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All aboard – A Royal journey for you……

(photos and info courtesy of Belmond) HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE " BELMOND ROYAL SCOTSMAN"? All aboard a living legend. Sit back, relax, and uncover the wonders of Scotland in peerless style From the moment you step onto Royal Scotsman, you are swept up in a world of myth, legend and timeless luxury. Delve into a land of soaring peaks and deep valleys, mirror lochs and looming castles. Enjoy a tasting in a world-famous distillery, then enter the forest for [...]

By celtichearts|2021-09-07T09:22:41-04:00September 7th, 2021|adventure, Ancestry, Castles, Emigration, Europe, Food, general interest, Harry Potter, Heritage, History, Lakes, Mountains, Outlander, Scotland, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Train, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, Virtuoso|0 Comments

Shhh – It’s a secret- C’est un secret

Do crowds of people appeal to you ?? Some of the top tourist destinations have become so crowded and busy especially during the high season, that it's not an enjoyable relaxing experience and people are looking for more off the beaten track destinations to travel to and want to enjoy the "essence" of a country. I don't know about you, but if someone says "it's a secret" I want to know more. Isn't there something really appealing about having "insider" info ?? [...]

By celtichearts|2020-03-25T16:16:09-04:00March 25th, 2020|Bucket list destination, Castles, Europe, European River Cruise, flowers, Food, France, general interest, Germany, Greece, History, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Mountains, Normandy, Northern Lights, Paradise, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, Windmills, Wine, wineries|0 Comments

All the “Posh” places

Jaap Buitendijk/Courtesy Focus Features So the buzz on the street is the newish Downton Abbey movie !! Are you a fan ?? I'm definitely a fan. I really miss the TV series and I'm sure I know lots of people who feel the same. There's something wonderful about going back in time to those days of Royalty and pomp & ceremony. Even back in those days, you can see the feisty women characters like Lady Mary and of [...]

By celtichearts|2019-10-27T21:54:15-04:00October 27th, 2019|Actionable Advice, Ancestry, British Classic Cars, Bucket list destination, Castles, Classic Cars, Europe, Gardening, general interest, Heritage, History, London, Movie theme, Romance, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Train, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, Vintage Cars|0 Comments

Guided Vacations Yay or Nay ??

(Photo cred Travel Weekly, TCC Corp & Insight Vacations) What are your thoughts about guided vacations ?? In the history of travel, and before I got into the travel business, personally, I associated guided vacations with busloads of older tourists at top attractions with cameras & plaid pants.(I'm talking Ireland in the 80's :)) No more - these days, guided vacations are immersive, exciting, challenging, incorporating local hosts, cooking experiences and lots more. Today's [...]

By celtichearts|2019-05-12T22:39:33-04:00May 12th, 2019|Actionable Advice, Bucket list destination, Castles, Driving Tours, Europe, European Cuisine, flowers, Food, Food Tours, France, general interest, Germany, Greece, Heritage, History, Holland, Ireland, Italy, London, Mountains, Normandy, Northern Ireland, Northern Lights, Outlander, Paradise, Paris, Portugal, Prague, Romance, Rome, Scotland, Special Interest, Switzerland, Theme Parks, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

Italy by river ??

Uncover the extraordinary hidden treasures of Venice and Northern Italy. Encounter unforgettable sights on this odyssey through Northern Italy that begins in Milan, home to Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, and ends in legendary Venice, the “Queen of the Adriatic.” These two iconic cities bookend an exploration of Northern Italy that rewards the curious traveler with amazing experiences in Verona, Padua, Bologna, and Ferrara. Travel from dynamic Milan to romantic Venice. Soak up the enchantment of “The City of Water” [...]

By celtichearts|2019-03-03T19:26:40-05:00February 26th, 2019|Castles, Europe, European Cuisine, European River Cruise, Food, Food Tours, Heritage, Holidays, Italy, Paradise, Romance, Special Interest, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, Wine, wineries|0 Comments

Where are my Skiers ??

Our fearless leader, Meredith had the pleasure of visiting the brand new ski resort in France !! Club Med Les Arcs Panorama. They literally opened the doors (or slopes) this month - it looks amazing (see some of the photos below). It's definitely a bucket list of mine to go ski at a European resort. We have so many great ski resorts here in the US too but it's expensive by the time you pay for accommodations, meals, lift tickets and [...]

By celtichearts|2019-01-02T13:42:18-05:00January 2nd, 2019|Alps, Austria, Castles, Europe, European Cuisine, France, general interest, Holidays, Mountains, ski, Special Interest, Switzerland, Theme Parks, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

Top Travel Picks for 2019

During the holidays is a great time to start thinking about where you want to travel to next year. Usually families get together and it's easier to solidify plans when everyone's there. Every year, the top travel publications come up with the hottest and upcoming trends for the following year. We've picked just a few of the top European destinations as well as some of the top cities for you, including Scotland, Romania, Italy and France ..... Matera - [...]

By celtichearts|2018-12-06T17:36:36-05:00December 6th, 2018|Alps, Bucket list destination, Castles, Europe, European Cuisine, Food, Food Tours, France, general interest, Heritage, History, Holidays, Italy, Lakes, Mountains, Religous interest, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Train, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, vineyards, Wine, wineries|0 Comments

D-Day & The Battle of Normandy – 75th Anniversary – 2019

The memory lives on!! 6th June 2019 marks the start of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy and with it, a momentous occasion to celebrate peace, liberty and reconciliation. During the whole of summer 2019, Normandy will celebrate the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy with due splendor and emotion. A rich and unprecedented program of events will be put together to bring the memory of this tragic [...]

By celtichearts|2018-11-18T12:14:22-05:00November 18th, 2018|Actionable Advice, Beaches, Castles, D-Day, Europe, European River Cruise, Food, France, general interest, Normandy, Omaha Beach, Paris, Special Interest, Travel, Uncategorized|0 Comments

What’s YOUR river cruise personality ???

How do you know which river cruise is going to suit you ?? Besides the different companies to choose from, you also want to base your choice on your interests. We've outlined a few pointers to consider when looking for the perfect European river cruise itinerary for YOU. (Itinerary descriptions & maps from AMA Waterways - our preferred supplier) For the historians. Starting in Basel, enjoy ancient castles, grand palaces and medieval towns.Visit the Alsatian capital of France, Strasbourg and [...]

By celtichearts|2018-09-23T11:05:40-04:00September 23rd, 2018|Austria, Bucket list destination, Castles, Christmas Markets, Europe, European Cuisine, European River Cruise, flowers, Food, Food Tours, France, Gardening, general interest, Germany, Heritage, History, Holidays, Holland, Mountains, Paradise, Paris, Portugal, Romance, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, vineyards, Windmills, Wine, wineries|0 Comments

What’s next ???

Have you had a travel bucket list for a while ? Where have you been dreaming about ? Now's the time to tick something off your list. But how do you pick which destination to go to ?? Try this neat little quiz from The Travel Channel that might help you along. Can't wait to hear what you got - WooHoo I got PARIS !!! Here's some tips that might help you when planning your next vacation: Full article [...]