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Saturday’s scene: Paradise in the Moorea lagoon

March 24, 2013
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Alan and I have cruised through the islands of Tahiti on two occasions. Each time, we were mesmerized by the deep blue colors, abundant sea life and soothing tropical water that is the Moorea lagoon. This photo is from our first trip when we were on a cruise excursion to swim with the stingrays. It [...]

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Cruising on the Cloud

March 12, 2013
Small ship luxury cruising on Silver Cloud

Do you prefer the smaller side of travel? Would you consider cruising on a ship of 300 passengers or so? When Alan and I booked a holiday cruise through the Panama Canal on the 296-passenger Silver Cloud, one of Silversea’s smallest ships, we were returning to our cruising roots. Our very first cruise was on [...]

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Saturday’s scene: into the Baltic Sea

February 23, 2013
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The pier at Grand Hotel Heiligendamm stretches into the Baltic Sea during my rainy September visit. In good weather, the luxury resort in northern Germany provides seaside activities for families, couples and those looking to rejeuvenate in a world renowned spa. The resort’s classical white buildings are the backdrop for the natural beauty of the [...]

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Go back to school at The Broadmoor’s Barbecue University

February 7, 2013
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Do you like to mix cooking with luxury travel? Barbecue University might be just the ticket for upgrading your barbecue skills. Steve Collins of Santa Fe Traveler attended and is here to tell us why we should go, too. Looking for a great getaway? Boomer barbecue fans can combine cooking and luxury at Barbecue University. [...]

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Finding romance in Poland

January 28, 2013
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When you think of romantic getaways, does Poland come to mind? Probably not—especially for our U.S. readers. When I visited the Baltic region of Poland and Germany last year, I discovered that romantic Poland definitely exits. And, the experience is filled not only with romance but also with the complicated history of Western Pomerania (as [...]

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Saturday’s scene: Travel reflections

December 29, 2012
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I couldn’t think of a better photo to represent our travel reflections for 2012 than this scene of Swiftcurrent Lake that Alan took on a Road Scholar hiking program in Glacier National Park. Besides being a literal interpretation of our travel reflections, the photo also represents the beautiful journeys to some pretty amazing destinations that [...]

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Luxury In Vienna: The Pamper Guide

December 27, 2012
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Need a little pampering? Today, our Vienna expert, Barbara Grüll-Cação, offers up luxury Vienna travel ideas. I usually add a little luxury to my days in my hometown Vienna, Austria: a night in a five star hotel, dinner at a Michelin star restaurant, a concert at the home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, a special tour [...]

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Saturday’s scene: Santa sails the Arctic Ocean

November 24, 2012
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I never expected to see Santa sailing the Arctic Ocean on a cruise through the Norwegian fjords and beyond to the Arctic ice pack. But that’s exactly what happened one July morning on Regent Seven Seas Voyager. Captain Dag Dvergastein made a rare announcement over the ship’s loudspeaker encouraging guests to step out onto the balconies [...]

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Ignite the spark with a Four Seasons romantic getaway

November 13, 2012
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Have you seen the Four Seasons romantic getaway specials offered in their Ignite the Spark promotion? Alan and I can attest to the romance that you’ll find at Four Seasons hotels. Last year, during our stay at the Four Seasons Sydney, we expected luxury and personal service but the view from our junior suite was the icing [...]

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Scenic sailing in Norway with Seabourn

September 4, 2012
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For the ultimate in scenic cruises, a voyage to the fjords of Norway should be on every boomer travel list. And, saiing in style makes for an even better experience as Sheila Beal shows us in this guest post about cruising in Norway with Seabourn. White glove, silver tea service, caviar on demand and fine [...]

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