http://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/http://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/celebrity-solsticehttp://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/celebrity-solsticeCelebrity’s  SOLSTICE In November, I had the opportunity to cruise on an Inaugural sailing of Celebrity Cruise Lines’ newest ship, the Solstice.  Debuting as a totally new design or class of ship, the Solstice did not disappoint!   While most cruise ship designs have changed dramatically since 2000, the Solstice adds a refined level of elegance to cruising.   Perhaps the most innovative feature...Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:56:44 -0400http://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/beyond-band-of-brothershttp://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/beyond-band-of-brothers    Beyond Band of Brothers  June 6, 2009 will mark the 65th anniversary of D-Day: the Allied Invasion of Europe during World War II.  The 1944 assault on Nazi-occupied northern Europe was the largest in the history of amphibious warfare and represented a major turning point in World War II.   A unique History tour offered by Beyond Band of Brothers retraces the Allied advance through Western E...Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:54:07 -0400http://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/all-inclusive-resortshttp://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/all-inclusive-resortsAll Inclusive Resorts A vacation option which exists primarily in Mexico and the Caribbean is the All- Inclusive resort.   Some of the more familiar names and pioneers of All-Inclusives resorts are Sandals, Beaches and Couples.   The All-Inclusive term means that you pay one price for everything on your vacation:   your hotel room, all of your food, snacks, room service, all beverages including...Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:49:22 -0400http://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/alaskahttp://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/alaskaALASKA Now is the time to think about Alaska!    2009 marks Alaska’s 50th Anniversary of Statehood and a wonderful time to visit nature’s last frontier.  Alaska is one of life’s greatest adventures and truly a vacation of a lifetime!    There’s only one way to ensure that you don’t miss any of Alaska’s majesty—a Cruise/Tour vacation.  This land and sea vacation includes two of Alaska’s undisput...Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:43:58 -0400http://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/cinque-terre-italyhttp://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/cinque-terre-italy                                           Cinque Terre,   Italy Nestled on the rocky coastline of the Italian Riviera, the 5 villages of Cinque Terre seem magical from the azure waters of the Ligurian Sea.   Accessible only by boat, train and walking, the area has been designated a National Park by the Italian Government and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.   The Cinque Terre stretches from Mo...Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:28:31 -0400http://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/family-reunion-cruiseshttp://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/family-reunion-cruisesFamily Reunion Cruises    One of the newest trends in travel is the Family Reunion Cruise.   In the past Family Reunions consisted of the extended family “descending” on the Grandparent’s house.  Everyone prepared a portion of the meal, sat around a cramped table, and told the kids to “be quiet and go outside to play”.   A Family Reunion Cruise is more fun for everyone!     Depending on the iti...Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:26:43 -0400http://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/a-passion-for-travelhttp://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/a-passion-for-travel  A Passion for Travel   “Discover your passion in life, and do it for a living”.    Those wise words of my husband, Gayle, went unheeded for too many years!    After 12+ years working in human services, I needed a change of pace and direction; and decided to follow my passion:  Travel.     My love of travel began with a family road trip to see Mt Rushmore and the Black Hills when I was 10 year...Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:17:00 -0400http://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/san-diegohttp://www.cpadvantagetravel.com/blogPosts/view/san-diegoSan Diego If you’re looking for a long weekend getaway to an intriguing destination, San Diego may be the ticket!    A gem of a community on Southern California’s coast, San Diego offers something for everyone.  The weather is close to ideal, with sunny skies and mild temperatures year round.  It’s one place in the country where you can get by without turning on the furnace OR the air-condition...Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:05:36 -0400