Category: Our Top 5

With only one day in New York City we were limited to what we had time to see and do.  After much deliberation we decided to combine a walk through Central Park with a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a top destinations for art lovers. The Met is the 5th largest art gallery in…

It’s easy to block the memory of the discomforts you experience when the outcome of the event is worth it.  In this case I am talking about long haul flights, although the sentiment may be applied to a number of other experiences.  As we continue to explore new and exciting destinations around the globe, our…

Greece is always top of my list for any Mediterranean itinerary.  From the whitewashed buildings with blue dome roofs down to the azure waters of the Aegean Sea, Greece is a glorious destination at any time of the year. But unlike most tourists, you will not find us on the beach.  We are more likely…

As encouraging and tolerant as cruise lines are and as much as they want you to have fun and enjoy the vacation you planned, there are still a few things that you cannot do on a cruise ship.   These may seem obvious to you but the rules are in place to ensure everyone knows what…

I am always excited for a visit to Greece.  Understanding the influence Ancient Greece has had on mathematics, philosophy, science, and democracy helps to understand more about modern society.  And I love their food, culture, history and art so its all a plus. On our most recent trip to Athens we were finally able to…

Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? We don’t think so. Now that we are retired, and because our favourite cruise brand markets them, longer itineraries are our new favourite. Usually starting in one city and ending at another, loaded with unique ports and with the potential for overnights, the longer…

We spend a lot of our time focusing on the things to see and do when you hit shore, but a cruise is more than just the sum of its ports.  When you choose a cruise predominately for the adventure and exploration you tend to overlook the best part of a cruise vacation – being on…

Getting into the groove of a cruise vacation takes very little time.  Before you know it you are sitting around the pool sipping on a fancy cocktail, dressing up for dinner at a Specialty restaurant followed by a night in the casino with new friends. All you have to do is wave that little ship…

Munich is the home of some of the best art galleries outside of Italy.  You can choose between the Alte Pinakothek, for renaissance and gothic art, Neue Pinakothek for contemporary art and Pinakothek der Moderne for modern art. During our visit the Neue Pinakothek was closed for renovations so many of their top Impressionist and…