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Disney vacation package: How to choose between Disneyland, Disney World or a Disney Cruise

When I hear the words Disney vacation package, I become fully attentive to the discussion at hand. Who doesn’t love a Disney vacation? In my opinion, a Disney vacation at Disneyland, Disney World, or a Disney Cruise can be the vacation of a lifetime. The ultimate decision is up to you and your family.

Disneyland in Anaheim, California, is where all of the Disney fun originated, and has evolved into a Disney fanatic’s dream! Main Street U.S.A. is filled with horse drawn street cars, as well as the occasional double decker bus. The magic that fills the air will pull you and your family in. Splash Mountain, along with Big Thunder Mountain can provide hours of entertainment for the whole family. Vacation packages within Disneyland include stays at the three hotels on the Disney property, as well as park tickets. If your vacation is going to be an all inclusive Disney vacation, by all means, book a vacation package to enjoy a week of fun at Disneyland.

Maybe you enjoy the Sunshine State, otherwise known as the state of Florida. Kissimmee, Florida, is home to the Walt Disney World Resort. It wasn’t until the early 1970’s that this popular resort area opened and has since flourished into a mecca of entertainment for all Disney fans. With four theme parks on the property, you will not be bored! The Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are all parts of Walt Disney World vacation packages. With several value, moderate, and deluxe accommodations to choose from; your resort will be a get-a-way in itself. When you opt to book a Walt Disney World vacation package you will be booking a vacation the whole family will treasure.

If you and your family truly love the water, than by all means, book a Disney vacation package through the Disney Cruise line. There are three, four, and even seven day cruises. Should you have the desire to vacation with Mickey both on and off the water, you will want to book a by land/by sea Disney Cruise vacation package. You will spend 3 days on land and 4 days at sea, or vice versa. Port Canaveral, Florida is home to the Disney Cruise line. Here is where you will board the Disney Wonder or Disney Magic. Once on board, Disney provides top notch hospitality and allows the magic of Mickey to set in.

Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and the Disney Cruise Line, all offer exceptional vacation packages. Logistics may also play a role in which vacation package you ultimately choose. Choose the vacation package that meets the needs of your family and all of their dreams. Vacations come and go, but the memories that Mickey Mouse and his gang will leave you with, will fill your hearts with happiness for a long time! Thanks to Walt Disney, a man of many dreams, we are able to choose between three awesome vacation experiences!

Food Tour of Spain

For a unique trip, consider a tour of Spain. There are many unique tours that allow you to see the country side and enjoy nature. The internet is a good place to research tour companies and find the best tour for your trip. Find out what is included and what you need to pay for when you book your tour.

Unique Tours of Spain

Cycling Tours

If you love cycling and want to experience nature, consider a cycling tour of Spain. Cycling tours are a great way to explore the countryside, rural areas and small villages throughout the country. There are a range of itineraries offered by various companies. Many of these depend on ability and fitness level. If you are very fit, you may consider a mountain biking tour.

Most cycling tours stick to the flat valley and country areas of the country. These can be guided tours or you can set off on your own and meet up with the group at the end of the day. Tours give you a chance to visit historical sites, off the beaten path attractions and sample the local cuisine.

When you sign up for the tour, you will be given an itinerary and a detailed map of the route. The company will provide a cycle in the price of the tour. Your accommodations are included in most tours. You travel from hotel to hotel. The company will transport your luggage from one hotel to the next.

Wine and Food Tours

Spain is known for its cuisine and wine production. Wine and food tours are a great way to taste the local wines and cuisine of the various areas of the country. These tours are available for one or two week trips. You will be given an itinerary and information on what is included in the tour.

Most tours include meals, entrance fees to wineries and attractions, evening entertainment, transportation and accommodation. Depending on the tour, you may stay at one hotel or travel throughout the region and stay in several hotels. This information will be included in your itinerary.

