Author: Nancy

Virtual Travel Day: Under the Sea at the Georgia Aquarium

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Photo via Georgia Aquarium

As we continue virtually traveling this week, I thought it would be great to check out a destination that is fun for all ages, whether in person or virtually: the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. While there are any number of super cool aquariums all over the US, what I especially love about the Georgia Aquarium is all of the at-home learning opportunities they have on their website.

Between the fascinating webcams, daily and weekly livestreaming events, regular animal “updates”, and tons of great lesson plans and activities, you’ll find all kinds of ways to have a blast virtually visiting with some of your favorite sea creatures! Read more

Do You Want to Use a Travel Agent? You Sure Do – Now What?

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If you have never used a travel agent before, after hearing some of the horror stories from those who had travel plans (or were actually traveling) when the coronavirus pandemic first broke out, you may be thinking that you probably should use one for your future travel plans. And you would be right to think just that, as having a trusted travel professional on your side is ALWAYS a good idea, and even more so when there are challenging situations.  Read more

Virtual Travel Day: Letting Your Taste Buds Explore

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Attention foodies, and wine/beer lovers! If you want to explore all kinds of dining delights, there’s no better way than to plan a vacation all around food and drink – especially here in the United States!

From the East Coast to the West Coast and everywhere in-between, the US has a varied and delicious food scene. Whether it is a hearty steak from a Denver steakhouse, steaming tables of Maryland blue crabs, beer and brats reminiscent of old world Germany in Milwaukee, or a sampling from one of the over 3500 wineries in California, you name it and you’ll likely find  it somewhere on an American food vacation!

While we can’t visit any of these places to sample (yet) we can virtually travel to them. Here are 4 favorites for you to drool over for now (warning – do not read on an empty stomach)! Read more

Disney Rumor Has It – Except That It Doesn’t…….

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Rumor has it! Did you hear the news that Walt Disney World…….<fill in the blank>…..???

It was only a matter of time – with both the Disney and Universal theme parks in Florida and California closed, and Disney cruises (along with most other cruise lines) cancelling departures – before the internet rumor mill would get cranked up. In the early stages of the pandemic, there was actual news to report, with closings, delays, and cancellations happening every day it seemed. Now, after 6 weeks of “stay at home” orders for most of us, and especially as some states begin to figure out how “opening up” looks, the rumor mill is going like gangbusters. Read more

C’mon Down to the Bayou at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside

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When you’re looking for a relaxed vibe on your Disney vacation, c’mon down to Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside, a moderate resort at Walt Disney World with a southern bayou manor-style theme.  Read more