Rail + Travel Packages
You fill in the blank! I am pretty fond of taking the train and going on short overnight trips. I just recently did one between Vancouver, WA and Seattle, WA. See my review. I will say that 2-4 hour trips on Amtrak can be quite pleasant, as long as you are willing to catch an Uber when you get to your destination. I live in the Pacific Northwest where traffic is not so pleasant a lot of the time in the major cities. I find riding the train much more enjoyable than the stress of driving or flying. So have[...]
Fun Day Drives Out Of The Portland Area – Travel Like A Local
Mt Hood Oregon, photo by Allen Beck, AKOR Services, All Rights Reserved This photo of #MtHoodOregon was taken from a viewpoint from Sandy Oregon by me (years ago). Mt Hood is one of the reasons for your drive today. FYI: I am not sponsored or compensated by any of these locations or establishments mentioned in this article. These are my independent opinions. As a travel agent, I like to consider myself an ambassador for the Pacific Northwest. Since I am in the Portland-Vancouver metro area, I do help people travel away from this area (and back again). But one[...]
Great Things To Do In The Pacific Northwest – Travel Like A Local
As a travel agent in the Portland and Vancouver Metropolitan areas, I spend a lot of my time helping people go on vacations FROM this area. When you already live in an area that has a great year-round temperature range and climate, it's hard to imaging leaving from here. But many of us love to travel. So instead of talking about other places to go, I thought I would write a "quick" article about the top things I enjoy doing here in the great Pacific Northwest. I have many friends that live elsewhere that are always asking me what there[...]
Victoria, BC (Canada) in the Spring/Summer
Spring, summer and early fall are magical times of the year in Victoria, BC. There is so much to do, once you are there. But half of the fun is in the trip getting there. If you already live in the Pacific Northwest, then you can pick your mode of travel, ranging from car, to Amtrak, to a cruise from Seattle or simply flying right into Victoria, BC. It depends on how much time you have to enjoy the area. You may know that the triangle of Seattle, WA - Vancouver, BC - Victoria BC can be a wonderful playground[...]
Review – Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines – 7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
Grand Cayman Islands, Cozumel and Progresso/Yucatan, Oct 26, 2024 - Nov 2, 2024 My wife and I began our cruise out of the Port of New Orleans, Louisiana Julia Street Terminal for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. It is a really nice area, about 2 blocks from several major hotels, many famous restaurants and Caesar's casino. I can highly recommend Drago’s restaurant, inside the Hilton Riverside. Great seafood, steaks, boudain and gumbo (lookup Cajun food). It was approaching high pricing, but was a good value considering the area and what you got.[...]
When Should You Use A Travel Agent?
When Should You Use A Travel Agent? The short answer is that you can use a Travel Agent (we're sometimes called Travel Advisors) any time you travel. Why? Because we are experienced and have access to discounts, packaged deals and professional resources that individual travelers likely do not have access to. One example would be TA connections directly with cruise lines. The longer answer is that whether you are a single traveler, or you have a group of 10 or more (up to hundreds of travelers), we can put together discounted all-inclusive packages that will likely save you at least[...]
You fill in the blank! I am pretty fond of taking the train and going on short[...]
Mt Hood Oregon, photo by Allen Beck, AKOR Services, All Rights Reserved This photo of #MtHoodOregon[...]
As a travel agent in the Portland and Vancouver Metropolitan areas, I spend a lot of my[...]
Spring, summer and early fall are magical times of the year in Victoria, BC. There is so[...]
Grand Cayman Islands, Cozumel and Progresso/Yucatan, Oct 26, 2024 - Nov 2, 2024 [...]
When Should You Use A Travel Agent? The short answer is that you can use a Travel[...]
