In 2020 Plymouth commemorated 400 years since the landing of the Pilgrims. The town is excited to welcome visitors from all over the world, but also from Massachusetts as this is one of the best day trips from Boston! Plymouth is a great walking town, with many attractions within minutes of the waterfront. We suggest … Continue reading Plymouth at 400: a local’s guide to the perfect weekend
Category: City guide for visitors
Explore a Quieter Venice Off the Beaten Track
How to visit, and enjoy, Venice away from the crowds. Suggestions for neighborhoods to explore to get a feel for the iconic city.
Popular Barcelona Experiences for a One Day Visit… or longer!
Barcelona rivals Paris in the beauty of its architecture and parks. We had visited years ago, but were jet-lagged and short of time, so didn't appreciate the city. When we booked a Windstar cruise out of Barcelona, we decided to add a few days to the trip to really get to know this enchanting city. … Continue reading Popular Barcelona Experiences for a One Day Visit… or longer!
Dubrovnik Port of Call: the value of a private tour
Dubrovnik has been on our destination list forever. I’d visited Dubrovnik as a child and remember well the imposing walls and red roofs of the old city. Dave had never been and it was primarily for this port that we chose to take the Windstar cruise – Italy and the Dalmatian Coast. As our ship … Continue reading Dubrovnik Port of Call: the value of a private tour
One Day in Boston, a walking tour of Boston landmarks
Image by skeeze from Pixabay As a Bostonian I can't really encourage you to spend JUST ONE DAY in Boston, but if that's the time you have, then make the most of it! Boston boasts history, culture, great food, and gorgeous gardens. We've put together a walking tour of Boston landmarks to help you get … Continue reading One Day in Boston, a walking tour of Boston landmarks
3 days in Amsterdam: a guide for first time visitors
Amsterdam is a top travel destination. It has something for everyone - rich history, world class museums, and romantic canals. You could spend a month in the city and not see it all. Choosing what you do with just 3 days in Amsterdam, a short visit, is difficult. Read through our suggestions to put together … Continue reading 3 days in Amsterdam: a guide for first time visitors