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Shhh – It’s a secret- C’est un secret

Do crowds of people appeal to you ?? Some of the top tourist destinations have become so crowded and busy especially during the high season, that it's not an enjoyable relaxing experience and people are looking for more off the beaten track destinations to travel to and want to enjoy the "essence" of a country. I don't know about you, but if someone says "it's a secret" I want to know more. Isn't there something really appealing about having "insider" info ?? [...]

By celtichearts|2020-03-25T16:16:09-04:00March 25th, 2020|Bucket list destination, Castles, Europe, European River Cruise, flowers, Food, France, general interest, Germany, Greece, History, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Mountains, Normandy, Northern Lights, Paradise, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, Windmills, Wine, wineries|0 Comments

Guided Vacations Yay or Nay ??

(Photo cred Travel Weekly, TCC Corp & Insight Vacations) What are your thoughts about guided vacations ?? In the history of travel, and before I got into the travel business, personally, I associated guided vacations with busloads of older tourists at top attractions with cameras & plaid pants.(I'm talking Ireland in the 80's :)) No more - these days, guided vacations are immersive, exciting, challenging, incorporating local hosts, cooking experiences and lots more. Today's [...]

By celtichearts|2019-05-12T22:39:33-04:00May 12th, 2019|Actionable Advice, Bucket list destination, Castles, Driving Tours, Europe, European Cuisine, flowers, Food, Food Tours, France, general interest, Germany, Greece, Heritage, History, Holland, Ireland, Italy, London, Mountains, Normandy, Northern Ireland, Northern Lights, Outlander, Paradise, Paris, Portugal, Prague, Romance, Rome, Scotland, Special Interest, Switzerland, Theme Parks, Tourism Ireland, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

Top Wine Destinations

One of our favorite subjects - Wine. With over 70 wine producing regions in the World it can be difficult to narrow down your choices !! (original article cred - Vinepair) - link here Besides the usuals like Napa, Bordeaux & Tuscany, Vinepair focused on the "hidden gems" Included in the top 10 list are Moldovia, Macedonia Greece, Finger Lakes NY, Uruguay, Tasmania Australia, Israel & Chile. Below are 3 of the top locations, and you can read about [...]

By celtichearts|2019-03-31T12:26:12-04:00March 31st, 2019|Austria, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Napa Valley, Portugal, Special Interest, Travel, Uncategorized, vineyards, Wine, wineries|0 Comments

Where’s your “Passion” ?

Have you heard of Oberammergau ??? Once a decade, in the small Bavarian town of Oberammergau, a historical and dramatic production of the Passion Play takes place. VIDEO HERE It was first performed in 1634 and it is the result of a vow made by the inhabitants of the village that if God spared them from the effects of the bubonic plaque then sweeping the region. they would perform a passion play every ten years. This play [...]

By celtichearts|2018-11-21T17:05:56-05:00November 25th, 2018|Alps, Austria, Europe, European River Cruise, Food, general interest, Germany, Heritage, History, Oberammergau, Passion Play, Religous interest, Special Interest, Switzerland, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Something Magical for the Holidays ??

Sometimes it's great to get away during off times or even during the Holidays right ?? Keeping on the track of the European Christmas Markets, you can get your fabulous European vacation in while getting your Holiday shopping done at the same time. The European Christmas Market cruises offer the best of both Worlds. Here's a list of some of the specialties you can pick up at these markets - your friends and family will LOVE these unique treasures that [...]

By celtichearts|2018-10-21T13:07:24-04:00October 21st, 2018|Austria, Bucket list destination, Budapest, Christmas Markets, Europe, European Cuisine, European River Cruise, Food, general interest, Germany, Holidays, Mountains, Paradise, Prague, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourist attractions, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation, Wine, wineries|0 Comments

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 celtichearts|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

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 celtichearts|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

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 celtichearts|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

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 celtichearts|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

2019 TRAVEL TRENDS

It's never too early to start thinking about your International trip - it's also good to know what the upcoming trends are. Here are some of the trends for 2019: Eco Tourism or Green Tourism is really popular now. Sustainable and Eco travel to destinations like Wild Life refuges, and parks and natural areas outside of big cities. People are more aware of their Carbon Footprint and especially in Europe, a lot of the properties are [...]

By celtichearts|2018-08-03T18:05:28-04:00August 5th, 2018|Actionable Advice, Ancestry, Austria, Castles, Europe, European Cuisine, Food, Food Tours, France, genealogy, general interest, Germany, Heritage, Mountains, Northern Lights, Scotland, Special Interest, Tips & Advice, Tourism Ireland, Travel, Uncategorized, vacation|0 Comments

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