Wildlife Tours

Wildlife tours are a great way to enjoy nature and observe a variety of wildlife in a natural habitat. Some are bird watching tours and others combine a variety of wildlife and plant observation. These are walking tours. Some are only one day tours, while others are several days.

Walking tours are very popular in the Pyrenees mountains. These walking tours are a great way to look for wildlife. The animals and birds you will see depend on the area you visit and the time of year of the trip. A variety of plants can be seen in bloom during different seasons.

Finding Tours of Spain

The internet is a great place to find information on a variety of tours through Spain. Most tour companies have websites with detailed information and sample itineraries for the tours they offer. Some advertise on larger travel websites. Take some time to research the various companies to find a tour that has everything you want in your vacation.

Decide what type of tour you want to take and what area you want to visit. Wildlife tours can be found in the mountain areas as well as country areas. You will see a greater variety of wild life in the mountain areas and less populated areas. Wine tours can be found in many different areas of the country.

Find out what is included in your tour. In most cases, your accommodations, transportation and some meals will be included. In some cases, all meals are included. On other tours, only some meals, such as breakfast and dinner are included in the price of the tour. Ask for specifics about what is included in the price of the tour.

Most tours do not include:

o Airfare
o Room services
o Gratuities
o Taxes
o Travel insurance
o Entrance fees, unless specified on the itinerary
o Meals not listed on the itinerary
o Long distance telephone charges

Using the Law of Attraction for Weight Loss

The Secret, it is called. It lay practically dormant since its inception, long before the Knights of Templar and the Code named for a Tuscan Renaissance man, artist and inventor; long before any void of noble blood would know of its existence.

Then, because of a small, made-for-television movie produced for Australia’s Channel Nine, the secret was out.

Thank goodness, and a willing media.

Beth and I have been practicing, living, and teaching The Secret – its true name is the Law of Attraction – for ten years when the rest of the world caught on. And we whole-heartedly believe that if there is one true law that can heal the world and put and keep all of us who inhabit it back on track, it is the Law of Attraction. It is the one, true earthly (actually, Universal) law that fits all, because the pure tenet of this ancient “New Thought” is that everyone – regardless of race, religion, geography, or political ideology – deserves a happy, secure life where all wants and needs are available for all.

Sounds good – too good, we know… we hear it all the time. Yet if this law – and it is a law, not unlike any other physical law of the Universe – has no bearing in everyday reality and human existence, why has it spanned ages and appeared to work for some of the most revered in our societies? It has clearly ignored borders, religions, and political affiliations over the eons it has been recognized.

Is there something to it?

Yes, there is. Just ask us, and the hundreds of thousands around the world who have connected with all that is good through the Wonderful Law of Attraction. And if you don’t believe us, just ask Oprah.

American cultural icon Oprah Winfrey has openly hailed the Law of Attraction on her highly rated syndicated talk show, as well as in print, on her radio network, and as a guest on the Larry King Show. She is the walking, talking poster child of the Law of Attraction, and she has the successful, happy, giving, and full life that emotes everything that is The Secret. And like all who truly practice the Law of Attraction – present company included – she wants everyone including you to know about it.

A WEIGHTY LOA QUESTION

At our many lectures, meetings, and seminars that we appear at each year, the inevitable question is raised by an audience member. “Can I lose weight with the Law of Attraction?” The answer is a clear and concise Yes!

How do we know this? Because using the Law of Attraction, and the Universal methods of thought to emotion to end result, Beth lost 50 pounds and I lost over 100 pounds. When I began using the LOA for weight loss, I weighed in at 440 pounds. And I continue to lose and manage my weight. My Law of Attraction success in this, my most lifelong troubling struggle, erased any atom of lingering doubt I ever harbored concerning LOA.

First, in case you are a little confused by The Secret, and are perhaps new to the idea of it, we’d better explain how the Law of Attraction works. Everything in the physical world where we exist vibrates. EVERYTHING whether it be dirt, a tree, a human being—these all emit a vibration. Even a rock vibrates—albeit at a much slower and barely perceptible pace—and a human being vibrates at a far more rapid rate.

