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Sailing the Greek Isles…Plus My Favorite Islands that aren’t Mykonos and Santorini
Island hopping in Greece, plus my favorite Greek islands that aren’t Mykonos or Santorini.
Christmas in July: Time to Book Your European Christmas Market River Cruise
Consider booking your 2023 or 2024 European Christmas markets cruise now! Both Ama and Emerald have some great itineraries.
Escape the Crowds with a Small Ship Cruise
Small ship cruise options from Seabourn, Crystal, Azamara, Ritz Carlton and more.
Who wants to go to Thailand?
My favorite places in Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and more! I love everything about Thailand.
4th of July Cruise Deals, Galapagos Family Fun, and Overwater Bungalows in the Maldives
Sail off into the sunset with these amazing 4th of July cruise deals. Plus a great Galapagos offering! And why The Maldives need to be on your bucket list!
How to Find Good Flight Deals and London Tips from a London Expert (That’s Me!)
Flight deals are hard to find these days but I have some tips for you on how to start your search. Plus, all my top tips for a trip to London.
December Travel Ideas: Seeking the Sun in St. Lucia, Turks & Caicos, and more. Plus Christmas Spirit on the Danube
Make your plans for December now! I’ve got 7 warm-weather destinations for you, plus a suggestion on how to get into the holiday spirit. Yes, I know it’s only June!
Memorial Day Steals & Deals on Ocean & River Cruises
Upgrades and 40% off on Regent, Great Prices on Cunard, and Lots of Special Offers from AmaWaterways
Still Considering That River Cruise? I Have Onboard Credits and Special Offers for You!
Book your 2023 or 2024 AmaWaterways river cruise through me and receive onboard credits and access to special pricing.
Mother’s Day Vacation Ideas
10 amazing vacation ideas for the mom(s) in your life. Treat them to a special vacation to thank them for everything they do!
5% Off European River Cruising & My Top London & Paris Tips
Limited time discount on AmaWaterways, London markets and walks, and how to navigate Paris as a tourist
My First Caribbean Cruise in 20+ Years: Tips for Cruising in 2023 & 2024
My experience sailing with the Caribbean Princess, plus all the tips for planning your 2023/2024 cruise experience.
Amsterdam, Budapest, and Cape Town. Plus Maximizing the Rest of Your 2023 Vacation Days!
Amazing Amsterdam, Bountiful Budapest, and Captivating Cape Town. Yes, I did that on purpose!
Mykonos & Santorini, Turks & Caicos, and Booking Awesome Tours
How to experience Mykonos & Santorini, why Turks & Caicos is so hot right now, and finding the best tours for your vacation
Italy Touring, Egyptian Cruising, and Africa Exploration
What’s at the top of your bucket list? This week, I cover Italy, everyone’s favorite! Plus Egypt and Africa, two vacation destinations that have so many different option to explore.
Insane Flight Prices, Japan by Rail, & Self-Drive Iceland
Advice on booking flights in 2023, how to best visit Japan, and tips for organizing a self-drive itinerary in Iceland.
Sailing the Danube with AmaWaterways
On March 6th, I left the US to travel with AmaWaterways from Vienna to Budapest. After a quick two night hotel stay in Vienna, we boarded the beautiful AmaVerde and got ready for departure. The AmaVerde has 80 staterooms, takes 150 passengers, and has 51 crew. Sailing wtih AmaWaterways is truly a delightful way to experience the Danube.
News from Norwegian, AmaWaterways, & Peninsula
I am a sucker for a new cruise ship and the Norwegian Viva looks fab. Explore the great wide open aboard the most spacious new cruise ship at sea, also boasting the most outdoor deck space so you can get up close and personal with the ocean. With the highest staff-to-guest levels of any new ship, you’ll always feel prioritized and pampered.
Tulips, Tokyo, & Tel Aviv
Tulip season in the Netherlands starts in mid-March and continues through mid-May. AmaWaterways has a wonderful Dutch river cruise that focuses on tulip season in the Netherlands. It ends with a visit to Keukenhof, where every year, more than 7 million flower bulbs are planted by hand in the autumn to flower in spring.
Italy, Jamaica, & AmaWaterways
I sent clients to Italy this week and I am so excited for them! They are going in the off-season so while there are always tourists in Italy, they are not going to experience the crazy crowds (or crazy temperatures) that summer tourists experience. This is honestly one of my top recommendations for 2023 —