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River Cruise Bible

This is your guide to finding the river cruise that is exactly right for you. From Europe to Asia to the USA, there are many different cruise lines, often with vastly different pricing. The River Cruise Bible gives comprehensive comparisons between the major river cruise lines and explains what they share in common and how they differ. Arm yourself with this book to save money and ensure the best experience when booking your cruise. You will find out how to navigate tricky advertising gimmicks, which is the best river, how to properly book a river cruise... Read more

Tauck & Silversea Cruises coming to Murrells Inlet!

Two for Tuesday! Representatives from both Tauck Tours and Silversea are coming to Murrells Inlet for an exclusive TipsForShips.com presentation! Hosted by Karen Wayman from Tauck, Betsy Burks from Silversea, and Michael Graham from MGA Travel.

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Graham Safaris

A safari is usually a trip of a lifetime and often the 6th or 7th continent for many of our guests. Our top travel tip for safaris? Don't wait! And... Read more

Grand Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies. Majestic, Magnificent, Momentous. If you have not traveled to this corner of the world, I highly recommend you do so. We recently returned from our journey beginning in Vancouver and finishing in Calgary last month. Vancouver Read more

Cherry Blossoms & Samurais

WAIT LIST ask to join by calling 843-279-0310; waitlists do clear quite regularly and if you don’t sign up you’ll never know!

April 3, 2025 for 19 nights, hosted by M&K, Authentic Japan: 5 days in-depth Kyoto with 15 Read more

Authentic Immersive Japan to Majestic Alaska

WAIT LIST ask to join by calling 843-279-0310; waitlists do clear quite regularly and if you don’t sign up you’ll never know!

April 3, 2025 for 36 nights, hosted by M&K. Authentic Japan: 5 days in-depth Kyoto by land, Read more

River Cruising Adventure for Active Travelers

Avalon Waterways has been rated in the top for river cruising. I recently got to experience a European river cruise on the Avalon Expression. I’m 37 and my friend is a very fit 58-year old, so we chose the Read more

Graham’s Dream Safari (12 days)

This extraordinary adventure is the safari of your dreams. You’ll visit far reaches of the Serengeti that most people never see (but wish they had). You’ll engage with the people of Tanzania in meaningful ways during authentic, contextual experiences. Read more

Graham’s Custom Safaris

Does bespoke travel appeal to you? Don’t want to follow the herd (well, with the exception of great migration)? Let us work together to build your safari your way.

A Custom Safari

This is the safari your way. You Read more

Azamara Extended Wine & Culture Voyage

June 9th, 2025 for 18 nights, Kristen hosts this unique extended stay in France, Portugal, and Spain

Enjoy small-ship cruising on the 684-passenger Azamara “Onward” sailing from Southampton, UK, to Barcelona, Spain. Azamara’s new “extended stay” concept gives Read more

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