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When there’s really only one place left in the world that you want to see before you die, you better believe your expectations are REALLY high… That place for me was New Zealand (notice I say was) and I honestly don’t know why. For years, I’ve had this notion that I simply had to see it AND go bungie jumping. In my mind, I’ve pictured…
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Monaco is this teeny tiny country (city-country) surrounded by France, Spain, and the Mediterranean Sea. Known for fast cars, expensive yachts, and, of course, Grace Kelly, Monaco is also packed with history, culture, grandeur, amazing food, and so much to see and do. Only 499 acres in total, the country is one of Europe’s leading resort areas. Although small – it’s actually the second smallest country…
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Imagine being so close to a humpbacked whale you could literally touch him, but don’t… Imagine being in your kayak within feet of an iceberg when it breaches… Then, imagine having a world renowned National Geographic photographer giving you photography lessons in the Antarctic… If you’ve ever thought about going on a cruise, but were scared off by being on board with 3,000 fellow passengers,…
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We love certain airlines and we try to stay loyal with a few exceptions. Maybe there’s a great flight option or our airlines do not service where we are going. Also, we give up loyalty a lot when flying internationally. Truth is, Business and First Class with most airlines these days give you the benefits of loyalty on long-haul flights. BUT, we do not fly budget…
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So, you’ve decided to take a cruise vacation. Making the decision to spoil yourself with the trip of a lifetime is the easy part. The difficult decision is deciding where you will set sail. With so many ports of call waiting, the possibilities are endless. We’ve tried to narrow it down just a bit with these top cruise destinations you won’t want to miss. Alaska…
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My husband and I recently spent an amazing 17 days traveling in New Zealand. It was truly a trip I have been dreaming about for literally the last 30 years after my best friend went and just raved. It is a long flight – 6 hours to LA and then over 12 hours to Aukland – so thought needs to go into the planning. Then,…
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Queenstown is a scenic wonderland filled with a variety of outdoor activities to please everyone. Whether you are headed to upcoming Ironman races in New Zealand or just lucky enough to be going for a vacation, you’ll also need some great ideas for places to eat in Queenstown. We were just in New Zealand for my once-in-a-lifetime vacation and spent a few days based in…
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I recently checked off the one place in this world I’ve always wanted to visit…New Zealand. I’m not quite sure why, but I’ve had this notion that I simply had to see it AND go bungie jumping. I’ve even gone so far as to suggest my husband do a triathlon there. So, you know I was desperate to visit… If you are fortunate enough to…
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There are way more than 4 reasons you need to call now and make your next vacation at Copal Tree Lodge Belize, but I hope these 4 convince you. Formerly Belcampo, my hubby made this pick for us as a couple and he outdid himself! I loved everything, including getting there. It’s a short plane ride from the states and then a short hop on Tropic…
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Tipping is rather different when you’re traveling in Europe. It is not as expected or as high as it is here in the US, even when service has been less than stellar. If you have never been or haven’t been to Europe in awhile, here are some tipping tips to help destress your vacation and give you one less thing to worry about. It does…
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We would love to always be able to plan way ahead for our vacations, but all too often life intervenes and we aren’t allowed this luxury, so we head off for a quick getaway. And, hey, sometimes travel spontaneity is really the way to go, especially if you’ve had the week from hell and really, really need to leave it all behind and unwind. When that…
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Getting away for us is not always about planning a big vacation. With our busy lives, we often are planning last minute getaways. But, finding locations that are warm, relaxing, and filled with luxury wasn’t always easy until we focused on the Caribbean. The area offers diverse islands that range from private islands to resorts to countries filled with tradition and cities waiting to be…
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