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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

Pura Vida for “Reals”!

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 [...]

By celtichearts|2021-02-09T10:36:50-05:00February 9th, 2021|Actionable Advice, Active travel, adventure, Beaches, Bucket list destination, Costa Rica, Eco Tourism, Food, Food Tours, Gardening, general interest, Holidays, Mountains, Paradise, Pura Vida, Rain Forest, Romance, Sand, Security, Spa, Special Interest, Sustainability, Theme Parks, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Tropical, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

Hey Dude !!

This year more than ever families will want to get together and celebrate each other - we've probably missed lots of great family celebrations in addition to Mother's Day, Easter, and so on and families will be craving that connection. One of the experiences I personally would love would and would think of as a great "multi-generational family" experience would be to visit a "Dude Ranch" or that that type of experience - it's so "American" and for someone like me [...]

By celtichearts|2020-06-19T16:04:19-04:00June 19th, 2020|adventure, Bucket list destination, Dude Ranch, Food, general interest, Golf, Lakes, Montana, Mountains, Paradise, ski, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, United States, vacation, vineyards, Wine, wineries|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

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

Something Magical for the Holidays ??

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|2018-10-21T13:07:24-04:00October 21st, 2018|Austria, Bucket list destination, Budapest, Christmas Markets, Europe, European Cuisine, European River Cruise, Food, general interest, Germany, Holidays, Mountains, Paradise, Prague, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, Wine, wineries|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 [...]

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 [...]