I can’t believe it. After 18 months of planning, our first ever Signature Event is now behind us. What an incredible adventure.
As always, it’s the people participating in our private groups that put the trip over the top, and this group was no exception.
Read MoreAs you know we just returned from our first ever Signature Event, our private river cruise sailing featuring Tulip Time in The Netherlands and Belgium.
For weeks (months, in fact) prior to our departure, entry and “in” country requirements were changing. First we needed negative covid tests upon entry, as well as vaccination cards in all venues, mandatory masks in all public places, and an official health certification from The Netherlands government.
By the time we left we needed only. . .
Read MoreI admit to having rather high expectations from any Globus tour I join. I’ve completed dozens of them and enjoyed them all.
Having said that, I am delighted to report that this one is now at the top of my “highly recommended” list.
Read MoreThere is only one Mona Lisa, and there is only one museum fabulous enough to house it. The Louvre in Paris, France.
Read MoreIn the grainy old film clip a reporter was asking a fresh faced young soldier what he was thinking about just before he jumped from the aircraft during the Normandy invasion. He replied as I expected, “I was praying”. It was the words of his prayer that were unexpected.
What would you pray? I know I would . . .
Read MoreI never dreamed I would find a destination that was as wonderful as Italy, but my trip to Paris, Normandy and the Loire Valley was every bit as gorgeous and enjoyable.
Read MoreI remember exactly where I was the day Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Ditto for the day our hostages in Iran came home. And now, forever etched in my mind, is my first view of the ancient library of Ephesus on October 13, 2009.
Read MoreThere was once a wise lawgiver and a fair judge who ruled over the kingdom of Knossos. Homer called him “a companion of mighty Zeus”, and Thucydides says he was the first man to hold sway over the Aegean with his powerful fleet.
Read MoreAre you wondering where to go for your next vacation adventure? Would you enjoy a destination with stunning scenery, fascinating history, interesting culture and great food? May I suggest you consider a cruise around the Greek Islands?
Read MoreHave you ever considered the difference between “failure” and “regret”?
I looked it up, and the definition of failure is “lack of success”.
The definition for regret is “Feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something that has happened or been done, (especially a missed opportunity).
Regret seems to have a negative impact on a deeper level, doesn’t it?
The world is opening back up, and . . .
Read MoreLet’s clarify some misunderstandings about travel insurance, shall we?
The most common misconception is that travel insurance pays your expenses up front if your return trip home is delayed. . .
Read MoreLast week I talked to you about what makes The Joy of Travel unique. Remember? It’s two things,
*we don’t recommend anywhere we haven’t tried first, and
*we love to travel and take you along for the fun (personally escorted groups)
Well, my agents and I just received news that literally left me speechless. If you know me at all you know how amazing that moment must have been.
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