Travelonly with Kevin Visser » United States http://kevinvisser.com Travel tips, specials, news and insider information... Wed, 01 May 2013 20:26:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 10 of the Top Island Destinations http://kevinvisser.com/2937/10-of-the-top-island-destinations/ http://kevinvisser.com/2937/10-of-the-top-island-destinations/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 14:15:35 +0000 Kevin http://kevinvisser.com/?p=2937 1. MAUI – ‘The Magic Isle’ can be invigoratingly rugged, or outrageously luxurious.  Readers of various travel magazines have consistently voted it the ‘Best Island in the World’.  Maui is a gift for the eyes, and a treat for the soul.  You may never want to leave
2. SANTORINI, GREECE – This is, quite simply, one of the most stunning places on earth.  Few sights are more memorable than the dazzling whitewashed buildings that sit perched on the rim of black volcanic cliffs, terraced with ribbons of every hue.
3. HONG KONG – With spectacular architecture, a beautiful harbour, and great shopping, the Gateway to Asia has everything for those who enjoy the big city life.
4. BORA BORA – Picture a craggy, rain forested massif above a lagoon in a cobalt ocean.  Bora Bora is a tropical paradise risen to the level of myth.
5. OAHU – It may be the most diverse of the Hawaiian Islands, providing an eclectic mix of activities and attractions.   There are the big city charms of Honolulu, the history at Pearl Harbour, the incredible beaches and underwater sights, the North Shore, the pineapple fields, and the mountains.  There is truly something for everyone.
6. BERMUDA – With the islands lingering colonial atmosphere and bikes and beaches mentality, it hasn’t really changed in years… and that is a big part of its appeal!  A cruise ship is the ideal way to visit.
7. VANCOUVER ISLAND - A vast green wilderness with interior forested peaks, and a 160-mile Pacific Coast.   There is so much to do and explore, and it is in our own backyard!
8. ST. THOMAS – Cruise ship passengers are in awe when they dock here, one of the most beautiful ports in the Caribbean.  The white, sandy beaches are spectacular, and the shopping is fabulous.
9. CAYE CAULKER, BELIZE – This extremely laid back island is on the doorstep of some of the best Scuba diving in the world.   It is only 4 miles long and 1 mile wide, and its sandy streets are navigated mainly by golf cart, which only adds to its charm.
10. SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND– It is characterized by incredible opportunities for adventure and breath-taking natural beauty.   You can be whale watching one day, climb a glacier the next, and go speed boating through rapids the day after that.

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Free Dining at Disney

Disney has brought back it’s amazing Free Dining Promotion for Fall of 2012!   Book a Value Hotel to receive the Quick Service Dining Plan, and a Moderate or Deluxe Hotel booking will get you the Standard Dining Plan.  Arrival date must be any time between September 30 – October 4, October 19 – November 1, November 9-15, November 23-29, and December 10-13, 2012.

With the wide variety of Character meals and unique dining experiences available to you at Disney, the Dining Plan is essential, and this promotion will save the average family of four well over $100 per day.

Space allocated to the promotion is limited and availability will not last!  Also, the sooner you book your Disney vacation, the sooner we can secure your dining reservations – the most popular dining experiences and times do book up early.

Contact Kevin at kvisser@travelonly.com or 877-335-1781 to book – he is a Disney Expert and helps you plan every aspect of your trip!  Kevin will give you a daily plan, tons of tips, and will even suggest restaurants and make your Disney Dining reservations for the week.

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TravelOnly has a division that specializes in marathon travel packages.  Not only will you get your marathon entry (which can often be very difficult to secure), but all of your travel arrangements are also taken care of.   You can even add on an exciting and well organized tour or cruise, where you will get to meet and travel with like-minded fitness and health enthusiasts.  What a way to celebrate the completion of a marathon!

Upcoming packages include:

BMW Berlin Marathon in September 2012

ING Miami Marathon and Post Race Cruise in January 2013

Rome Marathon in March 2013

Rejkyavik Marathon in August 2013

Contact Kevin at kvisser@travelonly.com or 877-335-1781 for more details!

