Marla at Travel Best Bets

11/05/2026

Day 3- Chiang Mai- we went to the hilltop temple of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, the most revered Buddhist shrine in the Chiang Mai region. The climb up to the temple ( 306 stairs or for small fee a short funicular ride to the top) is well worth the effort. Then we did an orientation walk of the Old Quarter. Later that day we went to the Chiang Mai Night Bizzar, full of local handcrafts and fabulous northern street food dishes, where we had dinner then shopped

11/04/2026

With 50 itineraries ranging from 2-night getaways to 9-night adventures, Royal Caribbean is expanding its European offerings with Greek Islands sailings and new stops in Porto, Tangier, Casablanca, Alexandria, and Istanbul. 🇪🇺 🚢

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11/04/2026

Day 2 - embarked on a city tour of Bangkok. Starting at the Grand Palace complex (home of the Thai royal family) followed by Wat Phra Kaew, where the Emerald Buddha resides, another highlight is Wat Pho, the largest temple in Bangkok, housing a 151ft long, 49ft high gold plated reclining Buddha. Then we boarded a long tail boat for a tour of the canals. Time to freshen up and go for dinner then later, we transfer to Bangkok Krung Thep Aphiwat station were we boarded our overnight sleeper train ( approx a 12hr journey) to Chiang Mai.

11/03/2026

Ireland is calling... and now is the perfect time to answer. 🍀

With Black Friday Early Access from CIE Tours, you can start planning your Irish adventure before the holiday rush begins. ✨ 🇮🇪

Plan with me, and let's find the perfect CIE Tours itinerary for your Ireland adventure.

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11/02/2026

Catalina Island. 🏝️ Save this for your trip.

🏛️ Avalon: explore the charming harbor, browse local shops, and visit the historic 1929 Casino before heading up to the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden.
⛵ Two Harbors: a laid-back island village on a strip of land just a quarter mile wide, with hiking trails, a dive shop, and local dining.
🥾 165+ miles of trails and the chance to spot the island’s famous free-roaming bison.
🚤 Things to do: Flying Fish Voyage, glass-bottom boat tour, kayak or paddleboard, sail, snorkel, wildlife tour, and zip line.

Contact me to start your Catalina Island adventure!

11/01/2026

From dining together to splashing in the pools, every moment onboard is designed for families. 🍴💦 🎭

All-inclusive, all unforgettable, our family adventure starts here.

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11/01/2026

All went well with flights to Bangkok. Arrived on time @ 5:30 am, transfer was there for pick- up, and hotel room was ready at 12 noon for me. Went to the hotel breakfast buffet, was the best and biggest I’ve ever seen!. Did a little walk around the neighborhood.
Went to an outdoor market in afternoon, hotel provided free tuc tuc there, just had to make own way back. Then bought tickets to the Calypso Cabaret. Caught a cab, there is a huge mall there, went for dinner then the show at 7:15pm. Show was very good, beautiful costumes, impressive lighting and fantastic songs by Ladyboy cabaret show!

10/31/2026

Trick or Trip? 🎃 👻

This Halloween, we're choosing the trip. From legendary castles to mysterious streets and hauntingly beautiful destinations, these places deserve a spot on every Halloween travel list.

Which one would you visit first? Contact me to start planning your spooky adventure. 🦇

10/30/2026

Today I start my journey to Thailand.

🌴 Get Ready for an Epic Adventure!

I have SO much to look forward to, including:

🐘 Visiting Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai
🚂 Riding Thailand’s famous Death Railway
🔥 Exploring Hellfire Pass
🌊 Floating along the River Kwai
🍜 And, of course, plenty of incredible Thai food, culture, scenery and adventure along the way!

I will try to post as much as possible so be sure to watch for posts!

10/30/2026

With shades of green changing around every turn, little towns appearing along the way, and a good meal waiting somewhere between the views, the journey around the Ring of Kerry is part of the experience. 🍀

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