[gbhgirl]

We celebrated our 50th at Excellence Cancun in Playa del Carmen, adults only, all inclusive. Quick air flight, didn’t have to lift a hand. Be sure to choose excellence level room, top of the line. Enjoy!!

[denjanmichael]

We have traveled extensively and one of our favorite trips is right here in the good ole USA------American Queen has the largest paddlewheel boat which goes a speedy 12 miles an hour on the Mississippi, Ohio, and other rivers. Excursions are included in the price and they have their own tour buses which meet you at each small city stop on the river. Good entertainment, free beer and wine at dinner, and truly a floating mansion.

[Ashokan]

If you haven't been, I highly recommend Israel and Jordan. My wife and I went last October with Road Scholar. I posted a travelogue of the trip on line, with plenty of pictures.
Our First Trip to Israel

[UHH47]

We took a 6 week around the world trip.
Started the trip in October 2017 by flying Emirate Air from Orlando to Dubai, long flight. Then 5 nights in Dubai. First full day we took a half day city tour to get a overview of the city. From there we adventured on our own. Friendly people, good public transportation and taxi/Uber. Dubai is a very safe and modern city. The third day we took a day tour to Abu Dabi and on the last day a 4 wheeling desert sand dune trip.
From Abudabi we departed on a 15 day cruise, via 3 stops in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and ended in Singapore. Five day stay in Singapore before flying to San Francisco and staying in the Bay Area. The whole trip I didn’t have any problem with the English language, until I tried to order a coffee at McDonald’s in the San Jose California, Spanish only.
Fantastic trip. Would go back to the Dubai anytime. India was a once and only once in my lifetime. Shri Lanka needs more exploration. Malaysia was OK but would go back to Singapore.

[laryb]

We've done several 10-day cruises in Europe on 45/46 ft pilot yourself barges. Depending on the model, they come with 2,3, and 4 bedrooms, equipped with toilets, showers, full kitchens, and air conditioning. No experience necessary, you pilot the ship yourself, as they only go 6-7 knots. Some have bow thrusters to make maneuvering pretty easy. You set your own pace and itinerary, or they will help you with one. We've been on the locks and canals in France (Burgundy), Belgium (eastern), and The Netherlands (Amsterdam area).

[Bjeanj]

We flew in to Oklahoma City, rented a car and visited the memorial. Incredibly sad.

Drove Route 66 much of the way to Winslow, AZ. In spots it disappeared/merged with US 40. Amazing trip, because we drove thru or by Native American reservations, stopped at a ‘blue hole’, I think in New Mexico, with water so cold it could freeze you quickly! In Amarillo,Texas we ate at The Bix Texan where if you wanted to, you could sit at a table in the center of the room and try to eat a (900 pound?) slab of meat in one hour you got it free, and everybody watched to see if they made it. Don’t remember the weight, but it was a big sucker.

We veered up to Santa Fe, drove around, stayed at a really pretty quaint hotel downtown.

Stopped for lunch at a retro Route 66 restaurant which looked exactly what I would picture one of those would look like ‘way back when’. Along the way we saw Cadillac Ranch outside Amarillo, with Cadillacs buried nose down in the ground.

Stopped in Winslow, Arizona, where on the corner downtown was a mural painted on the side of a building of a girl in a flatbed Ford takin’ a look at (presumably) Don Henley- a metal statue of a man standing on the corner. Remember the son “Take it Easy” by The Eagles?

Drove just west of town to take a look at a HUGE crater created many, many years ago.

Went home, and we took the West to Further West trip on Route 66 another year, ending at the Pacific Ocean.

[Heidis mom]

If you would like to step out of the USA, Austria is so beautiful and you will see so many beautiful villages, castles, mountains and fresh air! The people are so friendly and most all speak English. Enjoy whatever your decision and congratulations on your 25th!!

[queasy27]

Consider Bali for a mix of relaxation/beaches, traditional spas, beautiful scenery, historical sites, and vibrant shopping. Such people may exist, but I've never met anyone who visited and didn't love it.

[salpal]

Viking River Cruise in China!

[islesto47]

We have been on many cruises with Princess and all were great, we have one coming up in July, and this is to the Baltic area and a 2 day stay in Russia, looking forward to this adventure.

[newknees12]

Totally agree about an African safari. We did one in South Africa - Pilannesberg National Reserve. Have been to 50+ countries and SA and safari are at the top of my experiences.

[Tom C]

Our favorite trip was from Amsterdam to Budapest with Viking River Cruises. I can not say enough about how wonderful the trips are and how the DO NOT nickel and dime you. All trips are inclusive in 90% of the side excursions. There are a few things that could cost your money if you wanted.

The trips are very informative and the boats are small - I will never get on another one of those floating cities! We are adventure people, not sitting people.

Best of luck choosing from all the wonderful options!

[Barborv]

Hi, I have been all over Europe and I have to say , the Globus trip I took to Italy was fantastic. It was called the best of Italy. I love history and seeing the Coliseum, The leaning tower of Pisa, The Sistine Chapels, The David, The Spanish Steps, Pompeii, I could go on and on. I've been on cruises , but doing a Globus Tour, you make friends and have such a great time. We did another Globus Tour last summer to Eastern Europe which was good and also very historical especially from WWII.WE ACTUALLY MADE VERY CLOSE FRIENDS ON THAT tOUR AND HAVE GOTTEN TOGETHER WITH THEM not to long ago and are going on a cruise to the Baltics and St. Petersburg Russia with them this summer. I've taken a cruise to Alaska, and Eh, It was ok, There's just so much wilderness you can see. I never have done a river-cruise, and heard those are nice. Hope this helps, but definetly check out some of those land tours by Globus, Trafalger, etc. Everything is done for you. The only thing you have to do is get up to have breakfast! LOL

[Barborv]

Im doing that Baltic cruise this summer on the Norweigan and two days in St. Petersburg. Any tips or recommendations?

[sail33or]

Well this turned out to be a contest I see. Well we went up in the space shuttle then took a hot air balloon trip around the world stopping in every single country.