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Adventures Abroad: On Our Way to Venice, the Floating City

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Beautiful Burano – one of the most colorful places I’ve ever visited!

Continuing on our Globus tour of Italy’s Great Cities, after leaving Rome, we headed north towards Venice. As it’s a long drive though, we made a few stops along the way. First was an overnight stay in Umbria at Posta Donini, a 17th century villa in the town of San Martino in Campo. This lovely villa has been completely renovated into a luxurious resort and spa – with a wonderful restaurant to go with it. I confess that, while looking forward to Venice and the rest of our tour, it was definitely tempting to want to stay here longer! Read more

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Adventures Abroad: Rome, the Eternal City

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Yes – we threw our coins in the Trevi Fountain so that we will return one day!

To say that we had a wonderful time on our Italy vacation would be an understatement! Globus Tours did a fabulous job of planning the tour of “Italy’s Great Cities” and while it would be impossible to see and do everything in Italy in 9 days, we did a LOT during our time there, and lifetime memories were absolutely made!

I shared a number of photos and quick reviews on our Facebook page while we were traveling but wanted to take the next few weeks to chat in more detail about the places we visited. We will start with the city where our journey began and ended – Rome. Read more

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Adventures Abroad – What to Know for Your First International Trip

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As you are reading this, my husband and I are on a bucket list vacation of our own, as we travel around Italy with Globus Tours. For 9 days we are visiting some of Italy’s most famous cities, and experiencing the food, the wine, the history, and art that makes Italy such a popular destination for so many.

While I’ve been planning this trip, it occurred to me that there are several things about international travel – and specifically European travel – that may be new for those going on their first vacation abroad.

So with that in mind, if you’re planning your own international bucket list trip, here are 5 things that you’ll want to think about. Read more

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New to Cruising? Five Things You May Not Know

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Cruising can be a wonderful and relaxing way to see the world, but if you’ve never sailed before, there are some things about the experience that might be different from your “typical” vacation – and may even be surprising to you! Let’s take a look 5 things you may not know about cruising. Read more

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3 Tips for Planning a Caribbean Escape That is Perfect for You

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Looks like paradise, doesn’t it?

It sounds like a dream come true – lounging on a beautiful beach next to turquoise seas, sipping a fruity drink with an umbrella in it without a care in the world – when folks think of a vacation in a tropical paradise, chances are at least one of these images come to mind. Especially as we head into the colder winter months, escaping to a sunny Caribbean resort sounds pretty wonderful!

And it can be – as long as your vacation is the right one for you. As with most travel, visiting the Caribbean is not “one size fits all” – and what was perfect for your neighbor’s best friend’s cousin, may or may not be perfect for you. Here are some things you’ll want to keep in mind when planning your perfect Caribbean escape. Read more

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