These vibrational patterns translate to everything that you are feeling, which moves the Universe to, in turn, attract exactly what those feelings are. So if you are thinking (feeling) about how angry you may be at someone, the Universe takes that emotion and emits (returns) directly back to you what you happen to be feeling. You always attract exactly what you are feeling. THIS IS THE LAW OF ATTRACTION.

So if you are feeling wonderful, and thinking about how great your day is, and you are happy and grateful for that wonderful day, the Universe attracts (returns) to you exactly what you are feeling —more days of joy and wonder. What could be better than that? However, as is usually the case, there are a few problems with us humans when it comes to attracting what we desire.

In society today, people usually don’t listen to their intuition. We instead rely on other people to tell us “what is.” It’s kind of like old fable, “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” when an entire kingdom was convinced that despite naked truth, they all agreed that His Majesty’s new clothes were all the rage — the living end! How often do we see our fellow citizens jump into line like lemmings to the sea, and how often do we accept the opinions of others as uncontestable fact? We think you would agree that the fashion mavens have accomplished that, much to the chagrin and disappointment of the fully two-thirds of the American public that cannot fit into the clothes they market.

It’s time that we listen to ourselves and stop listening to what is really just other people’s opinions telling you what to think. This brings us to our first, and most important, question that we will ask of you this lesson: Who are you losing this weight for? Is it for you? Is it for someone else? Are you losing it because you want to feel better, or do you simply want to lose a few pounds for a swimsuit that is calling your name?

The right answer — and in this case there is a right answer — is: FOR YOU. You must only lose weight for you. If you are not losing the weight for you, then you might as well grab a gallon of Baskin-Robbins and go sit in a corner with a big spoon and a TV remote control. It doesn’t matter what anyone thinks you should do. You must commit to losing the weight only for you.

If losing the weight will make you happy, then that is the biggest reason for you to lose the weight. Sure, losing weight for health reasons is always good and noble, but the main reason we want to help you to lose weight is because it will make you happy. See, that’s how the Law of Attraction works. It is all about what you desire; what will cause you to be happy. This, by the way, is not greedy… no matter what the Nay Sayers say. (And they DO love to say, say, say!) This is the Wonderful Law of Attraction, and to be able to create whatever life you want for your self is the Universe’s greatest gift to you.

DOWN GO THE POUNDS (OR KILOS!)

We were at a Wellness of the Mind retreat and we talked about the Law of Attraction and losing weight. There were many people there who lived their life through the Law of Attraction and, as always, there were people new to the LOA, and the usual weight loss questions were posed.

Weight loss through the Law of Attraction will take some of you a shorter amount of time, and for others it may take a little longer. It all depends on your mindset. LOVE yourself, ENJOY yourself, YOU are a wonderful person who creates your Universe. Isn’t that powerful? Your own body regenerates every second. You are a part of that. YOU can regenerate your body to be what you want, you can!

Maybe this is the week that you have a night that you treat yourself for just being you: The you that you are right now, and think about all the things that make YOU happy and joyous.

A doctor once asked Beth if she exercised and she said, “I walk about a half a mile each day.” The doctor replied, “Is that all? You need to exercise AT LEAST a mile each day!” Beth looked at the doctor and said, “Is that all? Are you kidding me? I didn’t move at all before. This half-mile is a big deal for me. When I am darn good and ready to go a mile, when I FEEL like I WANT to, then I will. I know that a half-mile is better than none at all, and my body knows it. Don’t make me try to feel bad. I’m proud of myself!”

Remember to continue doing what is working for you. Just those little steps help immensely over a year’s time, and if that ‘normal’ mind is feeling deprived, eat one bowl of popcorn instead of two, or eat half a candy bar instead of a whole one and save the rest for a couple of hours later. Your ‘normal’ mind will be appeased.

