This small Canadian island is a place to add to your bucket list. It’s small enough that you could cover all of it in about 4-5 days. I’d suggest staying longer, so that you can get a real feel for the island lifestyle. This island is known as the Birthplace of Confederation and you’ll find … More Prince Edward Island
It’s not often that I experience bumps along the way when traveling. The odd trip, a bag is missing on arrival, but it always shows up. It’s always a great reminder to have insurance for unforseen situations. This trip had a small issue at the beginning. Our ship, the Avalon Visionary, was unable to sail … More European River Cruise – Budapest to Paris!
The beautiful Crystal Symphony was docked in Vancouver today, and I had the opportunity to take a tour. Crystal Cruises offer a variety of options for cruising, and this particular ship was heading for Alaska. It first went into service in May 1995 and has been renovated to become the beauty it is today. Checking … More The Crystal Cruise Experience
Sitting at the coffee shop, I think about the next place I’d like to experience. I love booking in advance for several reasons. First of all, it gives me the opportunity to research my destination. I usually have a list of things that I want to see and do while at a particular destination. Las … More Thinking about traveling the world
I just returned from the Azul Ixtapa Grand. This was my second time at this resort, and I loved it even more than my last visit. Our group flew in from Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina. I would like to say that Sunwing did an excellent job. All flights arrived early, and getting everyone to … More Ixtapa 2018
September 16-30, 2017 Planning for this trip took some time. Our initial deposits were applied in March 2016. This ensured that we’d have enough cabins on the 36 passenger ship that took us from Cambodia to Vietnam. Visa’s were required for both countries, and were easily obtained prior to our departure. Our flight from Vancouver … More Cambodia & Vietnam
I’ve been to Las Vegas so many times! Each time I go, I find something new. This is a city that doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not. If you can imagine it, you’ll likely find it here. Of course if you’re a gambler, this is a place for you. From slot machines to high … More Las Vegas
Starting in Athens is the way to go when seeing Greece. This city has so much to offer. Great food, lots of history, and beautiful weather! A must is a tour to the Acropolis to see the Parthenon. Once there, with a guide, you’ll learn that construction began in 449 BC, and construction of the … More Greece
Costa Rica is one of those places that can be ideal for total relaxation, or a busy adventure. I think for a first time trip, the more active adventure is a good choice. I recently took a small group to Costa Rica. We began the journey in San Jose. We chose to stay an extra … More Costa Rica
