By Joanna Allen at Allen Batista Travel, Inc.

Are you looking for a unique venue for your annual holiday party?  Allen Batista Travel, Inc. offers holiday party boat cruises in NYC – casino cruise, survey says, stand up comedy cruise and Latin—to create memories for a lifetime for your company, your fundraiser, or your family.

Allen Batista Travel, Inc., charters state-of-the-art private party boats in NYC with capacities ranging from 100 to 400 people with central heating on board.  The unique floating vessels feature tables with white linen cloths and chairs. We customize your lunch and dinner meal selections, including kosher, gluten-free, and vegetarian meal options. And, we can also offer a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for your drinking pleasure.

Casino Cruise NYC: The Glamour Of Vegas At Sea

Our casino party boat cruise in NYC is an ideal team-building activity, fundraiser, or mini-family reunion to mix and mingle during a three-hour cruise sailing up the East River.  We provide a casino manager, blackjack, roulette, poker, craps, and slot machines.

We use FAKE money during the casino party boat cruise so guests can just relax, have fun, and enjoy the holiday spirit. Top 40 music will be pulsating all throughout the casino party boat cruise.

Survey Says Party Boat Cruise NYC: A Game Night On The Water

A ‘Survey Says’ party boat cruise in NYC transforms your party into a live game show. The trivia themes—80s, 90s, 2000s, and Friends—allow teams to compete and answer questions with a moderated host.  Top 40 music will be playing all throughout the cruise.

Stand-Up Comedy Party Boat Cruise NYC: Laughs On The High Seas

A stand-up comedy party boat cruise NYC features NYC’s rising comedians during a one-hour stand-up comedy show. Comedians have performed at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festivals, New York City Comedy Festival, Broadway Comedy Club and other venues around the U.S.

A stand-up comedy party boat cruise in NYC provides a wonderful opportunity to relax, relieve stress, and bring joy to guests.  R&B, top 40, and hip-hop music will be pulsating throughout the cruise.

Latin Party Boat Cruise NYC: A Festive Fiesta At Sea

The Latin party boat cruise in NYC features an interactive dance lesson with professional dancers to fine-tune your salsa, bachata, and cha cha dance moves on the floor.  Then, there will be a dazzling dance performance for guests.

Our DJ will spin salsa, bachata, cha cha, reggaeton, merengue, and Latin house tunes to keep you dancing all throughout the cruise.

Designing The Perfect Festive Voyage

We handle all the event planning details for holiday party boat cruises in NYC, from the theme to the food to the DJ and holiday decor. Every theme has its own flair with endless opportunities to take selfies during the cruise, as well as spectacular photos of the Statue of Liberty.

​Contact Allen Batista Travel, Inc., to plan your holiday party boat cruise in NYC.

Guest Post: Sanjay Poddar at India Wonderland

Nestled on India’s western coast, Goa blends natural beauty, colonial charm, and relaxed beach culture.  For newlyweds, it is not only about sightseeing but also about spending time together in a magical environment. Palm-fringed beaches, an infinity of sands, nights when the sea wind is the best melody—all this makes Goa look like something designed to have fun with the beloved.

By selecting a carefully planned romantic honeymoon Goa vacation package, newlyweds will create a balance between relaxing, adventure, and intimacy, creating memories for a lifetime.

Why Goa Is The Perfect Honeymoon Destination

Goa is not just about beaches and clubs; it is a kaleidoscope of experiences to the heart. Think about waking up and hearing the waves and starting the day with breakfast by the sea. Through centuries-old Portuguese architecture that appears to be trapped in time, you are walking hand in hand through old churches in Old Goa in the afternoon.

Couples can visit spice plantations or hike to Dudhsagar Falls another time, where the sound of the water makes an impression to be remembered. Strong music, candlelight, and fresh seafood make the evenings. It is this lap of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and negligence that makes Goa irresistible among honeymooners.

Crafting The Perfect Itinerary

A honeymoon in Goa balances exploration with leisure. On your first day, couples will move at their own pace by visiting Baga or Calangute Beach, with local music, food, and even nightlife. On the second day, visitors will take a historical tour of Old Goa, visiting landmarks such as the Basilica of Bom Jesus or the Church of St. Cajetan.

On the third day, visitors may go jet skiing, parasailing, or take a dolphin-sightseeing cruise. Couples who desire tranquility may opt to visit idyllic beaches such as Butterfly or Palolem, where time moves very slowly. On day four, newlyweds will have a morning outing to the less crowded areas of South Goa or a spice plantation, finishing with a private dinner on the sand.

Accommodation And Unique Touches

The place to stay is as important as the place you visit. Goa has both exotic and luxurious seaside resorts that provide large infinity pools and villas that are luxurious yet provide privacy.

Many honeymoon vacation packages feature flowered beds, candlelit dinners, and even custom-made gifts that welcome the couples. Some resorts also have outdoor showers, or even plunge pools, in private balconies overlooking the sea, contributing to the indulgence. Couples spa treatments are a wonderful way to start their new life together with relaxation and revitalization.

