Sunday, April 18, 2010

moving aboard

My son is graduating from Kent State and thinking about moving abroad to teach English.  He has mentioned several countries, mostly Asian.  What would be your choice?  

Having lived in Japan myself, I have a great respect for the Japanese, so I think that would be my vote.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Ireland Trip

Tentative game plan


Day 1 leave NY overnight flight to Dublin

Day 2 arrive in Dublin check in to Grafton Capitol Hotel, catch the Hop on Hop Off Dublin pass, St Patricks Cathedral, Trinity College and a Literary Pub Crawl

Day 3 Dublin Historical Walking Tour

Day 4 Head south, Irish National Stud farm, Rock of Cashel, Blarney Stone, Kerry and Cork Mountains to Killarney to the Ladies View and MacGillicuddy Rocks - overnight at Killarney International Hotel

Day 5 Dingle, Slea Head, Blasket Islands and Irish Music

Day 6 Ring of Kerry, Glenbeigh, Waterville and Sneem

Day 7 Killarney Adare Cliffs of Moher Bunratty, Bunrattly Castle and my Dad's favorite Dirty Nellie's Pub - overnight in Bunratty Castle

Day 8 - depart for NY

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Guest just back from Disney

We had a ton of fun! Food was great and the rooms were very nice for what we paid. I would definitely recommend the food package to anyone you know going, it probably saved us about $30-40 a day per person... so overall probably saved us about 750 or so!

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Happy traveler to Florida and Disney Cruise

We had a great time!!! The weather was perfect - 80's; the flights were good; it was just a great experience all around. The girls were surprised but ready to return.


Thanks for all your help!!!



Colleen

A Happy Traveler who visited Hawaii'

It was awesome! The reservations were more than awesome and the flight was perfect, as well as the timing.


The hotel was perfectly located, and was by far better than where I stayed the year before.
 
Thanks again for all your help with the Kauia trip.
 
**gretchen**

Thursday, October 22, 2009

The Bridal show was great and now I am getting info to everyone. Busy times! There are some great deals out there! Should be able to make some honeymoon couples very happy.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Traffic Jams

Talking to Mom about traffic jams in Ireland being sheep, and she reminded me of North Dakota traffic jams with cows.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

NCL deals

7-Day Bermuda round-trip New YorkNorwegian DawnDepartures: October 4 & 11, 2009

Inside from$549
Oceanview from$649
Balcony from$999
Mini-Suite from$1,199


3rd & 4th guests in same stateroom starting from $199*





7-Day Canada & New England, Quebec City to BostonNorwegian SpiritDepartures: October 2, 2009

Inside from$549
Oceanview from$879
Balcony from$1,229
Suite from$2,799


3rd & 4th guests in same stateroom starting from $149*

Friday, August 28, 2009

12 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Baltimore
>> Celebrity Mercury
Sailing Date SuiteConcierge Veranda Ocean View Interior
11/9/2009 2009$2,099*$2,249* $949*$1,009*$849*$899* $549*$579*

Friday, July 24, 2009

Royal Caribbean

5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort LauderdaleENCHANTMENT OF THE SEAS
Sailing DateDeluxe BalconyOcean ViewInterior3/4 RateSingleSupplementCombinablew/Air?USCADUSCADUSCADUSCADUSCAD9/5/2009$1,399*$1,549*$549*$599*$349*$379*$299*$319*$199*$209*175%YCategoryFS, OSD1FK
4 Night Bahamas Cruise from MiamiMAJESTY OF THE SEAS
Sailing DateDeluxe BalconyOcean ViewInterior3/4 RateSingleSupplementCombinablew/Air?USCADUSCADUSCADUSCADUSCAD9/7/2009 $259*$279*$229*$249*$219*$229*200%NCategoryN/AN/AF1K
3 Night Bahamas Cruise from MiamiMAJESTY OF THE SEAS
Sailing DateDeluxe BalconyOcean ViewInterior3/4 RateSingleSupplementCombinablew/Air?USCADUSCADUSCADUSCADUSCAD9/4/2009 $279*$299* $239*$259*180%NCategoryN/AN/AF1N/A
4 Night Bahamas Cruise from Port CanaveralMONARCH OF THE SEAS
Sailing DateDeluxe BalconyOcean ViewInterior3/4 RateSingleSupplementCombinablew/Air?USCADUSCADUSCADUSCADUSCAD9/7/2009 $259*$279*$229*$249*$219*$229*175%NCategoryN/AN/AF1K
3 Night Bahamas Cruise from Port CanaveralMONARCH OF THE SEAS
Sailing DateDeluxe BalconyOcean ViewInterior3/4 RateSingleSupplementCombinablew/Air?USCADUSCADUSCADUSCADUSCAD9/4/2009 $269*$289*$239*$259*$199*$209*150%NCategoryN/AN/AF1K
7 Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia)NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS
Sailing DateDeluxe BalconyOcean ViewInterior3/4 RateSingleSupplementCombinablew/Air?USCADUSCADUSCADUSCADUSCAD8/9/2009 $1,299*$1,429* $699*$759*150%YCategoryN/AD2, D3, E1, E2N/AN/A
7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port CanaveralFREEDOM OF THE SEAS
Sailing DateDeluxe BalconyOcean ViewInterior3/4 RateSingleSupplementCombinablew/Air?USCADUSCADUSCADUSCADUSCAD8/23/2009 $959*$1,049* $599*$649*200%YCategoryN/AD2N/AN/A
* Royal Caribbean International reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement on all guests if the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds $65.00 per barrel. The fuel supplement for 1st and 2nd guests would be no more than $10 per guest per day, to a maximum of $140 per cruise; and for additional guests would be no more than $5 per person per day, to a maximum of $70 per cruise.

