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Lessons of Italy
by Diane Webster
It's a delightful paradox that a place that embraces all things new in fashion is so steeped in history. In Rome you walk through history – even if you're not looking for it. > More |
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What You Should Know About Cruising
by Joy Thrun
I have owned and operated Classic Travel since its beginning in 1980. I counsel clients (the best part of my job), so I not only have an opinion, but have accumulated opinions from some of the country's most avid travelers > More |
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Chicago - Do the Loop
by Jean Southwick
After returning from another fabulous trip to Chicago I am making it my mission to let people know that there IS a Chicago beyond North Michigan Avenue! Its’ a great location for couples, families and singles. >More |
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Irish History Paper Proposal
by Colin Maguire
Irish history is, at times, inexorably intertwined with British invasion and intrigue. As my preliminary research has suggested, this holds true for my descendants. > More |
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South Africa - Beyond The Safari
by Tom Thrun
South Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to Americans, as the awareness spreads that the country is not only about safaris and wildlife but also the cosmopolitan pleasures of its sophisticated cities...>More |
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River Cruising - The Romantic Rhine
by Joy Thrun
The Rhine is a beautiful river with castles and wineries at every turn. Like all the main river routes in Europe, world history comes alive. >More |
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Jamaican Me Crazy
By Scott Arnold
The Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort has a very large stretch of beach, one of the longest in Ocho Rios. They provide free sail boats, kayaks, water tricycles, large floating foam rings and also have a giant floating trampoline anchored in the bay. >More |
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Puerto Vallarta Mini-Travel Log
By Joel Lowy
PV is, at least in the old town area, a small town. Rarely, (and mostly in the “big touristy places”) did the smile feel like part of the job. But even then taking time for a bit of a jaw (as a Texan friend said) generally broke the ice. > More |
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Hawaii: Traveling with the Family
By Marshall Cossman
One of the pleasures of life is watching your children grow into adulthood. Another is the opportunity to vacation/travel with them. >More
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Libya: A New Beginning in the 21st Century
By Jack Vitek
In April 2004, the US government lifted travel restrictions to Libya, a ban in place for 20 years. I flew into Tripoli on the day the ban was lifted...
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Contiki Trip to Europe
by Lauren Rebrovich
Well if you are between the ages of 18-34 and want to travel abroad but do not want to go alone then check out Contiki. More > |
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Germany, Austria and Czech Republic -- By trains, planes, and automobile
By Julie Schafer
As our first visit to these beautiful Eastern European countries, we decided that we wanted to see as much as humanly possible in the amount of time we had. So our whirlwind trip began with a plane, and then a train and finally an automobile…. >More |
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Western Mediterranean Cruise
By Keith and Audrey Wilson
The main attractions in Barcelona are the various buildings designed by the architect, Gaudi whose fame actually added his name to our language. We visited the site of his church which was not only gaudy but was so much so it was an attraction.
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From Royalty to Lights, My First Trip to London and Paris
By Amber Feldpausch
We started off our trip in London. Words really can’t describe this popular destination. London has so much history in its castles, cathedrals and city life... >More
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The Iberostar Bavaro in the Dominican Republic
By Eric and Beth Pulver
We've just returned from the beautiful Iberostar Bavaro in the Dominican Republic! What a great vacation! It was very relaxing and a great getaway for us. > More |
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Boston – A Great American City
By Julie Schafer
Nick and I recently returned from a fun-filled vacation to Beantown! We enjoyed a relaxing weekend filled with baseball at Fenway Park, wonderful beer pubs, and great historic sites. So grab your comfy shoes and let’s take a trip to “America’s Walking City” -- BOSTON! >More |
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California Dreamin
By Danielle Artibee
We got in line for the Price is Right at 1 am with only our tickets, a bottle of water, and two blankets. We had no sleep under our belt but my friends and I really want to see the Price is Right and Bob Barker! >More |
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A Wedding Planner's Dominican Republic Wedding
By Andrea and Greg Polverento
What does a famous wedding planner do for her wedding? Andrea contacted Classic Travel and her dream of an exotic wedding in the Dominican Republic came true. >More |
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Surprise in Virgin Gorda
By Christine Arnold & Jayne Martin
He was stunned beyond belief - it was amazing. The whole week he just kept saying, this is the best birthday present ever!
