http://www.totemtravelblog.com Travel Tips and Ideas from the Travel Experts Thu, 08 May 2008 04:20:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Click for Slideshow If you’ve already done the requisite cities of Europe such as London, Paris and Rome you might think of expanding your horizons and plan a visit to Budapest in Hungary. Not as well know as some of the other European Capitals but definitely worth a visit. Budapest is actually ... http://www.totemtravelblog.com/if-you-think-youve-seen-europe-try-budapest/ Maui is an island that has it all.  Beautiful beaches, lots of great snorkeling, beautiful waterfalls, sunsets to take your breath away, and wonderful hiking and biking trails.  I have been to Hawaii many times, but was really blown away by Maui. When we arrived in Maui it was raining but ... http://www.totemtravelblog.com/maui/   Click for Slideshow  Austria- Europe’s home to Strauss, the waltz and world famous Vienna Boy’s Choir- Vienna is one of Europe’s easiest cities to explore, with a compact city center that is surrounded by the Ringstrasse (ring road), and like Paris it has boroughs or districts that circle out from there. In the ... http://www.totemtravelblog.com/austria-home-to-strauss-the-waltz-and-world-famous-vienna-boy%e2%80%99s-choir/ I just completed Princess Cruise Lines’ travel agent training program and I am now certified as a Commodore, the highest rank!  The training took several months and covered the entire fleet of Princess cruise ships, all their destinations, cruise tour itineraries and special features and services. Although I’ve been a travel ... http://www.totemtravelblog.com/princess-cruises-offers-%e2%80%9clove-boat%e2%80%9d-weddings-at-sea/ st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Click ... http://www.totemtravelblog.com/prauge/ Click for Slideshow Where can you rub noses with a Maori tribesman, enjoy spectacular scenery from an alpine train, cruise through scenes from Lord of the Rings, bungee jump from a bridge (or a tower) and hike on a glacier?  Why New Zealand of course!  Add to that bubbling geysers, world ... http://www.totemtravelblog.com/adventure-travel-scenery-in-new-zealand/ Click for Slideshow Last week, the Travel Channel was in Hawaii conducting “Man on the Street” interviews with a grand prize of 24 hours at the Bungalows at Mauna Lani Bay .  Since I toured the Bungalows in December, and know the going rate is $6000 per night with a 10 ... http://www.totemtravelblog.com/luxury-dolphins-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/ Click here for Slideshow Italy is one of the most romantic countries anywhere and Rome has to be one of the most exciting cities in the world.  What a combination! When asked to describe Rome I’d respond by saying its loud, fast paced, disorganized, somewhat dirty and has a real traffic problem.  ... http://www.totemtravelblog.com/rome/ Click here for slide show When only the best will do, think Jade Mountian in St Lucia for an unforgettable honeymoon or vacation!  You'll be treated to every luxury imaginable from a breathtaking view, to menus that change daily and accommodations so unique and luxurious they are called "sanctuaries" rather than ... http://www.totemtravelblog.com/jade-mountain-is-a-sanctuary-in-st-lucia/ If you've been waiting to treat the family to a Disneyland trip now is the time because "Kids Fly Free" is back and that really helps stretch your budget.  As an example, a family of four can stay 4 nights at Disneyland Hotel with park passes, airport transfers & roundtrip air ... http://www.totemtravelblog.com/kid-fly-free-to-disneyland-is-back/