If you are visiting Marseille, consider escaping the city to explore the natural beauty of the Calanques National Park. What are the Calanques? Calanques begin as steep limestone valleys formed by erosion during times of lower sea levels. When sea Read More …
What you can see in a half-day visit to Pompeii
Pompeii is a fascinating ancient Roman city frozen in time when it was buried by volcanic ashes in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. During a visit here you will discover what a Roman city looked like centuries Read More …
5 things to see in Rome
I lived in England for 25 years and I thought I was used to seeing old buildings. When we drove into Rome, I was amazed. Rome is an incredible city with ruins and beautiful buildings in the middle of the Read More …
What to do when your cruise visits Livorno, Italy
From the Port of Livorno, you can visit Florence & Pisa, Cinque Terre, San Gimignano, Siena, or Lucca. If you are not on a cruise, you could easily explore this region of Italy for several days. If you are on Read More …
What to do before you begin your European cruise in Barcelona
If you have followed our recommendation and have arrived early for your European cruise. You are probably wondering what should I do on the day of embarkation. You normally have the first half of the day free before you have Read More …
How to spend a day in Barcelona
Many European cruises start in Barcelona, so why not come a day early and explore the city? We always recommend coming a day or two early before your cruise. Getting in early helps reduce travel stress and ensure you don’t Read More …
Top 8 places to see in Ireland outside of Dublin
Ireland is a beautiful island with breathtaking landscapes and lots of places to explore. Below are our recommendations. Are they on your itinerary? 1. Cliffs of Moher The Cliffs of Moher area is Ireland’s top tourist attraction. The area represents Read More …
Top 3 things to see and do in Northern Ireland outside of Belfast
Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom. It can be reached via a 3-hour drive from Dublin or a 1.5-hour drive from Belfast. While there is much to see and do in Northern Ireland’s capital city of Belfast, Read More …
How to spend a day in Dublin
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. It is the perfect starting place for a tour of Ireland. We recommend staying a few days in Dublin before you start exploring the rest of Ireland. Dublin is a mixture Read More …
USA passport holders get new express lane at British airports and train stations
As of May 20, 2019, USA passport holders may now use the express “ePassport” lanes at major airports and train stations in the United Kingdom. This will save you a lot of time for your next trip to the UK. Read More …