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An Alaskan adventure: Our second Postcard Jar Friends Cruise

Steve — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:09:43 +0000

Our second Postcard Jar Friends Cruise to Alaska featured snow-capped mountains, serene glacier bays, and so many new friendships. It was an unforgettable week-long adventure on the Celebrity Cruises Edge filled with breathtaking scenery and endless opportunities to create memories that will last a lifetime. Here’s a recap: Pre-cruise activities in Seattle Most of the 85 people on our Postcard Jar Friends Cruise to Alaska arrived in Seattle a day or two early (which we always recommend). They spent the day touring the Emerald City and its highlights, including Pike Place Market, the Chihuly Gardens and Glass Museum and the Space Needle. As for us, we packed in quite a bit in the day and half we spent there before boarding the ship. We stayed at the Hampton Inn – Downtown and walked to the Space Needle, MoPOP Museum, Chihuly Gardens and Glass Museum, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Museum. PIN FOR LATER Time to set sail on the Postcard Jar Friends Cruise to Alaska Once everyone boarded the ship, we met in the Rooftop Garden for a sail away gathering. Everyone had a chance to meet each other and wave goodbye to Seattle as the ship slipped […]

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Is group travel right for me?

Steve and Ann — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:08:24 +0000

Is group travel for me? That’s a question we hear a lot of people asking themselves (and us). For a great many, the answer is a definite YES! Read on to see if group travel is a good way for you to see the world. Postcard Jar is a reader-supported blog. If you make a purchase through links in this article, we may earn a commission. We are partners with EF Go Ahead Tours and Maratime Journeys LLC. Do you need to take a break and get restored? We get it, the calendar fills up quickly. If you don’t plan something, time slips away. Suddenly, you’ve gone yet another year without using your vacation time. You’re not alone. As Americans, we leave more than 600 MILLION unused vacation days on the table each year. That’s ridiculous. So this year, be different. Take the trip. Relax. Unwind. Discover new places. And there is no easier way to do that than with group travel. “Your enthusiasm & desire for us to have a great time was so evident. Your planning, detailed information prior to cruise & during the cruise was invaluable. All this helped reduce the stress for us as first time cruisers.” […]

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Come with us on a Costa Rican vacation without the hassle

Steve — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 15:17:52 +0000

Life is too short to let travel planning decisions keep you from exploring the world with amazing people. If you’re ready for a hassle-free trip, we’d love to have you join us on a Costa Rican vacation in May 2025. Postcard Jar is a reader-supported blog and we have partnered with EF Go Ahead Tours. If you make a purchase through a link in this post, we may earn a commission. Costa Rica. A tropical, mountainous paradise in Central America with coasts on the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. There, you’ll have opportunities to explore rainforests, sample coffee right from the fields, bask in volcanically heated hot springs, and lounge on a beautiful, sandy beach. A Costa Rican vacation made easy It seems like a complicated trip, doesn’t it? But it doesn’t have to be. You can book this trip with no decision fatigue required HERE. Click THIS LINK to find the complete itinerary, dates and pricing of this fantastic adventure. Since space is limited on this tour to just 33 participants, you’ll want to book early and secure your spot. And to stay up to date with our future tour possibilities, be sure to sign up for our email list. […]

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Things to do in Wichita on a wellness weekend

Ann — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:46:01 +0000

There are lots of things to do on a wellness weekend in Wichita, Kan.! Whether you need to relax and de-stress, or you’re looking for ways to get active and healthy, Wichita has something for you. NOTE: Our visit to Wichita was hosted by Visit Wichita and this blog post was sponsored. The opinions expressed (and memories of a relaxing weekend in the heart of the country) are our own. Read on to discover how you can spend a wellness weekend pampering yourself in Wichita. So what is a wellness weekend? A wellness weekend (it can actually be any time of the week) is a few days when you get away to focus on you and your health. Some people use a wellness weekend to kick-start a new, healthier lifestyle while others simply enjoy a retreat to hone healthy habits they’ve incorporated into their lives. Since beginning our healthy living journey and losing a combined 200 pounds, we’ve enjoyed a blend of movement and relaxation in our wellness travels. We look for activities that stimulate our muscles and joints as well as our brains. We seek out interesting and healthy cuisines. And we find ways to slow down and de-stress. […]

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The perfect holiday getaway in Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Ann — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:32:52 +0000

Our Airbnb in Pawhuska called Postcard Place is decorated for Christmas, and we’re excited to welcome guests again this holiday season. Click HERE to book on Airbnb today! With great shopping at The Pioneer Woman Mercantile and other local retail shops, Pawhuska is great place for a holiday season getaway. Our Airbnb in Pawhuska Postcard Place has three bedrooms and can accommodate up to five people. Each room has a little Christmas cheer to brighten your holiday season. Bake some Christmas cookies in our kitchen We have equipped the kitchen at Postcard Place with everything you need to cook a meal or even bake Christmas cookies. You can stream some Christmas music on our bluetooth speaker while you decorate those cookies to your heart’s content. In addition to equipment, we provide staples like spices, olive oil, and even condiments. What’s more, if you’d like to add a little holiday cheer to your stay, we also have wine glasses as well as cocktail glasses and accessories for you to use during your stay. Click HERE for a great recipe for a Christmas Old Fashioned from our friends at Gastronom Cocktails. Complimentary gift wrap station After doing your holiday shopping in Pawhuska, feel free […]

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