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Amsterdam, Netherlands June 28, 2015
This morning we started with a 3 hour cruise of the canals. I knew I wanted to cruise the canals but I didn’t want to be on a large boat full of tourists, so we rented an electric boat from Boats4Rent. They gave us a map of the canal district with an idea of how … Continue reading
Amsterdam, Netherlands June 27, 2015
Walking out of Amsterdam Centraal Station the first time was very overwhelming – buses, trams, canal boats, bicycles, and cars all converge in front of the station. We headed to the Visitor Center in front of the station for directions to the Van Gogh Museum. We hopped on a tram, which was easy to find and … Continue reading
Groningen, Netherlands June 24, 2015
After 3 flights and 4 trains, we finally made it to the Netherlands! Airfare from the Midwest to Europe is always expensive, particularly in the summer. I was able to find decent flights into Frankfurt, but that meant that we had to take 4 trains to travel to our first destination, which is Groningen in … Continue reading
May 21, 2015 Cancun, Mexico
I am the luckiest girl in the world – I get to travel to LeBlanc Spa Resort for my job! This resort is rated #1 out of 178 hotels in Cancun by users of Tripadvisor, and I can definitely see why! The lobby was absolutely gorgeous and the check-in desk were very intimate and friendly. … Continue reading
May 20, 2015 Isla Mujeres, Mexico
I took the ferry today from Cancun to Isla Mujeres, an island north of Cancun’s Hotel Zone. The ferry took 15 minutes. You can easily explore the island by renting golf carts or scooters – circling the island takes about 30 minutes. The last time I was here, I rented a golf cart for the afternoon for … Continue reading
May 19, 2015 Riviera Maya, Mexico
Today I am staying at Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. I have sent many, many happy clients and arranged several destination weddings at this resort. I’ve always recommended the resort based on the wide range of restaurants, bars, and entertainment. I also love their rooms – all with double … Continue reading
May 18, 2015 Cozumel, Mexico
This morning I took the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel. The ferry departs often and takes about 45 minutes. Cozumel is popular with divers and snorkelers due to numerous reefs that are just off-shore. Cozumel Palace is within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, a movie theater, and entertainment. The resort does not have … Continue reading
May 17, 2015 Playa del Carmen, Mexico
I’m in Mexico this week to check out Destination Wedding locations, packages, and resorts. My first stop is Playacar Palace in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. I really like the location of this resort – 5 minutes walking distance from shopping, entertainment, and restaurants on Fifth Avenue and adjacent to the pier with ferry departures for … Continue reading
Tokyo Disneyland, Japan October 20, 2014
There are two Disney parks in Tokyo – Disneyland and DisneySea. Disneyland is very similar to Magic Kingdom in Orlando with Pirates of the Caribbean, Cinderella’s Castle, Space Mountain, and It’s a Small World. DisneySea is more like Hollywood Studios with Tower of Terror, Toy Story, and Indiana Jones. Alcohol is served at DisneySea, so … Continue reading
Tokyo, Japan October 19, 2014
We took the train into Tokyo this afternoon, where we’ll end our trip. I’m so sad that it’s almost time to go home! Our hotel, Mitsui Garden Shiodome, is close to the Tokyo Tower so walked there tonight. We ate crepes from a street vendor and there were so many flavors to choose from! We … Continue reading