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El Rey Mayan Ruins Photo Tour in Cancun, Mexico by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong

9/30/2019

El Rey Mayan Ruins Photo Tour in Cancun, Mexico by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We spent a week at an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico. We were delighted to discover a Mayan ruins just down the street. The El Rel archeological site is the perfect place for an easy walk through ancient Mayan history. Admission was onlt $3.00 U.S. <MORE>

Scotland Photo Tour by Thomas Routzong and Steven Skelley – DAY TWO Glamis Castle and Highland Cattle

9/30/2019

Scotland Photo Tour by Thomas Routzong and Steven Skelley – DAY TWO Glamis Castle and Highland Cattle
Our Scot friends Bob and Ev invited us to spend two weeks touring Scotland. They planned our daily itineraries from their homes on the east and west coasts and acted as our guides as they drove us across their beautiful country. Seeing Scotland with the insight of two Scotland natives is one of the highlights of our travel experiences. <MORE>

Gondwana Ecotours Announces Alaska Northern Lights Photo Tour

9/29/2019

Gondwana Ecotours Announces Alaska Northern Lights Photo Tour
Gondwana Ecotours is excited to announce a 7-day “Alaska Northern Lights Ecotour.” Guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night. Highlights of the tour include dogsledding through snowy forests, hiking alongside a family of reindeer, taking curling lessons from locals in Fairbanks, soaking in the geothermal Chena Hot Springs, learning to photograph the Aurora Borealis from a professional photographer, snowshoeing on private land, and exploring the Ice Sculpture Museum. <MORE>

Disney Cruise Line Announces Return to New Orleans Plus Popular Itineraries from Texas, California and Florida

9/29/2019

Disney Cruise Line Announces Return to New Orleans Plus Popular Itineraries from Texas, California and Florida
In early 2021, Disney Cruise Line will return to New Orleans for a limited-time engagement with sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean, including visits to Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay. A lineup of popular itineraries will continue across the Disney fleet with cruises to tropical destinations from Texas, California and Florida. <MORE>

Cirque du Soleil + Walt Disney World

9/28/2019

Cirque du Soleil + Walt Disney World
Set your imagination in motion and get ready for an enlivening collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering, iconic memory makers. <MORE>

FLORIDA MEMORIES FROM A FLORIDA NATIVE BY TOM ROUTZONG - Tom’s Toys

9/28/2019

FLORIDA MEMORIES FROM A FLORIDA NATIVE BY TOM ROUTZONG - Tom’s Toys
When I was a little kid most of my toys were items that I created. I don’t think I ever had one that required batteries. My Matchbox Cars were the true matchbox ones. I would take empty match boxes and use them as my cars and trucks. I would scrape dirt to make roads and use pieces of scrap wood as buildings and drive my cars up and down the dirt roads. <MORE>

THINGS TO DO AND SCHEDULED EVENTS IN VERO BEACH, FLORIDA FOR THE WINTER 2019/2020 SEASON

9/27/2019

THINGS TO DO AND SCHEDULED EVENTS IN VERO BEACH, FLORIDA FOR THE WINTER 2019/2020 SEASON
Vero Beach, Florida sits at the intersection of green and glamorous. Welcoming aquamarine seas and stretches of white-sand beaches encourage Zen-like adventures year round at an oceanfront known for its sunrises — without the high rises. Beachgoers can expect 26 miles of well-preserved waterfront — a place where sea turtles call home, couples get engaged, and others find their bliss. Now, as winter approaches, there’s a wide selection of activities beyond the beach, both eco and cultural to enjoy. <MORE>

Ski Areas in Colorado Celebrate Life with Discounts and Deals for Senior Skiers and Riders

9/27/2019

Ski Areas in Colorado Celebrate Life with Discounts and Deals for Senior Skiers and Riders
Senior skiers and snowboarders are celebrated on the slopes in Colorado, where Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member ski areas welcome seniors to take advantage of dozens of deals, discounts and special events. <MORE>

Video: Amped Up Navigator of the Seas Arrives in Homeport of Miami

9/24/2019

Video: Amped Up Navigator of the Seas Arrives in Homeport of Miami
Royal Caribbean Debuts the Ultimate Short Caribbean Getaway <MORE>

Last-Minute Florida Fall Deals You’ll Want to Snatch Up

9/23/2019

Last-Minute Florida Fall Deals You’ll Want to Snatch Up
The Sunshine State Offers Just-for-Autumn Discounts and Special Packages from Coast-to-Coast. The Sunshine State beckons fall travelers with its warm temperatures, uncrowded beaches, slower pace—and a bevy of stay-and-play discounts. To kick off the first official day of fall, Visit Florida is sharing 10 of Florida’s most exciting deals to take advantage of this season. <MORE>