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04/17/2024

Imagine walking through a desert landscape that looks like something out of a Salvador Dalí painting! If you visit the Naukluft National Park in Namibia, Southern Africa, you might be able to understand why these vachellia erioloba trees have no leaves! You would discover that this variety of acacia has the particularity of being the main food of the giraffes when they cross the dry parts of the Kalahari.

04/17/2024

"Run-away weddings" have been officiated by the blacksmith in the border town of Gretna Green, Scotland since 1754. Save $400 per couple on the September 2 & 25 tour departures if you book by 5/8/24.

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04/16/2024

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04/16/2024

Sometimes all you need (and have time for) is a quick getaway to refresh and feel rejuvenated. Virgin Voyages’ 4 and 5-night sailings in the blissfully beautiful Caribbean give you that jolt of joy. Escape to the Dominican Republic, the Mexican coast, or the Florida Keys on itineraries that all leave out of Miami and stop at our exclusive Beach Club at Bimini. Your own private island —far away from all your troubles— is a shorter distance than you think.

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04/15/2024

This image of Kauai's Na Pali coast looks like a painting. But it's not. There are over 50 miles of shimmering white-sand coast where you can enjoy jaw-droppingly beautiful unspoiled views.

04/15/2024

Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands, is a sailor's paradise. What better way to explore this tropical island than by hiring a sailing boat, either crewed or bareboat, and setting sail? You can choose your route, anchor in secluded coves, or just lie on deck and watch the sunset over the ocean. You in?

04/13/2024

Stunning Lake Bunyoni in Uganda. Now that looks like the slow vacation you need to start planning.

04/13/2024

See the world-famous Glockenspiel in Munich’s Marienplatz Square, which includes 32 life-sized figures. Save $400 per couple on the September 3 & 17 tour departures if you book by 4/24/24.

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04/13/2024

Time spent on board our iconic lady ships is a celebration in and of itself, which makes them the perfect backdrop for whatever milestone you want to commemorate. Got a great new job? Left a crappy one? Want to celebrate a wedding anniversary or plan a girls’ trip after a finalized divorce? We’re not here to judge any of your reasons to celebrate — just to provide you with an unforgettable vacation to do so!

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04/12/2024

Sooner or later, the ski season will open, but it's probably too early to think about it! However, in Bad Gastein, an Austrian municipality in the Salzburg region, people are still looking forward to the opening of this famous spa resort!

04/12/2024

Experience Europe at its most picturesque with castles dotting river shores to the vineyard-clad hills along the Rhine, Main, and Moselle rivers on the Europe's Rivers & Castles itinerary. Contact me for more details.

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04/12/2024

A typical traffic jam in Lapland, Finland! Fortunately, the reindeer don't mind sharing the road with cars and are always willing to pose for a photo or two. If you go in November, you might just catch a glimpse of them, as well as some splendid seasonal northern lights!