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10 Scenic River Cruises for Unforgettable Travel Adventures

Discover the top 10 river cruises, including the Danube, Mississippi, and Nile. Explore history, culture, and luxury on iconic waterways worldwide.

Fearless Living

All the recent events we are facing, from Covid and politics to protests and riots, are definitely playing on the fears of most everyone.  I have been doing a great deal of reflection lately about life as I am sure are most of you.  As I am retired...

Working on My Health

You may or may not be aware that I am in the midst of a personal transformation by losing a significant amount of weight.  I am currently down about 55 pounds and feel so much better.  I have lost 80 pounds and 90 pounds at two other points in my life and gained it...

My Rail Travel Experience

I decided to do this series about rail travel, but I honestly have very little (or no) rail travel experience.  I have ridden the train at the Magic Kingdom and helped my son get a Boy Scout railroad merit badge.  My wife and I also dined on a Bourbon Trail Dining...

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When Should I Start Booking Travel Again

If you are wondering if it will ever be safe to travel again, the answer is yes.  Once a cure or treatment for Covid-19 is found, travel can and should be similar to what it was before. It will likely be different with the addition of health checks and probably less...

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Well, we are starting to hear news that they are beginning to open the country.  The national plan is a three-phase approach and the travel and entertainment industries will likely open in the third phase.  How long that will be is anybody’s guess. Here are my...

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Alaska Cruise Tour Season Cancelled

So, I was looking forward to taking a group of guests on a Princess Alaska Cruise in June.  The cruise was officially cancelled this past week, as was expected.  What was even sadder is that Princess had to cancel their entire 2020 cruise tour season...

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Refund or Future Travel Credit

I stated a couple weeks ago in my newsletter that three of my planned trips had cancelled but I still had two more trips planned. Well, …those got cancelled too.  So, I have no travel plans at all at this time.  But I have learned through this experience that it plays...

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The New Normal

Many people, as well as myself, have said there will be a new normal after this Coronavirus pandemic ends.  And yes, I do believe it will end.  So, what will that new normal be?  I think it will be whatever you make of it.  Whatever that may be for you, I think it...

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Change of Travel Plans

So, a couple weeks ago, I wrote about how I was excited about my upcoming travels.  Well, my school travel groups have been cancelled, so I won’t be seeing New York City and Washington DC.  I was really looking forward to those trips and all the fascinating sights...

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Life in the Real World

I have been working from home for the past 2 years, so having to stay home because of the Corona Virus is not that big of a difference for me.  But I do miss my weekly networking meetings where I get a chance to interact and meet with people that are both business...

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Take a Deep Breath

Well, here I am about 2 years into my new career as a travel advisor and the industry is hit with an unprecedented situation with the Corona Virus.  I have absolutely loved my new job, control of my own schedule and relatively stress-free work...

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