When it comes to a vacation that blends experiences in history, art, music, and food, it’s hard to top a river cruise. Especially one that is leisurely sailing down the Danube River. If you’ve dreamed of exploring one of Europe’s most beautiful regions, a river cruise is the perfect way to do so! Read more
Breathtaking scenery. Fabulous dining. Historical and mythological sites that come to life before your eyes. And an expressive, joyous, and welcoming people. This is Greece – a true bucket list destination for many who can’t wait to explore the rich culture of this beautiful country.
If you’re thinking about a visit to gorgeous Greece, there are a few things you should keep in mind as you plan. Read more
We travel for many reasons. Sometimes it’s child-focused (or even adult-focused) fun. Sometimes it’s for adventure and the chance to explore the great outdoors. Sometimes it’s to celebrate and mark a special occasion like a milestone birthday, anniversary, or retirement. Sometimes it’s for a romantic honeymoon or destination wedding. Sometimes it’s because you need to relax and unwind. Sometimes it’s to gather with friends or family to reunite and just enjoy being together.
And sometimes it’s to explore and learn! We may be “foodies” and love the chance to experience food and wine in new destinations. Perhaps we are art-lovers and have dreamed about seeing famous works of art in person rather than from photos. Or we may be fascinated by history and want to explore the destinations and historical sites that have captivated our imagination.
If experiencing any of these – food/wine, art, history – sounds like reasons why you want to travel, then chances are Italy is on your travel bucket list! Read more
Destinations such as the southern U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean can be popular year-round, but every year as summer progresses into the peak hurricane season of August and September, those with trips planned during this time often wonder if their vacation could be affected by tropical weather. While many guests travel during hurricane season with no issues, there is the possibility that severe weather can occur and affect airports, resorts, theme park operations, cruise ports of call, and more.
With this in mind, it’s best to be prepared if you’ll be traveling during this time of year. Let’s take a look at how hurricanes can affect 3 common travel scenarios. Read more
When my husband and I discussed our northern California trip as we planned over the past year, we both agreed that of all the cool places we were going to visit, the one that we were most excited about was seeing the giant sequoias. We’d seen pictures of course, which made us both eager to see just how big these trees *really* were.
Well, let me just say, they are BIG. Huge. Enormous. Gigantic. Add any additional superlatives you want, but truly, we were astonished at the sheer size of the sequoias, once we were there in person. Read more