Celebrity

14 Night Canada & New England Cruise on Celebrity Constellation from Cape Libertymore details >> Celebrity Constellation
Sailing DateSuiteConciergeVerandaOcean ViewInterior3/4 RateSingleSupplementCombinablew/Air?USCADUSCADUSCADUSCADUSCADUSCAD9/19/2009 $1,299*$1,419* $699*$749*175%YCategoryN/AN/AN/A7N/A

13 Night Canada & New England Cruise on Celebrity Constellation from Cape Libertymore details >> Celebrity Constellation
Sailing DateSuiteConciergeVerandaOcean ViewInterior3/4 RateSingleSupplementCombinablew/Air?USCADUSCADUSCADUSCADUSCADUSCAD10/3/2009 $1,199*$1,299* $599*$639*175%YCategoryN/AN/AN/A7N/A

Monday, July 13, 2009

Sandals

Play Paradise Golf Package!
Resorts: Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Golf Resort, Sandals Dunn’s River Villaggio Golf Resort & Spa & Beaches Boscobel Resort & Golf Club
Price: $395.00* per person
Booking Window: Now until further notice Minimum Length of stay: 3 Nights
Room Categories: All categories
Package Inclusions:
One-day PGA Golf School powered by Nike Golf
One Nike Golf Club Fitting
Complimentary Caddie, Cart, and Advanced Tee Times†
Lunch daily at on the course at the authentic Jerk Shack
One Complimentary bottle of wine off the Manager’s List‡
Plus, for 2 weekends in 2009, we are doing exclusive Play Paradise Golf Package Weekend Retreats! These dedicated events include the Play Paradise Golf Package and exclusive bonuses
Price: $395.00* per person
Dates: May 7-11, 2009 & November 12-16, 2009
Booking Window: Now until further notice
Minimum Length of stay: 3 Nights
Room Categories: All categories
Package Inclusions: All the inclusions of the Play Paradise Golf Package, plus weekend bonuses:
Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner
Poker Night with Cigars & Cordials
Two-man Scramble Tournament
$50.00 Red Lane® Spa Credit
10% discount at the Pro Shop***
Palm Drive Magazine Gift Pack****

Both of these new packages must be booked by calling 1-888-SANDALS. Standard commissions apply *Room and airfare not included in the year-round Play Paradise Golf Package; price per person, includes complimentary use of caddie, cart, and lunch for 3 days; Applicable rates apply for additional use. †Gratuity for caddies additional. ‡ Complimentary bottle of wine will be selected by a wine expert upon arrival at the resort ($40 value). **Exclusive Play Paradise Golf Weekends available for adults ages 21 and over staying at a Sandals Resort in the Ocho Rios region over the dates of May 7-11, 2009 and November 12-16, 2009 only at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Golf Resort, Sandals Dunn's River Villaggio Golf Resort & Spa, or Beaches Boscobel Resort & Golf Club. Δ Red Lane® Spa credit is non-transferable and no cash back for any unused portion. ***10% discount at Sandals Golf & Country Club Pro-Shop applicable on purchases of $100 or more. **** Palm Drive Magazine Gift Packs available while supplies last. All offers and packages are subject to change and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain restrictions apply.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Hawai'i Destination and Emerald Isle Destination Specialist

Yesterday I was at the monthly Aultcare FastBreak Breakfast and speaking to the folks at my table. We get a chance to introduce ourselves. Three or 4 of the folks at our table or 8 were from Aultman. When it was my turn, I explained how I have specialized in Hawai'i and Ireland and am working on my Mexico Destination Certification.

One lady exclaimed, oh, I did not know you can do that, specialize in one area. They all nodded in agreement. I explained, that it is not easy to know the whole world, granted I can book any where. But when folks are looking to go to Hawai'i, Ireland or Mexico, I want anyone who knows me, to say, go to Sherry, she knows really knows that area.

The concept should not be foreign to them, as doctors specialize. If you were having problems with your heart, would you go to an ear, nose and throat doctor?

Lovely group of people I sat with, great to see and talk to others prior to the event and the speaker was awesome. Deborah Chaddock Brown, I got her book, and requested lunch with her.