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Local expert reports on Costa Concordia rescue efforts from Giglio Island

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Classic Journeys

Our head guide in Tuscany, Luciano, just called in with an on-the-spot report from Giglio Island. Read on to gain some personal insight into events there and how the local people rallied to help the ship’s passengers. I’ll turn it … Continue reading →

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The Committed Customizers: Personalizing Your Tour Package

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Classic Journeys

We recently had the chance to talk with an eight-time Classic Journeys’ guest and get her take on planning the perfect customized vacation. Many people believe that traveling with a tour company means that you’re trapped in an itinerary, but … Continue reading →

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The Sometime Solo: A Classic Journeys Repeat Traveler Reflects on her Solo Vacations

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Classic Journeys

Many people want to vacation solo, for a variety of reasons. Some are single, some have spouses who are too busy to travel, and some people just like to travel without their partner or family for a variety of reasons. … Continue reading →

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Darwinism at work: 5 top reasons to skip the ship if you really want to see the Galápagos

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Edward Piegza

When I go on vacation, I really don’t like to have to sit through PowerPoint presentations. A friend who cruised last year in the Galápagos sent me the photo on the left. It shows the naturalist briefing on their ship … Continue reading →

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Vadering, pooping and boobies…what my kids learned on our Galápagos family vacation

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Edward Piegza

Cup your hands and place them lightly against your face. Now exhale a long deep breath, as if you are trying to warm them from the cold. Do you hear the sound? A deep, coarse bellow that sounds like Darth … Continue reading →

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The Veteran Travelers – Tom and Anne Barker Talk About Vacationing with Classic Journeys

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Classic Journeys

We recently had the chance to talk about vacation planning with two nine-time Classic Journeys’ guests. They offer us their take on planning the perfect adventure vacation. “I didn’t go all the way to New Zealand not to shear that sheep!” laughs the very un-sheepish … Continue reading →

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The Free-Spirited Family – The Blumenfelds talk about family vacations

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Classic Journeys

We recently had the chance to talk about family vacation planning with a three-time Classic Journey guest. She offers her take on planning the perfect family vacation. Tina Blumenfeld—multi-tasking mom and self-appointed family travel guru—thought she’d have trouble “turning over … Continue reading →

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Hotels: Just a place to sleep? I think not!

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Classic Journeys

This is second in a series of blogs written by our newest colleague, Laura Degen. After 20+ years in the travel industry, Laura recently joined Classic Journeys on our Guest Services team. Laura is the primary contact for guests traveling … Continue reading →

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Guides can differ greatly, and make a great difference

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Classic Journeys

We’re always on the lookout for great people to add to our team at Classic Journeys. Recently, we added a new colleague to our Guest Services team. Her name is Laura Degen, and she’ll be a primary contact point for … Continue reading →

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