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5 Amusement Parks with the Biggest Roller Coasters

5 Amusement Parks with the Biggest Roller Coasters

Roller coaster bucket lists are popular amongst roller coaster enthusiasts. Travelers who enjoy all things related to roller coasters often choose to visit have an amusement park when going on vacation. The overall goal of a roller coaster vacation is to have fun, and can be a great vacation option for families, as well as… Continue Reading

What to See When Visiting the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

What to See When Visiting the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic air and spacecraft. There’s a total of 22 exhibition galleries, offering visitors the ability to view hundreds of different types of artifacts. The Museum is also a research facility, of which all exhibits are focused on the history, science, and… Continue Reading

5 of the Best Victorian B & B’s in New England

5 of the Best Victorian B & B’s in New England

New England is the perfect destination for travelers who enjoy visiting places that exude both charm and beauty. The area is well-known for offering some of the best bed and breakfast vacations, as the B&B’s of New England tend to focus on luxuriousness and romanticism. Victorian B&B’s don’t refer to a specific style, and instead… Continue Reading

Demystifying The Pyramids of Giza

Demystifying The Pyramids of Giza

Egypt is a middle eastern, diverse destination due to its interesting and rich history. The country is one that’s both tourist and travel-friendly, which is mainly due to its accommodating climate that supports travel during any month of the year, as well as its welcoming residents. Some of the more popular reasons visitors choose to… Continue Reading

Sorrento Yacht Charters: Exploring the Amalfi Coast by Sea

Sorrento Yacht Charters: Exploring the Amalfi Coast by Sea

Yacht charters are more popular than ever, as this type of vacation medium is one that allows for one of the absolute best escapades one can take. While there are many yacht destinations available nowadays to choose from, one of the more popular destinations is the Amalfi Coast, a stretch of stunning coastline located in… Continue Reading

Visit Café Du Monde for the Best Beignets in the French Quarter

Visit Café Du Monde for the Best Beignets in the French Quarter

Planning a trip to New Orleans? This bucket list vacation destination is one that offers visitors a variety of unique things to see and do, with Jackson Square, Bourbon street, and the French Quarter being 3 of the more popular. The French Quarter includes about 20 blocks of land stretching along the Mississippi River, and… Continue Reading

When to See the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo of Scotland

When to See the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo of Scotland

Scotland is a place that offers travelers diversity, making it a great destination for all types of travelers. Some of the more popular reasons for visiting Scotland is to learn about its history, discover its fascinating countryside, explore its charming towns and villages, and to visit its remarkable and quite famous Edinburgh Castle. One of… Continue Reading

Visiting the Normandy Beaches from Paris

Visiting the Normandy Beaches from Paris

Visiting Paris requires travelers to make detailed plans, as there are many things to see and do when in Paris. Also known as the ‘City of Love’ and the ‘City of Lights’, many travelers who visit Paris do so because it’s known as the most romantic city in the world. Since day trips from Paris… Continue Reading

The Museum of Natural History and its Famous Attractions

The Museum of Natural History and its Famous Attractions

Founded in 1869, New York’s American Museum of Natural History is situated in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. As one of the world’s largest museums, it includes 45 permanent exhibition halls, which make up a large part of the 28 buildings used to create the Museum. While the Museum has upwards of 33 million different types… Continue Reading

Cemetery Tours in New Orleans

Cemetery Tours in New Orleans

Tours are one of the best ways for travelers to learn more about a certain location they’re visiting. Since there are many different types of tours available for travelers to choose from, understanding some of the more popular tour choices is necessary. This includes but isn’t limited to walking tours, driving tours, guided tours, self-guided… Continue Reading

Italy’s Blue Lagoon: Weather Permitting

Italy’s Blue Lagoon: Weather Permitting

Italy is a top travel destination, making this country one that’s listed on many travelers bucket lists. Due to Italy’s location in south central Europe, there’s a wide variety of things for travelers to see and do, including visiting Italy’s Blue Lagoon. The area is remarkably beautiful, open to the public, and completely free, making… Continue Reading

The 7 Best Destinations for Hot Air Ballooning

The 7 Best Destinations for Hot Air Ballooning

Looking for some of the world’s best hot air balloon adventures? Many travelers are choosing to take an adventure-based vacation in 2020, and hot air ballooning is one of the more popular adventures being chosen. There is something both inspiring and magical about flying in a hot air balloon, so if you’re looking for the… Continue Reading

Westwood Memorial Park Cemetery and It’s Famous Inhabitants

Westwood Memorial Park Cemetery and It’s Famous Inhabitants

Are you a tombstone tourist aka cemetery enthusiast? Or maybe you’re someone who enjoys visiting unique or even macabre destinations, of which there are many located throughout the world? Lots of today’s travelers find visiting cemeteries to be quite fascinating, and for a variety of reasons. Some of the more popular reasons include admiring the… Continue Reading

Castle Stays In Ireland. Ashford, Dromoland and its History

Castle Stays In Ireland. Ashford, Dromoland and its History

Many people are choosing to visit Ireland nowadays. Especially now that Dublin has been one of the top travel destinations in the past few years. The unspoiled landscape in Ireland is one of the top reasons for visiting this northwestern European country, making this a great vacation destination for those who enjoy off the beaten… Continue Reading

Northern Lights in Iceland and When to See Them

Northern Lights in Iceland and When to See Them

Travelers who are interested in viewing the Northern Lights are encouraged to view them in Iceland, as this is one of the best places in all the world to witness these spectacular events. Also known as the Aurora Borealis, these lights magically dance across the night sky, making for quite an amazing experience. Iceland Iceland… Continue Reading

