Passes to Passports: Where would you like to go today?
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Disney annual pass price hike leaves AP holders with a decision
At some point in the not-so-distant future, going to Disney World will be far too expensive for most people. After raising the pricing on resort stays, park tickets are now going up as well. Each year, or at least most years, single and multi-day ticket prices increase based on a staggered seasonal point plan. Christmas…
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Why the JR Rail pass is a must if visiting Japan, and why it’s not
There is an excitement that builds months in advance of a trip to Japan. When I started making my plans, there was one decision that kept playing on my mind. Should I get the JR Rail pass or skip it? We will dive into what it is in a moment, but there are few things…
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It only takes one bad cruise to ruin you for life
For us, that was a Royal Caribbean adventure that we never want to do again. Sorry Carnival, Princess, and everyone else, but Royal made sure we never set sail again. It doesn’t matter what went wrong on that RC cruise we took last January. It was bad, but cruises can be bad. Sometimes there is…
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Why are you waiting to go to Disney World?
That’s a question that many of us ask ourselves, and I would bet that every executive at Disney would be asking the same question. For some, Disney is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. A chance to take the kiddos and enjoy some quality family dreaming. For others, it’s the place they go where they don’t have to…
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Disney resort price increases may shut out the middle class
Is there a middle class anymore? It’s a political debate, and while many around our country debate the tiers of what constitutes a class of any kind, it’s getting more difficult for the average American to visit Disney parks. I remember when Disney World offered better discounts for travelers coming from Canada, yet my own…
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The biggest mistake travelers make and don’t realize
If you love to travel, then you also love to take pictures. I’m a self-proclaimed amateur photographer, and I have to say, I have some great pictures that I love to show off to anyone who will look at them. When I travel, I make sure my camera bag is full of digital disks. I…
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Japan has to be on your bucket list
It’s been a little over a year since I took a 19-hour flight from the U.S. East Coast to the islands of Japan, and I still can’t stop thinking of it. I’m not a world traveler, per se. I’ve been to Mexico, Canada, and some of the Caribbean islands; this was my first trip to…
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The one Florida rental you won’t regret
Looking for a new home to visit annually? This is it and trust me when I say, you will never want to leave.
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The Odyssey delivers a passport to Greek mythology
Somewhere, Christopher Nolan is smiling, so are Lupita Nyong’o and Elliot Paige. The Odyssey is a bona fide blockbuster, but it is so much more than a successful motion picture. It’s a literary masterpiece put on IMAX film. The only thing that would have made The Odyssey better was if it were the sequel to…
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The massive mistake Disney is making with merchandise keepsakes
There is nothing in the world that is more coveted than a keepsake from a Disney park visit. There are keychains, t-shirts, coffee cups, and so much more. Even trading pins can remind you of your visit. Despite all the fun little nicknacks, there is one glaring omission that Disney needs to start adding to…
