The Travelers Ten Commandments

1. THOU SHALT NOT EXPECT TO FIND THINGS AS THOU HAS THEM AT HOME, FOR THOU HAS LEFT HOME TO FIND THINGS DIFFERENT 2. THOU SHALT NOT TAKE ANYTHING TOO SERIOUSLY, FOR A CAREFREE MIND IS THE BEGINNING OF A FINE HOLIDAY 3. THOU SHALT NOT LET OTHER TOURISTS GET ON THY NERVES, FOR THOU [...] Read more

Sailing Is An Addiction

“Sailing is an addictive lifelong affliction, that is curable only through intensive…sailing, over a long period of time, to endless ports, scattered around the globe, with others who are likewise afflicted! Complete cures are very, very rare!” Read more

The 3 Fluid Ounce Solution When Flying

I just found this great website where everything can be purchased in 3 fluid ounces. So, everything is TSA approved. Check it out at 3floz.com- have fun shopping! Read more

Online Travel Fraud-Do You Know Who You Are Working With?

Imagine booking your dream vacation online but instead getting the holiday from hell. In the most elaborate case of it’s kind, a travel company that booked vacations between July 2003 and August 2006 has been prosecuted for advertising and selling vacation packages that didn’t exist. The phony companies convinced thousands of online customers to pay [...] Read more

Why Should I Use a Travel Agent Instead of the Internet

I recently received an email from a gentleman asking why he should use a travel agent when he can book everything online himself. Here was my reply: “Well Jim, I welcome your question. Yes you could book online and many people do, however the one thing you can’t get from the Internet that you can [...] Read more

Travel Consultant vs Online Agency-Personal Travel Planning!

A travel consultant can do something that an online agency can never do well: make a recommendation. An online site can offer choices, but only a human travel consultant can factor in both client knowledge and professional product knowledge to arrive at the perfect recommendation. That is personal travel planning. Read more

Invest in a New Experience- Travel

A San Francisco State University study claims experiences make us happier than things. Stuff can forever be compared with-and topped by- the next hottest Ipad, but an experience stays as good as your memory makes it. After the recent  passing of family and friends I realize that the memories we make are  much better investments [...] Read more

Fundraising Cruising

Landings Travel believes in giving back. Charitable fundraising groups receive cruise line group discounts and amenities such as private cocktail receptions, complimentary group escorts, etc. Build comradery among your membership and raise money for your favorite charity all while having fun. Landings Travel has experience handling groups from 10 to 450. Contact us to find [...] Read more