A.S.K. About Travel 
Betty and Kyra Wish you a Happy New Year. May your year be filled with fun, adventure, and travel, Travel, TRAVEL!! No matter where in the world you would like to experience, we are there for you to assist in anyway we can. Our Christmas Markets Cruise Offer We have put together a group on the Ama Kristina for November …
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White Water Rafting in Pacific Northwest
It takes a solid hour to drive to White Salmon, Washington from Portland, Oregon, but the nice thing about being up at 8am on a Sunday is that the highways are clear, so the going is quick. There are definitely more mountains in this neck of the woods, and all of the vegetation seems drier (or maybe it’s just the …
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National Parks that deserve a visit
If you haven’t visited your local National Park maybe it is time to do so. Our Parks are so beautiful and are in almost every state of the US be it contiguous or island. On our island of Hawaii (formerly known as Big Island) we have Volcano National Park on the Hilo side. This is the home of the shield …
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Brisbane, Australia visiting Lone Pine Koala Santuary
This beautiful city is situated between Moreton Bay on the flood plain for the Brisbane River and the mountains of the great dividing range. This is a thriving young city with a lively beat in the music world and also has a great number of famous restaurants to keep any foodie happy. A day at the beach can be followed …
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Alaska, a land of beauty and adventure
My travels have taken me through the Yukon and over many passes, and I’ve been lucky enough to visit such “wild” places as Dawson, Chicken and Eagle. I have visited the University in Fairbanks and several fisheries and canneries along the way. I wanted to share with you some of my adventures in Alaska, as well as other things …
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Helpful Hints that may save your personal information when you are flying
Here are a few hints for protecting yourself so you do not become a victim of hackers. Disable your wi-fi when you are not using it Make sure that your firewall is installed correctly and is operational Use multiple passwords with many variations Make sure that you are connecting to a secure website (https:) and install any secure updates that …
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First Time Cruiser Hints
Have your boarding “pass” and all your documents (passports, driver’s license, or id credentials) ready and in hand when you arrive at the embarkation port. Be ready to smile at the camera which will take your picture for ship board identification. You will use this card when you are making purchases, to get in and out of your stateroom, to …
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Quilting Cruise
It is said that quilting started in ancient Egypt and it flourished later when pioneers needed the quilts to keep warm. Today, all around the world, folks of all ages and genders are gathering together to pick their favorite fabrics and create beautiful masterpieces. There are quilting conferences, camps, festivals, retreats and now cruises. If you love to quilt or …
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Top 10 Reasons for Using Betty Obrien as your Travel Consultant
By Kyra Boyle Well, that’s where you’re missing out. Here are ten really good reasons to give Betty Obrien, a travel consultant a call. The convenience of one-stop shop. Instead of making a different online account for the hotel, the cruise, and the travel arrangements, all of that is organized through Betty. Planning a trip is not so overwhelming if …
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