The post that no one wants to read, but should.

I'm going to broach a topic that most people have heard about. When you experience something like this, it can ruin a vacation in a blink of an eye. All that money, time, effort... and left traumatized.

I'm sure you can guess what 2 words I'm going to say.

Bed Bugs <shudder>

This is your reminder that no matter where you go - be diligent. No matter WHERE it is. Any resort, hotel, cruise etc is susceptible to bed bugs. Here are some ways to spot the wee critters.

• As a precaution immediately put your luggage in a bathroom or tub until you've had a chance to check over your room.

• Gently pull back the sheet and mattress pad to check the four corners of the mattress and box springs, pulling back the cording and look along the edges.

• Check the closet area, valet, and/or luggage rack. look in corners and anything that may be dark. 

• For a more evasive look, check surrounding furniture, headboards, carpet corners etc. Pull out a flashlight if you need to.

• If you find what you think looks like a bed bug, alert hotel staff immediately so that they can double check and take measures to ensure that the issue is resolved. 

• When you get home if you are unsure that you might have a hitchhiker, launder all of your clothing on the hottest wash/dry cycle for the garment in question, bagging things up as you complete the process. Vacuum the suitcase inside and either box or bag before storing , seal shoes and belongings that can't be washed in bags. Things that are bagged need to stay in bags a minimum of 3 weeks to halt the life cycle of the bug. 

In spite of the dreadful creatures, being aware may save your vacation. No one wants to deal with the mess and chaos that these pesky little things create.

Angela Wilson - Archer Luxury Travel

Disney Cruise Line 2016 itineraries

Have you seen these amazing destinations?

What destination is your dream vacation? 

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Disney Cruises aren't just for families with older children!

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Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line has selected the most stunning destinations—in the most exciting regions around the world—for cruises you and your family will always remember. Discover the world of delights waiting for you on your next Disney cruise.

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Have an aspiring chef in your family? This new adventure might be for you!

Starting July 8th, at Disney's Contemporary Resort, a new behind the scenes adventure awaits. This time in the kitchen! The Family Culinary Adventure allows Guests to go backstage work alongside a Disney Chef. Upon arrival in the kitchen, Guests will be broken into groups and assigned a portion of the meal, which they'll prepare with the aid of a Chef. Teams will regroup to introduce their menu item before sitting down to a group dinner. At the conclusion of the adventure, Guests will be presented with a cookbook signed by the Chefs and a white Chef's hat. This 3 ½ hour interactive experience is available twice a week and costs US $175 per adult and US $125 per child (ages 9-12) plus tax.

In a group with a max of 30, guests aged 9 and older, will don aprons, hats and gloves. There will be five stations in all, each teaching techniques such as:

Garde manger, is the French term for food produced in the cold kitchen, where guests learn how to make farmer cheese, from-scratch butter, and how to plate a gourmet salad on a rapidly moving electric belt in the professional kitchen.

Sushi, with sushi chefs teaching the art of rolling sushi and sashimi. (This station may rotate with other culinary ideas.)

Boucherie, or butcher station, where guests learn how to trim a beef tenderloin to make the perfect filet mignon.

Pasta, with just three ingredients (semolina, olive oil and egg), guests learn to make tender noodles from scratch, along with fresh basil pesto.

Patisserie,or bakery, where guests get to play with chocolate, mousse and other sweet endings

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New details for Animal Kingdom expansion. You won't want to miss this!

New details have been released on nighttime experiences coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! “Rivers of Light” will combine live performers with water screens and swirling animal imagery. Sunset Kilimanjaro Safaris will be a new adventure allowing you to travel through the Africa savanna amid the orange glow of the setting sun.

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