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Back in 1992, I had the opportunity to dance as a guest artist with the Scottish-American Ballet during the Edinburgh Festival.  We flew from New York to London, then on to Scotland, where we stayed for two weeks.  Again, this was one of those past travel experiences which I am so grateful for, yet equally disappointed that I did not plan for the time to explore Ireland while I was close by.  I love the music, the dance, the food, the landscapes, &n... Read More

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  The Great American Steamboat Company has signed an exclusive agreement with Signature Travel Network, a member-owned travel cooperative. The agreement, which became effective Jan. 30, is part of the Great American Steamboat Company’s commitment to the travel agency community. The partnership is the first and only agreement with a consortium for the new steamboat company, which begins operating the 436-passenger American Queen on the Mississippi River in April.  Windham Travel &... Read More

    We just returned last night from a fabulous Western Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas, stopping at the ports of Belize and Cozumel.  We were among 81 other volunteers traveling with the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County; and the cruise was booked by me (Windham Travel & Leisure/Palm Coast Travel).  Everyone had a wonderful cruise experience; however we were hearing reports of people getting sick on other cruise ships that we... Read More

Cabo San Lucas   Are you a single traveler?    You may travel single, but you certainly don’t have to travel alone. You can travel with a small group of like-minded people, and share the experiences of a destination; but then have free time to explore on your own.  As I tell my clients who are looking at tours and cruises:  “You may want to consider joining an existing group.  You don’t have to even know other people in your group.  However you will get... Read More

Yes, cruise Ships Are Safe! By Capt. John L. Beath
  Costa cruise Line’s recent disaster has many wondering if cruise ships are safe. Blame for the terrible, and avoidable accident has been squarely blamed on Captain Francesco Schettino– a captain with the cruise line since 2006. This tragedy could have and should have been avoided by simply following company protocols. Schettino’s decision, for whatever reason, to deviate from pre-programmed routing put the... Read More

Yesterday's sinking of the Costa "Concordia" is a tragic event for all  who were aboard her, as well as their families and friends.  We at CruiseOne, and I am sure all other travel agents, wish to extend our condolences to the families who lost loved ones during what was to be an exciting, fun-filled vacation.   If any of you have questions or concerns about the safety of cruising, please contact your travel agent.  If you booked through the Internet, please feel free to call... Read More

Not only do we want to help send you on your way at vacation time, we also want to help you in those very rare instances when something goes wrong  and you are out there all by yourself.  Here are a few examples why you need travel insurance even if you do not leave the country.  Our agents can help solve every one of these problems:   1. We can assist with rescheduling cancelled  flights 2. We can help you obtain refills for lost medications 3. We can assist with t... Read More

Travel Weekly cruise World 2011 & Home Based Agent Show I recently attended Travel Weekly's cruise World 2011 and Home Based Agent Show.  It was held November 2-6 at the Ft.Lauderdale Convention Center.  The tradeshow is specifically developed for travel agents who want to expand their knowledge and grow their business.  The week's schedule was packed with seminars, panels, think tanks and training, networking and a fantastic trade show full of travel industry exhibitors... Read More

  You know the tag line I use for my business-Windham Travel & Leisure- is “What's on Your Bucket List?”  I explained the importance of this in my very first blog post.  Well I have a fairly definite plan for “bucket list” trips we're planning from now through 2016; based on our desire to visit all 7 continents by the time my husband and I are 55.  We've separately traveled to several countries in Europe through the years; and we went toChinathis past March.  And of... Read More

  Ahoy, Mateys!  I just returned on September 20 from Miami, where I attended “From Our Home to Yours”, a home-based travel agent conference with Carnival cruise Lines.  My primary purpose was to complete two ship inspections of the Carnival Liberty (Ship Theme:  Artisan Work) and the Carnival Valor (Ship Theme:  Heroes and Heroics), before they embarked on their Eastern Exotic Caribbean and Western Caribbean itineraries, respectively.  However, the BIG bonus was t... Read More

One small ship cruise line goes under.  Most people would have seen their ships as fodder for the scrap yard.  Dan Blanchard of American Safari Cruises saw them as the means to start a new company.  With the complete overhaul of two ships formerly of Glacier Bay, InnerSea Discoverieswas born, a small-ship cruise line with a taste for adventure and exploration of wild places.   The first time I saw the Wilderness Discoverer she sat high and dry in a shipyard in Seattle. Poin... Read More

Sint Maarten/Saint Martin, two names for one rather small island.  This now peaceful Caribbean island has a long and bloody history. Violence began long before the day Columbus first sighted the island in 1493 on November 11, the holy day of Saint Martin of Tours.  He claimed the island for Spain, naming it Isla de San Martin.  Throughout history, the island changed hands many times between Spain, France, Holland, Britain and Denmark.  Before the... Read More

  Luxury Vacations on a Tight Budget By John & Lois Beath   Budget conscious vacationers should investigate cruise ship options this year to save money. cruise ships offer clean, comfortable accommodations, unlimited amounts of great food, exotic destinations and first class service � at prices below the per day cost of a quality city hotel. cruise ships offer vacationers the opportunity to visit multiple destinations without the hassle of packing and repacking be... Read More

Southeast Alaska's Iceberg Journey With Innersea Discoveries Cruises “Exploring & Touching Blue Ice”   Cool blue rays radiated through odd shaped icebergs as they drifted aimlessly throughout LeConte Bay in Southeast Alaska. As our outboard powered inflatable boat approached the massive iceberg flotilla, each iceberg or “Bergy Bit” had their own unique, one-of-a-kind personality. Some chunks of blue ice looked like giant birds while others looked like sea monsters or ice ships pilo... Read More