by Dawnielle Jacobson | Feb 8, 2019 | news
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Looking for some weekend plans? David McGuffin’s Exploring Europe will be participating in the first annual Boston Travel & Adventure Show THIS WEEKEND, February 9-10, at the Hynes Convention Center – and we have 150 FREE TICKETS to give away!
Simply follow this link and enter promo code: VIPDMEE on the ticket selection screen to unlock the free ticket option.
Come on out and meet us face-to-face this weekend! Plus, watch cultural performances, see and meet your favorite travel celebrities like Samantha Brown and Peter Greenberg, explore the world under one roof, and so much more!
We are looking forward to seeing you this Saturday (10-5) and Sunday (11-4) at the Hynes Convention Center!
Address: Hynes Convention Center – HALLS A/B 900 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02115
If you attend the travel show and sign up for one of our tours, you can save up to $500!
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Save $200 When You Sign Up for A Taste O’ Ireland Tour
Join us on our upcoming NEW Taste O’ Ireland tour and save $200. Our redesigned Taste O’ Ireland tour is for people who are short on time but still want to really experience Ireland.
Simply go to our webpage, click the Sign up Now! button for the April 27-May 4 tour, enter the number of travelers and click “add to order”. Then enter the promotional code “IRELAND” on the following page and your discount will automatically be displayed.
Click here to read the reflections of one of our long-time travelers as she visited Ireland, her ancestral home.
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by Dawnielle Jacobson | Jan 25, 2019 | news
Upcoming Travel Shows
Over the next few weeks, we will be traveling the country to promote our tours. If you live in one of these cities, or know someone who does, come visit with us and be our VIP guest! Admission to the show is free of charge. Just follow the links below.
Boston Travel and Adventure Show
When: February 9 (10am–5pm) and February 10 (11am–4pm)
Where: Hynes Convention Center – HALLS A/B
900 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02115
Follow the link and enter promo code VIPDMEE for your free ticket
Denver Travel and Adventure Show
When: February 23 (10am–5pm) and February 24 (11am–4pm)
Where: Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street Denver, CO 80202
Follow the link and enter promo code VIPDMEE for your free ticket
Philadelphia Travel and Adventure Show
When: March 9 (10am–5pm) in March 10 (11am–4pm)
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center – HALL D
1101 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Follow the link and enter promo code VIPDMEE for your free ticket
Washington DC Travel and Adventure Show
When: March 16 (10am–5pm) and March 17 (11am–4pm)
Where: Washington Convention Center – HALL C
801 Mount Vernon Place NW Washington, DC 20001
Follow the link and enter promo code VIPDMEE for your free ticket
Dallas Travel and Adventure Show
When: March 30 (10am–5pm) and March 31 (11am–4pm)
Where: Dallas Market Hall
2200 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207
Follow the link and enter promo code VIPDMEE for your free ticket
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Save $100 When You Sign Up for The Best of Scotland and Wales
Sign up for my Best of Scotland and Wales and save $100. Then head over to my website to read all about our destinations. Here is a snippet of my article on Edinburgh:
I’ve been visiting Scotland for almost twenty years. Much of that has been while leading my groups around on guided tours, but some of the best times have been those when I was wandering alone or exploring with my wife. I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for the underdog, and I guess that’s why I enjoy Scotland and the Scots’ varied history with the English, who, for centuries, have pushed them to the extremities and overpowered them with might.
Our first experience with Scotland occurred on a driving trip around the UK. My wife, Charlotte, and I had stayed the night before in Durham, visited Hadrian’s Wall, and just crossed the border to arrive in Jedburgh. Stopping for petrol, I went in the store to pay and recall coming back to the car and telling Charlotte, “I know that guy was speaking English, but I did not understand a single word!” Don’t worry, once my ear tuned into their brogue, it really was quite pleasant to hear.
