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 Best Things to Do in Barcelona in One Day … or longer!
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What to Do With One Day in Rhodes: maximize your time with a private tour
What to do with one day in Rhodes. Make the most of your one day in port by booking a private tour to include the acropolis at Lindos. See the island on your schedule.
Best Excursions from Sorrento: Pompeii, Capri, Positano
The town of Sorrento is on most Mediterranean itineraries for a reason. No other place offers so much beauty, history, and recreation as this Italian port. For cruisers, there's a happy dilemma - what is the best thing to do in Sorrento? Your cruise ship will offer many options for your day - but what … Continue reading Best Excursions from Sorrento: Pompeii, Capri, Positano
One Day in Dubrovnik: how to make the best of your day in port
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 One Day in Dubrovnik: how to make the best of your day in port
See the Best of Egypt with a Luxury Group Tour
Traveling to Egypt is on most people’s Bucket List. Who wouldn’t want to cruise the Nile River? See the famous landmarks in Cairo and Luxor? Or view the treasures of Tutankhamen in his own land? Unfortunately, turmoil in this country has made travel to this area a risky proposition. Your friends and family are concerned, … Continue reading See the Best of Egypt with a Luxury Group Tour
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
The Ultimate Trip of a Lifetime: Travel Journal From Egypt & Jordan
"Is it safe to travel to Egypt and Jordan?" This was the question we heard over and over again when we shared our travel plans. And of course it was a concern for us. Jordan is a stable and safe country to visit, but Egypt is more troubled. But we've learned that life is short … Continue reading The Ultimate Trip of a Lifetime: Travel Journal From Egypt & Jordan