Category Archives for "Been There Done That"
September 22, 2020
Visiting Lake Tahoe
By Pamela Sievers The smell of fresh cedar. The brilliance of the sun’s reflection off the water. A gentle coolness against my face reminding me that I’m at an altitude of 6800 feet. This is what I think of when someone mentions Lake Tahoe. I’m not a skier, golfer or boater, but an appreciator of […]
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June 12, 2020
A Travel Agent’s Perspective: Napa Valley, California
Do you need to scratch that travel itch? After weeks of Stay at Home requirements, many are anxious to get away. The Coronavirus has altered our way of life in many profound ways. Travel is no exception. Many destinations in the world are slowly reopening borders to accept tourism. You don’t have to travel internationally […]
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March 3, 2020
- in Been There Done That , Europe by Classic Travel
Epic Edinburgh
Written by Karl Beckman Edinburgh! Scotland’s beguiling capital: a brooding bastion of wit and intellect set amongst a scene as morosely enchanting as it’s haunted history. Laid out across a collection of craggy volcanic slopes above the bleak waters of the Firth of Forth, the erudite town labeled Athens of the North emits an ominous […]
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February 21, 2020
A Travel Agents Perspective: Destination Weddings & Honeymoons in Mexico with Apple Vacations
When clients are looking to plan their wedding or honeymoon, the first question on their mind is, “where should I go?” I will tell you right now, Mexico is the perfect location for not just weddings and honeymoons, but for families as well. I was fortunate enough to be invited by Apple Vacations to […]
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October 31, 2019
- in Been There Done That , Europe by Tom Thrun
The Crystal Cruise Experience – A Travel Agents Perspective
After over forty years in the travel business, we have had the pleasure of experiencing a long list of cruises. We have sailed on vessels of every size and class, navigating itineraries from rivers to oceans, each one offering a unique adventure. We just returned from one of the most special cruises we’ve ever taken. […]
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October 16, 2019
CAPE COD – A Romantic Getaway
In front of our accommodations at the “Inn at Cape Cod.” If you’re looking for a long weekend getaway with your husband or wife, then I highly recommend the charming area of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. My husband and I recently flew with Delta Vacations on a short nonstop 1 ½ hour flight from Detroit to […]
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August 16, 2019
A Travel Agents Perspective on Jamaica Resorts & more
When travel agents are invited to attend a FAM trip, we are given the opportunity to become more knowledgeable on different resorts and activities in the area, which helps us to advise clients and provide useful information. I was fortunate enough to be one of the few invited recently to travel with Delta Vacations on […]
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August 12, 2019
Universal and Disney Parks: A Technologically BETTER Experience
Although summertime is the hottest time of the year for Florida, my family and I braved the heat for a 12-day vacation. I enjoy going on longer summer vacations when the kids get out of school because it gives us more time to spend together in comparison to one-week school breaks (and avoid those extra […]
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May 20, 2019
A Review of the New Riu Palace Costa Mujeres
Normally I would stay away from brand new resorts until they work the kinks out. But we decided to take a quick trip down to The RIU Palace Costa Mujeres just before Christmas. Partly because we had not seen the new resort area of Costa and Playa Mujeres, and it had been awhile since we […]
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March 22, 2019
- in Been There Done That , Europe , Travel Tips by Tanya Thelen
Why not a family trip to Europe?
Written by Tanya Thelen A family vacation to Europe is an impossible dream for many but it doesn’t have to be. Using the services of a travel agent can be very beneficial. Agents can assist you with the ins/outs of using packages to bring down the costs. Fortunately, I’m my own agent here at Classic […]
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