Budgeting Smartly For Your Honeymoon

The Goa honeymoon vacation package caters to different budgets.  Some vacation packages highlight luxury resorts and high-end experiences, whereas other packages offer basic and natural experiences. In any case, it helps to choose a package that will have such basics as accommodation, airport pickup, and at least some meals. The enhanced extras, such as water sports, cruises, or tailor-made tours, are available on demand for an additional cost.

Exploring Goa’s Culinary Side

Food is inseparable from the Goan culture, and a honeymoon in Goa would be incomplete without trying their signature foods. Most of the menus consist of fresh seafood, with delicacies such as prawns, kingfish, and crab being served in the Goan style. Coconut milk, spices, and a tangy taste make every meal special. In addition to Goan food, there are continental and fusion foods available in beachside shacks or in upscale restaurants. Spending time with Vindaloo at sunset, or feni (the native liquor) at sunset, leaves a long-lasting sense that is unforgettable.

A Journey Beyond The Beaches

Beaches are the main attraction in Goa, but the area has so much more. Its agricultural past is evident through a visit to the spice plantations, and its uncivilized beauty can be discovered by making visits to the Western Ghats. Goan clubs, casinos, and live music places keep the evenings lively enough; therefore, couples who like nightlife will not be disappointed. Meanwhile, the yoga retreats and wellness centers of the state make it possible to be introspective and peaceful. Goa has the charm of diversity; you can be presented with a peaceful environment, adventure all day, and then party the night away, and the next day all in one day.

Adding A Personal Touch

Couples have their own story, and this should be mirrored through their honeymoon. There might be those who wish to incorporate adventure into their days by parasailing or scuba diving, whereas others may favor their cultural journey by visiting museums, art galleries, and village tours.

​It is easy to make the trip feel a bit more personal, whether it is hiring a photographer privately to capture candid shots or taking a boat ride at sunrise to make it memorable. Contact India Wonderland to tailor your honeymoon in Goa.

Philadelphia has a rich history, from the founding of American democracy to the chilling accounts of the supernatural sightings. Allen Batista Travel, Inc. offers two interactive walking tours--Philadelphia Independence Mall and Philadelphia Ghost Tours—to provide visitors with a deep dive into historic landmarks, as well as spine-tingling tales of ghost sightings.

Discover The Heart Of American History At Independence Mall

Philadelphia Independence Mall allows visitors to walk in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers.  The interactive, educational walking tour visits historic sites that were crucial in America’s history. The tour highlights include the following.

• Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the setting for creating the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
• The Liberty Bell has been standing as one of the most significant representations of liberty, and the bell is one attraction that attracts people all over the world to have a glimpse of its timeless heritage.
• The National Constitution Center is a unique place where people can have an interactive experience of the founding principles of the country through interesting exhibitions.
• History is brought to life at Congress Hall, where a visitor enters the room where the U.S. Congress once made an early government.
• The Betsy Ross House gives more of a personal view of the Revolutionary period and features the history of the original flag of America.
• The Benjamin Franklin house commemorates the life, inventions, and contributions of one of the greatest Founding Fathers.
• Christ Church has a very colonial mood, which echoes the religion and the community spirit that united the revolutionaries, such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.
• The First Bank of the United States is a testimony to the idea of Alexander Hamilton, who wanted to create the financial system of the nation.

​Beyond the buildings and monuments, visitors can walk in the footsteps of our founding fathers on the Philadelphia Independence Mall walking tour.

Philadelphia Ghost Tours: A Hauntingly Unique Experience

Philadelphia’s ghost walking tour delves into the spine-tingling tales of supernatural sightings.  The city has a dark side with endless rumors of ghost sightings at historic locations.

Here are highlights of the Philadelphia ghost walking tour.

• Bishop White is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of the bishop himself, having heard peculiar footsteps and whispers of the ghosts in the walls of this old house.
• At the Pennsylvania Hospital, the first hospital in America, haunting stories of troubled patients and dark bodies roaming the aisles still haunt ghost hunters.
• The home of American democracy, Independence Hall, is also said to be haunted by the voices of the long-gone revolutionaries, and some people can even hear them speak colonially.
• The Walnut Street Theater is the oldest continuously running theater in the United States, but it has its share of ghost actors who could not leave the stage even after their death.
• The City Hall of Philadelphia is more than a work of architecture; it is an epic in paranormal experience and reports of ghostly figures wandering around the vast halls of the building at night.

Planning Your Philadelphia Walking Tours

Both Philadelphia walking tours are available for in-person and virtual tours, rain or shine, with two to 20 people. Tourists are advised to wear comfortable shoes and carry water and weather gear since most of the tours include a lot of walking.

​Contact Allen Batista Travel, Inc. to book the Philadelphia Independence Mall or the Philadelphia Ghost walking tour.