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5 Reasons Why Timeshare Vacations Are Better

October 14, 2021 by Mia ReidLeave a Comment

Do you find yourself asking, “What makes timeshare vacations so much better than a hotel or Airbnb”? That question is quite simple to answer. With a timeshare, you are vacationing in the most luxurious way there is. With countless amenities and jaw-dropping accommodations, you get the entire experience of a vacation in a home away from home, all while saving money on a lifetime of traveling. 1. Timeshare Vacations Are Less Expensive As we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Beach, Bermuda, Golf, Orlando, Resort, Restaurants

5 of the Best Disney Vacation Club Resorts in Orlando that All Owners Love

October 14, 2021 by Mia ReidLeave a Comment

Disney Vacation Club is without a doubt one of the best vacation clubs in the world, and they take Orlando vacations to a whole new level. DVC owners have over 15 resorts to choose from when they are planning their vacations, with 11 surrounding the Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando. With so many to choose from, which one is best? The top DVC resorts in Orlando have incredible decor themes, accommodations, restaurants, and easy access to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Beach, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Cruising, Fireworks, Florida, Hollywood, Orlando, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, Riviera, Taxi, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

A harsh but beautiful wildlife haven at the bottom of the world – Interview with Vicki Foster, Government Officer of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands

October 4, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

My mobile phone buzzed with an email alert, jolting me out of my reverie. It was from Vicki Foster. “As I am writing this, I am looking out of my window across the bay to 2,000-meter mountains rising to snowy peaks. There is a male elephant seal trumpeting his arrival to the beach with his massive nose." Interviewing Vicki was like sitting down in from of a TV and flipping the channel to National Geographic Network. She shared her story with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Art, Beach, Cell Phone, Christmas, Cruising, Drinking, England, Fashion, Film, Fishing, Georgia, History, Interview, Mountain Climbing, Museum, National Geographic, Paradise, Resort

Mo’orea Highlights, French Polynesia

September 1, 2021 by Dave4 Comments

Mo’orea (Moorea) is only 30-45 minutes from the port in Papeete via ferry. And the port is only 10 minutes from FAA, Papeete's airport. Despite being so close, this island feels world's away from the often busy streets of Papeete. Need Internet access upon landing at the Moorea port? A Vodafone phone shop is within a short walk of the ferry terminal - located next to the gas station. SIM cards plus data plans can be purchased here. Often … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, Drinking, Hiking, Ice Cream, Internet, Mountain Climbing, Resort, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, South Pacific, Tahiti, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Tahiti & French Polynesia by Lonely Planet

September 1, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

Small but packed with information about this fascinating island nation, Tahiti & French Polynesia by Lonely Planet provides a wide range of information for both budget and luxury travelers and everything in between. Perhaps maintaining a reputation that is mostly associated with luxury resorts, Tahiti in fact also offers a wide range of other lodging options including AirBnB and family run guesthouses. This go to guide highlights the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Beach, Food and Wine, Resort, South Pacific, Tahiti

The Ultimate BMW Driving Experience

August 1, 2021 by Dave9 Comments

Ever wondered what it would be like to sit behind the wheel of a high performance vehicle and try to reach both your limits as a driver and the limits of the car? Idling in traffic on the 110 is certainly no place to test out your character and comfort levels as a driver - and certainly no place for an automobile to fully perform at its engineered capabilities. But we have found a place where you can - the BMW High Performance Center in Thermal, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: Art, Desert, Drinking, Los Angeles, Palm Trees, Resort, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Traffic, Walking tour

Why You Should Consider a Ski Holiday Next Year

July 28, 2021 by Jodie JamesLeave a Comment

Have you ever considered going on a ski holiday? This kind of trip isn’t for everyone as it requires a lot more energy than the typical British vacation but it really can be worth it. Ski trips allow you to get out of your comfort zone and try something new. If you have never been on a ski holiday, we encourage you to consider this for your next trip. Read on to hear some of the reasons why we believe you should give this a try. Learn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beach, Britain, Canada, England, Resort, Ski Trip, Sports, Travel Insurance, Trip Planning

St Augustine Highlights, Florida

July 27, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

St. Augustine is rich in history, and in the late 1800s, rich was the operative word. During the Gilded Age (1870s to about 1900), this little town became the premier resort destination for the well-to-do – and it all began in 1883 with an auspicious visit by Henry Morrison Flagler, John D. Rockefeller's partner in founding Standard Oil. During the Gilded Age, St Augustine became a tourist destination that it still thrives as to this day. To … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Bicycle, Florida, History, Italy, Massage, Museum, Resort, Restaurants, Spain

Dollywood Announces New Resort Property, Half-Billion Dollar Investment Strategy

June 10, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (June 10, 2021) — Having just finished a decade of unparalleled growth, The Dollywood Company is embarking on an ambitious investment strategy that will see the Smoky Mountain vacation destination invest more than half a billion dollars over the next 10 years across its properties. Announced today, one of the first projects in the campaign is Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort, a 302-room property currently under … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Christmas, Festival, Food and Wine, Harvest, Lodge, National Park, Resort, Spa, Tennessee

Living in the Archipelago That Whale Sharks Call Home – Interview with Founder of the Mafia Island Tourism Association, Peter Byrne

June 1, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Out in the middle of the Indian ocean, the water is shimmering in deep emerald green. A traditional dhow rocks gently against the lapping ripples. Next to the boat, a group of divers are flipping their fins in excitement and snorkeling alongside with a whale shark, the biggest fish in the ocean and a species now classified as endangered. This is not a typical scene on any tropical island. This experience – and all its other attractions in one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa Safari, Beach, Culture, Dancing, Farming, Fishing, Food and Wine, Garden, Interview, Lifestyle, Lodge, Mozambique, National Park, Oyster, Papua New Guinea, Resort, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Sports

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