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Sending thoughts and prayers to the people in the beautiful Bahama Islands, and all those in the path of Hurricane Dorian along the eastern US coast.
I do hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend! But like many others, I have also been keeping tabs on the storm path of Hurricane Dorian and thinking of all those affected. Knowing so many people that live in Florida, as Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-53929089278774331372019-02-04T08:00:00.000-05:002019-02-04T08:00:10.574-05:00Top Five Unique Experiences to do in Lima, Peru
If
you are planning a trip to Machu Picchu, you will most likely fly into the
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Travel Weekly recently surveyed travelers (a combination of business and leisure) to see which hotel amenities are the most important to them when choosing a property. I agree with most of these, but think that in-room coffee/tea service should be ranked right up there near the top. Nothing irritates me more than checking into a hotel room and finding NO coffee maker….what is up with that???Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-14714701029439622362016-09-21T11:56:00.000-04:002016-09-21T15:06:15.390-04:00Where in the World Wednesday - Italy in Antigua?
Our group at scenic overlook during jeep tour.
I recently visited the island of Antigua on a Travel Agent FAM trip, and was able to visit a number of beautiful resorts and boutique properties. It was a wonderful work trip sponsored by the Antigua Tourism Authority, and I could definitely go on and on about how beautiful the island is, with a relaxed vibe and friendly people. We had 3 full Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-68949130287107530172016-01-04T15:26:00.003-05:002016-01-04T15:26:45.135-05:00Happy New Year! 2016 Bring it on!
I hope that you had a wonderful holiday season and enjoyed time with friends and family! For me, I had a great holiday and spent some nice time with family --- Plus, the weather in Atlanta was incredible... although rainy, the temps were in the 70's which I absolutely loved. I had a fun and memorable New Years Eve with friends, rockin' in 2016 listening to a great local band!
(And this guy...Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-58417642294886347012015-04-22T00:04:00.001-04:002015-04-22T00:04:55.927-04:00Barbados ~ A Beautiful, Tropical Paradise (Vol 1)There are so many islands in the Caribbean, and some even sound similar... Anguilla, Antigua, St Martin (US), St Maarten (Dutch), Dominica, Dominican Republic, Bermuda, Bonaire, Bahamas. Unless you are a wiz in geography, it's very easy to get these islands confused and 'The Caribbean' is a big place. Each island can be very different as well, which is why using a Travel Agent to help with Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0Saint Philip, Barbados13.1362782 -59.46057680000001313.012570199999999 -59.621938300000011 13.2599862 -59.299215300000014tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-71858765563815308452014-12-03T11:32:00.002-05:002014-12-03T11:40:32.270-05:00Riviera Maya, Mexico --- A Luxury DestinationI recently returned from an amazing trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico. This was a Travel Agent training trip, so we visited 10 different resort properties in this area, about 1 hour south of Cancun.
All-Inclusive resorts are becoming very popular and there's a great reason why! All Inclusive means that basically everything for your vacation is included! --- your room, meals, beer and cocktails Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-19524222819864898862014-08-28T13:43:00.001-04:002014-08-28T13:43:10.518-04:00
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ClickGet Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-68653357505300978472014-01-23T11:38:00.000-05:002014-01-23T11:38:10.813-05:00Wave Season 2014Hard to believe that it's 2014 and already the first month of the year is nearly behind us! Wow! But you know what that means, don't you? Yeah, that's right, IT'S WAVE SEASON!! If you haven't already begun to think about your travel plans for this year and next, NOW is a great time to put some plans in place. And if you have been thinking about it, where to go, what to do, well NOW is the Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-78756023837671757162013-12-06T08:57:00.000-05:002013-12-06T08:57:41.886-05:00I am so deeply saddened at the passing of Nelson Mandela, an amazing man and great leader, whose impact on South Africa and the world compares to no other. To me personally, he's a great hero of our time and someone I've always looked up to. His book 'Long Walk to Freedom' is probably the best book I've ever read. In learning about him and his struggles and determination, I learned more about Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-65074789496432125952013-10-18T08:00:00.000-04:002013-10-18T08:00:03.464-04:00Sign up to receive our special offers via email!
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I didn't actually know what I was getting into. I don't really consider myself a 'risk-taker' or daredevil, but I do like to do things that are different, mostly just for the you-only-live-once factor. &Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-75669583328552451042011-11-18T11:57:00.002-05:002011-11-22T23:18:20.091-05:00Viva Las Vegas! The 'Vintage' VegasLas Vegas has got to be one of the most interesting places to me. It's a city that is a complete anomaly from everyday 'normal' life. The glitz, the glam, the lights, the clothes (omg the clothing!).... Vegas is an Experience like no other. I went last month as part of the IMEX America conference and had a really great time.
We stayed at the Palazzo which is an extension of the Venetian Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-29666234720627752472011-07-09T11:42:00.000-04:002011-07-09T11:42:34.299-04:00Welcome South Sudan!
Today marks a very momentous day as the new nation of South Sudan becomes official! You may have heard about the struggles and issues facing Sudan... Wars, genocide, and serious civil unrest and major political and religious conflicts between the north and south. For more than 50 years there has been fighting and conflict. As a result many Sudanese boys were forced to leave Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-78502905621166556482011-07-07T10:13:00.000-04:002011-07-07T10:13:08.078-04:00I'm a Skydeck Ambassador!Sounds so official doesn't it? I was actually selected to be one of Four Fabulous Ambassadors for the Skydeck at the Willis Tower this summer. Woohoo! So that means that I will get to share with you not only some of the great events going on at the Skydeck this summer, but I get to do a few giveaways as well! I have some ideas in mind and am still working out details so just stay tuned and I'll Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-55500494086453025782011-07-02T10:34:00.002-04:002011-07-02T23:42:03.733-04:00Norwegian Cruise Lines - Last Minute Cruise Deals!Just released cruise deals for last minute cruises. Staterooms are moving quickly and ships sail soon, so reserve your spot now!
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Many travelers face this question all the time, Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-66417656686935593492011-02-16T11:56:00.000-05:002011-02-16T11:56:20.905-05:00Fiesta Americana Grand: $600 in Resort Credit Experiences
Enjoy a majestic experience that will change the way of living your holidays this winter season.
A stay in Fiesta Americana resorts is always grand, but now that they're offering you $600 in special resort extras, a stay in either Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancún Resort & Spa or Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf & Spa is even more special, more unforgettable and more Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-34273841542918032182011-01-30T01:49:00.000-05:002011-01-30T01:49:38.571-05:00Travel & Adventure Show in ChicagoMy family and I went to the show today and we had such a great time! There were so many different vendors represented, so I was pleasantly surprised to see such a great variety. Everything from local (MidWest area) hotels and resorts, to Mexico, Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia, Alaska, hotels, resorts, tour companies... wow, so many wonderful things to do and places to see.
I also got to meetGet Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980077094490446440.post-29362544993424942142011-01-19T14:01:00.000-05:002011-01-19T14:01:47.067-05:00Bears or Packers... who's your pick?So I'm not the biggest of Football fans, but who doesn't love a good playoff game, right? This Sunday Chicago will host long time rivals, the Green Bay Packers, in a fight to the finish play off game to see who will go to the Super Bowl against either the Pittsburgh Steelers or.... um, the Jets right? =) Even though I'm not an 'official' born and raised Chicagoan, I have lived here the longest Get Up Go Travel Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05775450902289940338noreply@blogger.com0