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Escape to Creekside Cabins: Payson’s Hidden Gem Unveiled

Nestled beneath the mighty Mogollon Rim, just a stone’s throw from the banks of Christopher Creek, I recently discovered Payson’s best-kept secret: Creekside Cabins, Tavern and Tours. This hidden gem, a mere 90-minute drive from Phoenix, is the perfect retreat for those looking to escape for a bit of rest and relaxation. […]

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How to Save Money on Vacation Travel––Cruise & Tour Center

If there is one constant in the travel business it is change. Travel is affected by literally everything on this planet from climate to political change. Just look at 2013. So far this year, the travel industry has been affected by the acquisition of American Airlines by US Air, the Carnival Cruise Line’s Triumph mishap, a record-breaking stock market performance, rising tensions in the Middle East and domestic terrorism. […]

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How to Save Money on Vacation Travel––The Cruise & Tour Center

In order to be a smart consumer when it comes to planning and buying your next vacation, there is a great deal of information you need to know. The avalance of new products, the complexity of the offers and the huge amount of information available on the internet can make vacation planning a stressful, full-time job. In planning a cruise alone, every cruiseline, ship and itinerary is different and there are over 230 ships to choose from. A recent IBM study revealed that the average person spends up to two weeks planning a vacation online and over 50% end up dissatisfied with the experience and often buy the wrong vacation altogether. In 2012, 23% of online travel buyers left the internet and bought from a travel agency. The internet is a great place to shop but not to buy travel. […]

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Making Travel Accessible –– Worldwide Travel Specialists

Making Travel Accessible
By Joann Thompson, Worldwide Travel Specialists, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

People with disabilities and slow walkers are traveling and I am proudto be a special needs group certified accessible travel advocate! I hear people say, “I can’t travel anymore since I have to use a wheelchair now,” or “My grandparents just don’t get around like they used to, so they can’t travel anymore.” Does that sound familiar? […]

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Princess Access Makes Cruise Vacations Accessible For Passengers With Disabilities

Princess Access Makes Cruise Vacations Accessible For Passengers With Disabilities

Award-Winning Program Addresses Special Needs at Sea

East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine

Princess has long placed a high priority on making cruise vacations accessible for all passengers, including those with special needs. The company initiated its award-winning Princess Access program in 1992 to raise the standards of cruise ship accessibility across the fleet, while keeping in mind the constraints and special considerations inherent to a ship at sea. […]

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TCU Extended Education: Expanding your horizons with wine tasting – LIVING WELL Magazine

Wine Tasting: Expand Your Horizons

Courtesy TCU Extended Education, LIVING WELL Magazine
It used to be “do you prefer red or white?” Now, it’s “do you prefer Old World vs. New World, Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay, the 2005 or 2007 vintage?” There is no reason to be intimidated by wine—your palate is your own and it’s up to you as to how in-depth you want to go. […]