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06Mar 2012 by EJtheTravelDiva

A Simple Beautiful Vacation

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One of my favorite movies was Jim Carey's The Truman Show. I thought it was such a cute and touching movie. The life lived in that movie was very simple, quiet and relaxed. Something that is on the other end of the spectrum from my current life. Because that life depicted in The Truman Show was so different from my every day life, I was extremely excited to visit Seaside, FL (not too far from Destin, FL) where the movie was shot. Normally when I vacation, I am in a popular hotel or resort. This trip, I decided to try something different and I was pleasantly surprised with white picket fences, a town square, bicycle rentals and ice cream shops. I not only stepped out of Nashville, TN, but…

10Feb 2012 by EJtheTravelDiva

Ball Out of Control, Around the World, On a Budget!

Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Travel Tips

What if I told you that there is a way to ball out of control, around the world and do it with an affordable pay schedule that fits your budget? Would you start traveling to the places that are on your wish list? If you answered, "Yes!" then pull out your list, pick your first destination and give me a call today! What prompted me to tell you how to "ball on a budget" was today, I realized that I only owe $169 more dollars on my 6 Day Western Caribbean Cruise in May 2012. As I do every payday, I put $50 towards my upcoming cruise--well almost every payday. That is when I realized that I have been paying on this cruise since last year and now I am…

13Dec 2011 by EJtheTravelDiva

I Live For Life’s Moments

Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Travel Learning Lessons

I believe that life is about moments in time. I live for those moments, in life, that are out of my everyday routine. What better way to experience those special moments than through travel? Traveling to me, is about unique experiences in different places. That is what makes up a great vacation, to me. I recently was able to have one of those moments while traveling to Mexico in November 2011. During my visit at El Dorado Seaside Suites, I was treated like a VIP guest. At this adult-only boutique resort, everyone is a VIP guest. I got to see, first hand, why the call it a Gourmet Inclusive® vacation experience. When I arrived at the entrance of El Dorado Seaside Suites, I was greated with a spectacular welcoming. First…

06Oct 2011 by EJtheTravelDiva

Savannah, GA: Southern Charm

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As I was making way down south for a travel seminar, I decided to take one day and stop in Savannah, Georgia to get a sample of a city that I have heard so much about. I thought to myself, I will look around, pick a hotel, get a feel for the city to see if this is a destination worth learning about for my clients. As I am always striving to be an expert on many destinations so that I can provide great recommendations for all of my clients. My mother frequently visited Savannah and would tell me how much she loved the city and how it seemed as if there was a park on every corner. This September, I made a stop in a city that was listed…

20Jul 2011 by EJtheTravelDiva

10 Reasons I Love Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Blog, Cruising, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Ocean Cruises

There is no secret that I enjoy cruising. The best part about cruising is getting a sample of the many wonderful destinations that our earth has to offer. The next best thing that I like about cruising is Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line. I have cruised on several Royal Caribbean International Cruises and found them all to provide me with everything that I need, want and love. Here are ten reasons why I love Royal Caribbean International: Activities. I have been on several cruise lines and have found myself struggling to find something fun to do while on the ship. When I cruise with Royal Caribbean, I am struggling to get to everything that I want to do. They have great shows, exciting trivia, funny game shows, karaoke, the best…

23Mar 2011 by EJtheTravelDiva

Swimming with Dolphins

Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Shore Excursions, Tours and Activities

People who know me, know that I am a very adventurous person. When I vacation, I like to do things outside of the box, things I've never done before, and things that make me say, "Wow!" I cruised with Royal Caribbean in November 2010 and one of the ports was Cozumel, Mexico. Although I have visited Cozumel before, I decided to try a different experience.....and I left saying, "Wow!" Before leaving for my cruise, I booked my shore excursion call Swim with Dolphins Experience. This was something that I always wanted to do, I had the opportunity and I was not going to miss it. Once the cruise ship docked, I hoped in a cab and went to my WOW experience. Before getting in the water, I met with an…

15Feb 2011 by EJtheTravelDiva

A Place For All My Personalities

All Inclusive Resorts, Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Resort Reviews

I believe that each human being is made up of many different personalities and we need different things to appeal to each personality. On one of my travels, I a resort called Beaches in Turks & Caicos that appealed to my many personalities. This All-Inclusive Resort has something for everyone and it definitely had something that just made me adore this happening resort. Most travelers are familiar with Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Sandals the All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort and Beaches being the All-Inclusive Family Oriented Resort. No matter your age, Beaches will peak your interest. From the Sesame Street Parade that brought out my inner child to the DJ Academy for teens to the fabulous adult night club Liquid. With Sesame Street being a proud sponsor of Beaches Resorts, you…

13Jan 2011 by EJtheTravelDiva

Love At First Sight!

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When someone asked me, "Where is your favorite place to vacation, in the United States?" I would often answer, "Vegas, Baby!" or "I love South Beach." However, recently, I have discovered a new favorite place to visit--Austin, TX. I am known for finding the night life regardless of where my travels take me. Many might think that there is no way I could find an awesome night life in Austin, TX. Think again! Should you ever find yourself wanting to vacation outside of the normal Florida, Las Vegas, or California, please consider visiting Austin, TX. I took a short getaway trip to Austin, TX and I fell in love at first sight with this quaint city with a beautiful view and a cool vibe. I checked myself into the Sheraton…

08Dec 2009 by EJtheTravelDiva

Sandals Royal Bahamian

All Inclusive Resorts, Blog, EJtheTravelDiva Blog, Resort Reviews

Looking for Luxury at it's finest? If you are looking for luxury, relaxation, and a vacation that will wow you, Sandals Royal Bahamian is the vacation for you! I use the word, vacation, lightly because to me, it was more of an experience than a vacation. I walked into the hotel and was greeted with a warm smile, class, and a glass of champagne--first class check in. I was already impressed before I got to my room. I did not have to worry about any luggage. My bags were in my room by the time I reached my room. It took me sometime to get to my room because I had to stop and take in the view. The view was even better from my room, as I opened my…

15Nov 2009 by EJtheTravelDiva

Ensenada, Mexico

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Erica James decided to experience one of the "fun ships" of Carnival Cruise. On October 16, 2009 Erica James departed Nashville, Tennessee to Long Beach, California where she would board Carnival Paradise. After being dropped off at the port, Carnival Cruise Lines had a very easy, smooth, and fast check-in process. As soon as I got out of the car, I walked over to luggage tag, tagged my luggage with my room number on it. A Carnival Cruise employee put my luggage on a cart and I headed for check in. Due to completing all my information on-line, all I had to do was sign a few papers, get my room key, and head straight to board Carnival Paradise. On the first night, we went to the formal dinner. Excellent…

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