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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 [...]

By celtichearts|2018-09-09T11:36:33-04:00September 9th, 2018|Actionable Advice, Austria, Beaches, Bucket list destination, Castles, Christmas Markets, Croatia, Europe, European Cuisine, European River Cruise, Food, Food Tours, France, Game of Thrones, genealogy, general interest, Germany, Golf, Greece, Heritage, History, Holland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lakes, London, Napa Valley, Northern Ireland, Northern Lights, Outlander, Paradise, Paris, Portugal, Reykjavik, Romance, Rome, Scotland, Spa, Special Interest, Theme Parks, Tips & Advice, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Train, Travel, Tropical, Uncategorized, vacation, vineyards, Windmills, Wine, wineries|0 Comments

Ireland 2.0

Among the amazing experiences in Ireland was my visit to the Armagh area in N.Ireland. Visit Armagh which consists of the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Councils are really putting this area on the map. Ghilian Campbell was my brilliant host & tour guide and I can't thank her enough. In addition, I also participated in a walking tour of Armagh itself and learned so much. Visit their site (link here) to see the array of great tours, food treats, bespoke [...]

By celtichearts|2018-08-24T16:35:55-04:00August 26th, 2018|Actionable Advice, Ancestry, Armagh, Castles, Europe, Food, Food Tours, Game of Thrones, genealogy, general interest, History, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Train, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

Northern Ireland’s “Food “Heartland”

As you know, I have been traveling in Northern Ireland last week - one of the most pleasant experiences I have had has been the array of gourmet food. "With award-wining restaurants, gastro pubs and cafés and some of the finest artisan producers on the island of Ireland, plus two of Northern Ireland’s three PGIs (Protected Geographical Indicators) in Bramley apples and Lough Neagh eels, it’s no exaggeration to describe Armagh as the beating heart of Northern Ireland’s burgeoning food [...]

By celtichearts|2018-08-14T07:43:12-04:00August 14th, 2018|Europe, European Cuisine, Food, Food Tours, general interest, Ireland, Northern Island, Special Interest, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Beautiful Northern Ireland

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 [...]

By celtichearts|2018-08-14T06:09:34-04:00August 12th, 2018|Ancestry, Castles, Europe, European Cuisine, Food, Food Tours, Game of Thrones, genealogy, general interest, Golf, Heritage, Ireland, Lakes, Mountains, Northern Island, Romance, Spa, Special Interest, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

2019 TRAVEL TRENDS

It's never too early to start thinking about your International trip - it's also good to know what the upcoming trends are. Here are some of the trends for 2019: Eco Tourism or Green Tourism is really popular now. Sustainable and Eco travel to destinations like Wild Life refuges, and parks and natural areas outside of big cities. People are more aware of their Carbon Footprint and especially in Europe, a lot of the properties are [...]

By celtichearts|2018-08-03T18:05:28-04:00August 5th, 2018|Actionable Advice, Ancestry, Austria, Castles, Europe, European Cuisine, Food, Food Tours, France, genealogy, general interest, Germany, Heritage, Mountains, Northern Lights, Scotland, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourism Ireland, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

Bonnie Wee Scotland

SCOTLAND - is such a very popular destination now with over 10% growth in tourism each year. We have had several clients visit and there is a vast array of different experiences there. Another great advantage of visiting Scotland is that it is a very safe destination away from the hustle and bustle of other European countries. Scotland has mountain wildernesses such as the Cairngorms and Northwest Highlands, interspersed with glacial glens (valleys) and lochs (lakes). Historic sites like Culloden [...]

By celtichearts|2018-07-13T09:17:30-04:00July 15th, 2018|Actionable Advice, Ancestry, Europe, European Cuisine, flowers, Food, Food Tours, Game of Thrones, general interest, Heritage, Ireland, London, Mountains, Movie theme, Northern Island, Outlander, Scotland, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Train, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

“Cool” for the Holidays

"Cool" for the Holidays A Holiday trip is a great treat and gets you away from the hustle and bustle of the busy time. Here are some great locations to go for the Holidays even for just a break: full article HERE Malaga Spain: Located in Southern Spain, it offers beautiful lights along the Calle Larios street along with Christmas markets, nativity scenes, and wonderful Tapas restaurants. There is also a music festival with [...]

By celtichearts|2018-07-08T09:57:39-04:00July 8th, 2018|Beaches, Christmas Markets, Europe, European Cuisine, Food, France, general interest, Germany, Greece, Holidays, Holland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, London, Paradise, Paris, Portugal, Reykjavik, Rome, Sand, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Train, Travel, Tropical, Uncategorized, vacation, Wine, wineries|0 Comments

Vacation ✅Christmas shopping ✅

Sometimes it's great to get away during off times or even during the Holidays right ?? Keeping on the track of the European Christmas Markets, you can get your fabulous European vacation in while getting your Holiday shopping done at the same time. The European Christmas Market cruises offer the best of both Worlds. Here's a list of some of the specialties you can pick up at these markets - your friends and family will LOVE these unique treasures that [...]

By celtichearts|2018-07-02T17:53:09-04:00July 1st, 2018|Austria, Christmas Markets, Croatia, currency, Europe, European Cuisine, European River Cruise, Food, Food Tours, France, general interest, Germany, Holidays, Holland, Love, Paris, Reykjavik, Rome, Tourist attractions, translater, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, Windmills, Wine, wineries|0 Comments

Christmas in June ??

Christmas in June ?? Every year from early December through Christmas Eve, cities in Austria, Germany, and nearby countries (France, England, Czech Republic, Italy, Belgium), light up their ancient town squares for the holidays and set up festive stalls. A perfect way to visit some of these holiday markets in one trip is to opt for a European Christmas market river cruise. !! These cruises are so popular and especially along the Danube river, you can hit plenty of the most popular [...]