I recently traveled to Mexico so that I could experience firsthand the new rules, practices, and protocols in one of the destinations that’s currently welcoming American guests. It’s certainly not back to “normal”, but for anyone who is comfortable with
What Makes River Cruising Magical?
It’s Different In 2016, when I took my very first river cruise to Paris and Normandy, I remember being a bit apprehensive about the whole experience. The ships are smaller (about 140 passengers), and there’s not a lot of “entertainment”
Holiday Savings for December Travel
Holiday Savings Too Good to Resist If you’ve ever dreamed of taking a Christmas Markets Cruise, or just escaping to Europe in the Holiday Season, now is your chance to do so at a significant savings!I don’t often post pricing
Join Us For a Wine Cruise
We’re thrilled to be hosting a private wine-themed river cruise group embarking in Switzerland on October 22, 2020. We’ll be sailing along the Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam onboard AmaWaterway’s beautiful ship, the AmaDante. A Trip of a Lifetime We’ll
Vacation Fitness Tips
Keep Moving I often tell clients that almost nobody takes a vacation to lose weight. When you’re away from home, it’s all too easy to forego your usual fitness routine, and the food and drink options are often plentiful. On
River Cruising for Active Vacationers
River Cruising is Changing If you think river cruise excursions consist solely of boarding a bus “en masse” and guided walking tours, think again. River Cruising is evolving in many ways, and in addition to broadening its appeal to an
Avoiding Passport Problems
Passport Problems I hear stories virtually every day about issues with passports. Frequently an issue with a passport or identification stops would-be vacationers before they’re even able to board their flight or ship. Here are a few easy tips to
7 Easy Steps to Responsible Tourism
What is Responsible Tourism? You may have heard the term “Responsible Tourism” and be wondering exactly what that means. Responsible Tourism has been defined as tourism which: minimizes negative social, economic and environmental impacts. generates greater economic benefits for local
Why Crowd Sourcing Your Vacation isn’t a Good Idea
More and more people seem to be trying to crowdsource their vacations by asking the wrong people for advice. Instead of asking an expert, they’re asking people who have very different needs, budgets, and travel styles. Crowdsourcing can be useful
Oberammergau 2020
You may have heard of the town Oberammergau in Germany. As 2020 nears, you’ll be hearing that name more often. But where is Oberammergau, and what happens there? Oberammergau is a small town in the Bavarian Alps, where residents perform