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Breezes Bahamas is a charming, seaside all-inclusive resort commanding a pristine stretch of Nassau’s best beach - the powder white sands of Cable Beach. And when you start with the best beach, everything else just falls into place.

Discover the relaxed allure of Breezes Bahamas, an inviting all-inclusive resort nestled along the tranquil shores of Cable Beach in Nassau. Here, simplicity meets seaside charm, offering guests a genuine frill-free taste of island living. Situated on Nassau's beloved Cable Beach, Breezes Bahamas beckons travelers seeking an authentic Caribbean escape. The resort's unpretentious atmosphere and friendly service create a welcoming environment where relaxation takes center stage. Spend your days basking in the sun on the soft sands of Cable Beach, where the rhythmic lull of the waves sets the perfect backdrop for lazy afternoons. Take a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters, or simply unwind by the pool with a tropical cocktail in hand. At Breezes Bahamas, simplicity is celebrated. Indulge in delicious meals at the resort's various dining venues, where local flavors and international cuisines come together to create a culinary journey that delights the palate. From casual beachside bites to themed buffet dinners, there's something to satisfy every taste. As the sun sets, immerse yourself in the laid-back island vibe with nightly entertainment and live music. Whether you're dancing under the stars or strolling along the beach at twilight, every evening promises moments of pure relaxation and enjoyment. So come experience the authentic charm of Breezes Bahamas, where the beauty of Cable Beach sets the stage for an unforgettable island retreat. Leave your worries behind and embrace the simple pleasures of Caribbean living at its best. Your island oasis awaits at Breezes Bahamas – where every moment feels like a gentle breeze.

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Rooms & suites.

Rooms & suites at Breezes Bahamas are situated in our two seaside towers; the eight story West Wing and four story East Wing with views ranging from swimming pools and lush tropical gardens to sweeping ocean front vistas. One of the only resorts on the island to offer truly beach front rooms where you can step out of your room directly onto the powder white sand.

From Italian to Asian-fusion and local favorites, at Breezes Bahamas you'll enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor a la carte dinner options all with an island twist while our main dining room, Banana Boat, serves buffet-style breakfast, lunch & dinner daily.

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Visiting Nassau? Come spend the day or evening with us at Breezes Bahamas and enjoy meals, drinks, activities and more. We offer several types of Resort Passes to fit your needs, which can now be requested online.

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Fully Vaccinated Travelers

Travel requirements. last updated december 3, 2021.

Arrival Requirements ‍ ‍ Fully vaccinated travelers wishing to enter The Bahamas from other countries are required to obtain a negative COVID-19 test (either a Rapid Antigen Test or PCR), taken no more than five (5) days prior to the date of arrival to The Bahamas. Please note: Travelers presenting a test result older than five (5) days will be denied entry into The Bahamas. BAHAMAS HEALTH VISA All travelers, regardless of vaccination status are required to apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa at travel.gov.bs. Applications can take up to 48 hours to process. Please allow adequte lead time prior to traveling. Fully vaccinated persons travelling inter-island within The Bahamas, are required to obtain a negative rapid antigen test , taken no more than five (5) days prior to the date of travel.

Departure Requirements ‍ Effective December 6, 2021 all air travelers returning to the U.S., regardless of nationality or vaccination status, are required to show documentation of a negative viral test result taken within one (1) day of the flight's departure to the United States before boarding. For more information, visit travel.state.gov ‍ ‍ Canadian , European and Latin American guests, please verify what type of testing is required for reentry with your airline. Please note that PCR tests are not provided by the hotel, but we can recommend labs nearby that provide this service. ‍ ‍ Fully vaccinated travelers must upload valid proof of vaccination (such as CDC or government issued vaccine record card). A person is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after the second dose in a 2-dose series, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time The Bahamas Government will only be accepting vaccines by Pfizer Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca

Information accurate as of  December 3, 2021  and may be changed by local authorities and governments. Please visit the CDC website (or equivalent in your country) before traveling.

Visit travel.gov.bs and complete the Travel Health Visa. Upload Negative CoVid-19 PCR Test Result.

Once approved, print and travel with your Bahamas Travel Health Visa.

Present your Approved Bahamas Travel Health Visa with QR code upon arrival.

Negative CoVid-19 test required your fifth (5th) day on-island. Your home country may require a negative test for re-entry.

Unvaccinated Travelers

Arrival Requirements ‍ ‍ All unvaccinated air travelers wishing to enter The Bahamas from other countries are required to obtain a negative COVID-19 PCR test, taken no more than five (5) days prior to the date of arrival to The Bahamas. Please note: Travelers presenting a test result older than five (5) days will be denied entry into The Bahamas. BAHAMAS HEALTH VISA All travelers, regardless of vaccination status are required to apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa at travel.gov.bs. Applications can take up to 48 hours to process. Please allow adequte lead time prior to traveling. On-Island Testing Requirements Unvaccinated travelers staying longer than four (4) nights are required to take an on-island Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test on the fifth (5th) day . Visitors departing on or before the fifth (5th) day are not required to obtain this on-island test, but are still required to obtain a negative test in order for re-entry into the U.S. and other countries. For more information, visit travel.gov.bs ‍ Departure Requirements ‍ All passengers entering the U.S. are required to present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within three (3) calendar days of departure. On-site testing is now available at Breezes Bahamas. For more information, visit travel.state.gov Canadian , European and Latin American guests, please verify what type of testing is required for reentry with your airline. Please note that PCR tests are not provided by the hotel, but we can recommend labs nearby that provide this service.

