Friday, October 23rd couldn’t have been a more perfect day. The weather was amazing. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky. For me, it was a professional first of all firsts. One month ago, I received an unexpected email from a public relations company. It was an invitation to a travel media luncheon and ship […]
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There was nothing like visiting the Miami area outside of work. Having worked at the Port of Miami and Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, I was already exposed to the region. Finally, it was time to visit Miami for real. Only this time, I took the train. June 7th, I rode Amtrak’s Silver Meteor from
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Cruising-it is the ultimate traveling experience. Regardless of ship or cruise line, it is the mode of travel that opens doors to all ages. From non-stop entertainment, to world-class dining, to unforgettable shore excursions, to endless duty-free shopping opportunities, it’s all that a traveler dreams a vacation to be. On the other hand, charter cruises
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If anyone has ever written a postcard to a close friend or loved one, and wrote the line “Wished you were here!”. There is one hotel which fits the line perfectly. The Brenton Hotel in charming Newport, Rhode Island is the hotel worth every word. During the holiday season, The Brenton Hotel is the perfect
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Spring is just around the corner. Daylight Savings Time awaits! Very soon, it won’t be dark at 5 pm anymore. Who likes it being dark at 5 pm anyway? Spring can’t come soon enough. But, there are some much desired changes which Disney travelers of all ages and walks of life can’t wait for any
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It’s January 2024! A new year has begun. Not only has a new year begun, but a long overdue era has begun. As of January 9th, guests with length-of-stay passes or “dated passes” were no longer required to make park reservations. Their reaction, “Woo-hoo!”. That sure took the stress off the minds of thousands of
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The Christmas season is winding down as we speak. New Year’s preparations are underway. The champagne is now the hot item on the shopping list. The party hats, the fancy 2023 party glasses, and New Year’s party supplies are on the shelves. 2023, a bigger and even better year is on the horizon. In Walt
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As the cruising industry continues to forge ahead after the COVID pandemic, things have never looked better. Cruise lines are setting records on bookings as if the pandemic never happened. So, normalcy continues to forge on. The fun forges on. Favorite onboard activities have returned. Buffets have not disappeared as many had feared. No cruise
Formal night: Neckties are still in! Read More »
Now that normalcy is here to stay, the world of travel can look nowhere else but forward. Well, unless you’re visiting any Disney theme parks, then normalcy must come with a different definition. The sad news is out. Universal theme park attendance has surpassed Disney park attendance. When has that happened? It is very much
Disney, it’s time for changes, NOW! Read More »
As the country continues to make progress exiting from the COVID pandemic, transitioning to endemicity, there’s still much improvement in the wings. In Walt Disney World, there are plenty of desired changes to be made. Guests by the millions can’t be happier not to be required to wear masks indoors. One can hear the millions
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