Years ago my husband and I were sitting at a wine bar on the island of St. Bart’s when an older gentleman sparked up a conversation. We chatted for hours about everything from life, to travel, to love and marriage. Little did we know at the time, this retired businessman had sailed the world with …
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Strasbourg, France – Explore the Holiday Markets
Tis’ the season, friends! Thanksgiving is over, Black Friday sales have passed and we now trim our trees for the most joyful time of all. If you love Christmas season, charming European cities, shopping and delicious food, then you must put Strasbourg, France on your travel list. Better known as the “Christmas Capital of the …
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Basel, Switzerland – Guide to the Best of Basel
Basel is a historic university city on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland. Sitting along the scenic Rhine River, this city is neighbored by the nearby countries of France and Germany. The central location and direct access to the Rhine River make Basel the premiere place to start an adventure up the Rhine with AmaWaterways. …
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Colmar, France – Winter Wonderland
Close your eyes and imagine a colorful European village at Christmas time. Streets full of eager shoppers. The smell of spiced wine and sausages steaming the brisk air. Festive decorations covering windows and doors. This is Colmar, France, my friends. Colmar is a town in the Alsace region of northeastern France near the border of Germany. …
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Halong Bay, Vietnam – The Floating Village and Pearl Farm
I get many questions on the various activities and excursions you can do on a culturally exotic trip. Part of the beauty of traveling to novel destinations is that one gets so much richer in knowledge by seeing, learning and understanding a different way of life from their own. In this featured post, I will be …
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Manhattan, New York – Insider Experience with Celebrity Cruises
We all know that this lady lives for luxury. When I think of a cruise, the first word that comes to mind isn’t necessarily “luxury,” but rather “nightmare”. For years I have joked with friends that I would rather be floating on a raft with a deadly animal at sea for days (Life of Pi) than …
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