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CELEBRATE THE WORLD’S OCEANSFROM SEA TO SHINING SEA This World Oceans Day, we’re grateful to be playing a part in protecting our blue planet. National Geographic has long been at the forefront of ocean conservation work, spearheading initiatives like the Pristine Seas Project, which has helped secure protected status for 19 unspoiled marine areas. The Lindblad

My Photo Guide, Imagine yourself waking up here! Cape Town South Africa All New Gallery More Views from Capetown Private Charter, Taking a Swim in the Indian Ocean, Up Close and Personal with Rescue Big Animals Kynesa South Africa In the Jungle the Mighty Jungle the lion sleeps tonight or Bungle in the Jungle! Miscellaneous

I’ve broken the Deluxe resorts into 2 groups you sure don’t have to. I have spent days going from one resort to another just looking around and occasionally finding a fine adult beverage. EPCOT and Hollywood Studios have some of my favorite resorts. The Yacht and Beach Club, The Boardwalk , and The Riviera. It also has 3

Previous Next Welcome to the world where adults can have an unmatched vacation at Disney, the deluxe resorts are a world apart, as well as being right in the middle of the Magic. The biggest advantage to the Deluxe resorts is the restaurants, lounges, and entertainment. You can stay in a Deluxe at Disney and

What is there to do at Disney without Kids? The first question I always get is what can you do at Disney on your own? Well, what do you like? First, it is an enclosed entertainment and food compound with as many hotel rooms as Washington DC. The Mouse has limitless dining and entertainment options

Previous Next First January 2021 and again in January 2022 At the end of each and every January the intrepid team of agents for Creating Magic Vacations gets together at Disney World in Orlando Florida to trade stories, meet our new agents, congratulate our top performers, and hear from our partners in the Travel Industry.

What is it like Cruising during the Pandemic, Is it something to try? I have been writing a bit about the different types of Cruises, but is it worth cruising while the Pandemic marches on, or should you wait. I have done 2 cruises in 2021. We traveled on the Azamara Journey to the Greek

Cruising the Great Rivers of the World. Previous Next There are many ways to cruise. One of the fastest growing cruise niches are River Cruises. You can cruise Europe, America, Asia, and  Africa. River Cruises allow lots of times in cities and towns to tour and sample local flavor. It is easy to think of

Previous Next When size does matter Cruise Ships between 500 to 1,500 passengers. The Ships we are looking at today are smaller ships, they will cruise both oceans and seas. Unlike the Mega cruise ships, these ships can get into smaller ports and sail to some very unique locations.  Some of these ships are luxurious,

The following group of essays will be of the various types of Cruise Ships and the folks who sail on them. Previous Next The Big Cruise Ships. What most people think when you say do you like to cruise. What do you think of when someone talks about Cruising?  Most folks think about the largest

Your Pandemic travel advisor. Previous Next So, how did we get here? That’s a good starting point. I wasn’t great at working but it turned out I was way worse at retiring.  I’ve had lots of jobs, and for me, that is what they were. I was ready (I thought) to be done when my

Last day in New Orleans, An epic Mass, a river cruise, and another fantastic restaurant. Previous Next A beautiful December morning in New Orleans. Visions of last night’s music and merriment danced in our heads. We head out for a beignet and coffee and then off to the Saint Louis Cathedral for Sunday Mass. On

Previous Next We called it a night after dessert and headed back to the Hotel. We were surprised that the lobby which was packed with holiday revelers when we left for dinner was closed when we returned around 11 pm. Early closings are something to plan for. Even in a party town like New Orleans

Previous Next Not on the Danube, Did make it to the Gulf! Common sense and a small amount of “can do it” can save a vacation. Even if you don’t go where you thought you were going, you can make some Gumbo out of a European mess. We were scheduled for 3 days in Prague

Vegas Oct 2020: Where is everybody? I do want to be clear. I’m not writing this history to brag or show off.  I believe Covid is real and dangerous.  I tried not to take what I felt were unnecessary chances and I very luckily avoided getting sick.  During this time I masked and as soon

After traveling to Florida, our next journe was to the Outer Banks. Still trying to get out and stay safe. Previous Next Come late September cousin Ann Marie calls (texts) with an Invite to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, we were still in the sweet spot of the first wave, thinking either the Pandemic

No one thought Covid would still be here, yet no one but Covid knows when it will be done. The tale of how I became the Pandemic Traveler! So let me start and be clear, I don’t care about your politics and I don’t care how well you studied science on the Internet these last