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Wow! It’s A Jewel!
by Kira Brooks, New Paltz Travel Center A few weeks ago, Colleen sent me to NYC to go on my first cruise inspection ever. I boarded the bus with my bag which included some money, my license (necessary to board … Continue reading
Experience Alaska Cruise Event
Deanna had an idea. She wanted to run another Alaska Cruise event. CDT Travel and New Paltz Travel had worked together on an Alaska Cruise Show a few years earlier that had been successful. This time Princess Cruises would work with … Continue reading
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Theme Cruises — MSC
At first, I thought I would write a general post about theme cruises and compare culinary themed cruises on various cruise lines as an example. As it happens, I never seem to end up writing about my first idea. It … Continue reading
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The Passion Play – Oberammergau, Germany
Earlier this year, I thought about the Passion Play that is held in Oberammergau Germany. It is to be held in 2010 from May through October. I realized that I hadn’t seen much promotion and I had to do some … Continue reading
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About Easter Island
Happy New Year from Easter Island. That is what my customer envisioned on the postcard when he said, “Get me there for the holidays, Colleen.” He also thought it would be quiet and laid back. He and I have come to … Continue reading
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Australia – The Long Road Home
Our last night was spent at Angsana, a 5 star luxury property in Palm Cove. We toured the beachfront resort and spa and walked along the beach. This is a glorious place to be. The resort has an attractive quiet … Continue reading
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Australia – Part 5 – Tjapukai
The Daintree Rainforest area is home to the Tjapukai, “People of the Rainforest. The Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Center located in Smithfield next to the Skyrail . We returned later that evening and participated in a performance and enjoyed a dinner … Continue reading
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Australia – Part 4 – Kuranda
First things first. The scenery is beautiful whether viewed from aboard Kuranda Scenic Railway or the Skyrail. Kuranda is one of those places on this Earth that has attracted people whether they were goldminers or pioneers or hippies or artists … Continue reading
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Australia – Part 3
We cruised to Agincourt Reef, a ribbon reef that is part of the Great Barrier Reef. Quicksilver offers a catamaran ride out to large permanently moored platforms. Group members were able to snorkel, take a semi submersible ride for fish … Continue reading
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Australia – Part 2
One of the highlights of my trip was an afternoon spent at Thala Beach Lodge in Port Douglas. Thala (pronounced Ta La) is a 145 acre five star luxury Eco Certified resort. Accommodations have been built on poles and tucked … Continue reading
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