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WELCOME TO TRAVEL OPINIONS PROAs long as I can remember my passport has always been full of the colorful entry and exit stamps from my travels around the world. From a very young age I knew that I had the travel bug and the deep need to go places that most people would not think of. When I had kids I started traveling with them as soon as they could sit up. And I never had a screaming child or one that misbehaved. More about this later. I love an adventure and I’m always looking for the next place that will leave a lasting impression on us and the people we meet. Each trip we also like to bring needed books or supplies to one of the remote places we visit. Most of all I want to share how I plan my trips and how...Continue Reading >> |
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The magnificent ships of the Star Clipper Fleet
Star Clipper is a fleet and Grand Voyage - Turkey, Greece, Montenegro & Croatia - Star Clipper they are graceful as a swan.
This is a true clipper ship reflecting their proud heritage in every inch of their polished brass and gleaming brightwork. I will be stepping aboard the Star Clipper for an 18-day adventure in the Mediterranean to discover why these ships should be the next travel incentive that you book. Step aboard this unique vessel and discover a new age of sail, where the traditions of the past are happily married to the comforts and amenities of the present day. Send your award winner
This is my Itinerary
Saturday 20 June 2015 Istanbul, Turkey
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Belize Island Adventure
Don't want to be home for the holidays? This was the perfect trip. This was one time of the year when no one was looking for me. Enjoy the un-tourist guide to the islands of Belize
This was our first trip to Belize and we are so very glad that we chose Ramon's! Best place to stay. We got out of Belize City on the mainland and had our hearts set on Island Life. We took the ferry from San Pedro and out to Ambergris Caye The staff, especially Jack, made our trip even more memorable! No TV and Wi-Fi were not the greatest in the room but decent in the restaurant and beach area We booked two excursions through the dive shop and both were great! Highly recommend Hoi Chan and Shark Alley snorkeling.
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The toilets of Japan
Bathrooms
As our travelers have already been warned, there is a noticeable difference between Western bathrooms and Eastern bathrooms – mainly, the seat! It takes some practice and balance to master the Eastern toilet but we are looking forward to the challenge and know that we will all come home having mastered the squat and having tones glutes to prove it!
Panoramic views, soaking tubs bathrooms that are as big as a room. I fell in love with Bathrooms. I love the adventure of exploring them in cites where I have heard they are, let's just say, they take getting used to. I will start with our first trip to Japan. We passed the airport bathrooms because we were told they would be, "western" ...Continue Reading >
Mystic River Resort San Ignacio/Belize
When you arrive in a foreign country it is so nice to see your name on a card held by the person that will take you to your destination. Just so happens the owner, Nadege picks you up and you can ask all the questions you want. Mystic River is a place for the person that wants to read by the river and listen to the sounds of the birds or the person that wants adventure. I wanted both. So much to do I felt that I was at a luxury adventure camp. We arrived late in the day and our arrival was the beginning of an adventure. This is not a paved road street sign destination. It is exciting and it is bumpy. But it was wonderful. Why I felt like it was truly out in the middle of nowhere. I had no intention ...Continue Reading >
Travel Scams Around the World
You may have heard of, or fallen victim to, the old "catch my baby while we pick your pockets" scheme. The new class of tourist rip-off makes that look like chump change.
By Ray Pagliarulo, Reprinted from Budget Travel. See this photo? This is me I was a victim of a pickpocket in Amsterdam.
Orlando
Here's a scam so bad even Mickey Mouse took a stand. Guests in hotels around Disney World have been finding pizza delivery menus conveniently slipped under their doors, but place an order and make the mistake of giving your credit card number and you'll really pay. The phone number isn't connected to a pizza parlor but to identity thieves. Disney World supported a law designed to crack down on ...Continue Reading >
