Toulouse is a magical city in south west France, the 4th largest, “La Ville Rose” has a vibrant scene – historic but youthful with its University and aerospace culture, and so many great cafes.
Why we love Jekyll Island Don’t you love when a destination exceeds expectation? That is Jekyll for me… just idyllic! This Georgia barrier island is special, from the moment you cross the Causeway waved in by swaying marsh grass of blue, purple and green. You pay the $8 per car Park Preservation Fee to enter the rather exclusive island – …
Behold this nation’s vast, beautiful, preserved park system, yours to explore! America has designated 63 national parks, from Alaska (home to 6 of the top 7 largest parks, and 8 total) to the Florida Keys and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 30 states plus 2 US territories. In total, there are 423 national park “sites” which also include monuments, seashores, preserves …
New Chapter, travel and adventure is what life is about. “If happiness is the goal- and it should be – then adventure should be a top priority” – Richard Branson. Follow Heather & Greg Burke’s next chapter with The Luxury Vacation Guide.
“Travel is the one thing you buy that makes you instantly richer.” Travel quotes to inspire exploration, vacation, boating, flying, beking skiing, finding yourself while expanding your horizons, by Travel Blogger Heather Burke
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Imagine a cruise ship without the crowds… We had never heard of Azamara, but took a chance and a trip to Italy to experience this smaller, elite luxury cruise line – having read that they actually refurbish old cruise ships and down size the passenger capacity. More deck chairs and dance floor space … sailing the Adriatic Sea from Venice …
How to be a good crew, know your nauti lingo and be a bosun, not a bonehead on a luxury yacht. Tips on good habits, respect the Captain, for the best boat charter.
Miami is a sultry, steamy, busy, beach city on Florida’s central east coast. Its also home to 2.6 million residents from 120 countries, with Spanish emerging as a top language. Miami is also the Cruise Ship Capital of the World, serving almost 5 million passengers annually. Port of Miami is global headquarters for five leading cruise lines and 18 cruise …
Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale’s Port, is home to the most cruise ships in the world. From this east coast Florida city, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, Princess, and more arrive and depart almost daily. As many as six or seven huge cruise ships in Ft Lauderdale at a time is not unusual, and it certainly impacts the city making the Port …
On the southernmost coast of Croatia, bordering Montenegro, lies Dubrovnik – “The Pearl of the Adriatic” according to Lord Byron. This 7th century walled city, once ruled by Serbs and Slovenes, formerly Yugoslavia, is rich with history within the medieval fortress of Stari Grad. Dubrovnik is an ideal luxury vacation destination best reached by boat, cruise ship or private yacht. …
