Despite looking forward to travel, actually travelling is not my favourite thing to do. I find it tiring, stressful and crowded. International flights are among the worst because delays or unforeseen complications have tremendous impact on the rest of your vacation time, especially of you are trying to make connections, such as to other flights…
Cruise Tips for Travelers Over 50
One of the benefits of being part of the “mature market” is that we can plan travel that meets our individual needs. If you prefer temperate climates, more culturally or historically focused itineraries or challenging activities you can choose the cruise that meets those needs. If you would prefer to avoid families travelling with children,…
Our Top 5 Myths About Retirement Travel
“I want to travel the world.” It’s the common answer to the question of what one plans to do when they retire. Whether it is an achievable goal or just an unrequited fantasy depends a lot on your finances. Since our mission statement is providing “budget travel advice for the over 50 crowd” it is…
Port of Call – Santorini, Greece
Formed around the collapsed crater of a volcano, Santorini is one of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. Bright blue Mediterranean waters, whitewashed walls and azure domed roofs make this the most colourful and oft photographed of all the islands. Fira, the main city, sits atop a dramatic cliff making this a…
Port of Call – Olympia (Katakolon), Greece
Cruises through the Greek Islands often stop at the main land port of Katakolon as they round the Pelopennesus peninsula. With many apologies to the locals this port does not really have much to offer but a few restaurants, a beach and handy access to a pharmacy and an ATM. The only site to see,…
Eat Like a Greek God
One of the draws of any Greek destination is the food. A cruise does not necessarily give you enough opportunities to eat while ashore so the few times we did on this recent trip were very gratifying. A quick lunch of gyros with cold Greek beer was our go to patio meal and was both…
Port of Call – Corfu, Greece
Located in the northern part of Greece, Corfu is one of the islands in the Ionian Sea, known as the green island for its lush vegetation and abundant olive groves. The island’s fortifications were used by the Venetians to successfully prevent Ottoman occupation, and the Venetian influence is evident in its architecture. The island were…
Port of Call – Mykonos
A popular stop on many Greek Islands and Mediterranean cruise itineraries, Mykonos is a breathtaking island of beaches, shopping and restaurants, yet still full of ancient history. It has something for everyone. This was our second visit and we have another one scheduled into the future. As a result we were able to choose an…
On The Move Again
Solo Travel with Renee Since March 2020, we’ve been hobbled by pandemic mandates, barriers and restrictions. I assuaged my wanderlust with local trips, travel novels, themed dinners and travel movies (see my blog November 9, 2020). Now, interprovincial bans have lifted, I received my second shot and my Travel Agent is open for business. I…