Departure Requirements ‍ Effective December 6, 2021 all air travelers returning to the U.S., regardless of nationality or vaccination status, are required to show documentation of a negative viral test result taken within one (1) day of the flight's departure to the United States before boarding. For more information, visit travel.state.gov ‍ ‍ Canadian , European and Latin American guests, please verify what type of testing is required for reentry with your airline. Please note that PCR tests are not provided by the hotel, but we can recommend labs nearby that provide this service.

Information accurate as of  August 2, 2021 and may be changed by local authorities and governments. Please visit the CDC website (or equivalent in your country) before traveling.

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Discover the heart of the island through thrilling Curacao land & sea adventures , offering a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation. 



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With an area of approximately 171 square miles and a population embracing diverse influences, including Dutch heritage, the island offers a rich blend of traditions.

For adventure seekers, Curacao’s land and sea activities are boundless. Explore the dramatic Hato Caves, a mystical underground world of stalagmites and stalactites, or embark on an exhilarating ATV ride through rugged terrains, uncovering hidden gems along the way.

With its fusion of natural beauty and cultural splendor, Curacao stands as an enchanting destination that invites curious travelers to uncover its hidden treasures. 


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Welcome to Tropical Breeze Tours, where the excitement is endless and paradise beckons!

Get ready for thrilling adventures, stunning sights, and unforgettable moments.

With us, every trip is a whirlwind of fun, laughter, and amazing experiences.

Let's kick off this journey together and make memories that will last a lifetime!

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Sun & f un  TOUR

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-Full Day lunch cruise   (10 a m -4pm)

-Snorkel gear & Guide included

-1 hour snorkeling stop

-Bahamian lunch buffet

-swimming pigs experience 

-rose island Fun stop

(weather permitting)

-complimentary   water & sodas

- Bar package add-on $4 9

(Rum punch, Beer   & vodk a)

SIP & SAIL SUNDAY

(Sunday Only )

-4.5  hour cruise (1: 30pm-6pm)

-bahamian lunch buffet 

-onboard entertainme nt

-complimentary   water & sodas 

- B ar package add-on $4 9

(Rum punch, Beer   & vodka)

$89 (April - August )

SUNS ET wine CRUISE

(Tuesday, Thursday   & Saturday  )

-2 hour cruise  (6 pm-8 pm)

-wine tasting (3 varieties)

-cheese  board & fruit

-live entertainment

-complimentary  bottled water

starting at $4,800 

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Stone Town – City Tour

Discover fantastic heritage and history of the famous Stone Town (in Swahili "Mji Mkongwe").

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stone Town has a rich history of sea traders, explorers, sultans and exotic spices. To truly appreciate Stone Town, it is best to explore it on foot with the guide who will lead you through the narrow and winding streets, telling you all about ancient secrets, stories and taking you to the sites where it all happened.

Zanzibar Island is also known as Spice Island.

And if you have ever wondered why, the answer can be found on one of many spice farms or gardens which are located in the central part of the Island.

Dolphin Spotting Tour

A short and relaxing encounter with the beauty of Indian Ocean.

This is one of the Island's most popular and exciting excursions with an unique opportunity to see the numerous dolphins, which inhabit the sea in the southern part of the Island, known as Menai Bay Conservation Area.

Jozani Forest

The forest in the heart of Chwaka Bay national park is the only remaining natural forest and the largest groundwater or swamp forest on the Island.

Described as a haven for nature lovers, it represents a rich mosaic of wide variety of wildlife and it is home to some endemic, endangered species. The most famous inhabitant of the Forest is rare Red Colobus Monkey which is indigenous to Zanzibar.

Prison Island

This tour can be combined as the afternoon part of a City or Spice Tour.

A historical site with prison ruins combined with nature walking trails, tortoise sanctuary and possibility to explore the Indian Ocean and sunbathe on the beach makes Prison Island one of the most popular tour choices.

Breezes Swahili Day

Celebrate Swahili Day in the Swahili way!

A wonderful opportunity to meet the local people of the Island in the nearby village of Bwejuu. This trip is one of our most popular excursions and it is organized as part of a community project, "Breezes for Bwejuu!"

The proceeds of the tour go directly to a fund, which we have set up to benefit the village. Some of the most notable contributions to date are the roofing and finishing of the School Library, school materials, books and medicines for the clinic. We also sponsor an outstanding student of the year award for each class. This is a special way that you can make a connection and assist us in making a difference for the people of Zanzibar.

Sunset Dhow Cruise

Step onto the deck of traditional dhow, relax and sail away on a magical sunset cruise to end your day.

The sunset cruise leaves in the late afternoon from Stone Town along the Unguja coast, slicing through the clear turquoise water. On your cruise you will be accompanied by a guide who will give you a tour of Stone Town from the water.

As you sail back towards the glimmering lights of Stone Town the Sun sets, changing the sky from shades of pink and blue to magnificent golden colors.

