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In Zagreb: Artisanal foods, house schnapps, and fresh roasts.
This story is part of our guide to traveling in Croatia, created with support from Zagreb, Istria, and Dubrovnik. On Saturday mornings, Croatians take to the streets of Zagreb. Macchiatos in hand, they find friends on café terraces and inside brimming coffeehouses, celebrating the weekend in see-and-be-seen style. The tradition, known as spica, calls for fashionable blazers and heels as locals sip and chat after finishing their shopping for the midday meal. Read More...
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7/11/2024 How to Do Rome the Right WayWith private guides, turn a few short days in the Eternal City into the coolest trip ever.
Of all the perspectives to appreciate the Roman Forum’s magnificence, my favorite is from the nave inside the off-limits Church of San Lorenzo in Miranda. Though I was stunned when my tour guide and a church custodian opened a pair of 12-foot-tall, green wooden doors revealing the Forum’s overgrown ruins below, it’s the building’s complex history, fortitude despite centuries of change, and privacy from tourists that made the moment so unforgettable. I watched heads on the street turn to look our way – I don’t think those doors get much use. The city’s allure reaches new heights.
The secret to why Dubai beckons visitors back for repeat visits lies in the charm beneath its flashy and headline-grabbing attractions, such as architect Shaun Killa’s Museum of the Future, a booming art scene, and innovative dining that reflects the diverse palates of the many expats from far-flung nations who now call it home. For Dubai’s creatives, all roads lead to Alserkal Avenue, a vibrant district etched out of the industrial Al Quoz area. Read More... Snorkel up and dive in with Tahiti’s gentle giants Stout South Pacific trade winds rocked our boat as we drifted out of Opunohu Bay, a tropical inlet flanked by lush jungle, volcanic leftovers, and Jurassic Park geology on Moorea’s north shore. Off the port side, a pod of spinner dolphins did their thing, flipping and flopping in an impromptu aerial display. Not to be one-upped, a glide of flying fish took flight to starboard, defying the laws of accepted aerodynamics as our ten-passenger vessel broke for the open sea. Read More... Here’s how to make the most of a visit to this remote, winery-filled Italian valley
Every day, someone asks me where they should travel in Italy, from friends of friends planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to repeat visitors looking for a new area to discover. As a longtime expat who’s spent 14 years exploring every corner of the country, I find myself whispering one destination’s name over and over: Val d’Orcia. A pastoral region south of Siena, this is the valley that, to me, epitomizes Tuscany: the gently rolling hills, the snaking country roads lined with slender cypress trees, silvery olive groves, abundant vineyards, and stone farmhouses. Read More... The new ship is the first from Avalon Waterways to set sail on Portugal’s village- and vineyard-lined “River of Gold.”From the top deck of the Avalon Alegria on the Douro – the “River of Gold,” which wends its way through northern Portugal before joining the Atlantic near Porto – the Douro Valley’s grapevine-terraced hillsides rise on either side like gatekeepers. The green mantle of the country’s lush landscapes is occasionally hemmed by hand-built granite walls, white stucco homes with red-tiled roofs, and the stately ruins of centuries-old villas.
If you're a foodie like me, then I am super excited to let you know about a fabulous barge cruise in Burgundy, France that takes you to a Michelin-starred restaurant every day for a week.
I hope 2020 is starting out swimmingly for you and your family. Hopefully this year won’t fly by like 2019.
I am very excited to let you know about two absolutely amazing experiences with the great Maestro, Andrea Bocelli, in Italy at the end of July 2020.
Hurtigruten's Black Friday sale includes expedition voyages aboard the line's newest ship, MS Roald Amundsen. Photo: Hurtigruten
Are you ready for Thanksgiving, or do you still have a lot to do like pretty much everyone else? If you're traveling, we wish you safe travels.
10/17/2019 9 Items to Pack for a Safari
Have you ever considered taking an African safari? Well, you should!
A safari is perfect – and life changing - for family and multi-generational travel, food and wine lovers, couples, groups and honeymooners. In other words, it’s perfect for everyone. Some of the best wine in the world, and least expensive, can be found in the Cape Winelands of South Africa. Don't leave home without these outdoor essentials, fit for an African safari in the Serengeti, South Africa and beyond. We look forward to working with you on a memorable safari adventure. Thank you so much for your referrals and business which is how we grow! |
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