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February 17, 2021
Have you heard of Hvar Island? While it may not be familiar to Americans, it certainly is well-known to Europeans. Sun-drenched beaches, cobblestone lanes, ancient hilltop fortresses, and glamourous nightclubs have allegedly attracted celebrities such as Prince Harry, Beyoncé, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Tom Cruise. Sometimes called the “St. Tropez of the Adriatic,” and consistently listed […]
February 11, 2021
Americans are experiencing some serious cabin fever. Like many others, not only were all my 2020 trips canceled, but my scheduled travel and tours for spring and summer of 2021 have been either delayed or canceled. But…if you’re looking for a spectacular place where you CAN go this summer, consider a small ship Alaska cruise. […]
February 7, 2021
Nestled up against the brilliant blue Adriatic Sea, Montenegro is one of the most picturesque countries on Europe’s Balkan Peninsula. Whether your visit is part of a day trip during a weekend excursion from Dubrovnik, a Mediterranean cruise with Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd., or a week renting a car to explore Montenegro, there are a number […]
February 6, 2021
“Hiking is NOT one of my superpowers,” I said to my three companions. But it was too late to turn back; we were more than halfway up on the Potato Chip Rock hike. A week before, I had seen a photo taken at San Diego’s Potato Chip Rock – a sliver of stone hovering 2,800 […]
January 27, 2021
“It’s invisible water!” exclaimed my 9-year-old son. I could see his point. Standing waist-deep in the crystal surf, the water below him looked more like it came out of a tap than from the beaches in Culebra. That’s what Flamenco Beach on the northwest coast of Culebra is like. Hailed in tourist brochures as one […]
January 27, 2021
During tight economic times, vacationers are looking for ways to pack the most punch into their vacation. Unfortunately for many, travel abroad seems out of reach. However, with some careful planning, there’s a way to combine two top-notch destinations for nearly the cost of one: San Diego, California, and Rosarito, Mexico. Did I hear you […]
January 27, 2021
Few names conjure up a romantic vibe of days gone by like “Tahiti.” The largest and most well-known island in French Polynesia, its capital, Papeete, is usually the first-visited place when landing in the tropical paradise archipelago. Because it is the most urbanized island in French Polynesia, most people use it as a launch point […]
January 24, 2021
It’s one of the most Instagrammed bucket list places on the planet, but is Santorini worth the hype? Known as one of the most luxurious, romantic, and honeymoon destinations, we were very excited that the Santorini cruise port in the Cyclades Islands was one of the places on our Mediterranean Cruise with Princess Cruise Lines, […]
January 18, 2021
As you can probably guess, beaches in Pensacola FL are the biggest draw. A humid subtropical climate combined with shimmering turquoise water lapping onto impossibly white sand makes it arguably the prettiest beach in the U.S. Pensacola is the largest metropolitan area between New Orleans and Tampa, yet still maintains a small-town vibe, especially around […]
January 16, 2021
Once the capital of the Inca Empire, this vibrant colonial city, cradled by the rugged Peruvian Ande,s is a magnificent fusion of ancient vs. modern. Tourists who travel to South America’s most famous and most visited draw, Machu Picchu, inevitably start in Cusco but are soon seduced by the well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage city and […]
