The regions of Italy are full of astonishing landscapes, historical sights and culinary treasures, none more so than Florence and Tuscany.
Silver Spirit – Across the Atlantic in Style
At first they looked like white birds skimming across the ocean surface before diving into the restless water. But we were in mid-Atlantic, far from shore, sailing on an ultra-luxury cruise ship from Barbados to Cape Verde, off the coast of West Africa.
Japan — Remarkable History, Culture and Resiliency
Japanese seem to love high-end Western style stores. There are plenty of them throughout the city but we loved the small shops and bustling local malls, many of them pedestrian-only and running for blocks. The ubiquitous 100 yen shops, similar to our dollar stores, are terrific places for souvenirs and unique sweets and biscuits (ideal treats for folks back home).
South Texas
South Texas gives Florida a serious challenge. Summer, when Canadians usually stay near home, is high season in south Texas. So the rest of year iis off-season with a sub-tropical climate and amazing prices for food, accommodation and attractions. Plus, the beaches on the outer islands of the Texas coast are extraordinary.
Sails and Adventure: The Royal Clipper Experience
A plaque from Guinness World Records in the ship’s well appointed library makes it official. We’re cruising on the planet’s largest, fully rigged sailing ship. The 135 metre long Royal Clipper, boasting five massive masts (the tallest of which soars 60 metres above the waterline) and 42 sails, carries up to 220 pampered passengers on […]
Luxury and Fine Cuisine in Mexico
John and Sandra Nowlan give us a sneak preview of a wonderful all inclusive resort on the Mayan Riviera.
Mumbai to Cape Town by Cruise Ship: Adventure and Luxury on the Indian Ocean.
If you enjoy cruises, but are looking for something a bit different read on. John and Sandra Nowlan recommend an exciting Indian Ocean journey.
All Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer
Travel writers John and Sandra Nowlan recount their journey through the Rocky Mountains from Vancouver, British Columbia to Calgary, Alberta aboard the Rocky Mountaineer
Haute Cuisine and High Tea at Sea
A cruise can also be a rich culinary experience, as Sandra and John Nowlan discovered recently on the Crystal Symphony’s food-and-wine theme cruise from New York to Quebec City.
History Meets Luxury in the Swiss Alps
Century-old luxury hotels are not uncommon in Europe, but few properties do it as well as the Victoria-Jungfrau in Interlaken, Switzerland.
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