Listen to your body before you eat something. Sometimes it isn’t hungry, but we feed it anyway. ENJOY every bite! Try not to rip-snort through a whole meal in ten seconds flat. ENJOY every little thing that you put in your mouth and be thankful for that wonderful body of yours. You created it with help, and you can fine-tune it just as easily. For more information please visit http://www.bethandleemccain.com

Discover Why You Need to Learn the Basics Before You Try to Use the Law of Attraction

If there is a mystical power in the universe which could bestow great things on you, it may be the Law of Attraction. This will manifest you joy, riches, and physical & mental health. You just need to recognize how to utilize it. Some basic principles of the Law of Attraction can assist your progress.

A significant principle of the Law of Attraction is that what you think about becomes reality. What you think about is energy, exactly as the whole universe is energy. Whilst you contemplate your world, or merely let ideas enter your mind, you are determining your reality. You achieve this by way of the Law of Attraction. The energy you transmit attracts comparable energy. The universe then reacts to your feelings by returning the energy. This occurs for positive or negative feelings.

Another foundation in understanding the Law of Attraction is that it’s too challenging to monitor each one of the many thousands of thoughts which you have each day. The intention, rather, should be to nurture a feeling of well-being, joy and gratitude. This will achieve more than attempting to alter every thought one by one. Feelings are crucial to the Law of Attraction.

One guiding principle of those using the Law of Attraction is thus: ‘life is intended to be happy and fulfilling’. Unfortunately a lot of people believe that their lives will be nothing more than stressful work situations, miserable relationships, bad health, and a stack of debt. Unless these folks alter their attitudes, they will never discover the abundance that they can bring forth using the Law of Attraction.

There can not be a deficiency of anything which you desire if you employ the Law of Attraction. This is a further basic principle of the Law of Attraction. It signifies that there is plenty for everybody to have and to achieve what they desire. This is particularly so as many people want particular things and others want something different. The Law of Attraction, states that what you desire is always possible. One construct of the Law of Attraction can be expressed like so, “what you get is what you see.” The meaning in this instance is when you see an outcome, you will vibrate with energy based on it. If you see positive & good results, you will transmit good energy.

This energy comes back to you in the shape of more positive results. So, to achieve positive results, you must find a means to see positive in situations. If you see bad, more bad will return to you. Conversely if you see good, more good returns. This is how the Law of Attraction operates. The idea of asking for specific things is a component of the Law of Attraction. When you ask the universe for what you wish for, you can have it. To achieve this, you must have faith in the universe to deliver. Then, you must assume it as if you already have it. Then you’ll discover the Law of Attraction bestowing all sorts of fine things on you.

The Law of Attraction can be both complex and simplistic at the same time. You need only ask what you desire and you will receive. Yet, to do that with faith, you must work on to restructuring your complete way of thinking. To achieve this it is beneficial to study the principles of the Law of Attraction.

More stress than sincerity: Should we reconsider the way we celebrate holidays

Some of us probably should reconsider how we celebrate the holidays. But most of us will not. We will probably get caught up in the pace of the season. It’s a love hate cycle that begins the day after Thanksgiving. It goes back to the first time we sat on Santa’s lap and we asked him for all the things we wanted for Christmas. From that moment on, we knew that the holidays would always be special.

Our childhood memories add to the excitement and the fun and joy of the holiday season. It disrupts the rhythm of our ordinary days. It can be a pleasant reprieve from the demands and expectations of our daily lives. It does however kick us into an even higher gear. A pace that can give us overwhelming fatigue if we do not take control. After all it’s the holidays. The understood excuse for jovial celebrations. Often too many of us will feel overwhelming stress.

Every year we say “its too much of everything I can’t wait until the holidays are over ”

Yet, we appear to thrive on the chaos, the stress, and the shopping for that perfect gift. Most of us will enjoy decorating the house and planning or attending a holiday gathering with friends or family. The special foods we prepare for our loved ones and friends keeps us busy and yes if we admit it, sometimes stressed. Maybe this is not the most sincere expression of our love.

