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South Africa with Lynne Miller

brad@avilay.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Day 1 -

After a very long, but pleasant (17 hours) flight from New York to Johannesburg on South African Airways, we connected to a 2-hour domestic flight to Capetown near the southern tip of South Africa. Our luxurious, 5 star hotel, the Mount Nelson, which is part of the Orient Express Hotel group (affectionately known as "The Nellie" to locals), picked us up at the airport with their private car. (Guests must request this service at a small [...]

Ireland with Raquel Spencer

brad@avilay.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Forty shades of green is an understatement. The Emerald Isle is truly a kaleidoscope of green hues scattered over the rolling hills of this beautiful and historically rich country. My journey to this beautiful island began in Dublin. This bustling town is rich with warm and welcoming people. With Trinity College, Grafton Street, The National Library and the Jameson Distillery, just to name a few, one doesn't have to look hard to find interesting and entertaining places [...]

Tahiti With Mary Beth Preston

brad@avilay.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Mary Beth Preston's Trip to Tahiti

Saturday April 19-Departed Los Angeles on Air Tahiti Nui at 1 pm to Papeete. Check-in was easy and security and X-ray line were quick. We took a bus from the terminal to the aircraft. Flight time was 8 ½ hours with individual video entertainment. Immigration and customs in Papeete were very slow and signage for lines was poorly marked. We were welcomed in baggage claim with a beautiful fl [...]