Great news!   Galveston and New Orleans here we come…… Beginning November 14, 2011, Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest ship, the Carnival Magic, will be calling Galveston home.  Additionally, the Carnival Triumph will reposition from New Orleans to Galveston to operate year-round four- and five-day Caribbean cruises from that port beginning October 6, 2011. In turn, the Carnival Conquest and Carnival Ecstasy, both of which are currently based in Galveston, will reposition to New Orleans to operate year-round departures, returning us to pre-Katrina capacity levels. It’s practically impossible... Read→

Can you believe that is already that time of year again? This summer has just flown by. For any graduating senior and their families this is an exciting time of year, it is time to book your senior trip. No matter what type of senior trip you want to go on, cruise, Disney, Cancun or just down to Panama City here are just a few tips for planning that once and a lifetime trip. Plan Early In order to get a good price and a low deposit you need to book now. If you wait you may end up paying more for the same trip or worst case without a trip at all. Also booking now gives you time to pay on the balance... Read→

Have a budget You need to have a range of how much you want to spend.  Be realistic, you probably won’t find a 5 star all-inclusive resort for 7 nights for only $1000. Avoid peak season. All destinations have a peak season, find out when that is. Holiday weeks are always busy. Try to avoid booking during that week, or be prepared to pay for it. All –inclusive All-inclusive hotels charge on average $125 per person per day for food and drinks. If your budget is tight reconsider; do you really want to pay $250 per day for food and drinks? Instead find a hotel with a free breakfast; then use... Read→

I am sure many of you have a travel agent and I am sure there are many of you who book all your travel yourself either online or direct with the vendor. For those of you who book direct I have a question for you? Why? Why spend your valuable time searching when that is what we are here for? Do you call a plumber or use an auto mechanic? Travel agents are professionals in their field and we are here for you and one great thing about travel agents that as a general rule we only charge for air only reservations. That’s right you don’t have to pay us, we are paid by the vendor. (There are a few... Read→

Now that hurricane season is here many of us have started preparing, by stocking up on food, water, generators, and the other usual hurricane supplies. Many of us even double check our insurance policies, but have you thought about your travel plans. Most travel agencies sell some type of third party travel insurance, and this time a year I can not recommend it enough. Even if you purchased your travel online you can still get your travel insurance through your local travel agency. Here are some of the benefits of purchasing third party insurance… You are covered if you have a tree fall on your... Read→