I admit that I was drawn to visit Toro, Spain, recently thanks to its mostly local reputation for producing great wines. Although not quite as well-known internationally as the ubiquitous Rioja, the Toro region has been producing wine for centuries and they’re delicious in their own right. How to visit Toro, Spain Of course, apart […]
Grand European Travel is sponsoring this look at European Christmas Markets. For anyone who is looking to add a little overseas spark to their holiday season, touring Europe’s Christmas markets is always a great idea. Donna’s experience Cruising the Rhine River during the holidays a few years ago was simply amazing. Full of holiday cheer, […]
If a visit to Northumberland in the United Kingdom isn’t on your boomer bucket list, Debi Lander from ByLanderSea, will show you why it should be. Debi takes us on a unique English adventure to Northumberland, a wondrous place filled with scenic landscapes, majestic castles, and ornate gardens. Oh, and she even met a real […]
On a Southern Italy road trip, Trani turned out to be one of our favorite destinations—one that Alan and I have talked about visiting again on our own. Along with Claudio Fontana of A La Carte Italy Tours, our guide for the trip, and Stephanie, a local expert, we spent the better part of two days […]
Russia seems to be quite the point of contention among the travel community. Some seem to love it, while others swear to never return. Of course, this could be due to differing travel styles. Large group tours are a common way to visit Russia, and although they can offer a relatively stress-free experience, restrictive travel […]
Would you like to go walrus watching in the Arctic? It’s not an easy task. First, you need to travel on an Arctic expedition cruise to the Atlantic or Pacific. And then keep your fingers crossed that the expedition staff will make a sighting of a walrus on the ice or spot a herd hauled […]
Do you ever push personal limits during a trip? It’s exhilarating, not to mention being good for our boomer brains, to try something new or to ratchet up the level of a favorite activity. That’s what happened to me when I hiked 14th July Glacier on a Silversea cruise excursion. Facing my travel fears During a Silver […]
France has many regions to tempt boomer travelers. You can road trip through Champagne country or bike the Loire Valley. But, at some point, you’ll want to explore the Bordeaux region for its elegance, history and wine. Nicole Jewell shares her tips for exploring Bordeaux. I went to Bordeaux on a whim a few years […]
It’s safe to say that Italy has been blessed with more than its fair share of greatness. Exploring Italy really makes you realize how plentiful the country is in terms of culture, art, landscape, history, and, of course, culinary excellence. And if that’s not enough, they even make something like marble mines incredibly interesting to […]
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