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Holiday Getaways: The Gift of Travel

Written by Connie Valimont
Wednesday, 09 November 2011 09:54
With the heat index reaching 105-110 degrees this past summer, those of us living year-round in the Lowcountry dreamt of cooler days. Now that they’re here, and the calendar has reached November, holiday travel thoughts are foremost in our minds.
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Around the World in 80 Days – more or less!

Wednesday, 12 October 2011 10:18
Cruising the high seas brings back memories of a bygone era of travel. While the romance of cruising still exists, today it has evolved from a mode of long distance travel to an experience in and of itself. Here are some of the options available to the Phileas Foggs of the world who still long for the “good old days.”
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Ship Size DOES Matter

Wednesday, 28 September 2011 10:45
A ship’s size is one of the more important aspects to consider when choosing a cruise to fit your lifestyle. The larger ships have more activities and amenities onboard and tend to be newer. They’re great for family reunions, incentive groups and even weddings. The smaller ships are more port-intensive and have a more community-like ambience, creating a whole different experience both onboard and ashore. “Small ship” has recently undergone redefinition and here’s where you shouldn’t make an assumption of size based on the company as you’ll see in these two ships from Royal Caribbean.
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10 Myths About Travel Agents

Tuesday, 13 September 2011 09:46

Planning a trip these days can be confusing and time-consuming. You’ve Googled “Caribbean vacation” and come up with millions of responses. You found a good deal for a hotel online and spent your beach vacation overlooking a parking lot that was being paved. The resort for your honeymoon looked great online, but the postage-stamp-sized pool was filled with screaming children most of the day. Who ya gonna call? The following Myth Busters may help!

MYTH #1: ALL TRAVEL AGENTS & TRAVEL AGENCIES ARE THE SAME

FACT: Every travel agent is different and has a different area of specialization. It is important when planning a trip to work with a travel agent who specializes in the destination you are thinking about and/or the type of trip it is (adventure, cruise, tour, independent travel, etc.).

Islands in the Sea

Wednesday, 31 August 2011 11:18

travel-corsicaajaccio With a unique combination of pleasant climate, beautiful coastline, rich history and diverse culture, the Mediterranean region is the most popular tourist destination in the world — attracting approximately one-third of the world’s international tourists.

Covering more than 900,000 square miles, the Mediterranean Sea is a sea of the Atlantic Ocean. It is unique because it is almost completely surrounded by land, including Europe to the North, Africa to the South, and Asia to the East. It is connected to the Atlantic by the Strait of Gibraltar, which is just nine miles wide.