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On Carnival Breeze, fun-fan faves like SportSquare ™ , and mouth-watering dining spots like Cucina del Capitano ® , are just the beginning of how this ship keeps the fun blazing. Speaking of blazing, enjoy the island atmosphere of the very cool RedFrog Rum Bar ® , or south-of-the-border taco goodness at BlueIguana Cantina ™ . There are many fish in the sea… and somewhere among the expertly-pruned bonsai trees, Bonsai Sushi ™ proves it. But don’t forget the ambiance of Guy's Burger Joint ™ — roadside-burger-shack style — featuring hot-off-the-grill burgers designed by celebrity chef Guy Fieri! Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse prides itself on premium cuts, cooked exactly the way you like 'em... plus gourmet appetizers and wine pairings. And to go just a little less refined, stop by Pizza Pirate for a hot slice, the Carnival Deli for a true classic, or Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse ™ to get a little messy with some signature — you guessed it — Guy Fieri BBQ. On this ship, you just can't get enough Guy! Carnival Breeze has the whole family covered — with water, that is — with a 320-foot-long Twister Waterslide ™ at Carnival WaterWorks ™ . Just for the kids there's supervised youth programs Camp Ocean ® , Circle 'C' ® and Club O2 ® . And for the bigger people, there's time to be spent doing blissfully nothing at Serenity Adults-Only Retreat ™ ... after pampering yourself at Cloud 9 Spa ™ , of course. Keep the fun going once the sun's done for the day by dancing in your seat at Playlist Productions ™ ... or if you prefer to do your dancing on a dance floor, check out Liquid Nightclub ™ . Speaking of liquid, Alchemy Bar ® serves up cocktail concoctions made with ingredients a little less ordinary and flavors a lot more interesting. Then there's always something funny going on at the Punchliner Comedy Club ™ . If you notice a bit of the outdoors inside, don't adjust your view. Carnival Breeze's staterooms — and many of the public spaces around the ship — feature a scintillating tropical décor and contemporary furnishings that'll transport you straight to warm Caribbean bliss.

• 130,000 Gross Tonnage
• 3690 Guest Capacity
• 1004 Length In Feet
• 1386 Onboard Crew

INSIDE THIS SHIP

Just like a delicious cake, your ship is made of layers. Find out which fun ingredients — staterooms, dining, activities — go into each deck.

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Cloud 9 spa interior.

• Unique welcome ritual
• Priority spa reservations
• Unlimited use of Thermal Suites, plus scrub kit
• Unlimited use of Hydrotherapy Pool
• Two complimentary fitness classes (per guest)
• Complimentary body composition analysis
• Exclusive discounts on treatments during port days
• Cloud 9 Spa bathrobes and slippers
• Upgraded ELEMIS in-stateroom toiletries
• Dedicated stateroom attendant
• Soft, cozy linens
• Plenty of closet and drawer space
• In-room safe for valuables
• Stateroom climate control

Interior with Picture Window (Walkway View)

Every room includes:

Interior Upper/Lower (Porthole)

Interior upper/lower, cloud 9 spa ocean view (walkway view).

The best way to enjoy the relaxing, invigorating Cloud 9 Spa while on a cruise is in a spa stateroom, and this one fits the bill, providing comfy accommodations and convenient, priority access to treatments and services at the Cloud 9 Spa. (Note that rooms of this type have obstructed views.)

Amenities exclusive to Cloud 9 Spa ™ staterooms and suites:

Plus, every room includes:

Deluxe Ocean View

On Carnival Breeze, Deluxe Ocean View staterooms are a great choice for families who want to let the sun shine in as they sail. Rooms of this type feature great views, a full bathroom — plus a separate washroom — and while stateroom configurations vary, certain Deluxe Ocean View rooms have space to sleep up to five cruisers.

Deluxe Ocean View (Obstructed View)

On Carnival Breeze, Deluxe Ocean View staterooms are great for families. These rooms feature a full bathroom — plus a separate washroom — and while stateroom configurations vary, certain Deluxe Ocean View rooms have space to sleep up to five. (Note that rooms of this type have obstructed views.)

Premium Vista Balcony

Premium Vista Balcony staterooms were designed to wrap around the aft corners of Carnival Breeze, giving you a unique vantage point from which to enjoy luxuriously panoramic views of the sky and the sea — and yes, take in even more of that sunshine.

Cloud 9 Spa Balcony

Whether you're warming up for your spa appointment or winding down after your treatment, there's no better place to do it than on your Cloud 9 Spa Balcony. Breathing is important — take the ocean breeze in, then let it out — you're already getting the hang of the whole spa thing!

Aft-View Extended Balcony

Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space... not to even mention some of the best stern-side views you'll find anywhere. Get ready to relax as you gaze upon Carnival Breeze's gentle wake from your spacious balcony.

Large Balcony

We designed Carnival Breeze balcony staterooms for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, and this stateroom features a balcony that's even wider than our standard balcony. Enjoy the extra outdoor space, along with all the standard Carnival stateroom amenities.

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you're looking to cruise aboard Carnival Breeze. Any time you're in your room, you're just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

Cove Balcony

Love the sea? Carnival Breeze Cove Balcony staterooms are the best way to see the sea — these rooms get you close to the waterline, and feature balconies that let you make the most of your location. Enjoy things from a whole new perspective: one amazing up-close view of the wake and seafoam as the ship cruises along.

Grand Suite

A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Breeze features even more space than the standard suite — plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity.

Amenities exclusive to suites:

• Priority check-in and boarding
• Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
• Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 Am
• Two large bottles of water
• Pillow-top mattress

Cloud 9 Spa Suite

A Cloud 9 Spa Suite is the ultimate in both stateroom and spa accommodations. There's room for you and your things — with a large room and balcony — and a walk-in closet. The soothing in-room whirlpool tub will help you stay relaxed after your relaxing spa treatment. And like all suites, a Cloud 9 Spa Suite features VIP check-in, which lets you easily get right up to your amazing stateroom.

