Destinations
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Battle of the Romantic Islands: The Maldives vs. the Seychelles
Which bucket list destinations is the best for a romantic getaway - the Maldives or the Seychelles? This article explore their similarities and their differences.
Castles on the Middle Rhine
Probably the most popular river cruise itinerary in Europe is that of the Middle Rhine or one that takes in this section of river. The middle Rhine encompasses the river between the towns of Bingen and Koblenz in Germany and flows through the Rhine Gorge ...
Island of Skye
Heading to the Highlands, and visiting the island of Skye in the Inner Hebrides? Here's what to expect: The Isle of Skye is connected to the mainland of Scotland by a bridge named, of course, "Skye Bridge". Though it is the largest island
Guadeloupe Islands | Caribbean
North of Dominica in the Lesser Antilles are some of the Caribbean’s better kept secrets – the islands of Gaudeloupe. Called Karukera by the original inhabitants meaning the” land of beautiful water”, it is currently an overseas region of France and has been ...
Antigua | Must See & Do
Antigua is the larger of the Leeward Islands that comprise the country of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean. An independent state since 1981, the country is promoted as a luxury destination ...
Belize | Fun in the Sun Destination
Belize is now open to tourism again after the recent pandemic restrictions world-wide. This small Caribbean country (70 miles wide by about 400 miles long) in Central America has so much to offer the visitor...
Martinique | Island of Flowers
Martinique is a little bit of France in the Caribbean. The island, part of the Lesser Antilles, is a port of call for numerous popular cruise lines but can easily be a destination onto itself.
Ancient Britain – Sutton Hoo, Stonehenge & Hadrian’s Wall
Even if you are not a history buff, travelling through Britain is an adventure in times past. You can, of course, visit these lands without exploring their history but in doing so, ...
Bavaria & the Oberammergau Passion Play
If you wish to attend a once-in-ten-year event and enjoy the pastoral scenes of Bavaria in Germany, plan to attend the Passion Play at Oberammergau. What is this famous event all about?
Luxury Barge Cruising in Europe
Are you a fan of smaller ships, perhaps river cruising, but these days even those options seem more impersonal than you’d like? Or perhaps you seek a family get together and adventure without the stress? Luxury hotel barge cruising may be the answer.