It’s time to set sail! This has been a summer to remember on the West coast, with what seemed like non-stop heatwaves and hardly a drop of rain to soothe » Read More
CRUISING
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March 5, 2021
At a time when travelling to uncrowded areas is more desirable than ever, Kontiki Expeditions has launched two itineraries on M/Y Kontiki Wayra, scheduled in five provinces of the seldom-visited » Read More
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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS/CRUISING
January 20, 2020
We’ve just returned from the West Indies aboard a Viking Ocean Cruise and had the chance to visit nine countries and ports-of-call during their 10-day sailing. The journey begins with » Read More
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January 17, 2020
The ninth day of our West Indies Explorer cruise aboard the MS Viking Sea brings us to an island divided into two distinct nations. The northern part of the island » Read More
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January 15, 2020
This is the third in a three-part series featuring our experiences on a Viking Ocean Cruise through the West Indies. St. John’s, Antigua Following breakfast, we leave the ship, head » Read More
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January 13, 2020
Picking up from our recent post focusing on San Juan, Tortola and St. Kitts, our cruise aboard the Viking Sea continues with stops in Dominica, Barbados and St. Lucia. Roseau, » Read More
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January 10, 2020
We’ve just returned from 11 days aboard a Viking Ocean Cruise, together with 928 fellow passengers plus crew. The MS Viking Sea is a nine-deck ship built in Ancona, Italy » Read More
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December 6, 2019
It’s time to escape the cold, damp days of Vancouver! Our upcoming winter Viking Ocean cruise will explore the West Indies on an 11-day sailing starting and ending in San » Read More
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July 27, 2019
Maiden, on her new mission to raise awareness and funds for girls’ education around the globe, departed the UK in November 2018. Four months on (with slight delays after experiencing » Read More
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May 4, 2018
Today we’re off to explore Beograd, the White City — aka Belgrade. Starting off with a bus ride to the Kalemegdan Fortress, with its imposing location at the top of » Read More
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May 3, 2018
Springtime in Eastern Europe sounds idyllic. Viking River Cruises’ Passage to Eastern Europe offers 11 days exploring five countries, four of which are new to us. Another aspect of this » Read More
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April 10, 2018
On our next Viking River cruise, we’ll be exploring Eastern Europe with Viking’s Passage to Eastern Europe offering. This fascinating 11-day tour is filled with cultural and architectural highlights of » Read More
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March 28, 2018
Starting in November 2019, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will begin to set sail on the first of three lavishly built yachts offering an intimate experience for just 298 guests. 149 » Read More
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February 19, 2018
The exclusive nature of inaugural cruises calls to mind glamorous champagne christenings and brand-new ship features and amenities. These sailings are a popular favorite among seasoned cruisers who see it » Read More