Poland
Florence Wan
A Trek Through Poland

What did I expect from Poland? I’m not sure; I was just excited to go somewhere new and unexpected. What I brought home from Poland were stories of her extended history, images of her glories and pain, glimpses of her future. We easily could have spent several additional days in each city. With even more time we could have made side trips to Poland’s smaller cities, to the countryside, or to the Tatra Mountains. There was so much to see and learn that I had trouble deciding what to write about for this blog. Picturesque. Modern. Medieval. Poignant. Political. Pragmatic. This old, yet new, country left a deep impression. This newbie to Poland is now hoping to return to discover more about this resilient country.

A Trek Through Poland
UnCruise Adventures
Chris Barber
How to “UnCruise” In Hawaii

We recently had the opportunity to experience what it’s like to travel with UnCruise Adventures, the small-ship expedition cruise line based out of Seattle, Washington. It was truly an all-encompassing way to see Hawaii and unlike any other cruise line we’ve traveled on before.

How to “UnCruise” In Hawaii
Jack & Sherri Barber
A Wild Bucket List Journey

It’s always been a dream of ours to experience Machu Picchu and combine it with a visit to the Galapagos.  Recently, this dream came to fruition. Sherri and I just returned from a two-week journey to Peru and Ecuador to visit these magical destinations.  Some say it is the “journey” that counts, in our case, it is all about the destination!

A Wild Bucket List Journey
Chris Barber
The Norwegian Bliss: Indulgence at Sea

Last month, Cruises & Beyond had the priviledge to attend an inaugural preview of the Norwegian Bliss. NCL gave travel agents and consultants alike an opportunity to experience their newest ship shortly before her first sailing to Alaska amidst a two night foray into international waters from Los Angeles. With such little time, it was nearly impossible to check out every corner of the ship, but we saw enough to give you our initial impressions of this unique vessel. 

The Norwegian Bliss: Indulgence at Sea
Crystal Cruises
Chris Barber
The Excellence That Is Crystal

There’s a reason why we like to sell Crystal Cruises to our clients. That’s because we strongly believe Crystal is the top luxury cruise line of them all. You’ll pay a premium to sail on one of their ships, but that’s what helps make Crystal’s all-inclusive splendor happen. From 5-star culinary experiences to the unmatched personal service provided by all staff members aboard their ships, Crystal offers the best there can possibly be. It goes without saying that we love Crystal and our clients do too.   

The Excellence That Is Crystal

The Caribbean is Open and Needs Your Help

The Caribbean is Open and Needs Your Help

After the devastating destruction caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, you might be telling yourself that it would probably be best to hold off on any vacations to the Caribbean until at least after 2018. But if you were to ask anyone in the Caribbean, whether it be a shop owner in St. Thomas or an executive stakeholder in the travel industry, they would tell you this: the Caribbean is open and in its effort to rebuild from the devastation of the 2017 hurricane onslaught, it needs you, the avid traveler, to visit. 

Celebrity Cruises Redefines Expedition Cruising to the Galapagos

Celebrity Cruises Redefines Expedition Cruising to the Galapagos

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its newest vessel, the Celebrity Flora, which will sail exclusively to the Galapagos Islands. The new state-of-the-art expedition vessel will make its debut in April of 2019. Bookings are now open and availability is limited!

Travel Well with a Trusted Travel Partner

Travel Well with a Trusted Travel Partner

The travel agent. You might think to yourself “gee, they’re still around? Why do I need a travel agent when I can just plan everything myself and find the best deals online?” You could certainly do this, but you would be guaranteed to miss out on the nuances of an amazing, and luxurious, travel experience.

Journey to the Mississippi Delta

Journey to the Mississippi Delta

When my Mom and I landed at 15 past midnight at SFO last on Tuesday morning, it marked the completion of our two week trek to the South. Our grand journey took us across three states - Texas, Lousiana, and Mississippi - and after only a short time to reflect, all we can say when thinking about the miles we traveled, the various southern foods we tried, and the many touching moments we experienced is wow. 

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