Top 3 Tips for not getting “bumped” on an Airline
Taking a flight to your vacation or work destination has no doubt become the worst part of your journey. Heightened airport security regulations, soaring flight prices and inconvenient flight times make it difficult to look at the experience through they eyes of a consumer when one often feels like a sardine. With the subject of airline […]
Continue ReadingFive Reasons to Book Your Vacation in February
February can be cold. February can be brutal if you hate Valentine’s Day. Don’t be a hater. Don’t let February end with an empty box of chocolates and nothing to look forward to. Plan your vacation. Now is the time to ride Wave Season and book a cruise or cross an adventure off your […]
Continue ReadingCruising Cuba- The small ship experience
Sometimes a smaller ship has a distinct advantage, as proven by the unique Cuban itinerary of the Celestyal Crystal with the most ports of call. Why just see Havana when you can also ease into the smaller harbors of the old Cuban capital of Santiago, the quaint city of Cienfuegos and the original harbor of Montego […]
Continue ReadingNCL Studios & Singles Travel. The Perfect Match
New Year’s Eve Escape…St. Thomas, Tortola, and Nassau. Who doesn’t want to escape to the Caribbean over the Holidays, right? Although I’ve cruised this itinerary before, it’s always just as exciting as the first because I’m traveling with different members of the Single Travel International community and the NCL Escape is such an amazing ship. […]
Continue ReadingHavana ~ The Time Traveler’s Friend
A throwback in time with 2 million people, Havana displays a combination of colonialism, capitalism and communism. Embark from your ship into the historical center of Old Havana (“Habana Vieja”) with a mix of Baroque and neoclassical monuments guarded by the old Historic military fortress on the other side of Havana harbor. It’s easy to […]
Continue ReadingAdventures in Ecuador – Termas (Hot Springs) Papallacta
When they told us we’d be sitting in volcanic fed springs in the middle of the jungle, I was a bit hesitant. I could picture the indigenous, Ecuadorian version of Elmer Fudd peeling carrots and smacking his lips. What about the ferocious animals, bugs and God only knows what other unknowns lurking and waiting just […]
Continue ReadingAdventures in Ecuador – Ziplining & Mariposas
I have to admit that ziplining in Ecuador was the one activity I looked forward the most. I love to fly and have always been enamored with airplanes and anything that gets me into the air. Although I have zipped in Costa Rica, Mexico and even aboard the cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, I […]
Continue ReadingAdventures in Ecuador – White Water Rafting
“Remos arriba (oars in the air )!” Our guide’s name was Wilson. (Hmmmm…Foreshadowing you think?) We’ve all seen photos of wave enveloped rafts meant to entice us into the excitement of the sport called white water rafting. For some it’s non negotiably one of the reasons to visit a country like Ecuador with rivers fed by […]
Continue ReadingAdventures in Ecuador – La Comida
Where is Ecuador? How many of you could answer that question on a game show and get it right? Where it is isn’t as important as what it has to offer. This week we are exploring the riches of this mountainous country and hope to share our experiences with you. We arrived yesterday and got […]
Continue ReadingThe Splendor of Autumn with Singles Travel International
Fall is without a doubt my favorite season! I just love the cooler temps and the beautiful colors of the leaves as the green starts to fade – which I don’t get to enjoy living on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Singles Travel International made it possible for me to enjoy the visual feast of […]
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