Posts Tagged ‘Nature’

Alaska Cruise Onboard the Island Princess

Monday, July 10th, 2017

Alaska cruise on Island Princess South bound June 14th 2017. I flew to Anchorage (Seward) the night of June 13th and stayed at the Residence Inn.  The next day we toured downtown Anchorage and then back to the hotel to transfer to Whittier.  I used a transfer company called Anchorage tours & transfers, much less […]

Why Choose a Summer Cruise to Canada/New England with Holland America Line

Thursday, March 23rd, 2017

Why Choose a Summer Cruise to Canada/New England with Holland America Line Submitted by: HAL Destinations Team Montreal offers a beautiful display of colors in summer. Summer will be here before you know it, which means it’s time to start planning your next Holland America Line cruise! While for some travelers summer may conjure up […]

South Africa and Victoria Falls Dream Vacation

Sunday, January 15th, 2017

I had the privilege to go on an adventure with my daughter and experience the beauty of South Africa and Botswana and the Falls. We started our adventure in Cape Town.  We stayed at the Westin right near the waterfront. The Westin is a modern, clean and beautiful corporate hotel.   I highly recommend staying at […]

My Trip to Southern Africa, Part Two

Wednesday, December 7th, 2016

By Nancy Kivlen, Director of Leisure  Part Two Sabi Sands, Kruger National Park, South Africa The highlight of our trip was the private reserve of Sabi Sands located in the Kruger National Park. Our first stop was the over-the-top luxurious Dulini Game Reserve Lodge. Everything about this lodge was deluxe and no detail was left […]

Bora Bora Experiences by Journese

Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

Discover Bora Bora Go beyond travel to immerse yourself in the beauty, culture and spirit of the South Pacific. Our Journese experts have hand selected the finest activities available, so you can make the most of your journey. Dinner at Bloody Mary’s Restaurant Experience a magical evening at this world-famous restaurant, frequented by international celebrities […]

Seven Days in the Maldives

Thursday, July 14th, 2016

Made up of a whopping 1,192 islands – or atolls – the Maldives is a mesmerising landscape. The immaculate beaches that nestle against coral reefs and azure seas are enough to enthral the most metropolitan of city-dwellers – but there’s more. Steeped in culture, the Maldives is home to spectacular museums, decorative mosques and quaint […]

Hurtigruten presents Antarctic vs. Arctic: Which destination is right for you?

Wednesday, June 8th, 2016

Antarctic vs. Arctic: Which destination is right for you? The Arctic and Antarctica offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences. However, the two destinations are actually quite different. Some people love vacationing in huge cities with dense populations or traveling to popular tourist destinations. Others prefer heading somewhere away from big crowds, where they can enjoy beautiful landscapes and […]

Guanacaste and Papagayo, Costa Rica

Wednesday, May 25th, 2016

By Barbara Bagnall We arrived at the Liberia airport on April 30th and stayed one night at the Hilton Garden Inn.  It is conveniently located right across from the airport.  When you are arriving on a late flight it is nice to stay close to the airport.  Accommodations were clean and comfortable and breakfast was included. […]

Hurtigruten presents 15 interesting facts about Antarctica

Monday, April 11th, 2016

On the southern-most tip of the planet rests one of the world’s most massive and mysterious landmasses – the frozen realm of Antarctica. This icy expanse stretches out to cover more than 5.4 million square miles, making it the fifth largest continent in the world. It is situated almost entirely within the Arctic Circle, which means […]

Cunard’s Musical Event Cruises

Wednesday, March 16th, 2016

Musical Event Cruises Cunard regularly hosts exclusive musical events, upcoming acts include Grammy® Award-winning vocalist Gregory Porter. Talks and Q&A sessions also offer a rare chance to meet your musical heroes. Herbie Hancock & Blue Note Jazz at Sea On board Queen Mary 2’s Jazz at Sea Crossing from the 1st to 9th of August 2016, […]