Edinburgh is a grand capital city that for centuries was second only to London and Dublin in the Empire. Its old, crumbly medieval town is my favorite part of the city. The castle proudly sits at the top of a volcanic mountain where it has protected the city sprawling below for centuries. One long, cobbled street stretches downhill for about a mile (now known as the Royal Mile), ending at the stately Palace of Holyroodhouse. This mostly pedestrian street is flanked by a series of narrow alleys (known as wynds) that lead steeply downhill to hidden courtyards and doorways. In fact, the old town of Edinburgh contains an amazing number of hidden skyscraper buildings.
Edinburgh’s nickname is Auld Reekie, a reference to the horrendous smell emanating from its lack of public sanitation in the 1700s, when rich and poor lived right alongside each other in the overcrowded wynds and closes. By then, 30,000 people were living in Edinburgh. As there was no living space, the only solution was to build up and up. Consequently, Edinburgh became Europe’s first city with skyscraper tenement buildings. The best place to see these high-rise tenement buildings is from the North Bridge. Walk out onto the bridge, stand in the middle, and look back to the south at the multistoried facades on the medieval city.
Read more of this article about Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile on my website.
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Reminder: Scrapbook Contest
There’s just over a week left to enter the virtual scrapbook contest, where you could win a free seat on any 2019 David McGuffin tour. A virtual scrapbook is a great way to share your tour experiences, and making a website is easier than you might think. So, get out those digital photos and travel journals and show off your memories!
Here’s a post that will help you get started with choosing a website builder (scroll down for a review of eight of the most popular), then head over to our website to see the rules and enter the contest.
The deadline to enter is February 5, 2019.
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by Dawnielle Jacobson | Jan 11, 2019 | news
Chicago Travel Show This Weekend
Looking for some weekend plans? David McGuffin’s Exploring Europe will be participating in the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show THIS WEEKEND at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center – and we have 150 FREE TICKETS to give away!
Simply follow this link and enter promo code: VIPDMEE on the ticket selection screen to unlock the free-ticket option.
Come on out and meet us face-to-face this weekend. Plus, watch cultural performances, taste cuisine from around the world, see and meet your favorite travel celebrities, explore the world under one roof, and so much more!
Saturday, January 12: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, January 13: 11:00am-4:00pm
We are looking forward to seeing you this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center!
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2019 Tours
Head over to davidmcguffin.com to check out our 2019 tour line-up, which now features a chart to help you choose the best vacation that’s right for you.
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by Dawnielle Jacobson | Dec 14, 2018 | news
Christmas Markets 2019
Are you feeling the stress of that last-minute shopping and wishing you could just get away? Why not join us next year on our Christmas Markets Tour! Travel through a European winter wonderland and get all your holiday shopping done at the outdoor Christmas markets, which feature unique decorations, beautifully handcrafted arts, and endless opportunities to sample great food, glüwein, punch, and spiced drinks. As a bonus, you’ll soak in all the great sights in Salzburg, Schwangau, Rothenburg, Munich, Nürnberg, and more without having to fight throngs of tourists.
Check out the itinerary and sign up for our 2019 tour today.
Want to see more? Watch my 60-second video about the Christmas market in the Munich Airport.
Follow us on Facebook and YouTube for more videos from David’s travels.
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by Dawnielle Jacobson | Sep 28, 2018 | news
Christmas Markets Tour
This December, explore Germany and Austria in the offseason, avoid the crowds and enjoy the magic of snow-covered landscapes and bright Christmas markets.
Sign up by October 1 to receive a $100 discount on the tour, plus single travelers will receive $200 off the single room supplement.
Check out the itinerary and sign up here.
More Ways to Save
Calendar Photo Submissions
The deadline to submit photos for the 2019 calendar is October 15. If your photo is chosen you will receive $100 off your next Exploring Europe vacation.
Scrapbook Contest
It’s that time of year again! Enter the virtual scrapbook contest and you could win a free seat on any 2019 David McGuffin tour. A virtual scrapbook is a great way to share your tour experiences, and making a website is easier than you might think. So, get out those digital photos and travel journals and show off your memories! The deadline to enter is February 5, 2019.
Here’s a post that will help you get started with choosing a website builder (scroll down for a review of eight of the most popular), then head over to our website to see the rules and enter the contest.
Your Adventure Starts Here!
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