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Glorious Greece and the Greek Isles

May 12, 2023 Nancy B. Alligood, CTC 0

Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. It is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. Influential in ancient times, it’s often called [Read More…]

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Seven hidden gems of North America you need to visit in May

April 13, 2023 Beverly McLean 0

North America is a vast continent with a plethora of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. While our home continent has countless well known tourist destinations, discovering those that are less frequented but no less [Read More…]

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Book early for prime destinations

March 20, 2023 Donna Croushore 0

It’s April, and spring has sprung! Winter is behind us and warmer and sunnier days are ahead. It is great to see everyone coming back outdoors again. Plants are blooming, people readying their gardens, diners [Read More…]

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The charms of the Cinque Terre

February 21, 2023 Nancy B. Alligood, CTC 0

Cinque Terre is a rugged coastline on the Italian Riviera composed of five beautiful hillside villages within Liguria, in the northwest section of Italy. The villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore and the [Read More…]

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Luxury vacation travel is a hot ticket

January 27, 2023 Beverly McLean 0

Now that we’ve turned the page on the challenges and restrictions of the last two years, luxury vacation travel is surging. The post-pandemic term coined for this phenomenon is “revenge travel.” We want to spend [Read More…]

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All aboard: Alpine vistas, charming towns and enchanting forests await

November 18, 2022 Nancy B. Alligood, CTC 0

Whether it’s the mountainous landscapes or lakeside vineyards, impressive views surround every corner of Switzerland. There is no better way to explore this small but beautiful country than by train as you soak in the [Read More…]

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The pinnacle of luxury is a yacht

October 14, 2022 Donna Croushore 0

If you long for the open ocean but your heart sinks at the thought of all-night discos, thousand-seat dining rooms or congested ports turned duty-free shopping malls, know this: you can enjoy a more intimate [Read More…]

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Favorite destinations for fall travel inspiration

September 21, 2022 Beverly McLean 0

I’ve always been a fan of fall vacations. My birthday is in November, so I enjoy using that as an excuse for a trip (as if anyone really needs an excuse!). I love a Caribbean [Read More…]

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Rhine River Cruise: Amsterdam to Milan

August 22, 2022 Nancy B. Alligood, CTC 0

Travel is back and away we went!  In June, I escorted a group of Warwick Travelers on a 7-night Rhine River Cruise from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to Basel, Switzerland, where we disembarked our vessel, boarded [Read More…]

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Villa vacations are popular

June 21, 2022 Beverly McLean 0

I am beyond happy to report that TRAVEL IS BACK! And in a big way. After two years of lockdowns and border controls, fear and isolation, the world is reopening and people are making up for [Read More…]

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Exploring Portugal, The Azores and Madeira

May 23, 2022 Nancy B. Alligood, CTC 0

Situated in the extreme southwest of Europe, Portugal is just a few hours from any other European capital, attracting worldwide visitors. It has the oldest borders in Europe, with an exceptional range of different landscapes, [Read More…]

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Try downsizing on your next cruise

April 19, 2022 Donna Croushore 0

There is an ever-expanding world awaiting you with river cruising. A river cruise is a boutique cruising option and is ideal for travelers looking for smaller ships and fewer passengers on board. River cruises feel [Read More…]

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