Idyllic for the true cruising connoisseur, step aboard an extraordinary luxury barge and be gracefully transported through the beguiling waterways of France. Featuring a high staff-to-guest ratio, gourmet meals and beverages, and remarkable excursions ashore, discover the true beauty and splendor of France’s wine country from an array of barges and itineraries. The Wine Academy…
This is so exciting – I can’t think of an easier way to introduce your family to some of the most interesting destinations in Europe! “In a move that could mark the beginning of a new era for river cruising, family vacation giant Disney is getting into the business. Disney tonight will announce it’s partnering…
Summer’s coming- and that means new ways to boldly challenge oneself with an outdoor adventure. For those of you that are seeking something way off the beaten path, that will have you testing your capabilities, while embracing unique new experiences, cultures and opportunities, the new Luxury Glamping adventure is just the solution. And now, book…
Grand Bahamas As your intrepid travel scout, I recently spent 4 days exploring Grand Bahama Island. One of our tour operators is offering some incredible packages, complete with non-stop charter air to the island. Could it be too good to be true? I have to admit, I went with some reservations. So far, so good.…
The next time you are in Kauai, we highly recommend that you try this amazing “doors off” helicopter tour of the island. Believe me, I had my doubts, but left the decision to my 14 year old daughter. We were the only two passengers and had the wind blowing through our hair and a full, unobstructed view of…
Passing by cattle ranches, coffee and sugar cane plantations to arrive at Punta Renas, where we took the hour long ferry to the Nicoya Peninsula. From the landing there was another hour drive to the Pacific coast and the Tango Mar Resort. Our beautiful room overlooked the ocean, as did the pool, restaurant and bar.…
Back on the mainland, surrounded by Mango plantations is the Cien Fuegos Eco Ranch. This was my favorite day in Costa Rica…a cooking class and the chance to gallop across the hills on horseback. As we arrived we were given a Churchill, a mixture of crushed ice, cherry syrup, powdered milk and condensed milk….very refreshing!…
Located in the cloud forest, the lovely Villa Blanca is one of Costa Rica’s Greentique hotels. There is a beautiful chapel on the grounds that can be used for a destination wedding. Each room is it’s own casita complete with a fireplace to make the cool evenings cozy. The main lodge has a covered porch with rocking…
The Sueno Azulejo is an elegant rustic style property on 2,500 acres of a private rain forest. The owner, Federico, and his wife are warm and welcoming and have created a peaceful sanctuary complete with rocking chairs in each veranda, an open air museum, pool and rodeo arena, where he shows his Lipizan horses. …
As we drove towards the Caribbean to experience the nature preserve of Tortuguero we passed banana and heart of palm plantations. In order to reach the town of Tortuguero we took a 45 minute ride on a river, then boarded a smaller boat to explore the preserve. We spotted howler monkies, a sloth, iguanas, a…