Category - Travel Tips

10
Jun

Amazing Dubai

Emirates airlines launched new daily direct service from Seattle to Dubai on March 01 so I took advantage of the 14 hour & 50 minute non-stop flight.   The flight departed at 5:30PM so I had plenty of time to drive the 2 ½ hour route from Vancouver the day of departure. There are plenty of […]

9
Apr

Danube River Cruise

I had never taken a Uniworld European River Cruise before, but when I was presented with the opportunity to take a voyage upon the River Beatrice this March I jumped on the occasion. The ship was built in 2009 and is very clean and brightly lit. She was voted #3 on Conde Nast Readers Poll […]

1
Sep

Book Now or Wait (until it is too late)

We came across this fantastic video that provides a great perspective on how our clients should approach their Winter Vacations for 2012. We understand that you want to get the best price possible, however waiting until you think the price is going to drop is dangerous.  First, the price *could* go up.  It is not […]

23
Aug

Virtuoso Travel Mart – Las Vegas – Aug 13-18 2011

I have just returned from an amazing, inspiring and informative travel conference! This annual event brings together the best of the best in travel; close to 1700 speakers, hotels, cruiselines, tour operators, destination and tourism representatives along with almost 1700 travel agents. We spent long days meeting with, and learning about, the people who represent […]

5
Apr

My Malaysia, The Pearl of Asia!

The Pearl Of Asia-My Malaysia/Mainland My husband and I have been very fortunate to have spent more than 6 weeks in this true paradise. Malaysia is truly dynamic! She is a land of ready smiles and incredible contrasts which beckons you with her rich diversity of colors and flavours. There is so much to see […]

5
Apr

Why would I use a travel agent when I can book it online?

I guess coming from a background where I was taught that it was considered bragging to “toot your own horn” makes it difficult for me sometimes when asked the question “why would I book it with a travel agent when I can book it online?” But in my day to day activities of being a […]