As we celebrate the holiday season this year, we are reminded of the power of joy. The joy of laughter. The joy of a great talk with a friend. The joy of completing a task together as a team. The joy of meaningful new experiences. The joy of holiday wonder on the faces of children. The joy that travel brings. It’s why we do what we do. Bringing joy to our clients through shared experiences with the ones they love in incredible destinations means the world to us. The difficulties in the travel industry may have been numerous, and at…
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Christmas Traditions Around the World
Participating in another country’s Christmas traditions while traveling the world is a special experience we highly recommend. European Christmas Market river cruises, for example, are extremely popular, and passengers must make their reservations when itineraries are released. Spending time exploring Italian cities, or even the Greek Isles would be an enjoyable way to celebrate the holidays, as would a cruise to Caribbean ports featuring Christmas decorations against blue skies and white sand. The gift of travel is the best gift, because it comes with learning about cultures around the world, which is just one reason why we love traveling so…
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Touring the American Southwest with Caravan Tours
Caravan Tours has been escorting travelers to amazing destinations since 1952, and the company’s commitment to providing excellent itineraries and service is unwavering. With affordable tours and many inclusions, the ease and enjoyment of traveling with Caravan Tours while exploring the national parks in the American Southwest will allow you to focus on making memories. Grand Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce & Zion 8 days from $1485 per person (land only) Phoenix, AZ to Las Vegas, NV Itinerary Highlights Sedona The artist colony of Sedona, Arizona is home to over 80 art galleries and shops but also offers visitors countless…
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Fiction of the Pacific States
From the scenic coastal highways of California to the lush evergreen forests of the Pacific Northwest, the Pacific States are beautiful and varying in their landscapes. Sun-soaked deserts, rolling surf, sprawling vineyards, Redwood forests, and snow-capped mountain peaks provide the backdrop for both incredible travel and reading experiences. Let’s explore fiction of the Pacific States: California East of Eden by John Steinbeck Arguably Steinbeck’s most powerful and ambitious novel, East of Eden follows the generations of the Trask and Hamilton families as a retelling of the stories of Adam and Eve and Cain and Abel. At just over 600 pages,…
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Fiction of the Southwest
The American Southwest stretches across arid deserts, void of signs of human life. It is scenic canyons that cut through red rocks, natural showstoppers in some of our county’s most breathtaking parks. The diversity of the region’s people and fascinating history continue to evolve today, and the fiction selections of this region highlight the merging of past and present while telling the stories of its people. Oklahoma The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck A Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic, The Grapes of Wrath tells the story of the Joad family and their migration to California from the Dust Bowl during…
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