If you are visiting Marseille, consider escaping the city to explore the natural beauty of the Calanques National Park. What are the Calanques? Calanques begin as steep limestone valleys formed by erosion during times of lower sea levels. When sea Read More …
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What you can see in a half-day visit to Pompeii
Pompeii is a fascinating ancient Roman city frozen in time when it was buried by volcanic ashes in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. During a visit here you will discover what a Roman city looked like centuries Read More …
5 things to see in Rome
I lived in England for 25 years and I thought I was used to seeing old buildings. When we drove into Rome, I was amazed. Rome is an incredible city with ruins and beautiful buildings in the middle of the Read More …
What to do when your cruise visits Livorno, Italy
From the Port of Livorno, you can visit Florence & Pisa, Cinque Terre, San Gimignano, Siena, or Lucca. If you are not on a cruise, you could easily explore this region of Italy for several days. If you are on Read More …
What to do before you begin your European cruise in Barcelona
If you have followed our recommendation and have arrived early for your European cruise. You are probably wondering what should I do on the day of embarkation. You normally have the first half of the day free before you have Read More …
How to spend a day in Barcelona
Many European cruises start in Barcelona, so why not come a day early and explore the city? We always recommend coming a day or two early before your cruise. Getting in early helps reduce travel stress and ensure you don’t Read More …
Langham Chicago hotel review: 6 reasons to stay
The Langham Chicago has won many accolades such as Number 1 hotel in Chicago by Travel + Leisure in 2018 and Chicago’s newest Forbes Five-star hotel. The Langham occupies the first 13 floors in the 52-story riverfront AMA Plaza. This Read More …
How to choose your cruise
There are many cruise options and it can be overwhelming knowing which one to select. We are here to help! Below are the things to consider when choosing your cruise. Destinations/Itinerary If there are specific ports that you want to Read More …
Top 4 classic Chicago foods to eat on your next visit
Chicago is a foodie city with numerous iconic foods. We recommend four classic Chicago foods for you to try. Read on for the list and where to find them! 1. Chicago-style deep dish pizza The most famous classic Chicago food Read More …
When should I start planning my holiday vacation?
Even 6 months out may limit your options!Start planning your holiday vacation today. For the best availability, we recommend planning your holiday vacation as much as 9 to 12 months in advance. Really! Haven’t started thinking about it yet? Don’t Read More …