Posted on November 18th, 2009, 5:24 pm
by dan.i@travelstoreusa.com
![Silversea\](http://blog.travelstoreusa.com/wp-content/uploads/silvershadow2-150x150.jpg "Silversea\")
I had the opportunity to sail on Silversea Cruises a couple of years ago in the Baltic and I lhad ooked forward to introducing it to my husband. I think he said it best … I never want to sail on those “other cruise lines” again. He was spoiled and loved it! The ship was lovely with roomy cabins, great service and superb cuisine. I can’t say enough wonderful things about the ship and its crew. ...keep reading
Posted on June 23rd, 2009, 4:50 pm
by dan.i@travelstoreusa.com
When I received an invitation to travel to Egypt on a Travcoa luxury tour, I jumped at the chance. On a luxury tour travelers don’t have to worry about anything. A great tour operator assures your rooms are in order, your luggage arrives, special requests are confirmed, flight arrangements are reconfirmed, and in some cases, that staff in the hotel and on the tour are properly tipped. A tour operator also...keep reading
Posted on June 23rd, 2009, 1:46 pm
by dan.i@travelstoreusa.com
On a brief visit to London for three nights, I visited some of the hotels we use and at some of which we extend exclusive benefits for our clients.
The Goring Hotel is near Buckingham Palace. A family owned hotel, The Goring is your classic English hotel, which I love. I like to stay in hotels that characterize their country and this hotel does. They have a lovely English Garden out back and if you can...keep reading
Posted on October 8th, 2008, 12:23 pm
by dan.i@travelstoreusa.com
I just recently returned from Hawaii. I haven’t visited Hawaii for quite awhile and I saw many changes and visited several hotels.
I used the preferred supplier we use for our clients, and I liked the fact they have their own VIP line at the Rental Car desk. If you register before you travel you can go directly to your car…
My first stop was at the Four Seasons Hualalai. We had the...keep reading
Posted on July 14th, 2008, 11:59 pm
by dan.i@travelstoreusa.com
I have wanted to go on safari in the Southern Parks of Tanzania for a long time and jumped at the chance to visit some of the last true wilderness in East Africa. I flew British Airways to London and then Emirates Air to Dar es Salaam.
The current visa fee for Tanzania is $100 and we were able to get our visa upon arrival at the airport. 90% of the people arriving Dar obtained their visa at the airport. We overnighted...keep reading
Posted on July 14th, 2008, 11:56 pm
by dan.i@travelstoreusa.com
Our first camp visit was Jongomero Camp (Selous Safari Camp) in the Ruaha National Park and was delightful. The staff greets you with a song, damp wash cloth and a cool drink after your long drive. The camp is 4-star with excellent food, comfortable tents and great guides.
Following a two night stay at Jongomero we spent our last night in Ruaha at the Mdonya Old River Camp (Adventure Camps). The camp has 11...keep reading
Posted on July 14th, 2008, 11:52 pm
by dan.i@travelstoreusa.com
After saying good bye to the Selous we flew to Zanzibar. I could not wait to get here! I have wanted to visit Zanzibar for many years and every time I have visited East Africa I have missed it. Upon arrival we were transferred to the 30-room Mbweni Ruins Hotel (Adventure Camps). The hotel’s clients are primarily European. The hotel sits on the beach and has a nice dining area with a bar overlooking the ocean...keep reading
Posted on July 14th, 2008, 11:45 pm
by dan.i@travelstoreusa.com
After departing Dar a few of us chose to spend a couple of nights in Dubai. We selected the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, reserving “tower rooms,” which included daily breakfast at Mosaico Restaurant, meet and greet service at the airport and round-trip airport transfers. We also contacted our preferred destination operator in Dubai to arrange our tours.
Upon arrival we were met outside our arrival gate by a...keep reading
