Travel Guides

Southern Italy is home to many wonderful destinations, but few are as captivating as Sicily. The beautiful island seemingly has it all, from high-end vacation resorts to historic Greek and Roman landmarks. That’s precisely what makes it an excellent vacation spot for pretty much anyone!  Whether your idea of a nice vacation includes relaxing on […]

After a long winter, spring breakers are raring to dash out the gates, jumping on planes, trains, and automobiles to enjoy their perfect holiday. For college students especially, this holiday marks a much-needed break, but families flock to sand and sunshine as well. I know that our families always took off for spring break every

Belfast, Northern Ireland, is a city that must be added to any Ireland Itinerary. It’s a place where the blend of past and present offers an exhilarating array of things to do. Trace the steps of history at the shipyards where the Titanic’s story began, explore its iconic landmarks from tales behind the Crumlin Road

Anyone visiting New York City will quickly notice that the city kicks up a notch at night. The Big Apple is famous for amazing things to do, like visiting the Statue of Liberty, touring Central Park, or checking out its famous museums like The MET (Metropolitan Museum) and MoMA (Museum of Modern Art). However, when

We love Puerto Rico and have been lucky enough to visit a couple of times. It is that perfect combination of culture, cuisine, and stunning natural beauty. With everything from rainforests to pristine beaches, it’s no wonder that we fell in love with Puerto Rico and so will you. But, just like any other travel

Planning a trip to San Antonio, Texas, and you’re not sure which attractions to prioritize? The good news is that you’ve found the right guide to help you plan your itinerary because it’s full of fun and interesting things to do in San Antonio for travelers of all ages!  San Antonio offers a wide variety

Jacksonville is a vibrant city on the northeast coast of Florida. It’s an excellent place to visit because it offers a blend of natural attractions, urban landmarks, and standard touristy things to do. So, it doesn’t matter as much why you’re in the city because you’ll have a good time no matter what it is

It was our second visit to the Galapagos Islands, and we were excited to join Hurtigruten Expeditions to go island hopping in Darwin’s Footsteps on their newly refurbished Santa Cruz II. This truly was our dream Galapagos Cruise. The first time we visited Galapagos National Park, we stayed on land and took water taxis and

As the gorgeous capital of the Tuscany region of Italy, Florence is a dream destination for art lovers and romantics. Many people pack their itineraries when visiting Italy and often find they have only a day or two in each city. While we recommend three days in the city, you can visit Florence in just

We have taken a lot of expedition cruises from the Polar regions of Antarctica and Greenland to Costa Rica, Panama, and the Amazon. Having traveled to all seven continents, we have learned that some remote places must be visited on expedition ships. Recently, we toured the Galapagos with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions. With the perfect blend