July 2011

The Newly Renovated Disneyland Hotel

By Logan Marshall, 07/29/2011

Disneyland Hotel Logo

The original Disneyland Hotel was, if you can imagine, open as a motel in October 1955.  Today, after five decades of renovation and additions, much of the original hotel is gone.  Recent renovations have added to the whimsy and magic that is the Disney experience.

Filed Under: News

Traveling Safer in Mexico

By Logan Marshall, 07/28/2011

Cancun
Cancun

In recent years Mexico has garnered a certain stigma.  Media depictions have done little to dispel the idea that Mexico is no longer safe for American tourists. However, many of the tourist destinations that draw American tourists are, in fact, located hundreds of miles from the dangerous hotspots.

Filed Under: Where We Want to Go

Great Deal on Fall Cruise from Celebrity

By Logan Marshall, 07/26/2011

In addition to the release of Celebrity's newest ship, the Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity is offering a journey backwards down the River Ems or forward through the Panama Canal for as little as $1,599 for 15 nights aboard the Celebrity Infinity, on October 28, 2011.

Filed Under: Specials

Oceania Cruises 65% off of Select Sailings

By Logan Marshall, 07/20/2011

Venice Grand Canal

In honor of the rapidly approaching end of Summer, it's only July but early booking is the rule of thumb in the Travel Industry, Oceania Cruises is offering an up to 65% Off Cruise Fares of $500 Shipboard credit per stateroom plus Free Airfare* on select sailings.

Filed Under: Specials

Norwegian Cruise Lines' Freestyle Cruising

By Logan Marshall, 07/18/2011

Norwegian Cruise Lines

Our previous blogs regarding cruising have looked at the more upscale cruise lines and, although these ships offer unrivaled luxurious, we wanted to write something about cruises that are more readily available to everyone and every budget.

Filed Under: Miscellaneous

Airlines: Their Rankings and Hidden Fees

By Logan Marshall, 07/13/2011

Air travel has become a necessary evil these days.   It's hard to believe there was ever a time when it was categorized as luxurious, although for those willing to spend the extra money it can be.  

Filed Under: News

Collette Vacations: Last Minute Offers

By Logan Marshall, 07/12/2011

Canada

Collette Vacations is offering last minute offers a limited time offer where campanions fly for $199 on some of Collette's moist popular Canadian tours. But this offer expires on July 31, 2011.

Filed Under: Specials

 

Back From Provence

By Bob Guymon, 07/11/2011

Provence

What an amazing 2 weeks in France.  With so many sights to enjoy, kind and gracious people to meet, delicious foods to try, and fascinating history to learn the southern region of France has so much to offer. Situated in the south of France Aix-en-Provence borders the Mediterranean Sea. Read More...

Filed Under: Where We've Been, Tours

Wine Country: It's Closer Than You Think

By Logan Marshall, 7/08/2011

V. Sattui Winery

Since the creation of our blog we've posted a lot about foreign destinations. With this in mind it's easy to forget about what's in our own backyard.  So, with that in mind, expect to see more about destinations that are just a hop, skip, and a domestic flight away.  Read More...

Filed Under: Where We Want to Go

$400 Instant Air Credit from Funjet Vacations

By Logan Marshall, 07/06/2011

For a limited time Funjet Vacations is offering an instant air credit of up to $400 exclusive to Thomas Travel clients.

Filed Under: News, Specials