Auckland is fun and full of energy!
You ever have the experience where you are walking down the street and you feel like you’ve been there before? Déjà vu! You may think you have been there before, but you haven’t, but, you’re sure you saw that coffee…
Tholos Resort in Santorini is a beautiful oasis!
Not sure what it is exactly about Santorini that appeals to me. It could be the amazing sunlight that never seems to fade the brightness. The warmth of the sunlight, or – well, no way to describe it. It seems to soak…
Travel review of Venice – it is the most beautiful city
The first time we visited Venice, we were arriving on a Celebrity cruise ship. We had started the cruise from Barcelona (check out our travel review of Barcelona here!) Admittedly, not the best for the environment and this city on…
Maui has it all – amazing sun, sand and surf!
Amazing sun, sand, surf. Need I say more??! Well, I will. Read this travel review: Maui for our idea of a great time in Maui. Maui was a place I went when I was younger for swim camps and when…
Rome feels like a little bit of luxury
Over the years, we’ve stayed in Rome a few times in transit to other places. We have also visited there as part of cruises. These times were beautiful but hectic. Rushed interludes with minimal ability to wander and to get…
Santorini is so incredibly beautiful you must go!
I think of Santorini whenever I think of a relaxing vacation, with sun seeping into your pores and whiling away the hours with little to do but read, wander, swim and eat. Read our travel guide to Santorini to see…
Check out the beautiful Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino!
In early October 2019, the family gathered for mom’s 90th birthday at the Wickinninish Inn. This event was arranged beautifully by my older brother and his wife. The ‘locals’ of the family here on Vancouver Island we decided to drive…
Caribbean is a great place to calm down and relax!
Over the last 25+ years of travel, we’ve been lucky enough to enjoy some great vacations in the Caribbean. But to be honest, I started basking in its beauty when I was much younger! Read this travel review: Caribbean for…
Travel review: Lagos – a beautiful introduction to the Algarve
We flew into the Algarve on a warm, sunny evening in early September 2019. Blue sky, beautiful warm air, and the beach beckoned. Read this travel review: Lagos for our amazing time in this coastal town. Arriving via TAP Portugal…
Southampton is a continental launching pad
We have learned over the years that we like a few days ahead of a cruise to get into vacation mode. These pre-cruise stays are sometimes varied and active. Sometimes they are right in the city of embarkation, taking the…
Everyday a Journey