Much can be learned from the most humble of homes, where this celebration can be something that provides the opportunity to come together to celebrate. To prepare for and enjoy the spirit of the holidays. Is this the common denominator of all people from around the world ? It need not be extravagant to be beautiful. Simple candles and religious hymns and holiday music is the ultimate ambiance for this special time of year. It is about the faiths of many people who celebrate holidays this time of year.

Attending our worship services , singing carols, making cookies and sending cards to friends is part of it all. It is the busiest of seasons and sometimes the best. There are many who start shopping earlier during the year. This can lessen some stress. There are some of us who love the last minute excitement, it is part of the thrill and the fun. Some shoppers say that is when they get the best buys.

If you were to reconsider how you want to spend your holidays. You would most likely agree that it is about having just “a little something,” like homemade cookies to give to your good neighbor or to your best friend. That is the holiday feeling and what it is all about.

For others they may decide to take a cruise or a vacation instead.

The joy of sharing and celebrating holidays is our gift to one another. We need to have the holidays in our lives. Some of us need to invite others to join us in our celebrations.

The best business travel tips

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The best business travel tips

It is a necessity and not a perk to have one individual in charge of planning the travel for the entire staff. In this way, it is that one individual’s specialty.

This one person, an office assistant can do other tasks other than travel arrangements, but it is important not to overburden them with too much, as researching, among other important travel tasks should be a priority.

What other tasks should be involved in office travel implementation? These are just a few business travel tasks that should be considered:

Create a file for each business travel and include inside:

Airline Seating Preferences

Frequent Flyer numbers for each airline (if the business traveler does not have one, sign them up and keep the card inside the folder)

Hotel Room preferences

Does the traveler prefer to be on a lower or higher floor;

Does the traveler prefer to be near or away from the elevators?

Does the traveler prefer a Smoking or Non-Smoking room?

Does your business traveler need a passport? Does he/she already have one?

These are also important aspects to consider for your travelers portfolio.

These are just a few of the many important things to consider and to have in your business traveler’s folder.

Research is the key to making good business travel decisions.

Find the best travel site to accommodate your business travel needs and stick with it. Sites such as Expedia or Orbitz offer good deals and a convenient experience.

On a travel site such as the ones above, your travel specialist can input each traveler’s information and save it for future bookings. Although inputting all of this data in at one time is time consuming, it makes things go a lot smoother in the long-run.

Which car rental company offers your business travelers the best offers? Things to consider when looking at car rental agencies:

Are there frequent rental rewards?

Does the site offer easy sign-up with no fees?

Do they offer a drop-off service? Is one necessarily needed?

Are the rental agencies located within or very close to the airport?

Once again, these are just a few things to consider. Always have a back-up car Rental Company that you do business with just in case!

What types of Hotels or which Hotel chain does your business traveler prefer? This is an important aspect to keep in mind. You would not want to book your traveler into a hotel that is in any way unsatisfactory to the business traveler.

An Ideal Accommodation-destin Florida Vacation Home Rental

Destin Florida is situated along the bay of Mexico for a peaceful retreat to a unique paradise, so pack your belongings and get set to spend your days in a cozy Destin Florida vacation home rental for an adventurous vacation. With an exciting vacation at Destin Florida vacation rental home, you will certainly forget all your work pressure and reinstate that enthusiastic spirit.

A stay in a Destin Florida vacation home rental would mean living in a second home even when you are staying miles away from your home town. Moreover, with proper search, one can find several beachfront vacation rentals at Destin Florida that will place you at a near distance from the sparkling beaches of the Emerald Coast. Spending time at the beach is always dazzling. You will have to simply pack your supplies and move out, where an exciting fun-filled day of swimming, sandcastle-building and swimming is waiting for you.

