Author: Tim

U.S. Destinations Reviews 

Viva Las Vegas (2009)

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Las Vegas has always been a favorite destination for us.   Before we became travel agents Anne and I frequently visited Las Vegas for weekend getaways in the 90’s.  After starting our agency this decade we’ve attended a good number of travel conventions in the city.  In September 2009 I was fortunate to attend a travel conference and participate in a special tour organized by the Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Bureau.  I toured many hotels and saw new shows I hadn’t experienced before.   In this report I’ll give you my updated impressions of Las Vegas.  I still think it’s a great vacation destination! ... Read More

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disney disney vacation club interviews 

September 09 Disney Vacation Club Update With Shontell Crawford

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Back in January we did our first interview with Disney Vacation Club (DVC) expert and DVC resale broker Shontell Crawford.  That interview proved to be popular with our readers so we are going to make this a regular feature – checking in from time to time with Shontell on the latest about DVC.  Shontell is also a sponsor of our dvctalk discussion forum – a list Tim started back in 1998 that now has over 4,000 subscribers. ... Read More

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Snapshot Stories 

Family Fun In Tahiti

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“My favorite place in the entire world is French Polynesia, also known as Tahiti and her Islands. I have traveled there alone, as a romantic getaway and most recently as a family – with my husband and our three young daughters. It is not often thought of as a family destination, but I must say, I am sold on this as the perfect place for a family that wants to go on vacation and really be together.” ... Read More

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colorado 

Guest Ranch A Fun Family Vacation Alternative

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Recently we shared a review of our fun week at C-Lazy-U Guest Ranch near Granby, Colorado.  We are not the only ones to discover this alternative type of family vacation.  Our client Elizabeth from Pennsylvania recently contributed her review of White Stallion Ranch in Tucson, Arizona.  “I will never forget the thrill of seeing the desert for the first time and the joy I felt as I watched the rest of my family ahead of me on their horses,” writes Elizabeth.  “I remember calling out to my husband saying, ‘ It doesn’t get any better than this!'” ... Read More

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europe interviews 

Oberammergau Passion Play in Germany

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by Tim Larison

Oberammergau One interesting part of being a travel agent is that you learn about places and events you were not aware of previously.  I recently had this experience when I interviewed Shannon Stitt of Collette Vacations for our website.  Shannon told me about the Oberammergau Passion Play.  “(This event) is truly once in a lifetime event,” said Shannon.  “The play performance dates back to 1634.  During the Thirty year War, the village of Oberammergau was spared the black plaque and for this reason, the villagers vowed that every ten years they would give a play to honor the live of Christ.  The Performers are native Oberammergauers.” ... Read More

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All Inclusive Resort Reviews U.S. Destinations Reviews 

CLazyU Colorado Guest Ranch (2009)

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Yee haw!  For our 2009 summer vacation the Larison family stayed in their home state of Colorado for a fun week long adventure at the C-Lazy-U Guest Ranch near Granby.  We experienced horseback riding, camping, and many other activities in our time at C-Lazy-U all backed with the Ranch’s friendly Western Hospitality.
By
Tim Larison, Travel Agent

with contributions by Anne Larison, Travel Agent
Andrew Larison (age 15), Josh Larison (age 15)
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Cruise disney Snapshot Stories 

Palo on the Disney Cruise

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“Our favorite restaurant on any cruise ship is Palo on the Disney Cruise. We were one of the fortunate 100 passengers (out of 2700) to eat brunch at Palo on our October 2008 cruise. Here is our waiter Zoron from Bosnia describing to us the many food choices available. I loved the shrimp, Margaretta Pizza, my main entrée Chicken Parmesan, and other delicacies. There was so much food to choose from!”
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