Below are the top 10 places (if you haven’t visited) to add to your bucket list. Cinque Terre, Italy The Cinque Terre (The 5 Lands) consists of the following sleepy seaside villages: Riomaggiore, Manorola, Vernazza, Corniglia, Monterosso. Each village is accessible via hiking trails or trains, which make continuous stops throughout the day. These …
This was a spur-of-the-moment and one of our shortest trips (4 days). We were invited to spend Easter at a friend’s home in Alassio. Of course, we couldn’t resist. Alassio is an hour and a half from Milan’s Malpensa airport. The ride, with winding roads, was very scenic and her driver, I could attest, was …
Alassio, Italy — Quaint Little Town on the Italian Riviera Read More »
Of all the flights we have taken, how often are we aware that we may be traveling with a codeshare airline partner? What exactly is codeshare? This is an arrangement between airlines to share booking details, boarding practices, and the ability to redeem and use mileage points. Why codeshare? Airlines can expand their reach without …
Most of us pack everything except the kitchen sink when traveling. We should no longer be sitting on our suitcases to get them shut! These days when baggage and overweight fees are soaring, we need to step back and adjust how we pack for travel. Minimalist packing is your best bet to save on exorbitant …
With so many different types of cruises and destinations available, it becomes overwhelming to choose. The following will help you narrow down your choice of the right type of cruise for you. Type: Cruise Line: Budget Cruise: Carnival Ideal for value hunters. At times labeled “The Party …
December 2016 This would be our first Christmas not having mom/grandma around. We just wanted to spend Christmas where would be surrounded by lots of glitz, activities, and glamour suppressing our loss even for a short time. So, here we are in Las Vegas staying at the MGM Grand; with over 500 rooms (don’t be …
As more and more people are traveling, than they did a decade ago, few take the time to research the custom/cultural taboos of the locales they are visiting. Business travelers are more aware of what is culturally expected as there is money on the line. You can save awkward and embarrassing moments by becoming aware …
Memorial Weekend — Baltimore here we come– The Inner Harbor to be exact. My daughter’s friend accompanied us on this trip. I researched activities we could do in this short period; using Groupon to pay for some meals, and excursions and even getting a discount at the Hilton Hotel. The hotel was 3 blocks away …
I did a lot of independent/solo travel before my daughter was born – visiting countries no one even knew I was in. I continued my independent travel trend, after she was born, as I wanted her to experience and immerse in the culture of the places we visited. With so many options available for booking …
After several cruising adventures throughout the Mediterranean, it was time to head north to the Baltic region. This was one of the most educational cruises we have taken and traveling with this cruise line made it more memorable. Cruise Line: Silversea (Silver Spirit) Ports of Call: Copenhagen, Denmark; Gotland, Sweden; St. Petersburg, Russia, Tallinn, Estonia; …