Aland. Pronounced almost like Holland, without the “H”. What a charming, beautiful place. We arrived at 12.30, and were greeted by a local band, in a fabulously clean port. I joined our group of twenty or so for a cycle ride, and we went around 20 kilometres, slowly, firstly through town, then to a beach […]
Moving up to the Luxury Cruise Market After close to 20 years of Cruising, all of it on “Contemporary” or “Premium” Cruise Lines,My Husband and I decided to take the Plunge and try one of the Luxury Cruise Lines. We chose Azamara Club Cruises. Azamara Club Cruises is a new player on the Luxury Cruise […]
This Friday I am departing on the first of two amazing trips over the next couple months, first to Chile, and then at the end of May to New Zealand! The styles of travel I’ll be taking are a stark contrast of each other, luxury lodges in Chile, and campervan in New Zealand. Both these […]
I am frequently asked, where would you NOT go. I just read this marvellous piece in the New York Times by Paul Theroux. It seems to me to clearly reason why travel is still pretty safe for most of us, and a compelling opportunity to experience the world beyond our neighbourhood. View the article here: […]
As the Mom of a 23 year old who uses a Power wheelchair, and as a Travel addict, I learned the hard way about travel with a wheelchair, starting with many ferry rides to and from Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. On one notable occasion I flew with Kieron on an Air Ambulance from Victoria General […]
The Mayan Riviera is one of the most popular destinations when it comes to weddings away; and for good reason too! Located on the Yucatan Peninsula just south of Cancun and bordering the Caribbean Ocean! Whether you are imagining your special day on one of the award winning beaches, in an amazing garden or on […]