September 2022

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View this email in your browser Greetings Friends, I hope this letter finds you doing well as we begin September. August was a jam-packed month for us.  There was the usual swimming and soccer each week.  But we also enjoyed seeing concerts this month.  Our whole family went to a concert in our town with a 90s cover band.  To be honest, the kids were more excited to play on the splash pad.  Sandy and I enjoyed hearing the anthems from our youth.  Sarah has gotten into Kidz Bop, and they were performing at the Wisconsin State Fair outside Milwaukee.  Sandy took her, and from the videos and pictures, Sarah looks to have had a fantastic time.  A month later she's still raving about it.  And my favorite band, Phish, played at the legendary Alpine Valley in Wisconsin, where I saw two concerts in mid-August.  I was lucky to have two of my best friends join me, and it was an incredible weekend.  To answer your question, yes, I saw Phish twice in New York, and twice in Wisconsin this summer. Even though it wasn't a concert, Sandy and I saw the touring production of "Hamilton" when it came to Madison in August.  We both loved it! We also snuck in a visit to Picnic Point - one of our favorite Madison nature walks. By the end of the month, the new school year was upon us.  Sandy went back to school this week and Peter started daycare.  Sarah enters Kindergarten next Tuesday.  I can't believe it. Over the last few months, there has been a rising interest in cruising.  I actually booked a cruise for my family to go on next summer (our first since 2018, when we only had Sarah).  Instead of doing a "resort" this month, I'd like to highlight a cruise line.  Specifically, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.  This was the first cruise line I sailed with, all the way back to a New Year's Cruise 2013-2014. I like to say that Royal Caribbean offers something for everyone.  We had a group of almost twenty people, and I felt like everyone in our group was able to find something that they could enjoy.  There was always great entertainment and music.  Sandy and I loved our first experience with a silent disco.  And I should note that the food was really terrific.  Never did we feel like we were having bland, boring meals. Another great feature that I always like to mention about Royal Caribbean is their private island in the Bahamas, Coco Cay.  This beautiful island has beaches, pools, waterslides, food, drinks, and entertainment.  I thought it was great when we visited almost nine years ago, but I know they've made plenty of updates that I've only heard wonderful things about from my clients. Because we sailed over the New Year's holiday, Royal Caribbean didn't pass up the opportunity to celebrate.  There was a special dinner, a big balloon drop, and bands.  Everyone I was with had a great time. Besides cruises, I've still been helping clients find all-inclusive vacations for this upcoming fall, winter, and spring.  And there is still demand to go to Europe.  Thank you to so many of you that have been extra patient while traveling.  I know it isn't easy, but a little patience can go a long way. As always, if you have any questions or travel needs in the future, don't hesitate to let me know. Have a great Labor Day weekend, Brian Contact Today