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Jonathan Pilkington
- Jan 2, 2020
- 2 min
Linz, Salzburg, & NYE on AmaMagna
This marks the time in a trip when I don’t really have time to write, but I will share more pictures and give a few highlights. On Dec 31, we arrived in Linz, Austria early in the morning. We could either go to Salzburg, Cesky Krumlov, or stay in Linz. I opted for the full-day Salzburg tour because I made plans to meet with John Thomasson, my college voice teacher, who is now teaching at the Mozarteum! The tour left at 9am and made a stop in Mondsee a town in the Lake Distric
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Jonathan Pilkington
- Dec 29, 2019
- 4 min
AmaMagna Journey Days 1/2
After sleeping for almost 11 hours (unheard of), I woke up at almost 8am took a quick shower, quickly threw my things in my suitcase, and enjoyed the most beautiful breakfast in the Sofitel Munich Bayerpost. Now I am on the train and have time to write a bit about my journey here and my day in Munich! Sunrise from Sofitel Munich Bayerpost My direct flight from Atlanta to Munich was at around 6pm on December 27. For some reason, I got to the airport around 2:30. I usually enjo
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Jonathan Pilkington
- Dec 17, 2019
- 2 min
Early Booking & Sustainability
Wow, 1 week until Christmas! If you’re still shopping (I am), travel is an excellent alternative to typical gift giving! Below, find information on sustainability, early booking promotions, and the 100th Salzburg Festival! Click the image for VIrtuoso tips for holiday travel. Sustainable Travel: Sustainable travel is important to many people, including me, so I want to let you know about Intrepid Group. They offer “sustainable, experience-rich travel” to more than 1,000 itine
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Jonathan Pilkington
- Nov 27, 2019
- 1 min
Celebration Travel & Staycations!
Celebration Travel is any travel that you do to celebrate a special occasion: Honeymoons, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Holidays, or just LIFE! Staycations are usually quick getaways to somewhere nearby, even in your own city. I would love to help you plan any of these trips, whether it’s an all-inclusive resort, a cruise, an African safari, or anything on between! Whether you are celebrating your honeymoon or something else in life, or having a staycation, it’s a great idea to h
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Jonathan Pilkington
- Sep 11, 2019
- 2 min
Magical New Year’s Eve Danube River Cruise?
Ama means love, and who wouldn’t love to be on a river cruise? Truly, I can not think of a way I would rather ring in the New Year than on a river cruise on the Danube. The thought of experiencing Christmas markets in European cities after Christmas, then enjoying a gourmet dinner onboard, followed by viewing fireworks from the ship at midnight, sounds like a dream come true to me! Read (or skip) to the end to see details on the AmaMagna New Year’s Eve Cruise, and contact me
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Jonathan Pilkington
- Sep 3, 2019
- 3 min
5 MORE Facts About Using a Travel Advisor
Pilkington Travels, LLC is my company name, and I am an independent affiliate of Travelex International. That is a mouthful, but it is all important! Travelex International, established in 1992, is a Virtuoso® member travel agency that advises travelers in personalized leisure travel, custom group travel & corporate travel. As a Virtuoso® member, one of the top 1% of travel agencies worldwide, we provide custom itineraries for our distinctive clientele to the seven continents
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Jonathan Pilkington
- Aug 14, 2019
- 2 min
5 Helpful Travel Products
This is a brief one! I am highlighting 5 products that have been useful in my recent travels. Feel free to contact me below or visit my website! When the handle broke on my old carryon, I did an Amazon search and found that they are now selling their own line of luggage. I love the way this suitcase looks and the way it rolls. The orange also stands out if you have to check it. I hope you’ll choose a different color, though, so our bags don’t get confused! 🙂 These Keens are
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Jonathan Pilkington
- Aug 1, 2019
- 3 min
5 Facts About Using a Travel Advisor
Pilkington Travels, LLC is my company name, and I am an independent affiliate of Travelex International. That is a mouthful, but it is all important! Travelex International, established in 1992, is a Virtuoso® member travel agency that advises travelers in personalized leisure travel, custom group travel & corporate travel. As a Virtuoso® member, one of the top 1% of travel agencies worldwide, we provide custom itineraries for our distinctive clientele to the seven continents
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Jonathan Pilkington
- Jul 29, 2019
- 3 min
My Solo 7-Day Alaska Cruise: How and Why
travel advisor with Travelex International. Summer is a scary time for an educator since income is reduced, but I’ve become pretty good at saving thanks to my budgeting app that I mention later. While I might be a bit crazy to book an Alaska cruise with a somewhat uncertain future, I knew that everything would work out (without going into debt)! I usually cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line because they have studio cabins, which are intended for solo travelers. In case you didn
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Jonathan Pilkington
- May 14, 2019
- 4 min
Cruising: Do it Your Way
Visit http://www.jonathanpilkington.net/travel for contact information. People who have never gone a cruise often think they wouldn’t like it, and I think the reasons are because of misconceptions about cruising. Before I went on my first cruise, I probably had the same ideas: smoky casinos, fat Americans gorging themselves at the buffet, hairy chest contests, and a lack of cultural experiences. Party on NCL Dawn Norwegian Dawn Pool Deck Well, these ideas aren’t completely in
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Jonathan Pilkington
- Apr 25, 2019
- 2 min
The Singer and the Side Hustle
They say this is the age of the gig economy. Many people drive for Uber or Lyft in their spare time, while others sell lipstick and skin care products. None of this felt right for me. I toyed around with the idea of becoming a health coach, which is a relatively new field, but training for that is pretty expensive. I became friends with a travel agent on a 15-day cruise almost a year ago, and the idea of becoming a travel agent sparked a real interest in me. If I had unlimite
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