Destin Florida vacation home rental offers more to your accommodations than convenient beach access. Above all, it is the most inexpensive way of accommodation. Waterfront vacation homes always serve as the perfect stress reliever for everyone, and that is what the whole purpose of any vacation is. Just imagine waking up with the tranquil sound of the waves turning back and moving out to your terrace to watch the gleaming sunrise. Breathtaking natural views and utter relaxation is all you will find with Destin Florida vacation home rental.

As there are plenty of attractions around Destin Florida that can certainly make your entire trip an unforgettable vacation similarly, vacation home rentals also offer plenty of additional benefits to make you feel on top of the world. Most of the Destin condo rentals offer access to multiple swimming pools, tennis courts, and recreation rooms along with some of the most exquisite sights.

Besides these extras, Destin Florida vacation home rental is also fully stocked with all the basic amenities and comforts of a home. Enjoy a fully furnished kitchen, spacious bedrooms, living rooms, dining room, numerous TVs and DVD players, a washer and dryer, and a terrace where you can repose at the end of the day and watch the magnificent sunset. Instead of residing in a sterile and inhospitable hotel room that you would try to evade, choose an accommodating Destin Florida rental home away from home that will serve as the perfect vacation home.

Destin Florida vacation home rental are the ultimate accommodations choice for anybody who intends to escape to this charming heaven without losing any of the comforts and amenities of house. Stay at a near distance of a beautiful beach and make most of your vacation. To realize the dream, begin your online search for a Destin Florida vacation home rental today and get ready for a truly peaceful vacation.

Scheduling A Guided Tour In Mexico

Each year, a large number of individuals, couples, and families make the decision to travel to Mexico. Most have visited Mexico before. If you are planning a Mexico vacation, and you have never been there before, you may have some concerns. You may be wondering what places are safe for you to visit.

Mexico is like all other countries. There are areas that are known as tourists attractions and then there are other areas that tourists are advised to stay away from. You can easily learn about these areas online. Researching every city and town in Mexico is a long and daunting process. To save time and a costly vacation mistake, you are encouraged to examine the benefits of taking a guided Mexico tour.

Perhaps the greatest benefit of booking a guided tour in Mexico is that you will be with a local who is familiar with the area. Guided tours are held in areas that are considered safe. In addition to showing you around certain areas of Mexico, your tour guide may be able to offer you additional travel tips and suggestions. These suggestions may help you with your vacation after your guide has ended.

If you are interested in taking a guided Mexican tour, you will have to find the tour company which you wish to do business with. There are a large nubmer of guided tour companies in the area. If you do not have a preference as to which company you’d like to tour with, you may want to first search for a destination. The destination you select will be important in determining what you will learn and see while on a guided tour.

Many guided tours take place in Cooper Canyon, the Oaxaca Mountains, the Yucatan Peninsula and Baja. In Mexico, Baja is most known for its water activities. Many popular guided tours include whale watching and kayaking. Whether you set out to watch the whales or you select a kayaking tour, you are sure to see Gray whales. Many times, they will come right up to your boat, making for great pictures or video footage.

Cooper Canyon and the Oaxaca Mountains are guided tours that are ideal for those that love to hike. To participate in these tours, it is advised that you receive the proper health clearance. You tour will likely follow trails, but much of the terrain can be rough. The Yucatan Peninsula is ideal for travelers who wish to learn more about the ancient history of Mexico.

The above mentioned destinations in Mexico are just a few of the many. Guided tours are found all across Mexico. If there is particular topic or activity that interests you, you are sure to find a guided tour that will offer you excitement. Hikers often select a hiking tour, boats often opt for boat tours, and history lovers often select tours that focus on the history of Mexico.

In addition to selecting where you’d like to go on a guided tour, you will also need to determine how long you’d like that tour to be. In Mexico, guided tours can last as long as one day or over one week. You should easily be able to determine how long a guided tour is by looking at the price. Weeklong guided tours can cost thousands of dollars, but most of your accommodations are taken care of. Some guided tours can be considered all-inclusive vacations.

