My Escorted Tours

Miami for my first time, spent some time driving through the Keys, Islamorada, Key Biscayne and of course the Birdcage on South Beach!

Riu Palace Pacifico- wonderful family vacation on the beach!

Valentin Riviera Maya- adults only, Transat Club class for the flights.

Excalibur hotel, Magic Mike XXL- live show must do show just off the strip.

Trafalgar Tour - Irish Experience 10-night coach tour plus extra nights in Dublin to see the sights.

Treasure Island this time with a Cirque show ("O")- great location for shopping and sights.

Traveled to Las Vegas and stayed at the Paris hotel mid strip.  Loved the pool and location was great!  I recommend an upgrade to a strip view room as from this hotel you can see the fountains of the Bellagio and they are spectacular!  Service was good, flights with WestJet were on time in both directions. 

Traveled to Georgetown and stayed with a friend, this is definitely the way to see this destination!  Through the eyes of a local.  This is the only English speaking country in South America and has a very Caribbean feel due to its proximity to Trinidad and relationship with the rest of the Caribbean.

The city of Georgetown is a busy and bustling city, the locals are very friendly and sincere.  I visited the Zoo, which was full of exotic birds and some local cats- I got to see my very first Jaguar up close and personal.  What a beautiful creature, but best seen from behind bars! 

The Starbroek market is definitely the center of it all, locals are selling everything you could possibly desire, from clothing and other goods to some of the freshest fruits and vegetables I've ever tasted. 

I visited the Guyana museum just off the market and was treated to a mixture of old and new as I walked through the early settler information into a giant sloth and up to an array of artifacts from all over the country.

 I was treated to several rides across the river in a water taxi, and was met with friendly faces wherever I went. 

This destination offers amazing value for our dollar, and is a very tourist friendly place to visit for those that are looking to get off the beaten path a bit.  

Wonderful first trip to Disneyland! Stayed at the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel Water Playground, 5 days in the parks and we saw it all!

7 night cruise on board Viking Var- Amsterdam to Basel Switzerland.  Beautiful ship, unbelievable staff that cater to your every whim!  The Food was delicious, 5 star cuisine.  When they say all included they really mean it. 

Traveled to the Riu Montego Bay in Jamaica with Sunwing vacations.  Upgraded to elite seats well worth the extra cost as it allowed for more leg room and seats at the front of the plane.  The resort itself was nice, great staff- the pool was in need of some repairs but we were told that it would be closing for a renovation with in the month.  Feedback since has been great the pool was indeed renovated and all of the details are now in order.  Rather small beach area with a lot of locals waiting to sell you their wares.  the beach is monitored by security and they do a good job of chasing vendors off.

Over all I would return to this resort again.

Riu Jalisco- wonderful all-inclusive week on the beach! Great property to bring kids- lots of activities to choose from.

Traveled to Australia with Colette tours, spent 3 nights in Cairns and 3 nights in Sydney. Great trip, Colette tours is a great 4 star tour group to travel with.  Clean very well located hotels.  Comfortable coaches and fabulous drivers and local guides.  Highly recommend this tour company.

Memories Varadero, the hotel itself is a bit dated and in need of some updating, amazing beach, super friendly staff, recommend the day trip by Catamaran with the dolphin swim. TIP- Ladies!! Take some TP with you, found it a bit hit and miss in public facilities.

Iberostar Paraiso Lindo- Took my then age 9 & 11 kids on this trip.  AMAZING!  My daughter has a severe nut allergy and this hotel was so great with it.  The concierge did up a letter in Spanish that we could take to each restaurant to present.  In each case the chef came out and walked us through the entire Buffet/ Menu to make sure she was safe. Wave pool super fun, lazy river great!  Very nice pool area with a ton of chairs to be had.  Great beach, shopping complex right on site.  Great property for all ages.

Visited all three islands over a 10 day period, flew in economy class with Air Canada to Los Angeles and Air Tahiti Nui to Papeete.  Interisland flights on Air Tahiti, used the ferry from Moorea back to Papeete.  Stayed in Intercontinental resorts on all 3 Islands, but toured a number of other chains.  Pictures do not do this destination justice.  It is pristine.

Riu Palace Mexico lovely all inclusive property located with in walking distance of 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen.  Great hotel staff and lovely rooms.