http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/ Planning a trip around the globe, or just away for the weekend? Ask questions and share experiences! Forum Sponsored by CruisingCo.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:44:42 GMT vBulletin 120 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/ http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/209168-family-trip-europe.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:54:19 GMT Before my husband passed away, I promised him that I would take our boys on a trip to Europe when I retired. This was something that we had talked about for a long time but the circumstances/finances never seemed right. Losing Steve brought home the fragility of life and the possibility that time will run out before you do all the things you want to. So this year I am biting the bullet, selling Disney stock!, and taking my three sons, and middle son's fiance to Europe for 17 days in June.
( Youngest son and I are adding in an extra day to visit Paris Disneyland;)).
I am so excited! This won't be a first class tour, or even go to all the sights that everyone requested (can't work in Berlin, Moscow and Norway on this jaunt:tongue:) but it will give them an overview that hopefully will whet their appetites to do more traveling to other countries. Working this in between jobs and college and high school has been tricky although it seems to be coming together now.
Only thing is that the cost kind of rules out a trip to the World this year......oh well, that day in PDL will have to suffice for now.
Wish us luck!
Suzie ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning SuzieBC http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/209168-family-trip-europe.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208977-ncl.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:15:19 GMT Anyone here ever cruise with Norwegian? Looking for any insight/reviews/etc. on them. Thanks for any info! :) Anyone here ever cruise with Norwegian? Looking for any insight/reviews/etc. on them. Thanks for any info! :) ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning All Ears http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208977-ncl.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208901-st-louis-fitzs-aquaport-butterfly-house.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:16:45 GMT We are going to St. Louis this weekend and I'm curious about what to do with a 4 and 5 year old. Is Grant's Farm still open? I was curious I've heard good things about Fitz's restaurant. Rachel Ray is on the Fitz's website, so it's gotta be good. Has anyone been to Aquaport, or the Butterfly House? I've also heard that they don't have the McDonald's on the river anymore:( Is that true? If anybody has been to these places let me know how you liked them. Thanks!!!:D ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning karadisney http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208901-st-louis-fitzs-aquaport-butterfly-house.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208570-need-estimate.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:16:53 GMT Can anybody out there give me a rough estimate of the airfare between San Francisco and Orlando??? This is not for another ten months--but I would love some idea!!! We want to fly Southwest or Jetblue...but if something else is a lot cheaper we might be willing. This is for two adults--round trip. Any ideas???? Anytime of day is ok. Can anybody out there give me a rough estimate of the airfare between San Francisco and Orlando??? This is not for another ten months--but I would love some idea!!! We want to fly Southwest or Jetblue...but if something else is a lot cheaper we might be willing. This is for two adults--round trip. Any ideas???? Anytime of day is ok. ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning scottjs http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208570-need-estimate.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208556-house-guest-great-idea.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:16:28 GMT My parents just came to visit. They are in their 70's and my mother wanted a noticble place to keep her medicine while she was here, but I was worried about my Papillion (5 lb. Dog) jumping on the bed and then the dresser and getting in to her medicine. So my mother had a great idea! She used the ironing board and put it up very high. The dog could not jump up to get the medicines, it took up just a narrow amount of space, and was easy to set up and take down!
:confused: I wonder why we hadn't thought of this when my daughter was younger. Perhaps they didn't take as much medicine? I am not sure if I would trust the ironing board idea if a toddler were crawling around because it might be easy to tip over, but otherwise, that would be a good way to keep it out of reach.

:eek: Just BTW-if anyone knows how I could find out about a place to board my dog in Puerto Rico, please PM me or let me know. ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning Kelly66 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208556-house-guest-great-idea.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208337-alaska-2010-a.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:52:30 GMT We're taking the plunge and doing an Alaskan cruise for my parents 30th anniversary next summer. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has done a land or cruise vacation to Alaska and visited the following cities:

Ketchikan
Skagway
Juneau
Victoria

What did you do? Did you enjoy it? I have done a lot of research about what is generally available in each port and would just like to hear from those who have actually done some activities there.