Journey Mexico, Siesta Tours, and Ufly Mexico are three of the most well-known guided tour companies in Mexico. You can examine the tours found by these three companies by visiting their online websites or by requesting free travel brochures. If you are interested in finding additional tours, your local travel agent may be able to offer you assistance.

By selecting a guided tour of Mexico, you do not always have to be looking over your shoulder. Vacationing in a safe area with an experienced tour guide is about as carefree as your Mexico vacation can get.

3 Ways To Understand The Law Of Attraction Better

No doubt, you’ve probably watched “The Secret” and wanted to know more about the law of attraction. There are plenty of teachers out there talking about the law of attraction, but the truth is that the law of attraction is just a name.

No body is really 100% sure of what the law of attraction really is or how it works. The basic premise is that like attracts like. You can imagine yourself as a magnet attracting all of the circumstances, people and things in your life. Your thoughts, visions, and feelings all work to attract certain things into your life. But the deeper you understand the law of attraction, the more you realize that you alone are responsible for everything in your life.

This is a hard pill to swallow, especially if you’ve been brought up to believe that something or someone outside of you is punishing or rewarding you for something. It’s also difficult to understand, when it seems that things just happen to you. But law of attraction goes beyond your conscious mind, it also includes deep subconscious thoughts, feelings and visions. In many cases, those deeper, hidden feelings and programs can override what you consciously think and feel. Your subconscious feelings tend to have stronger and deeper roots, while your conscious thoughts don’t.

You can imagine a tree with branches above the earth surface and thick roots beneath the surface. Understanding the law of attraction requires a life time of learning and experience. It’s simply not enough to watch a movie and then know it. But there are ways you can understand more about the law of attraction and use it to bring you more of what you want in life.

Here they are;

1. Read books on the law of attraction – there have been countless books written on it such as The Master Key System – By Charles Haanel, Seth Material – By Jane Roberts, Think & Grow Rich (The original edition) by Napoleon Hill, Psycho-Cybernetics, Law of Attraction – by Michael Losier, and Art of Allowing – by Esther Hicks. Some of these may not use the term law of attraction, but when reading the books you will come to understand the deeper level of what law of attraction actually means. (There are way too many books to list here, so this is only a preliminary list)

2. Exercise the law of attraction daily – even if you just found out about this today, put it into practice. Look for evidence of the things you want.

3. Be patient with yourself. The law of attraction is literally you. Don’t expect overnight changes from yourself. Be balanced while still being open minded to great possibilities.

At the core, law of attraction is love. Your subconscious does not judge, and it only obeys your repeated conscious commands or the things you consistently think, feel and see. The universe is the same way. It’s unconditional love. That deeper level of you doesn’t judge, and it only brings you what you have consistently focused on. So even if you keep saying that you don’t want something and you keep thinking about the things you do NOT want, guess what? You’re focusing on those things. And you’re bringing more of those things to yourself. The key is to shift your focus on the things you do want.

Touring the Battlefields of Northwest Europe on a Bespoke Tour

Like the majority of my competitors, I offer standard battlefield tour packages that show people the sites of D-Day, Ypres, The Somme, Waterloo, Arnhem, Vimy Ridge, etc. I offer six set date tours each year aimed at taking people to the battlefield sites on or close to the anniversary date of the battle. My Battlefield Tours 4u website also offers a range of set itinerary tours that have flexible dates and hotel grades.

What relatively few battlefield tour operators do however is a “truly bespoke tour service” whereby they put together a tour with their customer to ensure that the customer gets to see what they want rather than just what the tour operator wants to show them. Such a service is a partnership between the customer and tour operator/guide determining what can be seen in the time set aside to allow the customer to achieve their aim. I have been fortunate enough to take customers to visit the battlefields where their father or grandfather fought. I have taken others to the grave of an ancestor and shown them the place where their ancestor fought and died. Others have wanted to see the places where their own regiments fought and so on. I have even taken veterans back to the places where they fought and lost friends.

The key to a truly bespoke battlefield service is defining what you the customer would like to do or what you want to achieve. This is unique and individual to each customer, but in general the following gives a good basis from which to work.

