If you’re a history buff and medieval architecture and artifacts interest you, you’ll want to visit Tuscany, which contains 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites. These sites range from the entire city of Florence, home to the famous Uffizi museum, to the landscape of the Val d’Orcia with its iconic Tuscan rolling hills and evidence of […]
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Island Hopping in the Bahamas
23
Feb
Feb
Join Captain Neilly on his sleek watercraft for excursions around Harbor Island and Eleuthera in the Bahamas. He does it all – reef fishing, deep sea fishing, snorkeling and diving excursions. Or you can island hop for some of the most beautiful scenery and best shell collecting imaginable.
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Feb
Feb
You’re going to love Martina, a professional tour hostess who likes to introduce travelers to her city (Florence) by sharing the food and drink that makes this Tuscan city special. A world-wide traveler, Martina knows what’s important to tourists who are interested in learning about a region, and she brings Tuscan culture to life by […]
All - Vacation Inspiration, Cruise, Karen, Travel Agents
Experience Luxury Remote Expeditions with Seabourn
15
Feb
Feb
If visiting remote, unpopulated parts of the world that few will ever see appeals to you, then you need to look into Seabourn Expedition cruises. You will have access to kayaks, zodiacs, and 6 person submarines to really delve deep into the environments you encounter, whether the polar regions of the Arctic or Antarctic or […]
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Explore Britain’s Great Homes, Gardens and Gin
02
Feb
Feb
Extend your European Viking River Cruise with a luxurious 4-day stay in Oxford, England. You’ll have a private escorted tour of five lovely castle homes and gardens – some familiar from popular PBS series. The tour also includes a visit to the Bombay Sapphire distillery, and stunning scenery of the English countryside as you travel […]
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Australia & New Zealand with Collette Vacations
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Jan
Jan
A visit “Down Under” with Collette Vacations checks all the boxes. Balloon trip over the outback? Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef? Cruise to the Sydney Opera House? Skyrail over the rainforest near Cairns? Viewing wildlife and majestic waterfalls in the MIlford Sound? Visit to a New Zealand working farm? Colette does it all and more […]
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Jan
Jan
Bavaria is famous for its Octoberfest celebrations each fall. Even with Covid restrictions it’s still possible to enjoy Bavarian music and dancing, carnival atmosphere and best of all – BEER and other Bavarian delicacies in this fun loving country. Festivals like this are a favorite part of the AMAWaterways itinerary.
13
Jan
Jan
This two day train ride from Vancouver to Jasper aboard the Rocky Mountaineer is a journey that can only be described as mind blowing. Travel through the Canadian Rockies in luxury, passing rushing rapids, cascading waterfalls, bears, bighorn sheep, and grizzlies, culminating in views of the tallest mountain in the range. The vastness of this […]
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The Scenery, Castles & Pubs of Ireland
12
Jan
Jan
One of the first things you’ll remark on when you arrive in Ireland is the friendliness and generosity of its citizens. Ireland, as other European countries, was hit hard by the travel restrictions necessitated by Covid 19. They are thrilled to have visitors once again, and welcome travelers with open arms. It’s hard to know […]
Iceland is known as “The Land of Fire and Ice” –”fire” because of the active volcanoes on the island, and “ice” because….well, because it’s Iceland! The otherworldly beauty of this place is hard to describe — you have to see it for yourself. You have several options for touring in Iceland — you can take […]
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Make the Amalfi Coast a Stop on your Mediterranean Cruise
22
Dec
Dec
If you’ve travelled in Italy, you probably have seen Rome, Naples, and Florence — all fascinating destinations with many attractions for tourists. If you’re ready to take a break from historic buildings, art museums, tour guides and crowds, maybe you’re ready for a Mediterranean cruise with a focus on the Amalfi Coast. A Seabourn cruise […]
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Dec
Dec
A cruise vacation is meant to be relaxing, but some of us can sit still and watch the scenery go by for only so long. Then we want to be out exploring the various ports of call and doing things that we can’t do at home. Active and Discovery Cruises are offered by Avalon Waterways […]
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Combining a River and Ocean Cruise with Viking
06
Dec
Dec
Add a river cruise to an ocean cruise to tour Scandinavia and Europe? Brilliant! Viking Cruises is now offering the chance to experience an ocean voyage cruising the North Sea combined with a river cruise on the Rhine River in Europe. The bonus is that you get two cruises in one trip — that means […]
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Nov
Nov
Alaska is in many ways “The Last Frontier” in the US. Its vast, uninhabited forestlands, wild rivers, and immense glacier fields are the epitome of nature’s grandeur. Hurtigruten Expeditions allow you to experience these wonders in the most eco-friendly way possible. Their “small ships” with a passenger capacity of approximately 500 guests, utilize hybrid technology […]
10
Nov
Nov
Awe-inspiring, majestic and breathtaking are just a few of the adjectives used to describe the massive mountains of ice known as glaciers and frankly, none of these do it justice. Synonymous with the “Last Frontier” known as Alaska, the state boasts some 100,000 glaciers covering 30,000 square miles, creating an inimitable backdrop like none other. […]