Category Archives for "Been There Done That"
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. We […]
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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 Boston, […]
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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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March 7, 2019
- in Classic Kids , North America by Classic Travel
My trip to Alaska
Written by Mariah Wesner Grandma’s ninetieth birthday has come and gone. We are finally going to fulfill our promise to take her to Alaska. Let me introduce you to everyone; there’s my Dad, Mom, Great Grandma and me. We are going to board a plane on May 11, to Seattle Washington. After a night […]
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December 18, 2018
Top Travel Agent Tips Of 2018
2019 is fast approaching. That means that it’s time to prepare for the next travel year with some of the most popular travel agent tips from 2018! Whether you are an experienced or inexperienced traveler, our tips should give you some exclusive expertise in popular destinations. These are the most popular articles that […]
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November 27, 2018
- in Been There Done That , Europe by Tom Thrun
A Travel Agent’s Tips On London
Winston Churchill once said “I’m easy to please, I like the best.” This became the theme for our anniversary trip to London. We had limited time so we decided that short and sweet was going to be the call. We met in London 38 years ago, so there was no better place to celebrate. It […]
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September 14, 2018
A Travel Agent’s Advice- Don’t wait to go to Alaska!
Although I’ve been in the travel business over 30 years and have visited many destinations around the world, I had never made it to Alaska. Over the years, my clients would tell me how much they enjoyed the Alaskan vacation I planned for them, but it was not a destination at the top of […]
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