuts cs4-ndcor" id="lw_1350489515_5" style="cursor: pointer;">Disneyland</span> in Anaheim, Calif., and <span class="yshortcuts cs4-visible" id="lw_1350489515_0" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; color: #366388; cursor: pointer;">Disney World</span> in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., near Orlando.</div>
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Disney will use Twitter, blogs, websites and other online activity to let park visitors know what's happening. Guests might also be asked to vote on which characters they'd like to see or be sent on scavenger hunts with hints to figure out what's new or different.</div>
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"It's a fun, lighthearted, new way to get people engaged," Leslie Ferraro, executive vice president of global marketing and sales for<span class="yshortcuts cs4-visible" id="lw_1350489515_1" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; color: #366388; cursor: pointer;">Walt Disney Parks and Resorts</span>, said at a news conference in Manhattan announcing the program.</div>
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Disney erected a 25-foot-tall castle made of ice in Times Square to symbolize the fleeting nature of the weekly surprises, and water ran down the turrets as the ice melted Wednesday morning. Blase New Yorkers hurried past without giving it a second glance but some fans and tourists donned mouse ears and took pictures.</div>
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Each "Limited Time Magic" theme will last a week. Plans include celebrations of July Fourth, "Pirate Week," 3-D chalk art, "Long Lost Friends Week" featuring lesser-known <span class="yshortcuts cs4-visible" id="lw_1350489515_2" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; color: #366388; cursor: pointer;">Disney characters</span>. A Valentine's Day celebration will feature pink and red lighting on Disney castles and romantic candlelit dinners in park restaurants.</div>
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Other Disney park news this year includes the June opening of Cars Land at <span class="yshortcuts cs4-ndcor" id="lw_1350489515_6" style="cursor: pointer;">California Adventure at Disneyland</span>, and the continuing expansion of Fantasyland at Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The Fantasyland project, which is the largest expansion in the park's 41-year history, began in March with the first of two Dumbo rides taking flight and is expected to be completed in 2014.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Debby
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Texas
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travel agent Debby Stevens has </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">been
recognized as one of the travel industry’s top home-based travel
agents based on her cruise and tour sales by premier travel host
agency, Nexion. Stevens was honored with Nexion’s “Circle of
Excellence” award during the organization’s annual CoNexion
national conference, which was held at the Hyatt Regency – Dallas
at Reunion Tower from October 4-6, 2012. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">The
Circle of Excellence is one of two major national sales recognition
awards that Nexion announces each fall. </span>
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“<span style="font-size: x-small;">Nexion
sets lofty goals for its independent home-based travel professionals
Debby Stevens </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">has
exceeded those ambitious goals,” said Nexion President Jackie
Friedman. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">“W</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">e
are proud to honor her for striving to achieve success in cruise and
tour components of a traveler’s vacation. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Debby
</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">truly deserves
recognition among our elite agents. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Nexion
would not be able to succeed without our agents achieving this level
of success.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Stevens
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independent home-based agents – out of Nexion’s network of more
than 3,200 agents throughout the United States – to be honored with
the prestigious Circle of Excellence award. The award is given to
those agencies achieving the highest total of cruise and tour sales
among Nexion’s supplier partners booked from September 1, 2011, to
August 31, 2012.</span></div>
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“<span style="font-size: x-small;">I
am very pleased to be honored as one of Nexion’s top agents,”
said Stevens</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> of </span><span style="font-size: small;">3D
Cruise and Travel. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">“To
be recognized with the Circle of Excellence award is very gratifying.
The resources and training Nexion makes available to me as a part of
my membership helps me achieve this level of success and, more
importantly, allows me to provide each of my clients with the best
possible vacation options to suit their style of travel and budget.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Each Circle of Excellence
inductee, including Stevens will also be treated to an exclusive trip
reserved for the award winners. This year’s retreat, courtesy of
Funjet Vacations and Azul Fives by Karisma, will allow winners the
opportunity to enjoy Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, from November 30 –
December 3, 2012.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">To tap into Steven’s travel
expertise, contact her at 512-218-0291, online at
<a href="http://www.3dcruiseandtravel.com/">www.3dcruiseandtravel.com</a>
or via email at <a href="mailto:Debby@3DCruiseandTravel.com">Debby@3DCruiseandTravel.com</a>.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">.
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">[Debby
Stevens is the owner of 3D Cruise and Travel and has been in the
industry since 1989, operating in Central Texas since 1992. Debby
has many destination specialist certifications and specializes in
Celebration Vacations, including, but not limited to: Honeymoons,
Destination Weddings, Romantic Vacations and Family Reunions. </span>
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Self-service is king when it comes to flying these days, with travelers checking in online, downloading their own boarding passes and tagging their bags.</div>
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But passengers outside the U.S. often perform one more task on their own at the airport: self-boarding.</div>
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Scan your boarding pass at a gate equipped with a subway-like turnstile, and voilà, you’re on your way to the plane—no gate agent required.</div>
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It’s an option travelers seem to love: Almost 90 percent said self-boarding is their favorite self-service technology in a survey of more than 2,500 passengers from 70-plus countries released on Tuesday. The <a href="http://www.sita.aero/content/airline-passengers-want-more-control" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #666666; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">poll was conducted by SITA</a>, a company that specializes in air transport communications.</div>
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Gate agents are still there, watching over the process to make sure travelers don’t encounter any snags, Young said.</div>
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Those snags are one of the reasons airlines have been proceeding carefully, industry observers said.</div>
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“If you've seen people using self-check-out at supermarkets, they aren't generally as adept at scanning bar codes as the actual check out personnel,” said Robert W. Mann Jr., an airline industry analyst.</div>
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“When you narrow it down to the pointy end of the funnel, when everybody is trying to get on the airplane through one door, the person who struggles with the scanning is holding up 150 people and they’re all (upset).”</div>
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Still, self-boarding seems to be an attractive option for both airlines and travelers.</div>
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Some 17 international carriers now use the technology and there are 113 automated gates at airports around the world, according to recent figures collected by <a href="http://www.iata.org/pressroom/facts_figures/fact_sheets/Pages/fast-travel.aspx" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #666666; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">the International Air Transport Association (IATA)</a>. The group, which represents some of the world’s biggest airlines, supports self-boarding as part of its "Fast Travel" initiative.</div>
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Airlines that pioneered the process include SAS and Lufthansa in Europe, and All Nippon Airways in Asia, said IATA spokesman Perry Flint.</div>
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Passengers may like the service because it’s somewhat empowering, Mann said. Travel requires people to give up a lot of control over their environment, so this is a small instance where they can take charge.</div>
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But the cost of installing the gates may be an obstacle for carriers in the U.S., where airlines usually own or rent the check-in space in airports where they operate and can’t spread the expense among several different users, Flint said.</div>
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“It may not make economic sense for the airline to make that investment if they’re the only ones who are going to be using it and if they are already operating at a very high level of efficiency,” Flint said.</div>
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Bottom line: Don’t look for automated self-boarding gates dominating U.S. airports any time soon, but be ready for subway-like boarding in other parts of the world.</div>
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And don’t forget your smartphone when you travel.</div>
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The SITA survey also found that the number of passengers with the gadgets has “risen dramatically” over the past year, from 54 percent to 70 percent.</div>
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“We’re now at the tipping point of explosive growth in mobile services offered to passengers, which will give them more control over their journey and reduce stress,” said Francesco Violante, the CEO of SITA.</div>
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