 

 

 

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Here is a list of 30 Fun Things to do in Vegas Besides Gambling, many of which are low cost or even free:

  1. Shark Reef at the Mandalay Bay Aquarium
  2. Try some Thrill Rides on top of Stratosphere
  3. Fire guns of all types at the Gun Shoppe
  4. Try Beer Pong, and if you are good you can enter the World Series of Beer Pong!
  5. Sirens Pirate Show at Treasure Island
  6. Circus Circus Adventuredome
  7. Attend a Trade Show
  8. Experience the Nightlife
  9. Shop at the Outlet Malls
  10. Lion Sanctuary at MGM
  11. Pamper yourself with Wellness and Spa
  12. Play for hours at the Pinball Hall of Fame
  13. The Skywalk at the Grand Canyon
  14. Vast array of Fine Dining
  15. Bellagio Fountain
  16. Enter a Poker Tournament (Yes, it’s gambling, but win or lose, it’s still a real Vegas experience! Plus, skill is a factor! :) )
  17. More shopping at the Fashion Mall
  18. Enjoy the rejuvenated Old Vegas and the Freemont Experience
  19. Ride the Rollercoaster at New York New York
  20. See the amazing Auto Collection at Imperial Palace
  21. Watch or try the Bull Riding at Gilley’s
  22. Pool Parties at Tao Beach (Venetian) or Rehab (Hard Rock)
  23. Catch a Boxing match. What’s more Vegas than that?
  24. Speed freely at the Richard Petty Nascar Driving Experience
  25. Amazing engineering marvel Hoover Dam and Lake Meade
  26. Play year round Golf!
  27. See a show, the variety is unreal
  28. Visit M&M World - 4 stories of chocolate heaven, even a 3D film!
  29. Walk the entire strip.  Great exercise, and the sites and sounds will amaze.

And of course… you can always

30.  GET MARRIED!

Do you have any more Vegas experiences to add!?

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Ready to start researching your winter getaway?  Contact Kevin today!  All inclusive package price are the lowest available.

More info on the Promo HERE.

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1.  Starting May 25, 2012 Disney Magic will operate 20 sailings from New York. This includes two day sampler cruises, five night New England getaways, and eight night cruises to Nassau and Castaway Cay in the Bahamas, plus a stop in Port Canaveral.  A one day Park Hopper park pass and round trip transportation will be provided for those who wish to visit Disney World on the Port Canaveral stop!

2. On September 22, 2012 Magic will move to Galveston Texas for 12 seven night sailings to the Western Caribbean.

3. Disney Wonder will be sailing to Alaska from Seattle starting May 28, 2012 for a total of 14 seven night cruises.

In addition, the brand new Disney Fantasy (sister to the exciting new Dream) will launch March 31, 2012 and do 7 night Caribbean itineraries out of Port Canaveral.

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The temperature is extra high in Vegas over the summer months, but’s all also a hot destination for all ages!  If you don’t believe me, check out this list of 28 things to do in Vegas BESIDES Gambling.

Contact me for more info, and for help planning your Vegas getaway.  I have been to Vegas 6 times myself, and would love to help with your trip!

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For a list of the sites and descriptions, check out the update on the UNESCO site!

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Book a package with hotel and theme park tickets by December 20, 2010 and your party is elegible for free dining for bookings beginning on these dates:

2010:  Oct 1 – 7; Oct 22 – 28; Nov 12 – 18;  Nov 27 – Dec 2; Dec 10 – 21

2011: Jan 1 – 5; Jan 9 – 13;  Jan 21 – Feb 3; Feb 11 – 17; Feb 25 – Mar 3; May 27 – Jun 2; Aug 19 – Sept 29

Here is some more info : Walt Disney World Special Offer.

I can help plan out every aspect of your trip, including recommending restaurants and making advanced dining reservations, and it will cost you no more than if you booked yourself.  Contact me today for assistance with your dream trip to Disney!

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