Sandals and Beaches – Day 3

Over Water Bungalows

Sandals and Beaches – Day 3. Our third day in Jamaica started in Negril and we made the slightly over an hour drive to Sandals South Coast. This Resort is in Whitehouse, Jamaica on the Southwest side of the island. The Sandals Grand Entrance Upon arriving at the resort, my first thought was, this is […]

Christmas in July Trip

Frankenmuth, Michigan

Christmas in July Trip Due to COVID-19, we are planning on rescheduling this trip! Our first small group trip!!Christmas in July3 nights in the Bavarian Town of Frankenmuth, Michigan.July 24th-July 27th, 2020, 3 nightsStarting at: $650 pp double occupancy $538 pp triple occupancy $485 pp quad occupancy $150 pp deposit due 1/21/20 Flights from Atlanta […]

No Do-Overs

No Do Over

No Do-Overs There are “No Do-Overs” for a vacation gone wrong. You work hard, save money, and then plan a trip. What if the hotel you pick is not located close to the attractions? Am I close to public transportation? Am I comfortable using it? What happens if I miss my connection? What happens if […]

Five myths about Travel Agents

Consultation

Five myths about Travel Agents I was doing a little research today for a potential client trip and I came across this link to an article from just under 5 years ago. The article is titled Five Myths about Travel Agents. Click this link to read the USA Today article. I found it to be […]

Why stress over a vacation?

Why stress over a vacation? Why stress over a vacation? As travel professionals, or travel agents, it is our job to stay ahead of all of the changes in the industry and the world. Constantly researching, training and reading about the industry and the different areas of the world builds on our expertise and ability […]

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle The Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland in the UK. If I remember correctly, I took this from the other side of the river in the new city side. We did not have enough time in this city, but we did have fun while we were there. It is on our list of revisits. A […]

Norwegian Cruise Lines

Norwegian Cruise Lines Jo’El and I attended a training dinner the other night hosted by our Norwegian Regional Sales Representative. The training was highly informative and lasted about an hour. I will list here some of the biggest takeaways that I got from the training. We have never been on a Norwegian cruise, but after […]

How to NOT look like an American

Tower Bridge

How to NOT look like an American in Europe The last thing any traveler needs is to be a target for pickpockets or locals who have had it with stereotypical tourists. This list is by no means inclusive. These are just some of the things, we know, that set us apart as Americans. That whole […]