Cruise the Hawaiian Islands

  There are certain places around the U.S., every American feels they must visit. Places that make up our nation's heritage. Places considered natural treasures. Think an Alaskan cruise, the Statue of Liberty, Washington D.C.'s monuments, and the national parks. Hawaii is that kind of place. And the best way to live the Hawaiian dream […]

Food, Wine & Adventure in Portland

Portland, Oregon, has a big city vibe but is not all that big. Downtown is very walkable and packed with brew pubs, wine bars, farm-to-table eateries, restaurants featuring international cuisine with a west coast flair, coffee shops, and food halls. Food trucks of every imaginable cuisine are very popular in Portland. There are more than […]

It’s All Greek to Me

Greece—the land where western civilization began, democracy was created, and where you can find some of the most delicious food you’ve ever tasted. This ancient country boasts more than 4,000 years of history scattered across its mainland and 6,000 islands. Here you will find the great minds of Plato and Aristotle’s school of thoughts mingling […]

Best Restaurants in Mexico According to Travel Advisors

Sunset MonaLisa Los Cabos, Mexico Carved into a cliff overlooking the Bay of Cabo San Lucas with the best view of the famous Arch at Land’s End, Sunset MonaLisa consistently presents a new experience to those seeking excellence in food and service. Located at the tip end of the Baja Peninsula of Mexico, Sunset MonaLisa […]

Trip of a Lifetime to Dubai

NOW is a great time to travel and continue to check those “dream” destinations off your travel bucket list. From an indoor ski slope to the world’s tallest building, Dubai has it all. Have you ever heard the phrase “where bigger is always better”? A true oasis in the middle of the Arabian Desert, Dubai […]

Exotic Islands of Tahiti

Exotic Islands of Tahiti Neelie Kruse, CTC, Owner, Cary Travel Express For years my travel bucket list included a visit to the magical destination of Tahiti and the spectacular over the water bungalows in Bora Bora. Located in the Pacific Ocean the destination of Tahiti is one of the most exotic and favored destinations of […]

15 Reasons to Use a Travel Agent

If you are looking for a travel agent near you, please visit www.mvptravel.com and use the Agency Locator to find your travel agent! 1. Save Money! Travel Agents have access to the myriad of airfares, hotel rates, package tours, and cruise vacations worldwide and are internet savvy. Accompanied by strong working relationships with travel suppliers, often the […]

Guernsey: Not Just Cows

Sark Carriage Ride The Little Chapel The tiny English island of Guernsey located in the Channel Islands off the coast of Normandy is a hidden travel destination. Our fifty minute flight from London Gatwick found us on an island that not only has Guernsey cows, but beautiful flowers and a history tied to World War […]

Loving Welsh Food

Cardiff Castle Welshcakes If looking for something different to do when visiting Cardiff, Wales, Loving Welsh Food Tours is a must. The four hour walking tour includes a tasting of a variety of Welsh foods and a boat ride along the River Taff. Along the way, our guide gave us an informative history of Cardiff. […]

There Is So Much More to England Than London

Sudley Gardens Sudley Gardens What does a garden, an abbey, a world renown university, and many pubs have in common? A visit to the English countryside known as the Cotswolds is a great retreat from the hustle and bustle of London. The Slaughters Country Inn in Lower Slaughter is a charming inn consisting of 31 […]