Rennes: Brittany’s Charming Capital City Julie Kalan September 1, 2017 8748 Located at the confluence of the Ille and Vilaine rivers, in the mid-eastern section of Brittany, lies the city of Rennes. About an hour and twenty minutes from Nantes by train, and only an hour and a half from...
Nantes – A city forever reinventing itself Julie Kalan July 27, 2017 5308 In north western France, on the banks of the Loire River sits the wildly inventive city of Nantes. Though now a part of the Pays de la Loire region, Nantes has strong historical and cultural ties to Brittany. T...
Insider Italy Michele Peterson May 25, 2017 7612 Insight Vacations Luxury Gold reinvents the fine art of escorted travel with unique curated experiences “Ghiozzi can be caught by nets baited with crab,” explains Bepi (Giuseppe), a fisherman whose seven decad...
Norwegian Spirit – a 12-day Grand Mediterranean voyage from Venice to Barcelona Peter & Beverley Kerr March 31, 2017 10368 Rated by Cruise Critic as “the best mid-sized ship for value and money”, our cruise was a memorable living history lesson; including Venice, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Athens, Mykonos, Naples, Rome, Florence, Toulon and...
Norwegian Spirit Mediterranean excursions – some suggestions Peter Kerr August 15, 2016 5659 Unlike a Caribbean cruise where duty free shopping and a day at the beach are fittingly the main attractions, organized excursions are the main focus of a European cruise. Each port has so many sights, history ...
Luxury European river cruising onboard the AMAWaterways’ newest ship Sean Flynn July 13, 2016 6269 Luxury European river cruising onboard the AMAWaterways’ newest ship - AMASonata An insider’s look at river cruising through photos I had the opportunity to sail on the beautiful AMASonata at the end of Apri...
Feast for the Senses: A Uniworld River Cruise of Italy Michele Peterson April 14, 2016 6698 “If you’re enjoying your lunch, do this,” says Damiano Olivieri our cruise director, as he puts his index finger on his cheek and wobbles his palm like a corkscrew. “And if we love it?” asks a member of our ...
A luxury immersion into the soul of Ireland Michele Peterson March 14, 2016 6865 The “Luxe” of the Irish I’m walking beneath a forest canopy so veiled with vines the sun’s rays barely illuminate the path below my feet. I hold my arm out at shoulder height and hear the hawk before I see it....
A cruise through Greece on Hapag-Lloyd’s Europa 2 Michele Peterson December 28, 2015 8158 Luxury Cruising Redefined It’s my second morning aboard the Europa 2 and we’re gliding towards the island of Thassos surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the North Aegean Sea. Unlike the south of Greece, t...
Ya gotta love Ireland! donnacarter December 3, 2015 5856 The Emerald Isle's engaging patchwork of ancient castles, unique historic sites, quaint towns and a wildly splendid landscape is vastly enriched by a history riddled with folklore and fanciful legends. I swea...