What is the purpose of the tour?

What is it you the customer would like to do or achieve? For example do you want to: -

1. Visit the grave of an ancestor, relative or particular person?

2. See the place where that person fought and was perhaps wounded or died (if this can indeed be established)?

3. Understand the battle in which they fought?

4. Get a better understanding of the war in which they fought?

5. Want to see the place in which a particular unit fought?

6. Follow the progress of a particular unit during a campaign?

The list is almost endless, but in short it is what you the customer wants to do that matters.

Where do you want to go?

This sounds easy, but this may not necessarily be the case. It is linked closely with the purpose of the tour, but can include places to enhance understanding that do not directly relate to an ancestor’s, relative’s or particular unit’s war.

How long do you want to go for?

You are in charge and can determine the length of your tour, but beware a word of caution here. Make sure that the time is sufficient to achieve your aim and get around the tour locations, but not too long so that you get “toured out”. By this I mean the days start to merge into one and the places you are visiting no longer have a meaning. The great thing about a truly bespoke tour is it remains flexible and if this happens you can take a break, reorganise the schedule or whatever else you and the tour guide jointly decide.

Where do you want to be picked-up and dropped-off?

This needs to be agreed before going on the tour as it has a bearing on the tour cost. I have picked people up from their homes, met them at the UK Ferry Port, at the hotel, an airport and more. I have agreed different pick-up and drop-off locations where asked. If the pick-up and drop-off points are on my route (or close by) I do not normally charge for this, but if additional mileage is involved or the location involves an overnight stay then a charge is made. Each tour operator is different so make sure you check this out.

What standard of accommodation do you want?

You can set the standard; I can normally arrange anything from self-catering to a five Star Chateau Hotel. You can of course specify that the tour guide stays with you, but don’t expect them to cook if its self-catering (I am not a good cook and do not want to poison my guests). Often the tour guide will stay in the same place if it is within their budget. I normally stay in the same hotel so that I am available for my guests should they want to see me or nearby if the cost is greater than my budget allows. I have stayed in more expensive hotels when my guests have decided that this is what they want provided they pick-up the additional cost.

What meals do you want to include in the price?

A good tour operator should be able to arrange a tour that includes no meals, breakfast only, half board, full board or all-inclusive. Make sure you agree with the tour operator before going on the tour just what is included. Is it just meals, or is wine provided with dinner, or no drinks, or include all drinks, etc. If meals are inclusive decide whether or not you wish the tour guide to dine with you (providing they are staying in the same hotel). I normally give my customers the choice, but even where it has been agreed that we dine apart within a day or so this seems to change as we continue to discuss things once back at the hotel and then over dinner. Please don’t forget that the tour guide will need some admin time to prepare for the following day, top up on supplies, etc.

Do you want museum fees included?

You can have museum entrance fees included in the price of your tour or you can pay on the door as you go in. Make sure you agree this with the tour operator before you go. I normally include these within the price as standard, but others may not.

What about refreshments whilst travelling around the battlefield?

This can include light refreshments and snacks carried in the vehicle or regular stops to allow you to purchase your own. The choice again is very much the customer’s. I normally carry a cooler-box with drinks as a minimum, but this will vary from one tour operator to another.

The list can go on, but I think you will have got the gist of what I am trying to say.

My best advice is if you want to do something different from a standard tour talk to a professional. They will tell you whether or not they can do it, if they can great, if they can’t you can decide to go elsewhere or even follow an alternative if it is offered. You can of course talk to a number of tour operators about your proposed tour, but please do not string them along, as organising a bespoke tour can be very time consuming. They may also turn down another tour based upon your enquiry and if you decide not to use them they will have missed out on another opportunity. This is after all their livelihood and they need to make a living so please be fair.

My final point is that a truly bespoke service puts you in charge and we the tour operators should be facilitators to enable you to do it. I believe that I like the other truly bespoke tour operators do.