Copenhagen, Happiest City in the World

If you are taking a Baltic cruise or tour, chances are you will be visiting the so-called “happiest city in the world”, Copenhagen. Situated on two tiny islands, Zealand and Amager, Copenhagen is both the capital city and most populous city in Denmark with ...

Copenhagen, Happiest City in the World2023-05-15T14:45:59-04:00

Málaga, Spain

Málaga is the capital city of the Spanish province of the same name. It lies in the Andalusian region of Spain on the southern coast bordering the Alboran Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean. It is about ...

Málaga, Spain2023-04-21T18:11:45-04:00

Ireland | Leprechauns & Lamb Stew

Ireland – a land known for leprechauns, the Irish lilt, and less than perfect weather. So why do travelers flock to its shores? Some come ...

Ireland | Leprechauns & Lamb Stew2023-03-20T18:15:22-04:00

Katakolon, Greece

Katakolon or Katalolo is a small port town located on the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece. The town, which many still classify as a village, is situated in the municipality of Pyrgos, and is known for being a popular stop for cruise ships.

Katakolon, Greece2023-02-21T15:32:53-05:00

Anyone for Afternoon Tea?

Have you enjoyed a traditional British tea in your travels? If not, you are missing out on a delightful custom. You don’t have to visit the British Isles to partake of this meal as many hotels, restaurants and cruise lines offer their version...

Anyone for Afternoon Tea?2023-01-23T15:50:04-05:00

Guernsey | White Houses, Witches, and the War

If you have ever read the novel, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Anne Schaffer and Annie Barrows, you will be intrigued by both this delightful book and by the thought of visiting its setting, Guernsey.

Guernsey | White Houses, Witches, and the War2022-12-21T13:41:11-05:00

North American City with European Flair | Quebec City

A very popular travel itinerary is the Canada-New England cruise, one that is offered by many cruise lines. It is especially popular during the autumn months when one sees the changing foliage to shades of yellow, gold, and red. Most of these itineraries ...

North American City with European Flair | Quebec City2022-11-22T16:09:08-05:00

Madeira

Madeira is an archipelago situated in the Atlantic Ocean about 500 kilometers from the closest land, in this case the continent of Africa.

Madeira2022-10-24T13:35:33-04:00

Southampton, UK

You are booked on a cruise that begins or ends in Southampton, England. This is a busy port city of a million plus inhabitants. It is situated on the south coast of England in the county of Hampshire. Let’s look at ...

Southampton, UK2022-08-17T10:15:35-04:00

Pompeii: What You Should Know Before You Visit

A visit to Pompeii is a popular shore excursion for any cruise line that stops in Naples, Italy as it is not far distant from the port.* For background,  Pompeii was a Roman city that was decimated in the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius ...

Pompeii: What You Should Know Before You Visit2022-08-10T13:05:57-04:00
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