Plus, all suites include:

Ocean Suite

A Carnival Breeze suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious relaxation. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and bathroom with whirlpool tub.

Junior Suite (Obstructed View)

As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Breeze, you can't help but feel that you're stepping into full-size luxury in a smaller package. Featuring a standard-size balcony, in a Carnival Breeze Junior Suite you'll find everything else there is to love about a suite, including VIP check-in, a walk-in closet; and even a whirlpool tub for relaxing. (Note that rooms of this type have obstructed views.)

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6-Hour Bar Hop

Enjoy the fun beverages at four of our favorite waterfront bars along the Caloosahatchee River!

6 hours $570

$100 each additional hour

Sunset Cruise

A relaxing cruise to see the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico. 40 minutes out, 40 minutes at anchor, 40 minutes back.

2 hours $250

Canal Cruise/Specialty Cruise

Did you know that Cape Coral has over 400 miles of canals? The most in the world! Explore the beauty Cape Coral has to offer.

2-hour minimum $250

Additional $100 each additional hour

Lazy Beach Day

Lay on the beach, pick shells, swim in the water, have a picnic - the day is yours!

4 hour minimum $400

Full Day on the Water

Departing at 10:30am, we hit the best beaches, restaurants, and bars from the list below before ending the day watching the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.

8 hours  $800

Local Bars/Restaurants/Go-to's

Cabbage Key

Voted Best in the Gulf Shore, Cabbage Key is a water-locked island with an old Florida-style restaurant and rental cottages. One of the favorite local spots.

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With 9 miles of untouched, water locked beaches, Cayo Costa is something that should be added to everyone's bucket list. Perfect for snorkeling, shelling, birdwatching, and more. 

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Mainstay - North Captiva

An iconic Ice Cream and Souvenir store, Mainstay also has a fantastic restaurant that includes delicious locally caught  seafood.

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Mangoes Bar and Grill - North Captiva

The only poolside eatery in North Captiva, Mangoes has a great vibe that will make you want to come back. With a wide variety of food and drink options, Mangoes hits the spot for everyone. 

northcaptiva.com/food-beverage/mangos/

Phuzzy's Boat Shack

Located on St. James City's Monroe Canal, Phuzzy's offers great entertainment, generous happy hour specials, and friendly service. 

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Low Key Tiki

If you want to ball on a budget, Low Key Tiki is for you. Also located on St. James City's Monroe Canal, Low Key Tiki brings a Key West vibe to guests, and with food, beer and wine at an affordable price, everyone gets their money's worth. 

lowkeytiki.com

Rum Runners -

Located near Tarpon Point in Cape Coral, Rum Runners is a fantastic waterfront restaurant that offers high quality food and drinks with a great view. 

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Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill - Cape Coral

A favorite watering hole for Captain Julius, Boathouse is located on the Caloosahatchee River and is a great spot to enjoy some seafood and a cocktail while the boats go by. Unfortunately, Boathouse got hit pretty hard by Hurricane Ian, and while they aren't up and running yet, once they are, that'll be the first place Julius recommends. 

theboathouseusa.com/cape-coral/

Keewaydin Island - Naples

A barrier island of Naples, Keewaydin is surrounded by 8 miles of white sand beaches. Known for its parties, Keewaydin is a place you'll meet fellow travelers and enjoy each other's company over a drink or two.

keewaydinflorida.com

First Round Sports Bar - Cape Coral

One of Cape Coral's great small business sports bars, First Round offers a fun dive bar kind of vibe on the water. With a wide variety of food and beer, you are sure to have a great time!

http://www.frdcape.com/

Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut - North Fort Myers

A great local chain that offers a relaxed Key West feeling with awesome marina views.

https://www.nautiparrot.com/drink-specials

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Julius van Rooyen

Julius grew up in Brisbane, Australia spending most of his life in and around boats on the water. He moved to the US in 2016 where he met his wife. They moved to Florida in 2020 and haven't looked back since. Living on the canals in Cape Coral, Julius enjoys cruising up and down the Caloosahatchee River and out in the Gulf of Mexico. Julius is very familiar with the waters in Southwest Florida, frequently venturing as far down as Naples and as far north as Cayo Costa. A happy character, always down for a laugh, Julius will be the perfect Captain and tour guide for your day on the water. 

Captain Julius operates a 2018 Sea Hunt 225 Ultra. She is 22ft in length with a 200HP Yamaha at the stern and seats 8 souls. With a porta-potti in the helm, there won't be wasted time on your day of fun in the sun. 

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• Solo travel options available
• Many trips are two weeks or longer

With a focus on lifelong learning, Road Scholar is for travelers who embrace slower trips and deeper cultural explorations, and the company specializes in senior travel . Road Scholar extends its focus on education to online lectures and virtual tours to educate interested travelers on a destination. For example, for the Canadian Odyssey, the company’s suggested reading list includes 19 books for the 11-day trip. Road Scholars is especially popular with retirees and seniors, who tell us they appreciate traveling with like-minded folks. Looking for more options? Here are some more trips for seniors who love to travel.

• Sample trip: Canadian Odyssey: Québec City to Toronto

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Best for solo travelers

Ef go ahead tours.

