Arguably this experience is one of the most memorable on shore excursions offered by Holland America on a visit to Alaska's Inside Passage. I always gravitate towards unique experiences and this one is truly special, featuring stunning visuals of the mountainous interior from a helicopter including the Juneau Icefield, a landing directly on a glacier and dog mushing, all in the same afternoon. Northstar Helicopters (founded 1998) is located … [Read more...]
Tel Aviv – The City That Boasts the Best of Both Worlds
The city of Tel Aviv boasts the best of all worlds, with it's delicious foods like falafel and hummus, mixed with a rich, historical culture, and a laid-back beach atmosphere that makes it an ideal city to live in. One of my top priorities while visiting during the Winter was to be centrally located, while also enjoying a constant view of the Mediterranean, which reminds me of my home in Miami. The Carlton Tel Aviv just does that. Situated … [Read more...]
South Dakota, All Year Long
January – Catch the "Big One" in Lake Oahe Try your hand at ice fishing in Lake Oahe. Here, guides can help you land your own trophy-winning catch. Ice fishing enthusiasts won't want to miss the Mobridge Ice Fishing Tournament which takes place in Pierre each January. February – Stress-Free Skiing Near Deadwood to South Dakota's Terri Peak Ski Area for a great day on the slopes without the crowds. The mountain features a variety of terrain … [Read more...]
Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Riviera River Cruises
Q. Please introduce yourself to our readers. What drew you to work for Riviera River Cruise? Good day, everyone, I am Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. I have been in the cruise industry for 40 years working up until a few years ago with the ocean liners. For 8 years, I had my own sales and marketing company. I was asked to represent Riviera River cruises and after six months I was very impressed with … [Read more...]
These Are Some of the Extras Your Travel Budget Should Include
Travel incurs some obvious expenses that everyone includes in the budget. But there are other expenses that are often left out due to forgetfulness or lack of experience. That is why you should always budget a little extra when you travel. You don’t want your trip to be marred by hardships and missed opportunities. If you find that your travel budget is a bit anemic, you can still get a last-minute cash infusion to ensure your vacation goes … [Read more...]
Matthijs Keij, CEO of Withlocals
Withlocals is an experiential travel company that provides a platform for locals to offer private, personalized tours to travelers. Withlocals’ mission is to connect people with cultures by breaking down barriers between travelers and locals worldwide. I recently had an opportunity to get hold of the CEO, Matthijs Keij, to ask him a few questions. Q. Can you briefly tell us about yourself, your background, and your journey to joining … [Read more...]
A quick guide to great things to do when you visit Michigan
Michigan is a great state to visit. It is a vacationer's paradise with arts and culture, beaches, boats and lakes, nature activities, museums and history, vibrant cities, and sporting events galore. Take advantage of the businesses that keep people coming back to Michigan by offering perks to Detroit residents and visitors. Michigan is one of the Great Lakes states. Known for its scenic shorelines, the state has been making massive strides … [Read more...]
Visit Lauderdale Wins Top Honors from VISIT FLORIDA
Visit Lauderdale Takes Home Four Flagler Awards, Including Two Coveted Henry's GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 2022) – Visit Lauderdale, the destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale (Broward County), made an impressive showing at the annual Florida Governor's Conference on Tourism, which took place on August 31, 2022. Each year, VISIT FLORIDA hosts the Flagler Awards to honor organizations who show exemplary … [Read more...]
A Visit to Hump Island Oyster Company: a Shore Excursion with Holland America, Ketchikan Alaska
Hump Island Oyster Company is located about a 30 minute drive from Ketchikan. This visit and on-shore experience was arranged through a Holland America Inside Passage cruise. This business was founded in 2010 by civil engineer Trevor Sande whose family has lived in Alaska since the early 1920s. He located an ideal place along Clover Passage on the shores of Hump Island, only a few miles from his family home - an area that takes full advantage of … [Read more...]
Irish and New in Vancouver
What it’s really like to live in Beautiful British Columbia’s biggest city. Anyone who knows me will know that I spent over two years in Canada on an IEC Working Holiday visa – mainly because I don’t shut up about my time here. And although I moved around, overall, I spent just under a year in Vancouver so I feel qualified to write about it. Here’s a summary of my experience: Getting There Okay, so let’s take it back to 2019: Pre pandemic. … [Read more...]
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