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Dream Vacations - Laurie and Greg Shuss8-Day Tuscany and Cinque Terre AdventureSend us a textAn eight-day travel itinerary for a tour of Italy, primarily based in Montecatini Terme. The trip is designed to offer a diverse experience of Tuscany, beginning with an orientation in Montecatini itself. Subsequent days feature excursions to famous historical and cultural sites, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the walled city of Lucca, as well as a walking tour of Florence and a visit to the Accademia Gallery. The itinerary also incorporates unique regional experiences2025-07-2007 minDream Vacations - Laurie and Greg ShussHawaiian Dreams: Maui and Kauai AdventureSend us a textThis extensive travel itinerary, curated by Dream Vacations' experts Greg and Laurie Shuss, details an immersive Hawaiian holiday across Maui and Kauai. The journey begins on Maui, featuring a stay at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, with activities such as a sunrise visit to Haleakala volcano, relaxation at Ka'anapali Beach, a Wailele Luau, and snorkelling at Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. The itinerary also includes a scenic Road to Hana excursion before transitioning to Kauai, where guests...2025-06-1513 minDream Vacations - Laurie and Greg ShussLondon, Paris, and Seine River CruiseSend us a textThis episode describes a European vacation itinerary planned by Greg and Laurie Shuss of Dream Vacations. The trip begins in London, with tours focusing on landmarks and historical figures, before a Eurostar train takes travellers to Paris. The core of the journey is a Seine River cruise through France, highlighting charming towns like Conflans and Rouen, the historic Normandy beaches, and sites related to artists like Van Gogh and Monet. The...2025-05-2509 minDream Vacations - Laurie and Greg ShussImmersive Japan Tour culminating in a luxury cruise to AlaskaSend us a textA unique travel experience offered by Dream Vacations with Laurie and Greg Shuss, who have been recognised as Best of the Gulfshore winners for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The main focus is a land tour in Japan, highlighting iconic sites in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, such as the Tokyo Sky Tree, various temples and shrines, Mount Fuji, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Then a luxury cruise travelling from Japan to Alaska, featuring stops in Japanese coastal cities and culminating in Alaskan destinations like Kodiak and Valdez. Details a...2025-04-2911 minDream Vacations - Laurie and Greg ShussTuscan Cooking Vacations with Dream VacationsSend us a textDream Vacations, run by Greg and Laurie Shuss & Associates, has partnered with Tuscookany Cooking Vacations to offer immersive Italian cooking experiences in Tuscany. These holidays involve staying in luxurious villas like Bellorcia, Casa Ombuto, Torre del Tartufo, and Bellancino, where participants engage in hands-on cooking classes led by local chefs, learning authentic Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine. The vacations cater to individuals, groups, and even solo travellers, with options for private villas and chefs for larger parties. Beyond cooking, guests can enjoy the Tuscan countryside, including nearby attractions...2025-03-1319 minDream Vacations - Laurie and Greg ShussSmall Groups Tours - An Intimate Travel ExperienceSend us a textSmall group tours provide a more intimate and immersive vacation experience than other travel options1. Here are some of the specific advantages they offer:•More Personalised Experience: With fewer people, small group tours allow for greater access to guides and local experts, which can enrich the overall travel experience.•Flexibility and Freedom: Small group tours combine the support and security of organised group travel with the flexibility to go off-script when desired1. They offer a balance between the structure of a tour...2025-02-0707 minDream Vacations - Laurie and Greg ShussRocky Mountaineer - First Passage to the West - Canadian RockiesSend us a textDream Vacations with Laurie and Greg Shuss, promotes Rocky Mountaineer's "First Passage to the West," a luxury two-day train journey traversing the Canadian Rockies between Vancouver, Lake Louise, and Banff. Passengers enjoy daytime travel through iconic locations like the Spiral Tunnels and Rogers Pass, with meals and panoramic views from glass-dome coaches. Overnight accommodation is in a hotel, not on the train. Optional tours and upgrades are available through Dream Vacations, who provide contact information for booking. Contact Dream Vacations at 239-603-6040 or bonitaspringstravel.com2025-01-0706 minDream Vacations - Laurie and Greg ShussSolo Travel Planning with Dream VacationsSend us a textLaurie and Greg Shuss & Associates, a Dream Vacations Travel Agency, specializes in helping solo travelers plan affordable holidays. The agency addresses the common issue of high single supplements charged by hotels and tour operators, exploring ways to mitigate these costs for clients. They achieve this by partnering with companies offering solo traveler discounts or by arranging shared accommodation. Booking early is advised to secure the best deals, and the agency also highlights opportunities to socialize through activities such as...2024-11-2605 minDream Vacations - Laurie and Greg ShussArtificial Intelligence integration with Travel Advisors - Dream VacationsSend us a textDream Vacations with Laurie and Greg Shuss & Associates embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to improve our services. We utilize AI applications to streamline the booking process for cruises, flights, tours, hotels, and more. However, we recognize that AI cannot replace the human touch, particularly in unfamiliar locales or unexpected circumstances. Ultimately, Dream Vacations aims to offer reliable, personalized, and secure travel experiences while focusing on providing expert advice, guidance, and unique travel experiences. Listen to our latest podcast on this subject.Laurie and Greg Shuss & Associates239-603-60402024-10-2705 min
Good Neighbor PodcastEP #869: Dream Vacations with Laurie & Greg ShussText the show!What Makes Dream Vacations a Good Neighbor...Dream Vacations is a full-service travel agency, specializing in group and luxury travel. Our mission is to provide each client with the personalized service and care that they deserve to design the perfect vacation. Our company is engaged in every client’s Dream Vacation from beginning to end, and ready to assist throughout the entire process. As experienced travel advisors, we offer luxury ocean cruises, river cruises, guided tours, all-inclusive resorts, and luxury villa rentals all over the world.When we tr...2023-01-1809 min