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Travels far and beyond

Isla Mujeres: the best of Mexico’s tropical paradise

It was on a vacation in Cancun 20 years ago that we took our family on the ferry across to Isla Mujeres. That day we rented a golf cart and explored the laidback, charming tropical escape from the hustle and bustle of Cancun, making a promise to come back and spend more time in the relaxed, chill atmosphere.

Exploring Lisbon

Escape with us to one of the world’s most romantic, magical cities. Lisbon is 400 years older than Rome and Paris and rivals both in beauty. The spirit of exploration still lives here, inspired by those who set sail from its shores to discover the world. Come with us and explore its countless charms.

Best day trips from Lisbon

Lisbon is a magical and romantic destination, highly recommended for every traveler’s bucket list. Within the city’s unique and charming neighborhoods – Baixa, Alfama, Chiado, and Bairro Alto there’s enough to fill weeks of exploration. Click here for our city guide: Exploring Lisbon where we provide an itinerary that covers the major sights and experiences, while leaving enough time to take it all in at an unhurried pace.

But beyond the city limits, Lisbon is also the perfect jumping off point for spectacular day trips – within an hour of the major city you can escape to castles, gardens and medieval villages. Each tour we took was expertly guided by Lisbon by Locals, who we highly recommend!

Come with us as we share our experiences from days 3,4 and 5 of our 8-day adventure. Now, let’s embark on three unique day trips, covering 6 towns not to be missed. Enjoy!

The best of Northern Croatia

Escape to a place where time stands still, experiencing world-renowned destinations where nature, heritage, culture and cuisine exceed your imagination. The wonders to be explored in Croatia are seemingly endless, and promise to be among the most treasured memories you will carry with you for a lifetime.

Between the mainland and hundreds of spectacular islands, there are over 2500 miles of coastline beckoning to be explored. Planning the perfect itinerary can be quite daunting, as you won’t want to miss captivating old town city walks, swims in the sea and the unique Croatian cuisine. The ultimate way to take it all in is a private charter, sailing in luxury as we did on the Adriatic King. With much gratitude we were graciously hosted by Michael Gelber and IWORLD of TRAVEL for a unique leaning experience designed for travel agents.

Photo by Leah Ferguson

Island hopping in Southern Croatia

Escape to a place where time stands still, experiencing world-renowned destinations where nature, heritage, culture and cuisine exceed your imagination. The wonders to be explored in Croatia are seemingly endless, and promise to be among the most treasured memories you will carry with you for a lifetime.

Between the mainland and hundreds of spectacular islands, there are over 2500 miles of coastline beckoning to be explored. Planning the perfect itinerary can be quite daunting, as you won’t want to miss captivating old town city walks, swims in the sea and the unique Croatian cuisine. The ultimate way to take it all in is a private charter, sailing in luxury as we did on the Adriatic King. With much gratitude we were graciously hosted by Michael Gelber and IWORLD of TRAVEL for a unique leaning experience designed for travel agents.

This world-class cruise ship explores the gems of the Adriatic, featuring every amenity you could ever want. We were hosted by a crew made up od family and friends who made us feel like one of their own from our first day spent with them. The balance of organized tours, swim stops, 5 star meals and exceptional service makes yachting the perfect way to experience it all.

Exploring Dubrovnik

Escape to a place where time stands still, experiencing world-renowned destinations where nature, heritage, culture and cuisine exceed your imagination. The wonders to be explored in Croatia are seemingly endless, and promise to be among the most treasured memories you will carry with you for a lifetime.

Photo by Leah Ferguson

Turks and Caicos: a ‘beautiful by nature’ travel guide

As I write this blog I can’t help but think about how important it is to take care of yourself, body and soul, by taking an escape from the uncertainties that life can throw at us. It feels amazing to finally plan and enjoy a relaxing oceanfront getaway. We hope your dream trip will soon become a reality, just as ours was this Summer.

Having made numerous trips to the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii and more we’ve always had Turks and Caicos (TCI) on our bucket list. Hearing from trusted friends about the perfect turquoise waters and white sand beaches, exceptional food, endless activities and friendly people we finally booked it. And once there we left asking ourselves…why? Why did we wait so long to experience this gem of a destination?

See why we absolutely fell in love with TCI and can’t wait to return!

NCL Escape: Ship Review and Planning Guide

When planning a cruise, the options for ships and itineraries can be daunting. There’s a lot to consider when planning a cruise… are the dining options structured or ‘freestyle’…is the attire casual or dressy…will there be enough to do for everyone in my group? Well, here we offer you a look inside an amazing yet affordable ship on one of the world’s premier cruise lines: The NCL Escape: Ship Review and Planning Guide.

Bermuda

Three perfect days in beautiful Bermuda. While our fantastic cruise ship, the Norwegian Escape was in port at the Royal Naval Dockyard on the far West End, that was how much time we had to explore. So, with a fair amount of research and chats with friends who have been there before, we made some tough choices and picked an itinerary from a long list of adventures. The good news: it was all good!

Singapore

Singapore

Imagine a place where cultures come together. Where the architecture pushes the limits of imagination. Where parks are built on sustainable technology. Where there is a pride in heritage and a vision for the future. This is Singapore. We don’t think there’s anyplace else like it in the world.
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At first it seems that you can experience most sights in a short amount of time, everything appears to be so close and contained. But once you dive deeper into neighborhoods, parks, museums, and more, there’s a lot to take in. Here’s what we did in just four days…yes we were tired, but the collection of moments will last forever. Guided by our daughter who lives and works there, thanks for helping us go beyond the guidebook.
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