If you want to explore this amazing cruise option - we can help you with that - check out some of the upcoming itineraries HERE Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Wow,wow,wow!!! What a great week we had onboard The Scarlet Lady for one of the newest cruising experiences out there. We got to preview this fabulous, ship, amazing food and coolest vibe for all our clients. From the minute we boarded the ship, we were surprised by all the new, [...]
I didn't really fully understand the significance of this cruise until we got to the embarkation port and saw the fanfare and felt the excitement as our cruise was THE FIRST CRUISE TO SAIL SINCE 2019 - PRE-COVID. WOW-let that sink in! A Greek TV station even interviewed us because it was a national event there. The crew and staff were smiling ear to ear and so grateful to be back to work. Every island we visited, they greeted us [...]
Pura Vida - Have you heard this term? It means "Pure life" and is most often associated with Costa Rica. It's their greeting and used frequently there - like when you say "Muchas Gracias" the response will be "Pura-Vida"! Love it. We recently got to visit this AAAA-mazing country, and we fell in love here. Where else can you be on a beach IN the rainforest - I mean ....... There's so much to offer with several regions each one [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
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” [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Above: View from Culloden, Belfast City Skyline & Belfast City Hall This week I've been traveling in the beautiful Northern Ireland. Some of the stops along the way have been Culloden Estate just outside Belfast, also visiting Belfast City, Armagh, Banbridge, Carlingford Lough just to name a few. Some of the top takeaways for me have been: Hospitality, Gourmet Food, bespoke and VIP experiences. The interactions I have had with the local people have been second [...]
What a great break we had up in Lake George area upstate NY right in the Adirondack mountain region. We met friends and stayed at a family resort with cabins & cottages. It really reminded me of the movie "Dirty Dancing". The lakes are beautiful, clean crisp water, lots of fishing and water sports. Only 1.5 hour flight from Atlanta to Albany then a short drive which also brings you through Saratoga Springs where we [...]