Venice was a wonderful way to cap off our epic summer vacation. But we almost did not make it there. Here's why. A few years ago, the Italian government banned mid-size and mega cruise ships from central Venice. And for good reason. Ancient cities like this are not equipped to manage the thousands of day… Continue reading Venice
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Škocjan Caves
We were very fortunate that our Mediterranean cruise included a few stops on the Adriatic Coast. Along with Kotor and Dubrovnik, we had a port of call in Koper, Slovenia. The city is a coastal gem. The medieval old town is well-preserved with its narrow cobblestone streets, and colorful facades. The Praetorian Palace with its… Continue reading Škocjan Caves
Dubrovnik
"When you play the game of thrones, you win or die. There is no middle ground." What better way to start this post than with a quote from Cersei? On our day in Dubrovnik, the FamTrav husband and I booked a private guided city tour with an emphasis on the MAX blockbuster Game of Thrones… Continue reading Dubrovnik
Kotor
It was another beautiful day spent on the water in Kotor, Montenegro. Encircled by dramatic mountains, and nestled along the Bay of Kotor, the city is a cherished UNESCO World Heritage site. Our first views were those of the harbor. As pretty as a postcard! We also saw the city walls surrounding Old Town on… Continue reading Kotor
Corfu
Corfu marked the halfway point of our vacation. Based on the activities thus far, I had the forethought to anticipate the need for a bit of a break. And my timing was impeccable! We were four sleepyheads who lacked total motivation to get out of bed. And the morning rainstorms did nothing but lull us… Continue reading Corfu
Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves
Navagio Beach is commonly known as Shipwreck Beach, and it is a jewel in the crown of Zakynthos, Greece. Having been fortunate enough to explore numerous beaches in different countries, in my opinion none are as beautiful as this. The day began with a morning hike. Our guide expertly led us up a jagged cliff.… Continue reading Shipwreck Beach & Blue Caves
Delos in 3D and an afternoon in Mykonos
Floating gracefully in the Aegean Sea, just a short ferry ride from Mykonos, the island of Delos is an ancient wonder steeped in myth and history. It is the birthplace of mythical twins Apollo and Artemis, former prosperous trading port, and the perfect example of an advanced civilization in the 3rd millennium B.C. Now a… Continue reading Delos in 3D and an afternoon in Mykonos
Best of Santorini
Whenever I think of Santorini, this is the picture that comes to mind, and will forever be etched in my memory. But how did we get here? Let me tell you how the day started. This one's a doozie! The Old Port Cable car to the left, donkey/walking path to the right. The lines for… Continue reading Best of Santorini
Our Mediterranean Vacation: Athens and the Norwegian Gem
We recently returned from a 9-night Greek Isles cruise onboard the Norwegian Gem, and unanimously agree this was our best family vacation to date. I am going to recap our pre-stay in Athens, our time onboard, as well as highlight the activities we selected in each port. Our cruise embarked in Athens. We left Nashville… Continue reading Our Mediterranean Vacation: Athens and the Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Getaway and NCL Peace of Mind
Today's post was designed to be about Norwegian Cruise Line's Peace of Mind Policy, but I realized I never blogged about our experience cruising with them before. Twice actually! So this post will be two-fold. Our most recent experience was our 2015 Family Christmas Cruise, a 7-night W Caribbean cruise on the Norwegian Getaway. The… Continue reading Norwegian Getaway and NCL Peace of Mind
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