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The "Cruise Couple" Go River Cruising: Burgundy/Provence

July 31, 2009 Arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport at 7:55 AM. No plans for Paris at this time. Have had lots of suggestions for sights to see and plan to make the most of the next two days to see as much as possible. Expecting to be on the go most oRead More...

Royal Caribbean MEGA Sale - One Week Only: June 22 to 29, 2009

Hey Royal Caribbean Fans, listen up! We just announced an exciting and exclusive MEGA SALE. To celebrate Cruise Planners 15th anniversary, we are picking up the tab for gratuities on all cruises booked from June 22 through June 29, 2009 that sail from JRead More...

A La Carte Airline: Only $99 to Hawaii?

At “A La Carte Airline” you can get a one-way ticket from Portland, ME to Honolulu Hawaii for only $99, for seats inside the plane… that will be a little extra! This example for our fictional airline is extreme but the point to be made here is thRead More...

Home is Calling.

The holidays are all about tradition – Eggnog and cookies, Mom letting you open one present the night before Christmas (pajamas again!), Thanksgiving football games and gathering to light the menorah during Hanukkah. Despite repeated advice to plaRead More...

Walking the Walk - I'm Going On Vacation

don’t just talk the talk I walk the walk! In less than 48-hours, Sue and I are going on our vacation, not a familiarization tour, travel conference, educational junket, speaking engagement or as tour escorts for a group. We are actually NOT planning to Read More...

The "Staycation" Effect - Three Reasons To Travel Now!

Yes, I read the newspapers, watch TV and listen to the radio and have looked at my 401K statement recently. Sad, very sad, but instead of the doom and gloom you are hearing at every turn I thought I would remind you that the sky is not going to fall. WeRead More...

License To Travel

It was September of 1971 when I got my first driver’s license. It didn’t have a picture on it, but had all the personal data that identified me as being me; date of birth, height, weight, hair and eye color. And while it said “Maine Drivers License�Read More...