As you gaze into your 2016 crystal travel ball, imagine a getaway to one of North America’s friendliest, most fun-loving destinations. Head to the southernmost site of the U.S. – the Florida Keys & Key West – for your great winter (or anytime) escape. Enjoy blue, sunny skies, soft, sub-tropical breezes and emerald waters as you kick […]
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How to Make the Most of Your Great Escape to Charlevoix, Québec
The more I travel to Québec, Canada, the longer I want to stay . . . From following the culinary trail in Montréal, to celebrating Winter Carnival in Québec City, to sampling the restorative spas in Lanaudière and Mauricie . . . For my latest exploration, I’m off to the charming Charlevoix region an hour northeast of […]
Alaska’s Tenakee Springs
The Island Spirit For cruise travelers looking for waterways off the beaten path, it’s hard to beat Alaska’s Inside Passage. Bays, coves and inlets draw small ships to their shores where time is measured by incoming tides and seasonal shifts. Among the small, remote communities found here, Tenakee Springs stands out. Within this peaceful enclave, […]
Land of the Iguanas
Can you spot the marine iguanas in this photo? With the night of choppy seas behind us, our morning dawns bright on the youngest of the Galapagos Islands, Fernandina. For me, this is the most other-worldly island of all . . . From our dry landing at Punta Espinosa (Espinosa Point), we set off on […]
A Bird’s Eye View of Genovesa Island
Every day spent in the Galapagos Islands is a nature lover’s delight. But for anyone passionate about birdwatching, Genovesa (Tower) Island in the Galapagos is a must-see destination. And if you weren’t passionate about seabirds before your visit, you will be by the time you leave. On Day 5 of our small-ship cruise, we’re visiting […]