Chances are, that 15 years ago you had never heard of Dubai, one of the United Arab Emirates, but today you can’t pick up a newspaper or a magazine without reading something about this over-the-top desert playground.  The evolution from quiet desert to tourism mecca has carved out a reputation for Dubai as having the biggest, best, and most luxurious of everything in the world.  Not surprising, it has a very expensive price tag to go with that reputation.
But if you thought Dubai was only for the rich and famous, the Dazzling Dubai tour will grab your attention.
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Do you plan a special trip, whether an exotic vacation or a weekend getaway, for those special occasions in your life?  A 25th anniversary cruise, a romantic weekend for a proposal, or a girls getaway for a 30th birthday?
If you do, you’re not alone, as a recent survey commissioned by Disney  just revealed.
What do people do to make a vacation extra special?  Upgraded and special experiences topped the survey list:

Enjoy a special meal (59 percent)
Stay in nicer accommodations (35 percent)
Group activities (35 percent)
Buy souvenirs (34 percent)
Special tours (27 percent)
Private rooms at restaurants (23 percent)

I know I have taken special …read more

Today, my husband and I, celebrate 10 years of marriage….woo hoo! I think it is something to fly to Hawaii for, but my husband says that people who celebrate every piddly anniversary just have low expectations. “What… are they afraid that they won’t be together by their 25th anniversary? That really speaks volumes about their faith in each other!” I gotta love that man, he has a way of putting a whole new spin on things. However, I am a romantic and think that every little milestone should be celebrated so I tell him to stop being cheap and plan …read more