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9 Things You Won’t Want to Miss at Disneyland Paris Resort

Good advice is worth its weight in gold, especially when you’re traveling.  Getting first-hand advice can save you time, ensure you don’t miss an essential moment, and help you make good decisions on how to spend your hard-earned vacation dollars.  This is especially true for specialty locations like Disneyland Paris. Disneyland Paris is celebrating its… Continue reading 9 Things You Won’t Want to Miss at Disneyland Paris Resort

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Why You Need to Visit Disneyland Paris This Year

If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Paris, and wished upon a star to walk through Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant (Sleeping Beauty Castle), this is the year to do it.  Disneyland Paris – the sparkling European jewel in the Disney crown – celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2017.  And they have been… Continue reading Why You Need to Visit Disneyland Paris This Year

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Surprising Ups and Downs We Encountered During our River Cruise — an Avalon Impression Review

The Avalon Impression (2014) is a beautiful new ship in the Avalon fleet.  I am reviewing this as a 'hotel' because it is your floating hotel along the rivers of Europe.  Our cruise sailed from Budapest, Hungary to Amsterdam (14 days) in August 2015, and was filled with many surprising ups and downs. The Small… Continue reading Surprising Ups and Downs We Encountered During our River Cruise — an Avalon Impression Review

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Hotel Review: Westin Europa & Regina, Venice Italy

We have all had some fantastic hotel experiences -- whether it was the service, the location, or commemorating a special event .... and then perhaps some not so great hotel experiences. In this series, I want to share with you some of the hotels that I have experienced. It is a pleasure to share with you… Continue reading Hotel Review: Westin Europa & Regina, Venice Italy

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Surviving the Long Haul Journey: Choosing Your Flight

Flying used to be more about an elegant journey – rather than just mere survival – especially for long haul flights.  People used to dress up for an airplane flight.  Now, it is more about functionality and endurance as airlines cut personal space to add more seats, and reduce the number of flight attendants in… Continue reading Surviving the Long Haul Journey: Choosing Your Flight

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10 Must-Have Smartphone Apps for the Savvy Traveler

Smartphones are indispensable in our daily lives.  While in our country, I can check the weather, plan a route home that avoids traffic, research restaurant reviews, and update my Facebook account (not while driving of course) without thinking twice about how to connect to a network. Having the right smartphone apps can enhance your travel… Continue reading 10 Must-Have Smartphone Apps for the Savvy Traveler

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10 Money-Smart Cash Tips To Know Before You Travel

Financial disclosure:  I have no connections with any of the financial entities discussed in this article. I love shopping while I’m traveling, and understanding how to get the best exchange rate for euros, Pounds, and Kroners allows me to get the most for my money.  Today, I will be sharing money-saving Cash tips that can be… Continue reading 10 Money-Smart Cash Tips To Know Before You Travel