The holidays are getting closer. For most people, this is a great time to spend with family and friends. However, the holidays can also be stressful and crazy. You have to go shopping when it’s very busy, clean your home before guests arrive, and deal with people you haven’t seen since the last holiday get-together. To help alleviate some of …
We love to ski, and après ski! There’s no better combo than good snow, great skiing and a luxury ski in ski out hotel at trail’s end. Here are our favorite alpine ski hotels: Beaver Creek, Colorado – stay at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek for the ultimate location, ski service, suite views of the slopes and you are step …
Split is the largest port city on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. This Mediterranean city bustles with over 400,000 people, anchored by a busy harbor, surrounded by spectacular mountains as backdrop. Tour Split’s Roman ruins dating to the 7th century, and the 15th century People’s Square, Diocletian’s Palace – the heart of the city. Split is noted for its museums, especially those featuring famed Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic. …
Zadar Croatia is the oldest inhabited city in all of Croatia, and the fifth largest city, a beautiful port, once war torn but now revitalized post-Serb attacks in 1991. Today Zadar is a fascinating mix of old and new, Roman ruins meet contemporary architecture in this seaside settlement of 75,000 Croats. Zadar was voted best European city in 2016. Our cruise …
On the southernmost coast of Croatia, bordering Montenegro, lies Dubrovnik – “The Pearl of the Adriatic” according to Lord Byron. This 7th century walled city, once ruled by Serbs and Slovenes, formerly Yugoslavia, is rich with history within the medieval fortress of Stari Grad. Dubrovnik is an ideal luxury vacation destination best reached by boat, cruise ship or private yacht. …
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V enice…You must visit Venice Italy in your lifetime, while exploring the Italian coast or before embarking on an Adriatic cruise. This amazing aqueduct city has inspired artists, architects, musicians and lovers for centuries. Venice is in northeastern Italy, above the captivating city of Florence (another fave) near Italy’s Soave wine region. Venice is actually comprised of 118 small islands …
1. Irish Scenery – The Emerald Isle is stunning, majestic mountains, dramatic rocky shores and cliffs dropping to the Atlantic along the west coast, to gorgeous lakes, bogs of heather and fields dotted with sheep, cattle and horses grazing amid brilliant wild flowers. Ireland is rugged but serene, timeless and natural with green valleys, purple mountains, sparkling stone, and blue …
F or the best BVI Best Cruising and Top Anchorages, here is our review of how to spend a perfect week sailing the British Virgin Islands on a charter boat. NOTE: This BVI review is from our December 2016 visit, the British Virgin Islands anchorages and resorts have been severely impacted since the September 2017 Hurricane season. Sailing from Tortola, …
Imagine a cruise ship without the crowds… We had never heard of Azamara, but took a chance and a trip to Italy to experience this smaller, elite luxury cruise line – having read that they actually refurbish old cruise ships and down size the passenger capacity. More deck chairs and dance floor space … sailing the Adriatic Sea from Venice …
Norways’ fjords are the stuff of legends, with steep mountains diving deep in to crystal-clear glacial blue and green waters, waterfalls plummeting from snowcapped summits even in summer, when days are almost eternal – 23 hours of light. The best way to explore Norway’s fjords is by water – there are frequent ferries, both high speed and more leisure passages …