Thank you! ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning Chelledun17 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208337-alaska-2010-a.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208208-surprising-dh-jan-2010-a.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:16:50 GMT Looking for some advice on whether I should try to surprise DH for christmas.
DH is notoriously analytical and works very hard in our own business. 2009 saw us move away from family and friends to purchase another business across the country and he has struggled being away from everyone. DH has also dealt with the sale of our other businesses back in our home state so he has travelled several times back to visit and this makes his homesickness a little better. The final sale occurs on Nov 16 and then there is no need for further business trips...except to visit his folks.
Here's where I need help - should I secretly plan a trip to Hong Kong DL for us and the kids for end of January (our restaurant business volume slows around then after christmas craziness) or plan a boys weekend with his friends back in Sydney and let him organise the when/how after surprising him on christmas day OR wait until our anniversary in Sept and plan a family Disney cruise that he's been wanting to try for ages (bear in mind that to cruise it will cost approx $10000 in airfares just to get to/from the USA)?
Whilst money isn't too restrictive, neither one of us spends recklessly and would rather "do it right" than blow it all by not thinking it through - consider weather, Disney deals, crowds and price - I'm so lost!
See I told you I needed help! ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning Tigger71 http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208208-surprising-dh-jan-2010-a.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208107-great-adult-only-onboard-escapes.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:28:08 GMT Great adult-only onboard escape. Crown Princess | ExpertCruiser.com (http://www.expertcruiser.com/tag/crown-princess/) Great adult-only onboard escape.

Crown Princess | ExpertCruiser.com ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208107-great-adult-only-onboard-escapes.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208105-kids-eat-stay-free-hotels-resorts.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:10:17 GMT Kids Eat and Stay for Free Great Value or Money Grab Barbados ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208105-kids-eat-stay-free-hotels-resorts.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208066-all-inclusive-vacation-resort-directory-caribbean-islands.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:08:38 GMT Check this site out. Here, listed by island and a couple of countries near the Caribbean Islands, is a list of hotels and resorts listing information, reviews, photos, videos, deals and savers. Click on the blue lettering which is not underlined. All-Inclusive Vacation Resort Directory (http://www.sunvacations.org/) Check this site out.

Here, listed by island and a couple of countries near the Caribbean Islands, is a list of hotels and resorts listing information, reviews, photos, videos, deals and savers.

Click on the blue lettering which is not underlined.

All-Inclusive Vacation Resort Directory ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208066-all-inclusive-vacation-resort-directory-caribbean-islands.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208065-cash-your-unused-extra-miles-points.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:40:29 GMT What type site do you think Sun Vacations is?

Now type Sun Vacations into the search engine. Do this before you continue please!!

Before you set the mouse trap for Papa Mouse first think of this site as a Hidden Mickey. Why? Now click on the Sun Vacations site I give below. You now have the Hidden Mickey.

Frequent Flyer Programs

Read the to first few paragraphs on earning airplane frequent miles, extra miles and points. Now go to the bottom of the article and the last few paragraphs. Options for unused frequent-flier miles.

$$$$$$$s for yours and where to redeem them for cash.

:crazy: thought.....how many cards are you going to sign up for to get free miles? More $$$$$s and you haven't flown yet.

As the article says, airlines are prohibited from this conversation. I guess not, huh?

Note top of this article, heading is sunvacations.org. Don't use it or copy and paste or the mouse is in trouble. Try it in your search engine and see what happens....go ahead....try...