• No additional costs for a private room
• Invite six friends on a tour, and you’ll earn a free spot
• Travels to a wide array of destinations
• The solo itineraries are so popular that most 2023 trips have a waitlist

Group tours are great for solo travelers who want the camaraderie of other travelers with the same interests for shared adventures. The one downside to most group tours is the dreaded “single supplement,” where a solo traveler might be charged a supplement that can almost double the cost. Not so with EF Go Ahead Tours, one of the best tour companies for single travelers, whose Solo Tours include a private room at no extra cost. The feedback we’ve gotten about EF is that their tours are “well-run and precisely organized.” Itineraries for their solo trips range from Egypt to Japan to most of Western Europe, like our sample Spain trip that includes both cultural and culinary highlights, including a cooking class.

• Sample trip: Spain for Solo Travelers: Barcelona, Madrid & Seville

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Best for in-depth itineraries

Insight vacations.

• Comprehensive itineraries that include all major attractions
• Free time and choice of activities for a more individual feel
• Tours offered in smaller European destinations
• Larger than average group size

When you want to see the best of a destination and know you’re not missing any “must-see” spots, Insight Vacations has you covered. A recent traveler told us she picked this Best of Italy 11-day trip through Italy “to see everything” and wasn’t disappointed. Another highlight of Insight is its wide selection of tours in smaller European destinations, such as Slovenia and Finland.

• Sample trip: Best of Italy

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Best for getting beneath the surface

• No single supplement for solo travelers on many tours
• Shorter itineraries available for long weekend getaways
• Guides who are notable experts in their fields
• Tours only available in England, Europe and North America

GeoCultura company grabbed my interest for its focus on geology—what’s happening not only on the surface of a destination but underneath it as well. Trips led by professors and specialists in the world of geology, paleontology and archaeology “dig in” to all the layers of a destination, so to speak. For the Rockies and Badlands tour, a guide who teaches “geology for non-geologists” at Canada’s Mount Royal University leads the quest to explore sedimentology, trace fossils and traverse diverse landscapes.

• Sample tour: The Rockies and the Badlands: Geology and Dinosaurs in Canada

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Best for accessible travel

Wheel the world.

• Large selection of destinations
• Can plan quick trips for individual travel
• Small group size, often 10 people or fewer
• Trips fill up fast

One of the best tour companies in the accessible travel category, Wheel the World offers a platform of accessible tours , experiences and accommodations for disabled travelers. From international surf trips to rainforest tours, the company offers adventure trips in 40 destinations around the world and on every continent. Group tours are led by guides specially trained by the company to provide assistance to disabled travelers, and all itineraries have been tested to make sure they’re accessible, have adaptable bathrooms and provide the best travel experience. The Costa Rica trip, for example, includes amphibious wheelchair use in Arenal’s hot springs and use of trekking wheelchairs to explore Manuel Antonio National Park.

• Sample trip: Costa Rica, a natural paradise

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Best for curated itineraries

Audley travel.

• Highly personalized trip itineraries
• Options around the globe
• Skilled in adventure travel trips
• Limited option for group trips

Not all tour operators have large group tours. Audley Travel is a good example of a company that offers full-service trips that can be individualized for independent travelers. For example, I recently explored Namibia on a bucket list eight-night itinerary to four different Natural Selection safari lodges. Audley handled all the details, including international routing that was way more involved than I could have figured out on my own. I followed their itinerary, however I didn’t travel with a group, but instead with individual travelers who were following the same itinerary. (In other words, there is no tour leader and travelers are free to customize their itineraries.) In other cases, the company will create custom itineraries, and they do have some very small (around eight people) adventure mobile safari tours too.

• Sample trip: Namibia flying safari

What to look for when booking a tour company

There are a lot of tour companies out there, so it can be difficult to find the one that’s right for you, especially if you’re traveling with a group for the first time. Here are a few factors to consider as you narrow down your search.

• Cost: Because of their all-inclusive nature, tour company vacations can be more costly than traveling on a budget-friendly trip of your own. However, you get to skip the hours of research and logistics stress, which can be well worth it. Know your budget and what you’re willing to pay for versus do yourself as you plan your trip.
• Flexibility: Some tours may be scheduled at the hour, while others may offer optional excursions or free time to explore your destination. Whether you’re ready to be chauffeured around or would rather have the opportunity to strike out on your own, there’s a tour company for you.
• Special Interests: Many tours have themes that go beyond location, whether they dive into a specific era of history , focus on a certain type of cuisine, or lean into an outdoor activity. Traveling with a tour company can be a fitting opportunity to fuel your passion for travel and any other hobbies you might have.

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How we found the best tour companies

To come up with the list of the best tour companies, we reached out to travel planners and other travel experts for their top picks. We also used our personal travel experience and checked in with travelers who have vacationed with these tour companies to get their first-hand reviews. Finally, we cross-checked our research with Tripadvisor’s star ratings to make sure we’ve picked the best of the best so that you can have the best group tour all-inclusive vacation no matter where you want to go.

Is it cheaper to travel with a tour company?

While booking a tour company can be more expensive than planning a trip yourself, it can also have financial benefits. Tour companies often have relationships with vendors, hotels and even airlines, allowing them to negotiate or get discounts on your behalf.

What is the difference between a tour company and a travel company?

Tour companies plan and package tours for travelers. In contrast, travel agents at travel companies  often serve as the intermediary between clients and tour companies, helping them to find the best fit. Travel agents may also create customized trips for travelers from transportation to lodging to itineraries.

What’s the major difference between a tour and a vacation package?

