November 3, 2021
Disclaimer: This guide to “Can Americans travel to Cuba” was first published in Vacation Rental Travels Magazine Winter 2018 Issue reflecting regulations of 2017. Click here for updates on legal travel to Cuba. It’s been one of the most controversial destinations for Americans since the 1960s. But love it or hate it, no one can deny […]
October 30, 2021
Recently, I took a Cyclades catamaran cruise to several islands, but it did not include Mykonos. I couldn’t fathom spending time in this fabulous part of Greece without exploring the best things to do – Mykonos! Second only to Santorini in popularity, Mykonos is famous in its own right. Sitting on the brilliant turquoise Aegean […]
September 29, 2021
Koufonisia Island, one of the islands we visited on our Yacht Getaways Cyclades Route, surprised us. Small in size but big in impact, the island’s exotic crystal-clear aqua beaches, fascinating sea caves, sunsets over old windmills, and delicious Greek food, Koufonisia certainly lives up to the moniker “paradise.” Koufonisia (Κουφονήσι) is a secret gem, and […]
September 27, 2021
We began and ended our catamaran adventure on the Island of Paros. It’s easy to see why that island was chosen…after our cruise around the Cyclades Islands with Yacht Getaways, Paros ranked high as one of our favorite Greek islands! Gorgeous mountain landscapes, lush valleys and rolling hills, picturesque whitewashed villages dotted with blue-domed windmills, […]
September 23, 2021
The first major stop on our Yacht Getaways Cyclades Islands of Greece sailing adventure was Ios. What a perfect beginning because there are so many fun things to do in Ios! Ios is a Greek island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea, roughly halfway between Naxos and Santorini. It’s is a hilly island […]
September 19, 2021
The Cyclades is the most well-known of the Greek islands, located southeast of mainland Greece in the Aegean Sea. The islands host some of Greece’s most important archaeological sites and are known for their idyllic beaches, ancient ruins, rugged landscapes, and of course the iconic, picture-perfect, whitewashed stucco buildings juxtaposed against the shimmering cerulean sea. Cyclades […]
September 13, 2021
Columbia, South Carolina has the enviable location of being both the home of the University of South Carolina as well as the Capital of the state. The city also hosts the award-winning Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Columbia Museum of Art, and the 1823 Robert Mills House mansion and museum. Nightlife and a vibrant […]
September 3, 2021
Jamaica is the third-largest Caribbean island, and there are several areas to stay. Depending on how much time you will be on the island, you might be able to leisurely visit many different cities and beaches, but or for a Jamaica weekend, you can find lots of fun things to do in Ocho Rios! This […]
September 3, 2021
Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation. It’s a favorite with couples, but there are also a lot of things to see and do in Barbados with kids. Covering just 166 square miles, it’s the most easterly of the Caribbean Islands and part of the Lesser Antilles. From the boulder-strewn […]
August 23, 2021
Antigua tourism’s tagline is “the beach is just the beginning,” and we certainly found that to be true. While the 365 beaches – one for every day of the year – are stunning, the lush rainforest and craggy coast also offer myriad outdoor activities to be enjoyed and the culture and history are fascinating. Our […]