A true Hidden Mickey. ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208065-cash-your-unused-extra-miles-points.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208040-all-inclusive-resorts-hotels-aruba-more.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:59:59 GMT I am posting this because of interest to at least two passporter readers. WhereToStay (http://www.wheretostay.com/caribbean/aruba/property-529-reviews-Tamarijn_Aruba_All_Inclusive.html) All-Inclusive Vacation Resort Directory (http://www.sunvacations.org/) Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive, Aruba Oyster Hotel Reviews (http://www.oyster.com/aruba/hotels/tamarijn-aruba-all-inclusive/) Aruba All Inclusive Resorts - All Inclusive Vacations - Aruba Resorts (http://www.arubaallinclusiveresort.com/) Divi Aruba All-Inclusive Beach Resort (PalmEagle Beach, Aruba) - Resort Review (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g147249-d150688-Reviews-Divi_Aruba_All_Inclusive_Beach_Resort-Palm_Eagle_Beach_Aruba.html) I am posting this because of interest to at least two passporter readers.

WhereToStay

All-Inclusive Vacation Resort Directory

Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive, Aruba Oyster Hotel Reviews

Aruba All Inclusive Resorts - All Inclusive Vacations - Aruba Resorts

Divi Aruba All-Inclusive Beach Resort (PalmEagle Beach, Aruba) - Resort Review ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/208040-all-inclusive-resorts-hotels-aruba-more.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207973-st-croix-links.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:14:26 GMT St. Croix Island Guide: Things to Do (http://www.vinow.com/stcroix/SandL/) St. Croix Deals - Special Hotel Deals for St (http://www.tripadvisor.com/SmartDeals-g147401-St_Croix_U_S_Virgin_Islands-Hotel-Deals.html) GoToStCroix.com Things to do for St. Croix Cruise Ship Visitors, Caribbean Cru (http://www.gotostcroix.com/cruises.php) St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands - St Croix, USVI - St Croix Hotels (http://www.stcroixtourism.com/) Sightseeing in St. Croix - St. Croix Attractions - TripAdvisor (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g147401-Activities-c7-St_Croix_U_S_Virgin_Islands.html) St. Croix Island Guide: Things to Do

St. Croix Deals - Special Hotel Deals for St

GoToStCroix.com Things to do for St. Croix Cruise Ship Visitors, Caribbean Cru

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands - St Croix, USVI - St Croix Hotels

Sightseeing in St. Croix - St. Croix Attractions - TripAdvisor ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207973-st-croix-links.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207957-caribbean-all-inclusive-help.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:22:19 GMT Dh & I have decided on an "outer" caribbean island for our 10th anniversary in June. We will be traveling on a Wednesday through Monday, just the two of us (no kids :D). I have no idea how to even start to find a good all inclusive resort or which island to go to for that matter. A lot of people have suggested Aruba so we are open to that.

We are not really "sportsy" people, so no golf or tennis 'needed', we pretty much are looking for a place with a beach, nice rooms, romantic, more then just buffet options for dining, and it has to have a pool bar (DH's requirement...ok, mine too!!!:p) Any suggestions?

Also, I have been browsing the Sandals Resorts site and really like the looks of their resorts (although they don't have one on Aruba, there is St. Lucia and Antigua which are definately options) has anyone stayed there? Is it "truely" all-inclusive? Any pros and cons would be VERY welcome!! ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning 5SOXFNZ http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207957-caribbean-all-inclusive-help.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207772-st-lucia-links.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:31:28 GMT St Lucia - Original Official Guide

Sightseeing and Attractions in St Lucia, Caribbean

Tours in St. Lucia with Scuba Steves Diving - Customised Chill Out Boat Tours.