Tour packages are guided tours offered by a tour company, and vacation packages include all the logistical elements of a tour package, like transportation and lodging, without the tour guide. A vacation package is best suited for someone who doesn’t want to spend time planning a trip but also wants the flexibility to manage their own time at their destination.

Is it cheaper to book tours in advance?

Like airfare and hotels, booking a tour company earlier can save you cash. Some tour companies run early bird specials for those able to book months or even a year out. You may even see deals on Black Friday or other major shopping holidays.

Power Rankings: Corales Puntacana Championship

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There are opportunities, and then there are opportunities. The Corales Puntacana Championship is, well, both.

The second Additional Event of 2024 is one of three tournaments with a PGA TOUR-long three consecutive breakthrough winners. Four of its six champions since debuting in 2018 were first-timers. But while a coronation awaits all in the field of 132 in the Dominican Republic, there are many secondary goals in play as well.

For details of what they are, how Corales Golf Club will play and more, continue reading below.

OTHER TO CONSIDER

• Mark Hubbard … He’s cashed in all 10 starts in 2024 with a season-best T4 at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am where he’s been teasing something special for a long time, notwithstanding his successful marriage proposal in 2015. Profiles best on shorter courses like those on that rota but he’s T5 in par-5 scoring and firing well enough on all cylinders in his prime to be a threat just about everywhere.
• Rafael Campos … The native of Puerto Rico has been a long-time visitor to the Dominican Republic, so it’s not surprising at all that he’s never missed an edition of this tournament despite limited action as a PGA TOUR member. His career-best finish occurred at Corales Puntacana in 2021 when he fell one short of pushing Joel Dahmen into a playoff. With a similar ethos with which he’s familiar at home, it’s like a sixth major even though he’s never made a start in a defined major and the Puerto Rico Open (on paspalum) is the non-major nearest and dearest. It’s also where he recorded a season-best T18 a little over a month ago.
• Chan Kim … After a few flashes of his potential sprinkled across six seasons, including nine starts in 2021-22 that eliminated his rookie eligibility as a first-time member in 2024, the 34-year-old has found a pocket that allows his ball-striking to shine. He’s cashed in seven straight upon arrival and eight overall with a T8 on paspalum at the Mexico Open at Vidanta and a pair of T14s, including his most recent start at the Valero Texas Open. A weapon has been his play with the cut line in view. Currently fifth on TOUR in second-round scoring average with nothing but scores of par and better contributing.

Additional Events, like this annual trip to the eastern edge of Hispaniola, pay forward into so many objectives.

That’s an important lane because winners of opposite events don’t automatically qualify for Signature Events, just as they don’t get into the next Masters with the same victory. However, berths into the 2024 PGA Championship and the 2025 editions of The Sentry and THE PLAYERS Championship are promised.

The Corales Puntacana champ also banks 300 FedExCup points and will be set with a PGA TOUR membership exemption in the winners category through 2026.

At 7,670 yards, Corales Golf Club is long by anyone’s standards, but it’s a stock par 72 that’s surrendered scoring averages from a half-shot to a full shot under par most of the time. That’s a proper target again this week as the weather will be seasonable, so it will be predictable. Passing clouds will cover daytime highs in the low 80s while prevailing breezes pushing in from easterly directions will be steady but not significant.

Corales Puntacana is the third track in the last nine weeks that’s blanketed with paspalum, specifically Supreme. The fourth and final course on TOUR equipped with paspalum is El Cardonal at Diamante, host of the World Wide Technology Championship in the FedExCup Fall. Paspalum has paid off handsomely for a subset of veterans, including Garnett who prevailed in the inaugural edition at Corales Puntacana in 2018. His victory in Puerto Rico a month ago also was on the surface.

As a resort course, fairways at Corales Puntacana are welcoming. The field can have at it off the tee as the only rough is just an inch or so deep, but average-sized greens prepped to run 12½ feet on the Stimpmeter help protect scoring.

While Quail Hollow Club, which will host the Wells Fargo in three weeks, never will be confused with Corales Golf Club, the duo shares a trio of challenging holes at the conclusion of their rounds. Before the field at Quail Hollow contends with The Green Mile that wraps that trek, this week’s entrants will be tackling The Devil’s Elbow, a par-4-3-4 test at the finish line. Each of the holes has averaged over par in all five editions of the tournament when it’s been held in the spring. So, there’s likely to be more surrendering of a lead than emerging to grab it late.

NOTE: ShotLink is not utilized for this tournament.

ROB BOLTON’S SCHEDULE

MONDAY: Power Rankings (RBC Heritage) TUESDAY: Power Rankings (Corales Puntacana); Sleepers (Heritage) WEDNESDAY: Golfbet Insider SUNDAY: Points and Payouts (Heritage); Points and Payouts (Corales); Medical Extensions; Qualifiers; Reshuffle

* Rob is a member of the panel for PGATOUR.COM’s Expert Picks for PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf, which also publishes on Tuesday.

Rob Bolton is a Golfbet columnist for the PGA TOUR. The Chicagoland native has been playing fantasy golf since 1994, so he was just waiting for the Internet to catch up with him. Follow Rob Bolton on Twitter .

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2024 Masters weather forecast: Thursday thunderstorms, strong breezes lead into ideal weekend in Augusta

This year's masters could get off to a slow start before the action heats up over the weekend.

