Glorious Greece Michele Peterson July 19, 2023 1731 Savouring City and Sea in Greece’s Past and Present Capitals The monuments of the Acropolis date to 5th century BC Photo: Francisco Sanchez There’s no city quite like Athens. We’ve arrived late at night, bu...
Exploring Germany’s Rhine and Moselle Rivers with Emerald Cruises Michele Peterson May 19, 2023 2428 A luxury river cruise with a magical mix of history, myth and scenery Mainz Cathedral is an architectural highlight in Germany's wine capital. Photo: Michele Peterson “Keep a look out for the Mouse Tower” said...
Pilgrimage to Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site Michele Peterson April 19, 2023 2134 As whitecaps splash across the bow of our boat, I clutch the railing and peer through the spray hoping to glimpse my first sighting of Grosse Île through the mist. While many passengers on this day cruise are h...
Experience the essence of Eastern Canada & New England with Holland America Michele Peterson November 24, 2022 2573 Enjoy a magical mix of culture, hospitality and charm on this 7-day cruise I open our stateroom’s veranda door to the surprising sight of a giant fiddle on the pier. Its glossy curves, soaring 18 metres into a ...
Extraordinary Antigua and Barbuda Michele Peterson April 18, 2022 3522 Escape the ordinary at this intriguing two-island nation in the Eastern Caribbean Get up close to wild stingrays at Stingray City Photo: Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority “Stingrays don’t have very go...
Exhilarating Hotel Xcaret Arte Michele Peterson December 21, 2021 5146 Artistry Meets Adventure at this New Luxury Resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya Select swim out suites connect to the underground river, cenotes and spa. Photo: Michele Peterson With the pat-pat sound of women...
Warm up to winter at Elmhirst’s Resort in Peterborough & The Kawarthas Michele Peterson February 5, 2020 5719 Between gliding in a horse-drawn sleigh, skating across a frozen lake and feasting by candlelight, a weekend spent at Ontario’s Rice Lake offers the perfect mix of winter adventure and relaxation. Elmhirst'...
Experience the Best of Guatemala on a Luxury Adventure Michele Peterson December 10, 2019 7902 A luxury journey through Guatemala, rich in archeological sites, culture and stunning scenery A majestic pyramid of Tikal, an ancient Maya cityfrom 200 to 900 AD Photo: Michele Peterson “Imagine 14-man can...
Experience the Best of Scotland on a Luxury Barge Cruise Michele Peterson July 25, 2019 3391 A magical journey with European Waterways through the wild Scottish Highlands, famous for its whisky, misty landscapes and history Bagpiper in the highlands of Scotland Photo: Michele Peterson “Today's rai...
Unforgettable Azores Michele Peterson June 22, 2019 3603 Idyllic landscapes, luxurious hotels and memorable adventure awaits in this Portuguese island archipelago I’m floating in a thermal pool surrounded by giant ferns on São Miguel Island in the Azores, Portugal. ...