The Infamous Beverly Hills Hotel

The Infamous Beverly Hills Hotel

Established in 1912, the Beverly Hills Hotel is still known as one of the world’s most famous hotels. Located on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, the hotel is one that’s often associated with famous movie stars, rock stars and celebrities. This infamous hotel offers guests more than 200 guest rooms and 23 bungalows, and is… Continue Reading

Turn of the Century New York at the Tenement Museum

Turn of the Century New York at the Tenement Museum

There are two 19th century tenements in New York that grant visitors the opportunity to take a tour, allowing them to understand more about the living conditions that many immigrant families had to endure when struggling to make a life for themselves. Examples of jobs available during the turn of the century include factory jobs,… Continue Reading

Monument Valley Utah and the Navajo Indian Nation

Monument Valley Utah and the Navajo Indian Nation

The American Southwest is a top vacation destination, and for all types of travelers. As there are many exciting things to see and do when visiting the Southwest, travelers who want to further explore all that the desert plains have to offer are encouraged to visit Monument Valley in Utah. Monument Valley, Utah Monument Valley… Continue Reading

California’s Coastal Route: Must See Stops

California’s Coastal Route: Must See Stops

Exploring coastlines is something many travelers have listed on their bucket list. While the option to enjoy beautiful coastlines is often available by riding a train, driving allows travelers the freedom to stop and explore anywhere and anytime they want. Coastal road trips are one of the more popular types of traveling trips people are… Continue Reading

Riding on the Napa Valley Wine Train

Riding on the Napa Valley Wine Train

Both new and seasoned wine lovers enjoy exploring the vineyards in Napa Valley. There are more than 400 wineries located here, of which the high majority are family owned. There is also more than 100 different types of accommodations available in this popular wine region, including resorts, country inns and bed and breakfasts. Because the… Continue Reading

7 High Speed Driving Schools

7 High Speed Driving Schools

High speed driving schools allow participants to learn how to become high performance drivers on racetracks. They offer a controlled environment for teaching partakers necessary lessons about car control and vehicle dynamics, and place a large focus on safety. 7 High Speed Driving Schools High speed driving schools take place at a number of racetracks… Continue Reading

Exploring Your Heritage on Ellis Island

Exploring Your Heritage on Ellis Island

Thinking about exploring your heritage? Many people are looking to learn more about their family history nowadays. Whether they want to find out more about their genealogy or know nothing about their past history of relatives, they’re interested in learning more about these relatives and where they’re from. While DNA and family tree websites are… Continue Reading

The Las Vegas Neon Boneyard

The Las Vegas Neon Boneyard

Wondering what happens to the old Las Vegas neon signs when new neon signs are made? The Las Vegas Neon Museum was created nearly 25 years ago as a way to preserve these iconic signs. This unique museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs, mainly for educational purposes. There… Continue Reading

I Ate Breakfast with a Giraffe! Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya

I Ate Breakfast with a Giraffe! Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya

Many travelers are choosing to book their 2019 and 2020 vacations in Africa. Not only so they can enjoy the beautiful wilderness that exists here, but also because of the many opportunities available, like getting up close and personal with a variety of African wildlife. One of the most exciting opportunities is eating breakfast with… Continue Reading

Hiking Bryce Canyon

Hiking Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon National Park includes some of the most spectacular hiking trails located anywhere on the entire planet. Every view is impressive, making this national park one that is extremely popular for both beginning and expert hikers. From simple paths that are easy to navigate and take an hour or two to complete, to more… Continue Reading

Cycling in Sardinia Italy

Cycling in Sardinia Italy

Cycling vacations are quickly growing in popularity these days. This includes cycling tours for families, cycling adventures for groups and luxury cycling vacations for those who simply enjoy the sport. There are many benefits that come with cycle touring, including but not limited to the ability to explore new places more intimately, the option to… Continue Reading

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Luxury Getaways

There is no better way to appreciate how hard you’ve worked than to reward yourself in a way that surpasses the ordinary, but more importantly, even though you are at the point in your life you wish to spend lavishly on yourself, it becomes evident that without sharing the magnificence of such achievements with loved… more…

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Milestones & Adventure

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Milestones are what makes life worth celebrating, it’s not the destination, it’s the Ride! Only experiences can achieve the memories that will last a lifetime. When you seek Adventure Travel go to the experts that have been there, done that and went back to do it again! Let Jody and her staff guide you in… more…

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Family Travel

What matters most when considering how to celebrate being a Family? Vacation planning is a privilege we at Jody’s Travel take very seriously and choosing the right destination for everyone in your Family to enjoy is what we have been doing for over 25 years. Nothing is more important than the laughter of your child,… more…

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Where to Eat on Arthur Avenue in New York City

Where to Eat on Arthur Avenue in New York City

Planning a trip to New York City is something many travelers do, as this city is one that offers visitors a wide variety of exciting things to see and do. This tourist hotspot is this one that must be visited at least once in one’s lifetime in order to view the many attractions and landmarks…

5 Amusement Parks with the Biggest Roller Coasters

5 Amusement Parks with the Biggest Roller Coasters

Roller coaster bucket lists are popular amongst roller coaster enthusiasts. Travelers who enjoy all things related to roller coasters often choose to visit have an amusement park when going on vacation. The overall goal of a roller coaster vacation is to have fun, and can be a great vacation option for families, as well as…

What to See When Visiting the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

What to See When Visiting the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum

The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic air and spacecraft. There’s a total of 22 exhibition galleries, offering visitors the ability to view hundreds of different types of artifacts. The Museum is also a research facility, of which all exhibits are focused on the history, science, and…

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