Adverse weather has affected every Masters since 2019, and this year looks to be no different. Early thunderstorms have the potential to delay first-round action at the 88th Masters as rain is forecasted to hit Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday morning. How much golf is able to be played on the first day will be something to follow, as once the rain clouds and electricity subside, ideal conditions will be presented to players for the remainder of the 2024 Masters.

The winds will join the precipitation as a factor that must be considered Thursday. Sustained winds in the mid teens are expected all week long making crucial holes -- such as those featured in Amen Corner -- all the more difficult. These winds are forecasted to gust up to nearly 40 mph on Thursday and Friday, though they will temper down once the weekend rolls around, according to Accuweather.

Should this forecast materialize, it will mean that 49 out of the 88 Masters will have experienced some sort of rain. After no rain fell during play from 2014-18, Augusta National has received rain in each of the last five tournaments.

Watch all four rounds of the 2024 Masters starting Thursday with  Masters Live  as we follow the best golfers in the world through Augusta National with  Featured Groups , check in at the famed  Amen Corner  and see leaders round the turn on  holes 15 & 16 . Watch live on  CBSSports.com , the  CBS Sports app  and  Paramount+ .

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Last year, the final pairing of Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm needed to play 29 holes on Sunday after Saturday's action was washed out with heavy rain. Koepka slept on a four-stroke lead heading into the final day but saw his edge cut in half by the time the final round officially started. 

In 2021, Hideki Matsuyama played video games during a 78-minute weather delay in the third round only to then play his final eight holes in 6 under. From two behind to four in front, this delay and subsequent play, when the winds were down and Augusta National Golf Club was susceptible to birdies, was a springboard for Matsuyama's triumph.

Even Tiger Woods' historic 2019 run at the green jacket was altered due to weather. Final-round tee times were moved up due to impending storms and both Nos. 1 and 10 tees were used to send off the Sunday groupings.

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Moscow Metro Tour

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

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Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Hornets Candidate Jordi Fernández Accepts Head Coach Position With Brooklyn

Have Charlotte missed out on one of their primary head coaching targets?

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After it was announced Steve Clifford was stepping down, Jordi Fernández was one of four candidates immediately linked to the position. Fernández has now accepted the Brooklyn Nets Head Coaching position yesterday evening. according to ESPN .

The other finalists for the Nets position were Suns assistant Kevin Young and former Bucks Head Coach Mikes Budenholzer. Young, who finished runner up to Frank Vogel for the Phoenix head coaching role last off-season, has now also missed out on the Nets role. According to reports ,Young was on the initial shortlist of the Hornets coaching vacancy and could still be under consideration.

At this point, it is unclear if Fernández interviewed with Charlotte before accepting the Brooklyn Nets role. Hornets VP of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson worked for the Nets until February this year, suggesting he likely had an awareness of Brooklyn's interest in Fernández.

After Mike Budenholzer missed out on Brooklyn, could he be under consideration for the Charlotte job? For many fans, Budenholzer was the premier coaching option on the market but to this point no reports have linked him to the Hornets despite his ties to co-owner Rick Schnall. Budenholzer could be waiting for coaching casualties of this season's playoffs in hope for a team with better championship aspirations, or maybe he will pick up the phone to Charlotte.

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Top-seed boston college breezes into frozen four championship with 4-0 victory over michigan.

Boston College couldn't bring home the first trophy it chased this season. The Eagles lost to crosstown rival Boston University in the Beanpot tournament nine weeks ago, sulking back to campus that February night in a very foul mood.

"We had a lot of anger," center Cutter Gauthier said. "That definitely put some fire in the pot for us."

That flame was still burning Thursday, and it carried the Eagles one step closer to the trophy they covet the most. Top-ranked Boston College blew past Michigan 4-0 in the NCAA Frozen Four semifinals, earning a showdown with No. 3 Denver in Saturday's championship game.

The Eagles haven't lost since that disappointing night at the Beanpot, running their win streak to 15 consecutive games. A very young team, they played like old hands at Xcel Energy Center, getting every goal from an all-sophomore top line and a second line composed of three freshmen.

First-year phenom Will Smith connected for two of those. The nation's leading scorer finished off a two-on-one just 80 seconds into the game, then banked the puck off a Michigan defender at 12 minutes, 25 seconds of the second period. Gauthier potted a breakaway goal 49 seconds later, and the Eagles (34-5-1) were soaring to a program-record 34th victory of the season.

Gabe Perreault added a third-period goal for Boston College, and goaltender Jacob Fowler handed Michigan (23-15-2) its first shutout loss in a Frozen Four game. BC will play for its sixth NCAA championship and its first since 2012.

A crowd announced at 18,598 attended the two semifinals.

"There's no doubt in our game in the locker room," Gauthier said. "We've been super confident all season long, even being the younger guys.

"It was a fortunate night for us to pop four (goals) in. And it's the ultimate goal on Saturday night."

Michigan outshot BC 32-22, firing 17 shots at Fowler in the third period. Eagles coach Greg Brown said the game quickly became a track meet, which he anticipated, and lauded his defense for shutting down the Wolverines' ability to score off the rush.

Coach Brandon Naurato said Michigan could have put more net-front pressure on Fowler. The Wolverines entered the game with the nation's third most potent offense, averaging 4.23 goals per game, and were shut out for the first time this season. But the bigger issue was the inability to contain the Eagles' high-flying youngsters.

"All credit to their team, but those guys are special," Naurato said of the four first-round NHL draft picks on BC's top lines. "They won that game. They broke it open."

