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Marcia White Discovers the Quiet Beauty of Icy Strait Point
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Marcia White Discovers the Quiet Beauty of Icy Strait Point

After multiple visits to this intimate Alaska port, I finally found the perfect way to experience it: a gondola ride,...

Marcia White's Guide to Starting Your Alaska Cruise Right
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Marcia White's Guide to Starting Your Alaska Cruise Right

After leading a group of 20 travelers through Seward before boarding Celebrity Summit, I discovered why arriving a day early...

How to Pack for Alaska Without Losing Your Mind
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How to Pack for Alaska Without Losing Your Mind

So, you’re heading to Alaska. Congratulations, you’re about to visit a place so big it makes Texas look like a...

Marcia White's Japan Discovery: Cherry Blossoms and Sobering History
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Marcia White's Japan Discovery: Cherry Blossoms and Sobering History

After twelve nights cruising Japan during cherry blossom season, I returned with insights about timing, history, and why this country...

Marcia White on Leading 25 Travelers Through Thailand's Wonders
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Marcia White on Leading 25 Travelers Through Thailand's Wonders

From the emerald waters of Phang Nga Bay to the sensory overload of Chiang Mai's markets, I discovered why Thailand...

Why We Took Over BOB Family Travel — and Why It Means Everything to Us
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Why We Took Over BOB Family Travel — and Why It Means Everything to Us

There's a moment in every travel agent's career where something shifts — where it stops being just about booking trips...

Ocean Cruising or River Cruising — Which One Is the Right Fit for You?
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Ocean Cruising or River Cruising — Which One Is the Right Fit for You?

One of the questions we get asked most often — and honestly, one of our favourite questions to answer —...

Marcia White's Mediterranean Family Reunion at Sea
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Marcia White's Mediterranean Family Reunion at Sea

When 25 family members spanning three generations need a vacation together, a European cruise delivers. Here's what I learned sailing...

Marcia White's Barcelona: Where Family, Food, and Art Collide
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Marcia White's Barcelona: Where Family, Food, and Art Collide

After hearing mixed reports about Barcelona, I needed to see for myself. What I found was a city that embraced...

Marcia White's Florida Theme Park Strategy for Stress-Free Family Fun
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Marcia White's Florida Theme Park Strategy for Stress-Free Family Fun

After navigating Disney and Universal with my adult kids and youngest in tow, I discovered the planning secrets that turn...

Marcia White's Guide to Island Hopping the Azores
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Marcia White's Guide to Island Hopping the Azores

After two trips across São Miguel and Terceira, I've cracked the code on exploring Portugal's volcanic archipelago. Here's what most...

Marcia White's Tahiti Discovery: Crystal Waters and Overwater Dreams
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Marcia White's Tahiti Discovery: Crystal Waters and Overwater Dreams

After bringing 20 clients to French Polynesia, I learned the secrets to making this tropical paradise unforgettable, from floating beside...

Marcia White Discovers Why Icon of the Seas Lives Up to the Hype
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Marcia White Discovers Why Icon of the Seas Lives Up to the Hype

I boarded the world's largest cruise ship expecting crowds and chaos. What I found instead completely changed how I'll plan...

Marcia White Discovers Why Virgin Voyages Changes the Cruise Game
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Marcia White Discovers Why Virgin Voyages Changes the Cruise Game

Adults-only cruising, champagne on demand, and a party vibe that lets grown-ups be kids again. I sailed Virgin Voyages to...

Marcia White Pedaled Through Portugal's Vineyards and Found Magic
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Marcia White Pedaled Through Portugal's Vineyards and Found Magic

From e-biking the Douro Valley to discovering why Portuguese cuisine won over a seafood skeptic, I experienced Portugal from every...

Marcia White's Vietnam Journey: From Ha Long Bay to Hidden Tunnels
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Marcia White's Vietnam Journey: From Ha Long Bay to Hidden Tunnels

Leading 25 travelers through Vietnam taught me things no guidebook ever could, from the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay...

Marcia White on Leading 25 Travelers Through Thailand's Wonders
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Marcia White on Leading 25 Travelers Through Thailand's Wonders

From the emerald waters of Phang Nga Bay to the sensory overload of Chiang Mai's markets, I discovered why Thailand...

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