Bell's Travel Company

10/30/2023

We arrived at the ship around 430 pm and just enough time to land in our room and then the safety briefing in the Panorama Lounge. Everyone was bleary eyed. Most guests had flown in from the States that day. At least I’d had one day head start ! Then dinner tables were divided by group colors so we sat with four folks from “red” group…
Day # 2 - Mâcon ! What a delightful city ! We did a wonderful walking tour and then had the afternoon at leisure ( I had an extensive walk in the afternoon along the lovely boardwalk. Here’s some pics of the boat and Mâcon ! It was beautiful weather ..

10/29/2023

Day 6 was the day we went to the airport to fly home — but I got up early and had a lovely walk and saw the sun rise over the magnificent mountains that surround Sedona ! And then we had a great photo stop at my rock — Bell Rock !!!

And another lovely leg stretch en route to PHX ( where the temps were triple digits ! )

10/29/2023

Day 5 of Great Trains and Grand Canyons was a day of leisure ! Done went to town for shopping and cafes, quite a few had booked massages at the spa at the hotel ( which they said were wonderful !) . Caryl and I did some hiking, but it was very hot so the afternoon was swimming and sunning. The final / farewell dinner was amazing at Blazing M Ranch !!! I shot a gun ( target practice ) for the first time in my life!!! I love new experiences 😉

10/29/2023

Day 4 of Great Trains and Grand Canyons - first stop Montezuma National Monument… then to the amazing little town of Jerome ! Way up on the hill and everything in town seems to be on the historic registry. Then, the Verde Canyon railroad. Very picturesque and an open air car for enjoying the breeze and for really good photos. Our bartender Ciara was just a little bundle of energy and made it fun. The charcuterie lunch was perfect !

10/29/2023

Day 3 of Great Trains and Grand Canyons —-

A great train ride on the Grand Canyon Railroad! We saw a jackrabbit, a prairie dog snd several groupings of Pronghorns from the train. Then some great time at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon !!! We were so fortunate to have an absolutely perfect day of weather !! Did a great amount of hiking around the Rim. And were nearly stampeded by a group of teenager Big Horn Sheep ! We initially thought they were a group of ill behaved youths but were delighted to see they were wild animals with pointy horns . Also Desert view national park & Black Barts for a fun filled dinner experience !! 😂😂😂. # premierworlddiscovery

10/17/2023

Day 2 of Great Trains and Grand Canyons ! What a lovely day ! Beautiful Sedona Trolley which toured us up to a Chapel in the mountains and Airport Mesa. Then some wandering time in Tlaquepaque.. lunch in Sedona ( delicious fish tacos !!!) and a pink Jeep tour ! Then a wonderful dip in the pool and an early night ! A great day tomorrow is in store and I need my rest !

10/16/2023

Beautiful property in the lovely town of Sedona !!! Poco Diablo — just a small devil !!!

10/16/2023

Day 1 of Great Trains and Grand Canyons — pickup at the airport in Phoenix and arrived in Scottsdale for a variety of lunch options. We went for the Baja tacos of course! My Seattle clothes suddenly seem very hot ….

03/15/2023

Hello friends and fellow travelers! We are all looking forward to summer now that the time change has happened in the U.S.! Do you have all of your flights confirmed for any summertime travel? If not, I highly advise you contact your travel advisor, as fares are rising quickly. Sometimes it's nice to dream BEYOND this summer... Fall cruising in the Caribbean? Our friends at Princess have a Lucky St. Patrick's day incentive going on right now. Check it out, and let me know if I can help with any questions!

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02/28/2023

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When I opened up my own company as a Travel Advisor, many people asked... Really? Does anyone use Travel Advisors anymore ? Don't they just do everything on Expedia? There's a lot of moving parts to travel these days. Just ask anyone who was affected by the Southwest issues this past summer. Having one person to have your back in that kind of a situation relieves all the stress of a vacation that didn't go exactly as planned. Sometimes just finding the right vacation package can be overwhelming, as there's a lot of options. A travel advisor can help you navigate to find the right fit. Let's chat !

02/21/2023

Dreaming about getting away this spring or summer? Cruising in Europe has always been good value for money, but with all these inclusions offered by the beautiful new ships of Virgin, you don't want to let this one slip by!!!!
20 different restaurants, none of them require "extra fees". Really.

Call for me details and I'd love to help with booking.

Voyage Details

02/13/2023

Hello all: I had a great time at the Travel and Adventure Show in DC last weekend, and met with some very interesting suppliers. I really enjoyed meeting Atlas Ocean Voyages that do high-end voyages through the Drake Passage and guests can walk on the ice of Antartica. I've been thinking about Alaska a lot these days, as I know it will be a busy season up there. Anyone interested in cruising to Alaska? Maybe I can help you put together a land tour? Many people only have limited vacation time, in which case, a cruise is a perfect fit. Looking to see more of Alaska than just Southeast and you have 2 weeks vacation? Then let's talk about a cruise tour to see the interior of Alaska, AND then a lovely cruise at the end.

Right now I'm organizing a Northern Lights tour for a client that wants to see Alaska in December / January next winter. It will include 2 cities, a train journey, and a dog sledding experience. Wow! So many great experiences in this big state during the winter as well. Obviously, that's not the time for the cruise ships, but for those looking for a more adventurous experience (and the Northern Lights!), please reach out and I can put together a package for you.