In August of last year, devastating wildfires swept through Lahaina on Maui’s northwest coast, leaving a profound impact on this historic community. Over 100 lives were lost, and iconic landmarks like Front Street and many homes were destroyed. In the aftermath, I chose to temporarily pause promoting Maui as a travel destination, understanding that the… Continue reading Maui’s Road to Recovery
Honest Thoughts about Cruising with Carnival
Over Fall Break, we went on a 7-night E Caribbean cruise with our extended family. I'll admit, Carnival is not our go-to, but with multiple budgets to consider, we gave the Mardi Gras a try. The Mardi Gras is a beautiful megaship. Beautiful enough to bump Carnival up our list? Keep reading for my honest… Continue reading Honest Thoughts about Cruising with Carnival
Living Pura Vida
Recently, I was invited to participate in an elite week-long travel agent training in Costa Rica, hosted by the Costa Rica Tourism Board, Pro Imagen, and MMGY Global. Costa Rica is a big little country with multiple regions to explore. Costa Rica is not an island, but has two beautifully unique coastlines: Caribbean and Pacific.… Continue reading Living Pura Vida
Club MoBay
Travel days are long, and can be very stressful. But you what helps tremendously? VIP service at your destination airport, especially when it includes a Meet and Greet service. Club MoBay offers this premium airport service at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica, designed to make your airport experience smooth, relaxing, and efficient. One… Continue reading Club MoBay
Mystic Mountain
A major selling point for Ocho Rios in Jamaica is the variety of excursions in the area. The trade-off of course is Ocho Rios is a further drive from Sangster International Airport. But if you're up for something new, let's chat about Mystic Mountain. Mystic Mountain is tucked away in the beautiful rainforest of Ocho… Continue reading Mystic Mountain
Jamaican Me Crazy
Grammy's in town for the summer, which means it's time for Mr. FamTrav and my annual getaway. This year we selected Sandals Ochi in Jamaica. Here's a recap of our fabulous weekend. Sandals Ochi in Ocho Rios, Jamaica is a lush, sprawling property. On the Sandals' website, it's described as a true Garden of Eden… Continue reading Jamaican Me Crazy
Our Alaska Adventure: Victoria + Alaska Cruise Tips
Do you know why Alaska cruises have a stop in Canada, even if its just for a few hours? It's because foreign-flagged cruise ships (registered outside the United States) need an international port of call to comply with the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886. Most times the ships arrive late evening and it is… Continue reading Our Alaska Adventure: Victoria + Alaska Cruise Tips
Our Alaska Adventure: Ketchikan (Ward Cove)
Ketchikan has two docks: Downtown Ketchikan and Ward Cove. Norwegian docks at the latter, which is approximately a 15-minute drive from downtown. The cruise terminal at Ward Cove is an entertainment mecca with shopping, dining, and live entertainment. If you don't have an excursion booked, this would be a great option to spend an hour… Continue reading Our Alaska Adventure: Ketchikan (Ward Cove)
Our Alaska Adventure: Glacier Bay
Sailing through Glacier Bay is truly an ethereal experience. The ship slowly moves through the bay, turns around, and exits the same way it entered giving everyone the opportunity to soak in the amazing views. Imagine being peacefully surrounded by a frozen tundra. It is simply surreal. The highlight was reaching Margerie Glacier. She is… Continue reading Our Alaska Adventure: Glacier Bay
Our Alaska Adventure: Skagway
Nestled at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage, Skagway encapsulates the essence of The Last Frontier. Where Juneau looks like most other port cities, Skagway is reminiscent of a scene from a Western film, complete with Gold Rush era buildings, vintage locomotives, and ladies hanging out balcony windows enticing passersby to come see a… Continue reading Our Alaska Adventure: Skagway
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