Earlier this month I was privileged to go onboard the Allure of the Seas for a ship inspection. Allure was in port for her turn around day, last week’s passengers had disembarked, and the ship was preparing for a whole new set of guests. It’s a crazy day for a group of travel agents. […]

I don’t have grandchildren, but I have many friends and family who do. They love spending time with their little ones, and I’ve observed the most fun they have is when they get them all to themselves. You know, without the parents watching every move their children make. So is this you too? Being alone […]

Picture this: You’re returning to the US, and you know you’re facing the usual trial: Clearing U.S. Customs and Border Protection. But you’re ready because you know about the Trusted Traveler Programs. Luckily, we live in an age where there are programs that assist travelers to escape the airport and be on their way home […]

  It’s Memorial Day weekend, one that is full of meaning. Formerly known as Decoration Day, begun after the Civil War as a day to decorate the graves of the fallen soldiers. As the years have gone by, it has become a national day of remembrance for those who have also lost their lives on […]

Leipzig Germany, in the State of Saxony Germany, is the next stop on our trip around the world in 80 days. Leipzig has many nicknames. Known as the City of Heroes, City of Music, the ‘new Berlin’, and the city of short distances. Perhaps all of these names fit Leipzig well. Especially the City of […]

One of my favorite things to do is to attend the theater both at home and abroad. Without a doubt in my mind London is the top destination to enjoy a theater themed vacation abroad! Day 1 – One of the best ways to get your bearings in to take a tour. For this theater […]

When I began writing this article, I was so impressed by the importance of the museum I’m going to tell you about, The World War II Topography of Terror Museum. The history of World War II begins and ends with one man who had a charisma that drew people to follow him to do horrendous […]

Travel and Ancestry Ancestry Travel Part Two In part one of this two part series, I told you about how to have your DNA test. Fast forward eight weeks… We’ve sent our DNA test kit back to Ancestrydna.com, and we’ve been waiting for eight long weeks. When the DNA results finally arrive, it’s very exciting. […]

My very first birthday present from my mother and father was their DNA. This year for my birthday my mother gave me an Ancestry DNA test kit. I can’t wait to receive the results. It was easy and quick to take the test. Place your saliva in a test tube; it won’t take much, screw […]

Have you ever seen a movie and been completely absorbed in the plot? Does knowing that it’s an actual real story make an impact on you? What if you could step right into that movie and find yourself transported to that time and place? The Airborne Museum Hartenstein is the place for you. This museum […]