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Exploring Train Travel – Which Is Better…The Journey or the Destination?

7/29/2021

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​Enjoy the spirit of a road trip without the hassles.  Train travel offers a richer travel experience, and provides surprisingly practical advantages too.
 
Have you ever wanted to experience the world as travelers once did during the golden age of rail?  Train travel is easily the most underrated form of long-distance travel out there.  Travel to amazing cities, scenic landscapes and spectacular national parks. 


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7 Tips for Breezing Through the Airport

7/22/2021

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I know, I know! Airports are finally busy and less efficient than ever and it seems like airline employees and TSA agents wake up on the wrong side of the bed every morning. 
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Please, get to the airport extra early right now, as TSA lines are long; you don't want to miss your flight!

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10 Historical Facts You May Have Missed in School

7/15/2021

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During the dog days of Summer, while everyone is taking vacations and relaxing, I wanted to share some historical facts for your entertainment. It is important to know your history, or you’re doomed to repeat it. Here are 10 tidbits, not in any particular order. 
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  • For over 30 years, Canada and Denmark have been playfully fighting for control of a tiny island near Greenland called Hans Island. Once in a while, when officials from each country visit, they leave a bottle of their country’s liquor as a power move.

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Best Places To Visit For July 4th Holiday

7/1/2021

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• Anthony Bourdain's Best Places To Visit For July 4th Holiday
Looking for the best July 4th destinations? Let this list of interesting places inspired by gifted chef and talented storyteller, Anthony Bourdain guide you…
- International Business Times
Friday June 25, 2021
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• A look at travel rules in popular European destinations
Europe is opening up to Americans and other visitors after more than a year of COVID-induced restrictions. But travelers will need patience to figure out who’s allowed into which country…
- Associated Press
Friday June 25, 2021


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Let's Go Glamping: 11 of the World's Most Beautiful Tented Camps

6/25/2021

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Suite-like comforts and wild settings: These well-appointed tents call campers of all adventure levels to lace up boots in the great outdoors.

Nature, a safe and socially distant refuge, has been the balm of the pandemic. Instagram accounts once devoted to rooftop cocktails and luxury suites went full Sierra Club, with images of people-less sunsets, uncrowded hiking trails, and wildflower-filled plains. But for those who feel sleeping on hard ground and rustling up campfire fare isn’t quite “vacation,” outdoors-focused resorts with tented camp and glamping options step in to remove the discomforts and handle the chores, freeing guests to revel in the splendor of nature.
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As the following places illustrate, opportunities come in a variety of climates and cultures – from the African bush to the Australian Outback, tropical beaches to temperate rain forests, desert canyons to snowcapped peaks – collectively linked by love of the land.
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Benefits of travel for retirees

6/18/2021

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The secrets to a long and healthy life are often thought to be diet and exercise.  But you might also want to add travel to that list. While many people travel simply for enjoyment, or the desire to get away and do something different, along the way they also broaden their horizons, relieve day-to-day stress and improve their general outlook on life.  

Travel is good for our health and contributes to a longer life expectancy and a more satisfying retirement. Here are four ways that travel can improve the life of retirees:

1.  Travel encourages you to be more active.

You hustle through the airport, schlep your bags to the hotel, then walk around the streets, stroll through the museums, swim in the ocean or hike along mountain paths. Many of the activities you do on vacation involve physical exercise which lowers your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and cancer. Need more proof? Many scientific studies have found that men women who vacation at least twice a year enjoyed a significantly lower risk of heart disease than women who hardly ever took a break.


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Hints for New Cruisers ~ Part 2

6/10/2021

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You’ve made it to the ship, through the check in process, and are on board.  It’s somewhat like a hotel, but it moves. What can you expect in this new, yet vaguely familiar, environment? What’s expected of you?

1. Lifeboat Drill (or muster) is a mandatory participation event. On occasion I’ve seen nice couples looking over the rail at those of us dutifully wrapped in our orange jackets. Chuckling to themselves, they’re oblivious to the fact that they are breaking the strict policy of proper adherence to the Mandatory Coast Guard Lifeboat Drill. Many lines actually check 
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Hints for New Cruisers ~ Part 1

6/3/2021

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Like a baby’s tentative first step and a teenager’s first real kiss, every passenger embarks on a first cruise at least once.  For smooth sailing, these tips can help make your initial embarkation and first evening on board just a little more comfortable.

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1.  Bring along some single dollar bills for the luggage handlers at the pier. Of course that is if you’re planning to see the luggage again. They are not cruise line employees but members of the stevedores union.

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Cruise Alaska Sooner than Later

5/27/2021

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Have you heard the good news?  Two days ago, on May 25th, President Biden signed the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, legislation that sets the stage for large ships to cruise in Alaska this Summer.  
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To board, all passengers over the age of 16 will be required to show proof that they have been vaccinated 14 days ahead of the cruise's start date. Starting August 1st, every passenger over age 12 will be required to be fully vaccinated to board.  

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HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR TRAVEL

5/13/2021

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So, vacation season is finally here! You have, hopefully, contacted your super-amazing Travel Professional to help you plan the perfect experience and shopped-for and packed all your new cute travel clothes….you’re ready? Maybe not! Have you made sure to leave your home in good shape so it stays clean, protected and even energy-efficient while you are gone?
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CLEAN:
  • Change the sheets – When you arrive home from your vacation, nothing beats collapsing into crisp, clean sheets…in your own bed. It’s worth the few extra minutes it takes before you leave.​​

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