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How about an “UN” Cruise Adventure ???

Have you heard of "Un-Cruise"? They are a Virtuoso preferred supplier and we have heard so many great things about them and finally did some of their specialist training this week - VIDEO HERE Un-cruise specialize in small ship adventure cruising with vessels ranging from 22-90 passengers max. Some of the destinations Un-cruise offer include: Alaska, Galapagos, Hawaiian Islands, Latin America, Mexico's Sea of Cortes, Pacific Northwest & the one we are focusing on this week - Columbia & Snake rivers USA. VIDEO HERE [...]

By celtichearts|2020-04-20T20:17:20-04:00April 20th, 2020|Actionable Advice, adventure, Cruise, general interest, Mountains, Oregon, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, United States, vacation, vineyards, Wine, wineries|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

Winter Wonderland Adventures? Yes Please !

(photos & itinerary cred: Backroads) If you’re the type of traveler who jumps for joy when the temps drop and the snowflakes start flying, you’ll love Backroads’ collection of incredible Snow Adventures. Whether you’re drawn to exhilarating activities such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing or more easygoing pursuits like wildlife viewing and hot spring soaking—or all of the above—Backroads has an array of [...]

By celtichearts|2020-01-03T15:34:55-05:00January 4th, 2020|Actionable Advice, adventure, Alps, Austria, Europe, France, general interest, Holidays, Lakes, Mountains, Northern Lights, Reykjavik, ski, Switzerland, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, Winter|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

Global Entry & TSA Precheck for “Free” ??

With Global Entry or TSA Precheck, not only will you have a shorter line at the airport but also the security screening is less complicated. Access to these programs isn't too pricey, but you can get them for free as a benefit on certain credit cards. Here's what you need to know about TSA Precheck and Global Entry and how to get your application fee covered by your credit card. Eligible Travel Credit Cards While the two programs are relatively [...]

By celtichearts|2019-07-17T20:32:38-04:00July 17th, 2019|Actionable Advice, credit cards, currency, Europe, general interest, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

Lets avoid the “Scammers”

The majority of our clients travel to Europe ( it's our specialty) and we send them lots of information prior to departure about being prepared for their upcoming trip, travel tips, currency, passports, etc. European cities have a reputation for some petty crime like pickpockets, scammers, etc. It's always best to use your common sense and certainly don't flaunt your money or valuables. Besides personal security, there are some other local travel scams to watch [...]

By celtichearts|2019-06-21T10:45:25-04:00June 21st, 2019|Actionable Advice, currency, Europe, general interest, Lessons Learned, Security, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Is there really an “Ultimate” travel packing list ??

Is there really such a thing as an "Ultimate" packing list ?? Everyone's different right? and everyone's an expert too :) It's difficult to come up with a one size fits all list but we think this one is a pretty comprehensive list with choices for different types of travelers and certainly some best practices. We do a weekly Tuesday Travel Tip video spot over on our Facebook Page Celtic Hearts Travel and highlight something useful [...]

By celtichearts|2019-05-26T16:28:30-04:00May 26th, 2019|Actionable Advice, Bucket list destination, currency, Europe, general interest, Insurance, Lessons Learned, Tourist attractions, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, vacation|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

Beannachtai na Feile Padraig (Happy St. Patricks Day)

St .Patrick’s day is known all over the world and celebrated on March 17th in observance of the death of St. Patrick who brought Christianity to Ireland and died in the Fifth Century. What began as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a variety of festivals across the globe celebrating Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole lot of green. Here's some expressions in Gaelic St. Patrick’s Day: La Fheile Padraig / law [...]

By celtichearts|2019-03-15T13:44:03-04:00March 17th, 2019|Europe, Food, general interest, Ireland, Tips & Advice, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Travel|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 [...]