#1: Hand the Stress to Us
From our travel series:
Top 10 Reasons to Use a Travel Specialist
We’re all working harder than we ever have. and it’s a constant race to keep up with our basic obligations. Work, school, kids, bills, schedules, appointments…you have ENOUGH to worry about.
Toss trip-planning into the mix and watch the stress…Read more→
New Series: Top 10 Reasons to Use a Travel Specialist
From V-E Travel News
Americans are great believers in the do-it-yourself philosophy. We’re a nation of optimists. But there’s a limit to everything. It would be reckless to embark on a spree of DIY dentistry–it would be just as foolhardy to turn your back on the professionalism a travel specialist can bring to your next trip. Travel specialists are the insiders, and our insider knowledge is yours for the asking, whether you’re designing a dream…Read more→
Verandah Stateroom (noun, pron. “vǝ’RAN’duh STAYT’room”)
¹ A room or cabin aboard a ship (usu. cruise ship) that, with access from a door, features a private outdoor seating or standing area with a balustrade or railing along its outer edge. See also: Balcony Stateroom
² An optimal place to enjoy: your morning coffee to an ocean sunrise, a private dinner with a romantic view of the open water, a good book, a breath of fresh sea air, a stunning view of the natural scenery, or just some quality alone-time.
³ The best choice of stateroom below a suite when sailing Alaska, Europe, or any scenic cruise destination.
“When I set my heart on a Mediterranean cruise, it’s a good thing my Vacation-Experts travel agent recommended a verandah stateroom—there’s nothing like breathing in the sea air while sailing past the Greek Isles.”
…It’s always good to know your vacation lingo.
From our ever-growing V-E Travel Glossary
What Kind of Stateroom Do I Book for an Alaska Cruise?
From our featured vacation:
Dear Travel Agent…(Vacation FAQs)
Whether it’s your first time cruising up to Alaska…or your first time cruising anywhere…this is a question that will come up. Your vacation counselor at Holiday Cruises & Tours presents you with a variety of stateroom choices—interior, oceanview, balcony/verandah, suite, etc.—and you’re asking yourself…Read more→
All-Inclusive (adj/noun, pron. “awl in’KLOO’siv”)
¹adj. One price covers all listed elements in the package, also known as an “all-in price.”
“Will I have to worry about racking up a gargantuan bar bill on this cruise?…Or is this an all-inclusive rate?”
²n. Type of vacation where the majority, if not all, elements are combined into one package.
³n. A resort in which the price includes lodging, meals, activities, and in most cases, drinks.
“Just so my wife & I don’t have to keep whipping out our wallets every time our family goes out to eat, we’d rather stay at an all-inclusive while we’re in Cabo San Lucas this year.”
…It’s always good to knowyour vacation lingo.
From our ever-growing V-E TravelGlossary
Staying Connected & Caffeinated in HAL’s Explorations Café
From our travel series:
The New Generation of Cruise Ships
You can’t complain about spending an entire afternoon out on the deck of your Holland America Line ship while taking in the stunning scenery of Glacier Bay. But you’ve been out in the chilly Alaska air for 4 hours, your camera’s memory card is officially spent, and nothing sounds better to you than a steaming cappuccino…Read more→
Cool Down in an EPIC Scandinavian-Style Ice Bar…at Sea
From our travel series:
The New Generation of Cruise Ships
After a full day of playing in the hot Caribbean sun, the last thing you think you’d need is a parka. But if you’re sailing aboard the Norwegian EPIC (a ship so big and filled with awesomeness, you have to spell her name in all caps), you’d best put on a faux fur coat when you enter the Scandinavian-inspired Svedka Ice Bar…Read more→
Port of Call (noun, pron. “pohrt uhv kawl”)
¹Any port where a ship stops, excluding its home port.
²Any place visited on a traveller’s itinerary.
³See also: seaport, cruise port
“We really enjoyed our walk through the historic forts of San Juan, but I’d have to say that our favorite port of call during the entire cruise was St. Maarten because their local-made rum was sooo tasty.”
…It’s always good to know your vacation lingo.
From our ever-growing V-E Travel Glossary
A Whale-Watching Paradise at Birkenhead House
From our featured vacation:
A Dream Vacation in South Africa
I didn’t think that anything could possibly top what Frankie & I had experienced during our first 4 days in Cape Town: The Mount Nelson, fine Cape-style dining, nightlife, microlight flights, sandboarding…UNTIL, we were formally introduced to the boutique hotel collection known as “The Royal Portfolio…Read more→
The Tintswalo Atlantic Approach to Island Captivity
From our featured vacation:
A Dream Vacation in South Africa
Before it was time for us to leave Cape Town for the next stop of our grand trip, Frankie & I were lucky enough (yet again) to be offered a surprise lunch at another Cape Town hotel.
As our private van drove up with the gold seashell…Read more→
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