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Alaska in Winter
By Shari Pulver
We had a great time in Alaska in the winter. We hired an off-duty Princess bus driver to drive us around in our rented SUV.
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My Brother's Mexican Wedding
By Christine Arnold
Scott and Tonya had the perfect beach wedding that they had hoped for - white archways with flowers woven through and a Mexican Trio played to set the mood. The great thing for them was that I did most of the work. >More |
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Prague - Czech it Out!
By Christine Arnold
A stroll across one of the oldest stone bridges in Europe, the statue-lined Charles Bridge, to the other side of the Vltava River will bring you to the medieval Prague Castle complex, the largest in Europe. >More |
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Journey to Magical Peru
By Christine Arnold
When you are at Machu Picchu you get the feeling that you are in a place of peace and contentment and it allows your mind to open to new thoughts and discoveries about yourself. >More |
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The Dominican Experience
By Amber Feldpausch
Then there is the beach, which is just gorgeous. Out of the places I have visited, there have not been many where you could just walk down the beaches without obstruction. We could have walked for hours along the beautiful turquoise water. >More |
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Washington DC - A “Star-Bangled” Destination
By Tamara Corrie
Our National Anthem – we all know it, we've all sung it or heard it sung at sporting events, but I will never hear it the same way since our family vacation to Washington DC. >More |
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Bhutan
By Dr. Puretz
Every direction provided a panorama of mountains, lakes, streams. The ever present prayer flags remind one of the Bhutanese devotion to Buddhism. We engulfed ourselves in the culture and customs...>More |
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Riviera Maya...Get good advice
By Joy Thrun
The resorts are awesome and there are options in all price ranges which is why you need a good travel agent to help you pick the best resort for your needs.
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The Southern Charms of Nashville
By Diane Webster
I learned something on my trip to Nashville --I'm a country girl at heart! I wasn't prepared to fall in love with Tennessee – but I have to tell you, unless you have a heart of stone, it's hard not to love the Southern charms of Nashville. >More |
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Alaska
By Tom Thrun
He flew us to a place called Glacier King. On one side was the Juneau Ice Field, the size of the state of Rhode Island, on the other side there were three glaciers all fed by this enormous mass of snow and ice. We were in the middle of nowhere a world away from any sign of civilization. >More |
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Los Cabos - Such a Lovely Place!
By Diane Webster
We've been to different locations throughout Mexico and the Caribbean, but Los Cabos is unique. Those rainless days that travelers pray for are the norm here, so what you see is a landscape that includes miles of diverse and interesting Cacti. I found it intriguing and beautiful. >More |
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Hawaii – The Islands of Paradise
By Amber Feldpausch
What better than to spend your first trip as husband and wife than on the beautiful islands of Paradise. Hawaii is just that, a Paradise Haven. We started our honeymoon in Oahu, where our hotel was located right on the Marina, which was on the southern end of the famous Waikiki Beach. >More |
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Costa Rica – A Wonderful Surprise
By Amber Feldpausch
I knew before I left, that Costa Rica was going to leave me with a experience like no other place I've traveled. I've been to Mexico , Honduras and various islands of the Caribbean, and none of them compare to Costa Rica. > More |
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Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
By Keith and Audrey Wilson
The roots of the City of Ephesus go back to 6000 BC to the Neolithic Age. During 1050, immigrants from Greece began to populate the city and the city of today was established in 300 BC by Lysimachos, one of the generals of Alexander the Great. >More |
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Discover St. Kitts
By Dick and Susan Young
If you have ever considered a trip to the Caribbean, I would highly recommend the quaint little island nicknamed St. Kitts, named after Christopher Columbus. > More |
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St. Kitts: A Caribbean Pearl
By Joy Thrun
If it is beaches, food and stunning topography you like for your tropical vacation than St. Kitts definitely fits the bill. This volcanic island has lush covered peaks with gorgeous vistas at every turn. > More |
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Jamaica - Home for the Holidays
By Tom Thrun
But, for a real Jamaican experience you might want to try one of a handful of remaining "original" Caribbean resorts. The kind of property that exudes that old Jamaican elegance from years gone by. The Grand Dam of these resorts is Half Moon Resort .. > More |
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New Zealand – The Ultimate Honeymoon Adventure
By Julie (Simon) Schafer
Where else can you spend your first few weeks of wedded bliss soaring high in a hot air balloon or jumping off a side of a mountain together? >More |
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Holland America Caribbean Cruise - A Life Changing Experience
By Amanda Rios
My mom surprised my Grandma and I with the cruise, and we would be going over the Thanksgiving break just 2 weeks away. My Grandma and I were so shocked, and it would just be us girls the 3 generations for a week of fun. >More |
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The Baldwin's Artic Adventure On The Radisson Seven Seas Navigator
By John and Kay Baldwin
Our first port of call was no port at all, but a cruise-by of the volcanic Island of Surtsey just south of Iceland. Here a rupture in the crust of the ocean floor is pushing up lava that breaks the surface as an island. Grotesquely beautiful.
