Destinations and Cruises Articles

Driving around Walt Disney World and the other theme parks of central Florida has become as challenging as riding “Dueling Dragons”, and if you don't plan properly, it can be as frustrating as waiting on line for a popular ride during Spring break. Here are some tips and alternate routes that may help you to get around:

Ah, when to visit Disney World . . . Well, coming from a true Disney lover, I think that right now is the right time to visit Disney World! But seriously, planning your vacation starts with picking the dates, so here are some things to keep in mind:

Trading Disney pins can be a great way to meet new people and explore the Disney parks. Here are some tips to get you started.

Back in 1971 when the Magic Kingdom first opened its gates, who among us could have imagined the building boom that has created 3 more theme parks, water parks, magnificent themed hotels, and more attractions than you can possibly fit into a vacation? Our family used to stay for a week at the Polynesian Hotel (at only $35 a night!), and enjoy a fun-filled week-long vacation at just the one theme park! If you remember those early days, than you will also recall:

'Disney' and 'Saving money' aren't generally words used together in the same sentence, but there are certainly some things that you can do to take a bit of the financial bite out of your vacation.

Cruise ships to Bermuda stop in 1, 2 or 3 of the following ports when visiting Bermuda. Each of these ports is unique in its own way, but even if your ship doesn't stop in a place of interest to you, Bermuda is only 21 miles long, so you can fairly easily visit other ports from wherever you are.

Here are some things to keep in mind when planning your Bermuda cruise vacation:

The Galapagos Islands are truly a step back in time, to a place untouched by the evolutionary factors which have affected the rest of the world. Charles Darwin spent 6 weeks exploring the islands in 1835, and he stated himself that his time there had a profound effect upon his "Theory of the Origin of Species."

Ships cruising to the Western Caribbean often stop at the beautiful island of Cozumel, which is located just off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. Here, there are fabulous sights to see and enjoy, both above the water as well as below the surface. Whether you want to explore the long history of the area at the sites of the Mayan ruins, or enjoy a more modern beach day complete with parasailing and wave runners, there is something for everyone on the island of Cozumel.

The Cayman Islands - know to some as the Switzerland of the Caribbean because of its many banks for the wealthy of the world - are a group of beautiful islands located in the western Caribbean. If your cruise ship stops at Grand Cayman Island, you are sure to enjoy the beautiful beaches, world renowned diving, and somewhat unique wildlife.