I guess it’s my fault—since I love to cruise so much, all I talk about is cruise vacations. Agape Travel is much more than that. We are a full-service travel agency. I realize that not everyone wants to take a cruise, and there are many more options I want to share with you.
The Disney parks are great places to visit. I was a lucky kid; I grew up 15 miles from the front gate of Walt Disney World in Orlando. Talk about a place where memories are made! I spent many of my teenage years running around the park. We had our high school prom there, I attended the park’s annual Grad Night, our school choir sang there two or three times per year, and I participated in the “Living Christmas Tree.” (The park wasn’t just for special occasions, though. On a regular day, I could hitch a ride with my friends who had summer/weekend jobs at Disney, and after they signed me in, I would have the run of the place.) Still today I love going there for people-watching. I confess, I almost cry when I see a young girl meet Cinderella for the first time or see kids of all ages getting their pictures made with one of the Disney characters. It is truly one of the most magical places on Earth, especially for a family vacation!
All-inclusive resorts are very popular as well. If you aren’t familiar with all-inclusives, know that the name says it all: Everything—yes, everything—is included. Food, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), water sports (motorized and non-motorized), entertainment, room service, tips…the list goes on. So you can see why they are very popular. All-inclusives, like cruise ships, come in a large array of prices, themes, and facilities. From those that are “economical” and geared towards families to those that have world-class golf or are adults only, for one price you can live like you own the place.
An exciting piece of news for the thrill-seekers out there is that adventure travel is really on the upswing. Trips to places like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, or other wilderness are sought after by those who are well-traveled and looking for something different. These types of vacations are on the expensive side, but you go places and see things that few have. For example, the Galapagos Islands only allow a limited number of visitors and place a lot of restrictions on those visitors (since they are trying to preserve the pristine environment of the islands), but signing up for an adventure tour there gets you a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Seeing the world is amazing, but I have to agree with a friend of mine on one thing: We spend a lot of time and money visiting other places when we have some great places to visit right here in the good ol’ USA. In northwest Georgia, just a few hours from where I live in Raleigh, is one of the USA’s deepest gorges. Washington DC is another great place to visit; I didn’t go until I was in my 40s, and I fell in love with the city. I have never really been out West, but I have flown over the Grand Canyon, and it's amazing! I also would like to visit Mt. Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota, drive the Pacific Highway, and travel what’s left of Route 66. There are just so many places to see.
I hope you’re feeling inspired to check out a new corner of the globe. Agape Travel can take care of all your travel needs: hotels, flights, car/RV rentals, theme park tickets, and much, much more. Have an idea? Give me a call and let’s make your dreams come true.
Happy Traveling!
Rick
