If there is one universal at this time of year, it’s Christmas lights. During the last month of the year, there is never an energy crisis, only an opportunity to dazzle in the most ostentatious manner possible.   

There is a house around the corner from us in Burlington that is quite famous for it’s Christmas light display.  Yes, we visit and stand in awe every December. 

But now, we will look much further… assembled below you will find videos of some of the most remarkable Christmas displays from around the world.  Accuse them of being wasteful, call them garish, but you have to hand it to them in one respect… they know how to put on a show, and we all love to be entertained!  Festive is truly in the eye of the beholder, as you will see if you click on the following merry links:

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Travel brochures are packed with useful information and pictures, and can be a great help when planning a trip.  In their traditional paper version, they are also bulky, certainly not eco-friendly, and they quickly become out of date and obsolete.   Many of my trusted travel suppliers actually produce electronic versions of their brochures, and so I added a section on my blog site to list them for you.  Just click on ‘E-brochures’ tab!

Extraordinary Variety and Surprising Options Characterize Ship Shore Excursions

Walking the rooftops of Stockholm, catching lobsters in Maine, Maseratis in Monaco and bobsleds in Jamaica: anyone who thinks cruise ship shore excursions consist of only half-day city sightseeing tours, is in for a huge surprise.

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Looking for the ultimate adventure, and have some money to burn?  GAP Adventures is now offering a trip to The ‘Final Frontier’!  On the ‘Russian Space Adventure’,  you can journey to the edge of the earth’s atmosphere in a MiG31 Jet Fighter!   At 60,000 feet you will have a view of planet earth that very few people will ever experience. 

They also have a couple of more ‘economical’ options.

Contact me with questions, or to book your once in a lifetime trip to SPACE!

Published by one of Travelonly’s top Adventure Tour partners: Intrepid Travel

Ah, the adventure traveller.   He’s young, buff, loves roughing it in the Outback or the Serengeti, on the road for weeks at a time.

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A play of life and death, promised in a moment of mortal threat - so began the history of the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1633.  In the middle of the Thirty Years War, after months of suffering and death from the plague, the Oberammergauers swore an oath that they would perform the “Play of the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ” every ten years.  At Pentecost 1634, they fulfilled their pledge for the first time on a stage they put up in the cemetery above the fresh graves of the plague victims.

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Imagine a vacation with fresh air, plenty of exercise, open vistas and hearty meals. Imagine galloping across fields and gullies, feeling utterly alive. Dude ranch vacations offer all this and more. You can discover wilderness that can only be seen by horseback, and the the men and women who are the stewards of this land. (more…)

Want a short getaway, but can’t decide where you want to go?  Travelonly is proud to feature three Mystery Tours with Great Canadian Holidays!  Just get on the bus and enjoy the experience of a luxury coach, great hotels and food, and many surprises along the way!   It’s an exciting travel experience, perfect for enjoying with friends.

Intrigued?  Check out the FLYER and contact me for details!

We often refer to Ireland as the “Emerald Isle”, but visitors are often surprised to find two Irelands with distinct characteristics and unique destinies that live side by side and share a common land. One could even say that there are dozens of Irelands, each varying according to its region, weather and people.

Take a guided tour, or choose a more independent approach. The options for seeing this epic destination are endless! 

Immerse yourself in the potential in this article by Transat Holidays:

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Alaska speaks to you like no other place can.   The breathtaking glaciers, the majestic mountains, the diverse and mythical wildlife, the epic railroads, and the extraordinary character of the land and of the people…  it’s like nowhere else on earth, and it is easier than ever for you to experience it for yourself.

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