Category - Did You Know

17
Jun

Small Group Travel to the Middle East

The Middle East is living, breathing proof of an old maxim: you don’t know, until you go. Forget the headlines and the hyperbole; this is the cradle of civilisations, an ancient land emerging as a modern power, with the money, culture and panache to back it up. Ride camels with Bedouin tribes people across the […]

4
Jun

Cruising: Choosing your Stateroom

To the uninitiated, it appears there are three choices for staterooms; inside, outside and balcony. The reality is on most ships is there is an array of staterooms to choose from leading many guests to ask, “what is the best choice.”  And like with many of the questions our advisors get,  the answer is, whichever […]

23
May

Unique Tours in the UK

The UK has a deep literary tradition, and its stories have captured the imagination of the world. Our Virtuoso partners, Dream Escape, have created unique tours that allow fans to walk in the footsteps of their favorite characters. Mary Poppins’ London – 4 days Chim chiminey! Chim chiminey! Step into the magical world of Mary Poppins […]

3
May

Expedition Cruising in Newfoundland

There is nowhere else on earth like Newfoundland.  The island has a certain magic that comes from its outpost as a rocky sentinel surrounded by the North Atlantic and the warmth of its inhabitants. Famous for quirky names like Come by Chance, Blow me Down, Cove the Dead, Newfoundland is also home to historical sites such […]

25
Apr

Heritage Travel

TV shows like Finding your Roots and Who do you think you are? along with readily availability DNA testing kits have caused a renewed interest in Genealogy Travel. It used to be genealogy travel meant rifling through records in dusty archives but today much of that research can be done online, therefore, today’s genealogy travel is much […]

28
Mar

Fairmont St Andrews

Clifftop views over St Andrews and the North Sea are reason enough to stay at Fairmont St Andrews. In the birthplace of golf, be sure to practice your swing on the resort’s two challenging, links-style courses. Afterward, work the kinks out with a signature treatment in the spa. Guests can also take a stroll around […]