Group Travel

Touring the champagne region of France

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travel makers mdYou pop the bubbly on New Year’s Eve or on any special occasion. If you love champagne, then the place you need to vacation is the champagne region of France. Here you can tour the cellars of the leading producers in the world of the bubbly.

Ruinart: Tour the Ruinart wines in the Crayères, chalk mining pits that have been designated Unesco World Heritage and Historical Monuments since 1931. Ruinart is the oldest established Champagne house, producing champagne since 1729. The two-hour tour includes a guided tasting of two cuvées. If you plan on visiting the region, please note that the Crayères are closed from November 10, 2016 to March 13, 2017, but it’s a great time to at least start planning your trip. Read More

The gem of Belgium (Bruge)

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travelmakersmdBruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets, castles and, of course, chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate.

This city is located in northwest Belgium and is home to some of the most beautiful buildings in the world, such as the gothic-style Bruges’ Town Hall which was built between 376 and 1420. Here are six things you must see or do on your Bruges vacation: Read More

Exploring the Culture, history and beauty of Amsterdam

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travel makers mdAmsterdam is one beautiful country, filled with canals and bridges, beautiful scenery and buildings that are propped up on 11 million wooden poles. Tour the country on a bicycle and stop for a brew, but however you do it, it must be on your list of places to see. Read More

Top Driving Vacations in the North East

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travel makers mdIt’s almost the end of September and the leaves are just starting to turn on the trees in the Hudson Valley, New York area. Soon, the green hue will be replaced with these vibrant reds, oranges and yellows and when the leaves are at their peak, the trees are absolutely beautiful. If you plan to take a drive around the Hudson Valley during this time, you won’t be disappointed. Read More

Finger Lakes & Wines

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travel makers wineThe Finger Lakes are located in Central New York and home to some of the tastiest wines in the state. Depending on what time of the year you visit, you can enjoy a full day or half-day tour of specific vineyards. For example, The Cayuga Wine Trail West Taste & Learn is a half-day fully guided and narrated wine tour that features three Cayuga Lake vineyards, including Cayuga Ridge Winery, where the owner, will take you on a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the wine-making process. At Hosmer Winery, you’ll taste two of the vintages of the same wine, side by side, as well as enjoy a chocolate pairing featuring locally-made chocolate paired with one of the Hosmer wines.  Finally, it’s to the Sheldrake Point Winery, where you’ll taste their Rieslings and Ice Wine. Read More

How to have a stress free air travel experience?

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travel makers mdTraveling is meant to be fun, but sometimes it can get stressful because of such unexpected moments as delayed flights, security lines and lost luggage.

To have a stress free air travel experience takes a lot of planning. In addition to taking the necessary steps to minimize the stress, you need to be flexible and have a positive attitude when it comes to handling any obstacles that may come your way. Read More

Top Volcanoes You Can Actually Visit

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travel makers mdAre you someone who couldn’t make enough volcanoes for your science projects as a kid and now you want to see them up close and personal (well, not too close)? You can do that. Here are some of the top volcanoes that you can see on your next vacation. Read More

Fore! Golf Courses You Should Play

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travel makers mdDo you want to play on the same courses that Phil Mickelson or Rory McIlroy do? Playing 18 holes on some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world can make for a fabulous vacation. Here are fore, er four, golf courses where you must play.

Located in Pebble Beach, California, this golf course has been the number one selection on Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses since they started their list back in 2003. It’s easy to see why, with nine holes located high above the Pacific surf. Golf Digest describes the other holes as “Pebble’s sixth through eighth are golf’s real Amen Corner, with a few Hail Mary’s thrown in over an ocean cove on eight from atop a 75-foot-high bluff.” You will walk the same par 72 course that the legendary golfers Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Ben Crenshaw have walked, and won. Read More

Castle stays in Ireland

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travelmakersmdMake your trip to Ireland even more special by staying in one of the many exquisite castle hotels where you can take a step back in time, yet still enjoy modern day amenities. Here are a few you can choose from:

Dromoland: This castle is really more like a dreamland. Sitting on 400 acres, it was the home of the O’Briens of Dromoland who were the Kings of Thomond. This breathtaking fortress is decorated with antique chandeliers and is built entirely of dark blue limestone. You can take enjoy a boat ride, an archery class or just relax in the spa. Read More