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Radisson Seven Seas - Stockholm, Copenhagen Cruise
By Keith and Audrey Wilson
The grounds of the palace are unbelievable! There are three waterfalls, 37 gilded statues, and a canal with a walkway along each side containing more statues and 64 fountains. The fountains receive their water from a reservoir some distance away and the entire system operates without a single pump. > More |
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Puerto Vallarta - Make Time for Paradise
By Diane Webster
Not only is it beautiful, but it's a “name-your-type-of fun” place. You can just relax and enjoy the stunning scenery; go in search of nature; or go off the ‘thrill scale' with activities that will keep your adrenaline peaked.. >More |
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The Ice: Polar Adventure to the bottom of the Earth
By Jim Graves
So you ask, why would I choose to travel nearly 10,000 miles to such a remote, desolate, cold and harsh place as the interior of Antarctica? Consider for a moment the unique features of this far-off land. > More |
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Carnival's Imagination, Experiencing the Fun Ship
By Amber Smith
For years I have heard the exciting stories of cruising. It's always been something my friends and I dreamed about doing some Spring Break, well this year we got that chance to experience one of Carnival's Fun Ships, the Imagination. >More |
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Living in France
By Christine Arnold
The Perigord, rich and fertile country, is densely forested and crisscrossed by rivers flowing out to the Atlantic. Of these, the Dordogne River has carved out through the center a beautiful winding valley of gentle greenery. > More |
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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords
By Christine Arnold
No words can possibly do justice to define or describe the Norwegian coast, and no trip you may have taken before can prepare you for the spectacular beauty you will experience along the way. Physically, the Alaskan coastline comes close...> More |
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Anniversary in Puerto Vallarta
By Joy Thrun
Where does a Travel Agent go for their 20th Wedding Anniversary? After much debate and endless research, the answer became crystal clear: Puerto Vallarta. > More |
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“TRULY ENCHANTING”
By: Todd Thrun
It was like bumping into an old friend on the street. It was like catching your favorite movie on the late show while channel surfing. Or a little like finding $20.00 in an old pair of jeans. That is how my son Scott and I felt when we saw our “old friend”, The Enchantment of the Seas docked in Ft. Lauderdale. > More |
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Sandals Montego Bay - “Love is All You Need”
By Julie Simon
Nick and I decided it was time to sneak off to Jamaica and visit the Flagship Sandals Resort that began the Sandals Ultra All-Inclusive craze—Sandals Montego Bay! Little did I know that this would be the place where my long time significant other would ask me to marry him! >More |
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The Four Queens - The Queen Mary 2
By Tom Thrun
I fell in love with transatlantic and family travel all at the same time. It was 1962 and my father had arranged to take our family to Europe aboard the Queen Elizabeth from New York to France and return on the Queen Mary.
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Las Vegas - Look At Me Now!
By Diane Webster
I expected to see changes, but in Vegas, lakes are created, palaces built and new worlds erected in a mere eight years time. If you haven’t been to Las Vegas in a while, you simply must go. > More |
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THE MALTA EXPERIENCE
By Diane Webster
"The Malta Experience" is the title of a movie shown in Valletta to acquaint visitors to the island and its history. It is also the phase we adopted to describe our trip. Once you have visited these beautiful islands, the experience is one that will affect you for the rest of your life. > More |
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LA
DOLCE VITA
By Tom Thrun
At the
Excelsior Hotel in Rome, a very wise (and well connected) concierge
told me, "Roma keeps you alive!" Well you are right my
friend, but I would like to take it one step further, travel keeps
you alive. > More
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