BOXSCORE: Boston College 4, Michigan 0

During the buildup to Thursday's semifinal, Michigan leaned into its tradition. The Wolverines kept the school's 1998 NCAA championship trophy — the last one of the nine it brought home — in its locker room. It sharpened their focus on the prize at hand, and it gave them a motto: How far are you willing to go to win this?

The Eagles turned to more recent history. They were doomed by a slow start in the Beanpot final, and they were determined to avoid a repeat in the NCAA semis. Though they were outshot 9-6 in a first period packed with fancy stickwork and swift skating, the Eagles got the only shot that mattered.

Smith, who leads the country with 71 points this season, put them on top at 1:20 of the first period by firing the team's first shot on goal past Michigan netminder Jake Barczewski. A solid first period led to a stellar second, with a pair of goals scored during four-on-four play.

Smith got the first, knocking a backhanded shot off the skates of Michigan defenseman Ethan Edwards and past Barczewski. Gauthier followed up with his 38th goal of the season, most in the nation, slipping a shot through Barczewski's pads.

The victory gives Boston College a chance to make up for another earlier disappointment. Denver beat the Eagles 4-3 in Boston last October, handing BC its first loss of the season.

With one final trophy on the line, the Eagles have plenty of fuel left.

"We owe these guys," Gauthier said. "Ever since then, we haven't let that sour taste out of our mouth. We're going to be ready to go."

Rachel Blount is a sports reporter for the Star Tribune who covers a variety of topics, including the Olympics, Wild, college sports and horse racing. She has written extensively about Minnesota's Olympic athletes and has covered pro and college hockey since joining the staff in 1990. 

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An Ode to the Music of ‘Bluey’

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When The Jonas Brothers open their show in Brisbane by walking out to your animated kid show’s theme tune, then that theme song and that show have done way more than entertain some 6-year-olds. The show in question, “ Bluey ,” has been a phenomenon for a while — it’s approved by the kids of “ Abbott Elementary ” as well as millions worldwide — and the music by composer Joff Bush and a coterie of talented collaborators has fueled two albums and untold instances of “ Dance Mode .” 

Bush and his team meet that challenge not just by composing more music but by mirroring the structure of the episode in the types of music we hear in “The Sign.” The episode should be a big culmination of things: Frisky (Claudia O’Doherty) and Rad (Patrick Brammall) are getting married in the Heelers’ backyard, but Bandit (David McCormack) and Chilli (Melanie Zanetti) are also selling the house, set on moving to a bigger city so Bandit can pursue a better-paying job. Bluey is, naturally, upset at the upcoming change, and her teacher Calypso (Meg Washington) tells her a story of a farmer who refuses to read good or bad luck in the things that happened to him, always saying instead, “We’ll see.” 

The music feels like the same kind of Rube Goldbergian contraption of moments that ripple out in ways the characters couldn’t have predicted. Bush brings back old themes and songs at key moments (all of the adults singing “Cat Squad” while they prep the house for the wedding gives us the gift of feeling like we’re part of Heeler parents’ inside joke), particularly around the wedding itself. There’s an even fuller version of “Dance Mode,” too, timed to the glorious way that the camera bounces along with Muffin, Socks, and Bingo on the dance floor. 

But it’s not just references to previous episodes that make this score feel like the culmination of what the music on “ Bluey ” does well. In interviews, Bush has described scoring for kids’ shows as a task that can often boil down to “hear a carrot, see a carrot.” In other words, writing an externally motivated score. The music on “Bluey” never clashes with the primary emotion of a scene, but it often is a lot more psychologically grounded in the experience of that scene’s key characters. 

In “The Sign,” Frisky and Rad’s wedding montage gets similar treatment, with the barest hints of a traditional processional on horns as part of a warmer track that breezes from percussion bops to electric guitar, mirroring the fidgety fun that the event is for Bluey. 

But Bush’s music is often the voice of the show itself. As Calypso reads the story of the farmer to Bluey in class, we hear a very delicate, string-led variation on a theme the show has used for the Heeler home (and Brisbane, generally), with a bit of Eastern flair to match the pop-up animation style of the story. Then, towards the end of the episode, when Bingo finally realizes that selling the house means they will have to leave and Bluey tells her the story of the farmer as a comfort, the musical idea returns. Only now it’s more confident, with more strings and a trilling flute and a longer crescendo; the score, like Bluey, gets the satisfaction of using something you’ve learned to comfort someone you care about. And, whether the audience clocks it or not, the score’s associations in previous episodes tie both moments to Bluey’s dilemma of leaving home. 

The song is called “Lazarus Drug,” and it’s sung by Meg Washington, who also voices Calypso. It first appeared on her album “Batflowers,” but she, Bush, and the “Bluey” team adapted it to the season finale. Beyond the pleasing circularity of her voice being the episode’s bookend, the surging electronic build-up to the vocals feels completely outside of what’s come before on “Bluey” and for Bluey. The nerviness of the score, combined with nearly still shots of the empty house, is what pushes us to the precipice of this impending, scary change alongside Bluey. And it is Washington’s voice that punches through that anxiety, gently guiding the final beats of the story. 

Great music almost always makes us feel something and great film and TV scores are adept at introducing ideas that add to our understanding of the story. But it’s rarer and much more magical when music makes us feel like we’re making a memory along with the characters, like the joy is ours. The music of “Bluey” is what makes the show feel real, for real life. 

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