Silver and Gold Magazine Fall 2018 | Page 33

zip-lines, rock climbing walls, pools and so much to offer, everyone can enjoy the day and then get together for a fantastic meal and show at night... This is how memories are built! If that wasn’t enough, Royal Caribbean ships are also Autism Certified, which is a great advantage for those who want the extra help during a vacation. Sharing in family history When the grandchildren are a bit older, historical multi- generation trips are a perfect opportunity to share in family history – taking them back home, whether to Europe, Asia, or anywhere else around the world. Show them the country, have them meet family that lives there, share stories with them first-hand, and make new memories... Not much else will help them get closer to family history, and to you! Travelling as a multi-generational family is easy to do and can be cost effective in many ways. I highly recommend speaking to an experienced multi-generational travel agent, or giving me a call to discuss the many options and benefits to traveling this way. If properly organized, traveling with your children and/or grandchildren can be an extremely rewarding venture, and one which everyone will remember for years to come.• Marianne Vogel is a Certified Travel Counsellor and Cruise Specialist. www.justforyoutravel.ca or call 905-627-0272 The Perfect Base. did you know? You can bring your reusable water bottle on your trip: It’s a great way to save on costly and wasteful plastic water bottles that will sit in a landfill for 1,000 years... When going through customs, simply ensure it’s completely empty, and after crossing through, request any coffee shop to refill it for you. Most coffee shops use filtered water since they’re offering quality drinks, and will not charge for it. Ask for water on the flight as well, and you’ll be all set for when you arrive at your destination. Cheers! The jewel of Western New York, Rochester is the area’s capital for culture and cuisine with a surprising number of things to do. Located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario and alongside the historic Erie Canal, Rochester is bustling with world-class arts, history, dining and entertainment, and great value for your dollar. As the front door to the Finger Lakes, you can be surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and award-winning wineries within 45 minutes. There is no limit to what you can do when you make Rochester the base of your next cross-border visit! For more information, go to visitrochester.com. ®I Love New York Logo is a registered trademark/service mark of Empire State Development, used with permission. Photo Credit: George Eastman Museum, Sheridan Vincent and Jim Montanus