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The top 3 family friendly river cruises for 2025 and 2026

Top 3 family friendly river cruises lines.

Dec 19, 20243 min read

The best places to escape the crowds at Walt Disney World

The best places to take a break at EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom.

Dec 19, 20242 min read

Maltid Palace in Budapest Hungary

History and Room Tour of Maltid Palace in Budapest.

Dec 16, 20243 min read

The Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest

The Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest.

Nov 9, 20242 min read

The Practice of Luften In Germany

As I was sitting in my hotel room, I noticed a tiny door between the two main windows. I was curious what this was so I opened it up.

Oct 23, 20242 min read

River Cruising on the Chobe River

The Chobe River runs through the northern part of Botswana’s Chobe National Park. It is the perfect river for travelers who love both nature

Oct 15, 20242 min read

An Overview Of The Rhone River

The Rhone River is a beautiful river located in both Switzerland and France. It starts in the Alps Mountains and near Arles splits into...

Oct 7, 20243 min read

Top Three Cruise Excursions in San Francisco

San Francisco is a beautiful port of call to visit on your Western US cruise. You could easily spend a week here as a land based trip....

Sep 29, 20245 min read

Waymo: Experiencing a Driverless Vehicle in San Francisco

Would you ride in a driverless vehicle? Our family had the opportunity to do this while we were in San Francisco on vacation. I am a huge pr

Aug 16, 20243 min read

Debunking Myths About River Cruising: A Professional Travel Advisor's Perspective

River cruising has become increasingly popular among travelers, particularly couples who are recently empty nesters and families with...

Aug 1, 20242 min read

Travel Tips and Responsible Tourism in Antarctica

Preserving the pristine beauty of Antarctica requires a collective effort to practice sustainable and responsible tourism. As you embark...

Jul 31, 20244 min read

From Icebergs to Penguins: Discovering the Beauty of Antarctica's Untouched Wilderness

Is Antarctica on your bucket list? It not, it should be. Visiting Antarctica is not your typical vacation. Expeditions here are unique...

Jul 30, 20244 min read

10 Reasons Why Ocean Cruise Travelers Will Love River Cruising

Ocean cruises are a very popular way to travel and it is for good reason. They are easy to get to, you unpack one time and get to visit...

Jul 10, 20242 min read

Bermuda Railway Trail

History Did you know that for a brief period of time,17 years to be exact, Bermuda had a single track railway that ran 27.1 miles? She...

Jul 8, 20242 min read

Exercises for Travel

Travelers - We are delighted to welcome Stability Pilates and Physical Therapy of Atlanta as our guest article writers, providing...

Jun 13, 20243 min read

Ultimate checklist of things to do prior to your vacation

Wondering how to prepare for your vacation and make the return to your daily routine smoother? Take a look at this list for tips on what...

May 13, 20242 min read

A to Z Challenge Game at Walt Disney World

Try the A to Z Challenge. Each member of your traveling party should take a picture of something starting with each letter of the alphabet.

May 8, 20243 min read

An overview of Celebrity Reflection

Last week I was onboard Celebrity Reflection for a Seminar at Sea. Celebrity Reflection is 5th and final ship in the Solstice class ship....

Apr 16, 20242 min read

Low Cost/Free Activities in Juneau Alaska

Most cruise ships will make a stop in Alaska’s capital city, Juneau...If you are looking for something that is low cost or free while here,

Apr 15, 20243 min read

Fun Onboard: The Top 5 Activities for Younger Kids on Icon of the Seas

The Icon class of ships are the most family friendly cruises in the Royal Caribbean Fleet. Is there enough things to do for younger kids?...