Category Archives for "Been There Done That"
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 began […]
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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 my list. […]
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September 14, 2018
- in Been There Done That , Europe , Travel Tips by Katie Conway
Road Trip through Ireland: A Travel Agent’s Perspective
What Are You Looking For? DublinTemple BarTrinity College & Library/Book of KellsGrafton StreetDublin CastleGuinness Storehouse Kilmainham GaolDublin Must-Try HotspotsBelfastBelfast Must-Try HotspotsGalwayCliffs of MoherGalway Must-Try HotspotsLimerickKing John’s CastleBunratty Castle Medieval Banquet Limerick Must-Try HotspotsKillarneyKillarney National ParkKillarney Must-Try HotspotsCorkBlarney CastleBlarney Must-Try HotspotsKilkennyKilkenny CastleKilkenny Must-Try HotspotsDriving in Ireland Ireland: a land of fairy tales, rainbows, political uprisings, overflowing pints of […]
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August 23, 2018
- in Been There Done That , Europe by Sandy Hunt
Cruising Through The Christmas Markets On The Rhine
What Are You Looking For? PortsBasel RiquewihrStrasbourgHeidelbergRüdesheimRhine River GorgeCologneAmsterdamThe AMA Sonata MealsThe CrewToursOn-Ship Experience I have always been amazed at the photographs of familiar European cities transformed to sparkling Christmas Markets. Deciding it was time to see them in person and what better way to do it than aboard a lovely river ship? My husband […]
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June 8, 2018
- in North America by Denise McCain
Walt Disney World VIP Experience
The Disney Agent Education Program had a HUGE surprise in store for us and I would love to share this experience with you! We are a select group of 30-agents from across America who were brought onsite to experience all the wonders Walt Disney World had to offer in 2 ½ days, including hotel sight […]
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June 8, 2018
Walt Disney World Theme Park Experience
What is new and upcoming to Walt Disney World? I am so glad you asked. The Disney Agent Educations Program recently took me to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. I wanted to share with you my first hand experiences, please read on. Magic Kingdom Park – Happily Ever After fireworks This is absolutely the most amazing fireworks show […]
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June 4, 2018
Oahu’s Town and Country: A Travel Agent’s Perspective
OAHU: Town and Country When most people think of visiting Hawaii, they think of stopping over in Honolulu for a few days, and then flying on to the next island for the remainder of their dream Hawaiian vacation. But did you know, that the island of Oahu, can be a vacation all by itself? In […]
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May 3, 2018
TRS Yucatan Hotel Within The Grand Palladium Resorts Riviera Maya, Mexico As Reviewed By A Travel Agent
TRS Hotels are part of the Palladium Group of Hotels. The all-inclusive TRS brand is establishing a foothold in the Americas with the Costa Mujeres property opening in the fall of 2018 north of Cancun, the TRS Turquesa currently operating in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and the new TRS Yucatan. This brand represents the upscale, […]
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March 27, 2018
A Weekend Getaway to the Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa as Reviewed by a Travel Agent
A long weekend in sunny Mexico was exactly what my husband and I needed. With Apple Vacations nonstop flights from Lansing to Cancun, we were able to maximize our time on our mini vacation. Just 3 hours and 10 minutes of flight time from the close and easily accessible Capital City Airport and you are […]
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March 2, 2018
A Travel Agent’s Reflection of The Ocean Riviera Paradise-Riviera Maya, Mexico
Since most everyone has been to the Riviera Maya and has done all the wonderful things it has to offer I thought I would just give you a description of the resort I stayed at, Ocean Riviera Paradise. This is a 5-star resort and has so much to offer. There are 4 different category areas […]
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