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5 Places in the U.S. to Find Your Holiday Spirit

Nancy Great US Destinations December 5, 2022November 30, 2022christmas biltmore, christmas boothbay, christmas branson, christmas frankenmuth, christmas towns, christmas williamsburg, great christmas towns, where to visit for christmas decorations 0 Comment

While the holiday season is always one that is super busy – between shopping, wrapping, card-sending, cooking, baking – for many folks it’s also a great time to take a break from the hustle and bustle and travel. With so many places in the U.S. that know how to make things truly festive, it’s not a question of “is there anyplace to go” but rather “how do we decide”?

If the idea of getting away from it all in the middle of the holidays to just enjoy the season sounds perfect to you, then take a look at these 5 truly festive destinations in the U.S. Read more

Planning a Cruise? Don’t be Afraid of Seasickness!

Nancy Cruise Planning November 21, 2022November 17, 2022cruising and seasickness, remedies for seasickness, what to do for seasickness, will i get seasick on a cruise 0 Comment

Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than not feeling well – no matter what the cause – and for those who have never cruised, a common concern when considering a cruise is the potential for sea sickness. As someone who is in fact, prone to seasickness, I’m here to tell you that you CAN still cruise and have a fabulous time! There are, however, some things you’ll want to plan in advance, so that getting sick once you’re onboard doesn’t interfere with your cruise. Read more

Cruising Destinations That are NOT the Caribbean

Nancy Cruise Planning, Vacations Around the World November 14, 2022November 9, 2022alaska cruise, cruise destinations, cruise japan, cruise to europe, cruising around the world, mediterranean cruise, river cruises 0 Comment

One of the things that keeps frequent cruisers coming back again and again, is the incredible variety of destinations that can be visited on a cruise. And while for many, their first cruise is to the sunny and warm tropical islands of the Caribbean, the fact is that there is – literally – an entire world of amazing places that not only *can* be explored on a cruise but may actually be *best* explored on a cruise. Let’s take a look at a few of them today. Read more

5 Reasons Why Cruising Rocks

Nancy Cruise Planning November 7, 2022November 2, 2022cruise vacations, cruising, is cruising a good value, what makes cruising fun, why cruising, why do people love to cruise 0 Comment

I am often asked about cruising from those who have never set sail on a vacation at sea. “Why do so many people who have cruised before LOVE cruising and sail again and again?” And more directly – “Why should I cruise?”

So, let’s talk about what makes cruising so popular with so many! Read more

Five Super Spooky Places to Visit in the U.S.

Nancy Great US Destinations October 31, 2022October 26, 2022 0 Comment

Gettysburg Battlefield is a fascinating place to visit – in the daytime. Night visits though??

Happy Halloween! If this is one of your favorite times of the year, and if doing a little spooky investigating sounds like a fun thing to do on vacation, check out five of the best places in America to explore haunted happenings – if you dare! Read more