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11 Unique and Quirky Cruise Destinations

2019-11-18

Venture off the beaten path for an authentic cruising experience. Tap into your adventurous side during a cruise to one of these under-the-radar locations. Though cruising is often associated with vacation hot spots like the Caribbean and Mexico, cruise lines are expanding their itinerary options to include unconventional destinations. To help you decide which far-flung […]

Inspired by Paul Gauguin Cruises!

2019-10-21

Hello Again Everyone, Hopefully you will have read my previous two Blogs about my fabulous recent cruise in French Polynesia with Paul Gauguin Cruises. I’m sure you already know that Paul Gauguin was a famous French artist who spent his later years living and painting in French Polynesia and who is credited with “revolutionising portrait […]

How to Get to Machu Picchu: Tours and Tips for Visiting

2019-10-15

Here is everything you need to know to plan a trip to Machu Picchu. MACHU PICCHU IS THOUGHT to be one of the largest and most impressive Incan cities of its time. Today a UNESCO World Heritage Site with expansive ruins open to visitors, it sits high on a peak in the Peruvian Andes and […]

The 13 Best Places to See the Northern Lights

2019-10-08

Check the aurora borealis off your bucket list. These destinations will inspire even the most experienced aurora chaser. The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a spectacular natural light show visible at certain times of the year in the northern hemisphere. This phenomenon occurs when electrically charged particles from the sun enter […]

Paul Gauguin Cruises – Polynesian Paradise!

2019-10-01

Hello Everyone, I ended my last Blog for The World’s Greatest Vacations by promising you more about my recent amazing French Polynesian cruise experience onboard the ms Paul Gauguin of Paul Gauguin Cruises. Our 10 day voyage took us to some of the most beautiful islands in The Society Islands as well as the Tuamotus […]

15 Things a Hotel Concierge Can Help You With

2019-10-01

From tying bow ties to teaching local languages, there’s almost no request a concierge can’t handle. HELPFUL HOTEL STAFF known as concierges have long been a mainstay of the hotel experience. Typical duties include helping guests with restaurant reservations, recommending activities in the area and arranging transportation to the airport. But these days, concierges are […]

The Best Travel Rewards Programs for 2019-20 Part 2

2019-09-24

The Best Hotel Rewards Programs Taking into account the number of participating hotels, member benefits, geographic coverage, property diversity and the ease with which travelers can earn and redeem a free night, U.S. News determined the Best Hotel Rewards Programs. See what types of perks most appeal to your travel style, and consider signing up […]

The Best Travel Rewards Programs for 2019-20 Part 1

2019-09-17

See which airline and hotel loyalty programs come out on top. Reap rewards like free perks, free flights and free nights when signing up for these hotel and airline loyalty programs. Navigating airline and hotel loyalty programs can be confusing. Travelers have to sift through expiration dates, earning and redemption methods, program restrictions and more. […]

30 Beautiful Caribbean Islands to Visit Part 3

2019-09-10

Tortola Tortola is the largest island in the British Virgin Islands, making it a major draw for yachts and land-based vacationers. This island is known for popular beaches like Smuggler’s Cove, its luxury resorts and private villas, and its ample historical sites and museums St. John St. John is the smallest of three islands that […]

Paul Gauguin Cruises and the beautiful French Polynesian Islands!

2019-09-03

Hello Everyone, I mentioned at the end of last month’s blog that I was lucky enough to be cruising with Paul Gauguin Cruises around the French Polynesian Islands and yes, I am still coming back down to earth after that amazing experience…!!!! Firstly, allow me to state for the record that Tahiti and the surrounding […]