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Do I Need Travel Health Insurance?

Additional coverage, especially for international trips, is recommended.

Tools to help you in your travels

Here are a couple of APPS I’ve come across.  Good tools to have for traveling:

Israel: Beautiful, Special and Amazing

What were you most surprised about when visiting Israel?

I was especially surprised by how comfortable and welcome I felt almost immediately. Many people have preconceived ideas about Israel but I think everyone will be surprised by how much MORE there is to Israel than just the religious and historical parts of the country.

New Ship News!

Cruise and Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners franchise) keeps you up-to-date with news on exciting and new cruise ships...

Hotel Scams

With cheap fares you get cheap service – or in other words…”you get what you pay for.”

iPhone's mTrip app uses augmented reality

The new iPhone application, mTrip, is a travel guide and then some: It uses the latest in smartphone technology to make it easier to stay on track in a foreign locale.

WARNING: Have You Received YOUR Vacation Club Cruise Certificates?

I just received a mailer addressed to me and where the return address is, is printed:

“Carnival Ticket vouchers enclosed.” On the opposite side of the mailer, is a picture of the Carnival  Conquest, and line, “Important Information Enclosed.”

Allure of the Seas to feature churrascaria

The Solarium Bistro, housed in the adults-only Solarium, will become the Samba Grill at night, a change from the Allure’s sister ship, Oasis of the Seas.

Avoiding a Large Phone Bill When Traveling

A great article that I wanted to share. If you are traveling abroad, have you considered the costs associated with using your cell/smart phones - even if you are just using it for the data?? 

Passport Book or Passport Card?

"Which one should I get - a passport book or a passport card?"  I hear that question quite a bit, so I thought I'd pass along some information to you...

Travel Guides for iPhone and iPod Touch

MTrip Travel Guides for iPhone and iPod Touch are now available for nine U.S. and European city guides.

Dillard House - Dillard, GA

Beautiful Georgia mountains, a wonderful Inn and an INCREDIBLE restaurant!  Check out Dillard House in Dillard Georgia...

Aaahhh...Summer!

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of Summer.  Now that Summer is here, where will your Summer Travels take you?

Disney Update ~ May 19, 2010

Check out what's new at Disney.  Did you know that they now offer tours to AMAZING US National Parks?  It's not your typical Disney experience ~ your kids are sure to love it!!

Royal Caribbean Super WOW Sale!!

It's bbaaaaaacckk!  A MASSIVE 2-day WOW sale!

Epic Summer Colorado Family Adventure

Let us help you plan the perfect Summer getaway!  At Cruise and Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners franchise), we can help you plan practically anything you can dream of!

Will industry reinstate fuel surcharges?

Two words are giving travel agents a reason to brace themselves: fuel surcharges.

Virginia's Blue Ridge Parkway Offers Anniversary Packages

There is a soft spot in my heart for the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Parkway winds through some of the most spectacular country there is!

Welcome to the B.E.A.C.H.

Your complete vacation is just a few easy clicks away!!

The B.E.A.C.H. (aka Booking Engine for Air, Cruise and Hotel) is now LIVE on CruisersParadise.com

Top 10 touris trap tips

Don’t get ensnared in these must-see tourist traps — instead, navigate them with finesse thanks to our insider tips.

Great News for Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Members! Allure of the Seas Inaugural Season Extended!

Royal Caribbean International is expanding the inaugural season for its latest Oasis-class ship, Allure of the Seas, with a special four-night cruise.  Valued members of the Crown  Anchor Society, the cruise line’s loyalty program, and the public can book passage on Allure of the Seas’ new voyage beginning March 31.

ANNOUNCING A NEW DESTINATION FAMILYSM PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES TRAVELING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

Vacations with infants and toddlers are easier than ever, thanks to American Express Vacations’ new online service partner, Babies Travel Lite. 

Carnival Announces Price Increase

Carnival Cruise Lines announces price increase effective March 22...

Solo Travelers Have A Reason To Cruise On Norwegian Epic

NEW YORK – January 13, 2010 – Continuing its history of innovation, Norwegian Cruise Line today announced a completely new concept to make cruising more attractive to solo travelers on the company’s largest and most exciting Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, launching this July. Norwegian Epic’s Studios are the first staterooms designed and priced for single occupancy, starting from $799 on the ship’s seven-day alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. These specially designed and priced Studio staterooms available on all of Norwegian Epic’s sailings – with no single supplement – go on sale Monday, January 18, 2010.