December 2011

Experience the World of Harry Potter

By Monica Marshall, 12/30/2011

Hogwarts Castle
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Looking for a Harry Potter Adventure of your own?  Now you can experience the magic for yourself at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter which is part of Universal Orlando Resort - Islands of Adventure theme park. Read More...

Filed Under: Destinations

Paris Chocolate and Pastry Tour

By Monica Marshall, 12/26/2011

Pastries

Another great tip is to pre-book some tours before leaving home. On my recent trip to Paris, I pre-booked a most wonderful tour called the Paris Chocolate and Pastry Tour.  The tour combined French gourmet specialities in an afternoon walking tour. Read More... 

Filed Under: Where We've Been, Destinations

Beat the Crowds: Paris Passes

By Monica Marshall, 12/23/2011

Palace of Versailles

With a bit of pre-planning, you can make the most of your trip to Paris.  There are a couple of must-have items before departing for your trip.  One of them is a Paris Visite Pass which lets you get around Paris the way the French do. Read More...

Filed Under: Miscellaneous

G Adventures

By Logan Marshall, 12/19/2011

Hong Kong

Based in Canada G Adventure, formerly Gap Adventures, offers travel to all seven continents on an environmentally sensitive basis.  G Adventures prides itself on its sustainable practices, destination immersion, and a wide range of tours for the tastes of all travelers. Read More... 

Filed Under: Miscellaneous

Paris & the Heart of Normandy – A River Cruise

By Monica Marshall, 12/13/2011

Louvre Pyramid

I just returned from an excellent 8-day river cruise, sailing with Viking River Cruise’s Viking Spirit. The cruise began in Paris and included ports-of-call at Auvers-sur-Oise, Rouen, the Normandy Beaches, Les Andelys known for Château Gaillard, and Conflans. Read More....

Filed Under: Where We've Been, Destinations

Bruges

By Logan Marshall, 12/09/2011

Bruges

Located along the northern coast of Belgium Bruges is a gothic city that enchants with its canals, gothic architecture, and confectionary boutiques.  For those wanting a holiday escape Bruges won't disappoint. Read More...

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Back from South Africa

By Bob Guymon, 12/06/2011

Western Cape

My first trip to South Africa was in November of 2005. I was so impressed by this country. Having visited several countries in Africa, I found South Africa to be the cleanest, most progressive, and most beautiful of all the African countries. Read More...

Filed Under: Destinations, Where We've Been

Celebrating the Holidays at Sea

By Logan Marshall, 12/2/2011

Cruisiing at the Holidays

The holidays are a great time to cruise for families.  Kids have a long break, cruise lines offer excellent specials, and ships are decked for the holidays.  For example, take those traveling aboard a Princess cruise the ships are filled with festive decor... Read More...

Filed Under: Destinations, Specials