St Lucia Attractions, Sightseeing, Things To See in St Lucia

Things to do in St. Lucia - Expedia ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207772-st-lucia-links.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207762-doing-volunteer-work-while-jamaica-anyone-do.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:12:19 GMT Scarlett and I decided to go to Jamaica instead of Disney. She said she wants to go somewhere with a kids camp and a beach. So I found a few resorts in Montego Bay. I thought since she will miss a week of school (not a biggie at age 5 but still) we could learn about the culture and do some volunteer work at a local orphanage or school and bring some items with us. Anyone else do this? and if so, how did you go about getting the plan set up Scarlett and I decided to go to Jamaica instead of Disney. She said she wants to go somewhere with a kids camp and a beach. So I found a few resorts in Montego Bay. I thought since she will miss a week of school (not a biggie at age 5 but still) we could learn about the culture and do some volunteer work at a local orphanage or school and bring some items with us. Anyone else do this? and if so, how did you go about getting the plan set up ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning scarlettsmom http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207762-doing-volunteer-work-while-jamaica-anyone-do.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207646-caribbean-island-should-we-go.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:41:02 GMT DH & I are trying to plan a vacation for us and our friends (2 adults/2 kids - 15 & 13) to somewhere in the Caribbean for next Spring. We are looking for suggestions on which island we should try. We were thinking of Aruba or St. Maarten, but then started to think about trying either Barbados or St. Lucia. So now, we're all confused...that's why I came here! :crazy: This is a 1st trip to the Caribbean for all of us (minus cruising - 1st trip to the Caribbean island - staying on that island for a week, instead of 4 hours).

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!:D Thanks! ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning soozaay http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207646-caribbean-island-should-we-go.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207494-las-vegas-s.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:14:56 GMT I'm planning a trip to Vegas the first week of December and got what I think is a good rate (just over $550) from expedia.

Any suggestions on a stuff for a solo guy to do while there(besides the usual casinos and such)? I wasn't planning on renting a car, but might if the event/attraction sounds worth it -- otherwise was planning on relying on the monorail/taxis.

This will be my first time, but it's not booked yet, wanted to get some suggestions and such first.

Thanks, passporters! ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning Donald_Quackers http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207494-las-vegas-s.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207472-10-000-00-two-2-day-shore-excursion.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:10:11 GMT Actually $9,774.00. And add the 19 day cruise beginning at $8,995.00.

The latest head-turner from Crystal Cruises a $10,000 shore excursion - Cruise ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning Papa Mouse http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207472-10-000-00-two-2-day-shore-excursion.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207362-anyone-stay-fdr-puerto-plata.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:08:53 GMT I was wondering if anyone here has ever stayed at fdr pebbles resort or franklyn d resort. The reviews are pretty good and I found an outrageously cheap deal with my travel agent. Airfare to Puerto Plata, all inclusive 7 nights and a personal nanny dedicated to my daughter and myself for the entire stay. Grand total??????? $2100!!!! I think its a way better deal than my plan to visit Disney in Feb. I was wondering if anyone here has ever stayed at fdr pebbles resort or franklyn d resort. The reviews are pretty good and I found an outrageously cheap deal with my travel agent. Airfare to Puerto Plata, all inclusive 7 nights and a personal nanny dedicated to my daughter and myself for the entire stay. Grand total??????? $2100!!!! I think its a way better deal than my plan to visit Disney in Feb. ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning scarlettsmom http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207362-anyone-stay-fdr-puerto-plata.html http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207348-boston-comic-con-super-mega-fest.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:50:33 GMT Just wondering, is there anyone headed to either of these two upcoming events in Boston? The Comic Con is this weekend, and the Super Mega Fest, I believe is in November... I think I am going to miss the Comic Con :( But might just be able to get to the Mega Fest! Boston Comic Con | October 24-25 (http://www.bostoncomiccon.com/) Welcome to the Super Megafest Homepage (http://www.supermegafest.com/) Just wondering, is there anyone headed to either of these two upcoming events in Boston? The Comic Con is this weekend, and the Super Mega Fest, I believe is in November...

I think I am going to miss the Comic Con :( But might just be able to get to the Mega Fest!

Boston Comic Con | October 24-25

Welcome to the Super Megafest Homepage ]]> Globetrotting: General Travel Planning Griffin http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/globetrotting-general-travel-planning/207348-boston-comic-con-super-mega-fest.html