Western Mediterranean cruise itineraries typically include long days in major cities and not many sea days. Palma de Mallorca is a quaint respite from the big cities such as Barcelona or Rome. You can easily explore many key sites near Read More …
Enjoy natural beauty during your visit to Marseille, France
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 …