Budget – Cruising can be a great value. With the ship acting as your floating hotel, included meals, transportation from port to port and on-board entertainment to list just a few of the included basics, cruising is a cost effective vacation. But, don’t forget the additional costs of traveling to the cruise port, drinks, excursions […]
Planning Your First Cruise – Part III
Pick A Cruise Line – After you have narrowed down your preferred itinerary & timeframe, now it is now time to look to see which cruise lines are available to you. The destination and even the timeframe will help narrow the range of selections, however, there may be many options from which to choose. Some […]
Planning Your First Cruise – Part II
Decide When to Cruise – This step in planning can go hand-in-hand with destination planning because certain destinations are seasonal. For example, want to cruise Alaska? Well, Alaska cruises run from late-April to September, with the high season from June-August. Want to see the fall foliage in New England and Canada? Plan to travel between […]
Planning Your First Cruise – Part I
If you are like me, I was a little nervous and a lot excited about planning my first cruise. Over 20 years ago I spent hours upon hours researching so many things about my first cruise, it made my head spin. Now with years of experience and 25+ cruises under my belt, I would like […]
Ireland/Scotland Murder Mystery Trip
Have you ever marveled at the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and the Ring of Kerry? Have you ever thought about kissing the Blarney Stone? Do you have a hankering to sip some Irish Coffee, toast with a glass of Jameson’s, and raise a pint of Guinness? Would you like to look upon Loch Ness […]
So Much Wine – So Little Time
Wine Enthusiast Magazine named the top 10 wine destinations of 2013 recently in its 2nd annual travel edition. The editors had the tough job of traveling the world to find locales that offer the best wine quality, cultural experience, tourist infrastructure and travel relevance.Wine lovers seeking the finest vintages can travel far and wide or […]
Holland America Sail & Save Program Now Underway
To get ready for the 2013 sailing season, Holland America Line is launching one of its most popular annual promotions. The Sail & Save sale begins Dec. 10 and features special savings on multiple cruises and destinations. Guests who book Sail & Save promotions can take advantage of savings of up to 50 percent off […]
VIP Service in Jamaica
We believe your luxury vacation should be enjoyable and seamless from beginning to end. That’s why we can now offer a VIP airport lounge experience at the Montego Bay Airport in Jamaica. Discerning travelers can receive VIP arrival and departure service from $80 per person to include: Fast-track through immigration and security Welcome beverage and […]
Great Golf in Ireland – Ready to Book for 2013!
New for 2013, Sceptre Tours Golf’s “Gathering on the Greens,” is an affordable, one-of-a-kind boutique small group escorted tour certain to delight anyone longing to test their skill on Ireland’s world-renowned courses. Whether you’re a scratch or a mid-to-high handicap player, The Gathering on the Greens golf package provides a unique opportunity for you and […]
Ready to follow a new path? How about a back road?
back road • Part of Speech: noun • Definition: non-main road, a little-used secondary road, especially one through a rural or sparsely populated area • Synonyms: alley, alleyway, back street, side street, country road, detour • Definition for detour: indirect course • Synonyms for detour: alternate route, bypass, bypath, byway, circuit, circuitous route, deviation, divergence, […]