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As you know, we LOVE Ireland -- it's our specialty. So, when Pam was invited to the Drake Hotel to have Lunch with An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, the Prime Minister of Ireland, she could not refuse! She mingled and chatted with him about our support and love for travel to [...]

1. Travel agents offer guidance. It’s a scary world out there, and even seasoned travelers are a little nervous. Whether the destination they are considering is facing the Zika virus or the threat of terrorism, travelers are more inclined to talk through their concerns, and get unbiased information, from a [...]

We all have unexpected emergencies. They come up at the very last minute and catch you by surprise. Imagine you have a trip planned and you just arrived at the airport, the weather is horrible outside and your flight gets cancelled, or maybe your luggage has gotten lost. Imagine another [...]

In the age of online booking sites, using a travel agent may feel like going the way of the dinosaur.  But agents are more useful than simply selling trips to Disney World and cruises. Many agents still provide services or have knowledge that you just can’t get online –and sometimes, [...]

Southwest Airlines has formed a great brand. Customers are loyal due to their service and incentives such as Two Free Checked Bags, Low Fares, Rapid Rewards, Calming Vibe, and now their International service. Southwest Airlines is traveling far beyond the United States. They have expanded their services to include Mexico [...]

Great News for Cruisers! Royal Caribbean International has announced it will begin the construction of their brand new ship, Ovation of the Seas. The brand new ship is scheduled to arrive sometime in the Fall of 2016. The ship will be categorized into the Quantum-class as the third ship in [...]

Many plan out their New Year’s Eve to stay at home, go out, or spend it in a whole different country! How Exciting! Every year since 2003, London has put on a firework show at the London Eye. This year, London is planning to do this a bit different for [...]