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Resort Star Ratings Explained

Jul 18, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to decipher the star ratings for resorts?  When requesting your vacation keep this explanation in mind as it will help guide you to what you want your experience to be

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15 Airport Hacks for Traveling

Jul 13, 2023

I ran across this great article from Skyscanner with 15 airport hacks for traveling comfortably. It is great list and my favorite items from this list are the following: I always pack my portable phone

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Fall Colors In Chesapeake Bay

Jul 13, 2023

As summer fades into autumn, cruising the Chesapeake Bay region offers breathtaking views as the fall foliage transitions into a canvas of vibrant colors. Along your cruise journey, savor panoramic views of the escalating elevation from the

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Rocky Mountaineer – Rockies to the Red Rocks – Train Travel

Jul 10, 2023

We did the Rocky Mountaineer – Rockies to the Red Rocks October 17 – 18, 2022.  That is the new U.S. route of that Rocky Mountaineer started in 2021 after operating many years with routes

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Costa Rica Travel

Costa Rica Travel

Jul 10, 2023

Costa Rica is a great country to visit, The people are incredibly warm and welcoming; the plethora of wildlife and biodiversity is truly unmatched; and the compactness of the country makes it relatively easy to

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Travel to Ecuador

Jul 10, 2023

Ecuador is an extraordinary all-around destination.  Travelers often consider The Galápagos Islands which are an archipelago of volcanic islands in the Eastern Pacific, located around the Equator over 560 miles west of South America. They form the Galápagos Province of the Republic of Ecuador.

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Travel for Total Eclipse of the Sun – Solar Eclipse

Jul 10, 2023

I hear that a lot of people are making travel plans for the April 8, 2024 total eclipse of the sun.  Some places are already sold out. A number of U.S. cities lie in or

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Packing Tips

Jul 9, 2023

I found this great list on Trip Advisor on packing tips. Their list has thirty items.  My packing tips include: pack light – only do carry on bags so you are less likely to be

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Passport Renewal Times

Jul 7, 2023

Passport renewal times have been crazy lately.  Everybody is wanting to travel this year.  I renewed my passport last year in an unbelievable amount of time.  I submitted it on 1/25/22 and did not expedite

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