With summer just around the corner, you’re probably gearing up for some fun-in-the-sun activities. Why not take the whole family on a cruise and get your fill of tons of activities primed for just about everyone in your family—from the tiniest tot to the older but young-at-heart adult! But first, you should get to know Read More…
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The Panama Canal & Costa Rica Small Ship Cruising with Tauck
By Lucy Fernandez AffordableTours.com Owner Small ship cruising with Tauck is a wonderful way to explore the Central American countries of Panama and Costa Rica. We spent time on land – including two nights each in Panama City and San Jose – but most exciting was our six-night voyage aboard the recently renovated m/v Tere Moana. Carrying a maximum of 90 passengers and a crew of 60, the ship sometimes felt as if it felt as if we were on our very own yacht. The crew was extremely attentive, and we loved the elegant ambiance, roomy accommodations and gourmet dining. The crossing of the Panama Canal was simply spectacular. It took a full 10 hours to make the passage by boat. Watching the intricate locks open and close by night, and the boat rise a full 85 feet, was fascinating – especially when ...
AffordableTours.com Launches Affordable Magic - Disney Vacations Division
AffordableTours.com started as a family-owned operation out of a modest two-story home. Needless to say, we understand the importance of family, and no other brand is more aware of strong family values than Disney. That’s why we’re extremely happy and excited to be able to share with you some Affordable Magic! With its timeless characters that are household names and classic movies we all know and love, Disney is indeed magical. Our partnership with this beloved company brings you incredible savings on Disney vacations—whether you are looking for a beautiful getaway on an ocean cruise, weekend resort and theme park, or a combination of all, Affordable Magic will get you and your family to your destination...with a little bit of Pixie Dust! Walt Disney World Resorts It’s like stepping right into a dream—only the places seem real! A place of magic...a place ...
Twitter Chat: A quick guide for beginners
The AffordableTours.com Monthly Social Club has begun hosting a monthly Twitter chat. If you want to ask or answer any questions on travel, or simply follow along and see what other people have to say, but you've never used Twitter, here are some easy steps to get started, and some tips on what to expect and how to get the most out of your participation. What's a Twitter Chat? Twitter is a social media and messaging site where members can send and receive messages called "tweets" of up to 140 characters in length. By "following" people or (in this case) a company on Twitter, you can receive a steady, real-time updating stream of their tweets. Users can tweet about a specific issue or search for a specific issue by including the # sign before a key word. The # sign with a ...
Destination Spotlight: Ireland & The Gathering
AffordableTours.com Presents Destination Spotlight: Ireland & The Gathering Ever wanted to learn how to Riverdance? Or see how Jameson is made? Or are you just fond of Ireland and Irish culture in general? The Gathering may be the place for you, and AffordableTours can take you there. The Gathering is the name for the year-long celebration of all things Irish that takes place all across the Emerald Isle. The Gathering is actually a collection of many smaller, local events, also called Gatherings, which take place all across the country and celebrate different aspects of Irish culture. If you have any interest at all in Irish culture, there will be something here for you. Explore Ireland Escorted, Guided & Independent Vacation Packages with CIE Tours You could, for example, attend the Kilkenny School Irish Dance Workshop in Galway in August. The school, based in The ...
5 Ways to Save Money for Your Vacation
These days it seems harder and harder to save for your or your family's vacation, here are 5 easy ways to save: 1. Open a high interest savings account that you have limited availability to just for your vacation. An example is Capital One 360 (formerly ING) Savings account. Have a small amount on payday auto-debited into this account. (Even $10 or $20 a paycheck really adds up.) 2. Just like when you were a kid, a simple way to save is by having a change jar. Every day throw the change in your pocket into a jar, also get your kids involved they will get excited about saving for the vacation and start looking for change everywhere. Every few months take it to the bank then transfer the savings into your vacation fund. 3. Thanks to Pinterest I found the $5 Savings Jar ...LATEST POSTS
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