Have you been dreaming of Croatia ?

Croatia is becoming one of the top European destinations to visit. Travelers are looking for something different and so many of the more popular European destinations have become overrun with Tourists. Croatia is an Eastern European country with a long coastline on the Adriatic Sea. Encompassing more than a thousand islands, it's also crossed by the Dinaric Alps. The hot spots to visit are Dubrovnik, Plitvice National park, Istria and of course the Islands (there are more than 1,000) Dubrovnik: [...]

By |2018-10-14T12:19:18-04:00October 14th, 2018|Croatia, Europe, European Cuisine, Food, Food Tours, Game of Thrones, general interest, Heritage, History, Lakes, Mountains, Spa, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, vineyards, Wine, wineries|0 Comments
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Better Safe than Sorry….

"Everything is fine until it isn't" We've all been there, one minute you're having a great time and next minute something completely unforeseen happens and you're in a very different situation and scrambling to course correct. Oh and let's not forget our friend Murphy who always seems to show up !!!  As your trusted travel advisors we "ALWAYS" encourage and recommend travel insurance for our clients.   We have had a couple of scenarios where Travel Insurance proved INVALUABLE and [...]

By |2018-10-07T13:38:41-04:00October 7th, 2018|Actionable Advice, Europe, general interest, Insurance, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Travel, Travel restrictions, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments
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Fancy some fresh “PowPow” ??

Ski with Club Med:             For all you avid skiers out there, I'm sure you are used to US or Canadian ski resorts and have a pretty good idea of the costs of a nice ski trip . By the time you add up the price of accommodations, meals, ski/equipment rentals, lift tickets etc. it can be quite a pretty penny. Have you ever considered going to Europe for a Ski vacation ?? 2019 spring break [...]

By |2018-09-30T21:46:16-04:00September 30th, 2018|Alps, Austria, Bucket list destination, Europe, France, general interest, Germany, Holidays, Mountains, Northern Lights, Paradise, Special Interest, Switzerland, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments
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What’s YOUR river cruise personality ???

How do you know which river cruise is going to suit you ?? Besides the different companies to choose from, you also want to base your choice on your interests. We've outlined a few pointers to consider when looking for the perfect European river cruise itinerary for YOU. (Itinerary descriptions & maps from AMA Waterways - our preferred supplier) For the historians. Starting in Basel, enjoy ancient castles, grand palaces and medieval towns.Visit the Alsatian capital of France, Strasbourg and [...]

By |2018-09-23T11:05:40-04:00September 23rd, 2018|Austria, Bucket list destination, Castles, Christmas Markets, Europe, European Cuisine, European River Cruise, flowers, Food, Food Tours, France, Gardening, general interest, Germany, Heritage, History, Holidays, Holland, Mountains, Paradise, Paris, Portugal, Romance, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, vineyards, Windmills, Wine, wineries|0 Comments
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Fancy something “Classic” ??

Everybody has their thing right ?? A hobby or past-time that they enjoy. Classic Cars are very popular especially vintage British cars !! If you own one, you'll know exactly what we mean !! I'm sure there are lots of events and meets you can go to to "show off your beauty", and..... wouldn't you love a "Classic Car Vacation??" Well..... we can do that !!! It's amazing when you do the research what you can find, and we have [...]

By |2018-09-16T12:11:53-04:00September 16th, 2018|Actionable Advice, British Classic Cars, Classic Cars, Driving Tours, Europe, Food, France, general interest, Germany, History, Holland, Insurance, Ireland, Italy, London, Paris, Portugal, Scotland, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, Vintage Cars|0 Comments
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What’s next ???

Have you had a travel bucket list for a while ? Where have you been dreaming about ? Now's the time to tick something off your list. But how do you pick which destination to go to ?? Try this neat little quiz from The Travel Channel that might help you along. Can't wait to hear what you got -  WooHoo I got PARIS !!!          Here's some tips that might help you when planning your next vacation: Full article [...]

By |2018-09-09T11:36:33-04:00September 9th, 2018|Actionable Advice, Austria, Beaches, Bucket list destination, Castles, Christmas Markets, Croatia, Europe, European Cuisine, European River Cruise, Food, Food Tours, France, Game of Thrones, genealogy, general interest, Germany, Golf, Greece, Heritage, History, Holland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lakes, London, Napa Valley, Northern Ireland, Northern Lights, Outlander, Paradise, Paris, Portugal, Reykjavik, Romance, Rome, Scotland, Spa, Special Interest, Theme Parks, Tips & Advice, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Train, Travel, Tropical, Uncategorized, vacation, vineyards, Windmills, Wine, wineries|0 Comments
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Built for a Bishop – Fit for a King !!

Culloden Suite              Culloden exterior        exterior                          Spa Pool One of the Highlights of my trip was my stay at Culloden Estate and Spa in Northern Ireland. Staying at this 5* property is like taking a step back in time and from the moment you arrive, you are treated like Royalty !! Thanks to Eoin McGrath for hosting me and the [...]

By |2018-09-16T12:14:02-04:00September 2nd, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Ireland 2.0

Among the amazing experiences in Ireland was my visit to the Armagh area in N.Ireland.    Visit Armagh which consists of the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Councils are really putting this area on the map. Ghilian Campbell was my brilliant host & tour guide and I can't thank her enough. In addition, I also participated in a walking tour of Armagh itself and learned so much.  Visit their site (link here) to see the array of great tours, food treats, bespoke [...]

By |2018-08-24T16:35:55-04:00August 26th, 2018|Actionable Advice, Ancestry, Armagh, Castles, Europe, Food, Food Tours, Game of Thrones, genealogy, general interest, History, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Train, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments
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I had an “EPIC” time in Ireland

A Dublin highlight during my recent trip was my visit to EPIC Ireland museum in Dublin City. A big Thank You to David Cleary for hosting me. Video link here: Here's a couple of images below.            Did you know that 35 Million Americans claim Irish Ancestry ???  "EPIC tells the moving and unforgettable stories of those who left the island of Ireland, and how they influenced and shaped the world. EPIC embraces the past and [...]

By |2018-08-24T15:11:42-04:00August 26th, 2018|Actionable Advice, Ancestry, Castles, Emigration, EPIC, Europe, genealogy, general interest, Heritage, History, Ireland, Special Interest, Theme Parks, Tips & Advice, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments
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Northern Ireland’s “Food “Heartland”

As you know, I have been traveling in Northern Ireland last week - one of the most pleasant experiences I have had has been the array of gourmet food. "With award-wining restaurants, gastro pubs and cafés and some of the finest artisan producers on the island of Ireland, plus two of Northern Ireland’s three PGIs (Protected Geographical Indicators) in Bramley apples and Lough Neagh eels, it’s no exaggeration to describe Armagh as the beating heart of Northern Ireland’s burgeoning food [...]

By |2018-08-14T07:43:12-04:00August 14th, 2018|Europe, European Cuisine, Food, Food Tours, general interest, Ireland, Northern Island, Special Interest, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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