Tag Archives: Europe

Heritage Trips to Norway: Explore Scandinavian Culture and History

Many of the blogs you’ll see on our website include descriptions of UNESCO World Heritage sites throughout the world. What is UNESCO? It’s an acronym for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which identifies and preserves locations worldwide that have significant cultural and historic value to humanity. Many people in the US have […]

Travel Trends for 2024 and Beyond

Are you starting to think about your travel plans for this year – and 2025?  It’s a good idea to start now as people are traveling like there’s no tomorrow, planning well in advance to secure the most desirable flight times, accommodations, and tour options to say nothing of early booking discounts and bonuses.  Especially […]

“Surprise Travel” … The New Travel Trend

Are the winter doldrums setting in?  Do you have the itch to travel, but can’t decide where to go and don’t have the time or inclination to research travel options?  “Surprise travel” just might be the answer for you.  This industry idea has actually been around for awhile and started gaining traction around 2016.  Covid […]

Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise

Discover the world on your own with an affordable luxury cruise offered by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Traveling alone may seem a bit daunting at first, but 42% of Americans occasionally travel on vacation by themselves and love the freedom it allows.  No compromises about sights to see, restaurants to try or activities to pursue […]

The Allure of River Cruising with Viking

There is a distinct charm to exploring the world’s waterways, and river cruising has emerged as a tranquil and immersive way to experience new destinations. Among the various cruise lines available, Viking stands out for its commitment to excellence and offerings that make it a preferred choice for travelers. From airfare opportunities to unique itineraries […]

Spend Time in Crete when Visiting Greece

Traveling to Greece?  Athens and Santorini of course, but spend a few days in Crete for some “off-the-beaten-path” experiences. Crete is the largest of the Greek Isles, and it offers many attractions for visitors of all ages and interests.  If you’re into history you’ll have plenty of sites to explore. Knossos Palace is near Heraklion […]

Solo Travel for Special Interest Hobbyist

Do you have a hobby that’s really important to you?  Are you a passionate golfer, bird-watcher, photographer, wine enthusiast, cook or art collector?  There are cruises and tours worldwide that bring people with special interests together to pursue their favorite activities.  How much fun it would be to be surrounded by new friends that share […]

Travel Options for the Solo Traveler

It may surprise you to know that 42% of Americans travel alone, and a whopping 72% of American women have taken a solo vacation.  Cruise lines and tour operators are taking notice of these statistics and have increased their travel options for solo travelers by over 200%.  Solo travel for adventure travelers, geared to people […]

Spring Break Travel Suggestions for Senior Citizens

Spring break isn’t exclusive to families with kids on vacation from school – everybody needs to regroup and refresh after a long winter, seniors included!  Unless they’re taking a multi-generational Disney or cruise trip (both of which are great ideas for seniors who enjoy being around their grandchildren), seniors will probably prefer to stay away […]

Spring Break Off the Beach

Not everyone is a beach lover, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have other spring break choices.  A trip to Europe is a good idea at this time of year as popular attractions will be much less crowded than they are in the summer, and the weather will be less oppressive.  This kind of vacation […]

Bellissimo Italy!

I had the pleasure of visiting Italy this summer and it was in a word, Bellissimo!  Our family spent two whirlwind nights in Rome and managed to fit in a tour of the Colosseum, a pasta making class, the Trevi Fountain, lots of delicious food and of course, gelato.  We also did an early morning […]