Vacations Around the World

Chateaux, Rivers, and Wine – Romance on a Viking River Cruise

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The vineyards in Sauternes produce some of the finest wine in the world – and guests on this Viking River Cruise learn how their prized wines are made.

If you love the idea of spending a week with your partner, exploring vineyards, experiencing some of the finest wine in the world, and enjoying the beautiful countryside of France along the way, then a river cruise through the French wine region of Bordeaux may be the perfect romantic vacation you’re looking for!

This 8-day Viking River cruise through Bordeaux – a region synonymous with fine wine and finer living – offers many “bucket list” experiences for wine lovers, all while leisurely sailing past romantic castles and the stunning countryside of France. Read more

Romantic Italy

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It’s February, the month of love, and nothing says “love” like travel (at least in my house).

Romance travel is hugely popular with many folks, whether it’s planning a honeymoon, celebrating a special anniversary, or even just spending time with that someone special, reconnecting in a way that you can’t do with all the stress and worries of daily life.

So with all that in mind – and because it’s Valentine’s Day/month – romantic travel is what we are focusing on this month, and we are beginning in one of the most romantic places in the world (and home to many of the top bucket list destinations on just about any list) – Italy! Read more

Happy New Year! It’s Time to Book Your 2023 Vacation!

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Welcome 2023! If you’re like many folks, as you put away those holiday decorations, thoughts of travel this year may be dancing in your heads. And you’ll have lots of company, as the weeks following the holiday season are typically when the vast majority of people plan their vacations for the year, and as travel continues its tremendous post-pandemic rebound, this year will likely be no different.

Which brings me to the topic for today. One of the most frequent travel questions that I get – especially at the beginning of a new year – is “when is the best time to book”?  Read more

Cruising Destinations That are NOT the Caribbean

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One of the things that keeps frequent cruisers coming back again and again, is the incredible variety of destinations that can be visited on a cruise. And while for many, their first cruise is to the sunny and warm tropical islands of the Caribbean, the fact is that there is – literally – an entire world of amazing places that not only *can* be explored on a cruise but may actually be *best* explored on a cruise. Let’s take a look at a few of them today. Read more