Many visit Cozumel by cruise ship and end up spending only a few hours on this Mexican Island. While some venture out, others simply stay in the cruise port area and miss out on what Cozumel has to offer. The area around the cruise port is very different than the other parts of the island. […]
Last Friday we visited Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale for the first time and found it to be an interesting place to explore. The estate is set on a coastal barrier island with lush gardens and walking paths. Nestled in between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, the estate provides a natural habitat for […]
Leaving from Bayside Marketplace harbor, you can find a variety of cruises that take you out to see the tucked away mansions of the man-made islands in Biscayne Bay just off Miami. You will cruise by Millionaire’s Row, Flagler Monument Island, Miami Beach Marina, Fisher Island, and the Port of Miami. To top it off, you […]
Going on a helicopter tour is an exciting way to capture the beauty of the Blyde River Canyon and of the Mpumalanga Lowveld. Getting a bird’s-eye view of cascading waterfalls, winding rivers, lush valleys and deep canyons is nothing short of breathtaking. Seeing the Drakensberg Mountain Range in the backdrop only adds to the experience […]
The Morikami Gardens span over 16 acres and are an excellent place to go for a stroll or to take some photos. Hanging out and enjoying the scenery made us reminisce about the beautiful parks in Kyoto and Tokyo. A little bit of Japan right here in South Florida!
Teotihuacan is without a doubt one of Mexico’s most impressive attractions and it’s only an hour’s drive from Mexico City. Teotihuacan is shrouded in mystery and ongoing excavation continues to reveal more of its secrets. The sheer size of Teotihuacan is impressive. No one really knows how far this ancient city extended, but using lasers, […]
Officially Gibraltar is a British overseas territory, but because of its location on the southernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, it’s much more convenient to visit as a day trip from Spain’s Costa del Sol or by sea.
Malaga is the gateway to the Costa del Sol with many visitors arriving by air or ferry while others visit by cruise ship. It’s a busy commercial port and has been since ancient times. It’s also a charming place with a long history and vestiges of another era are still visible around the city. Many […]
The capital of Andalusia is located in southern Spain on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. It has a rich history and the Moorish influence is evident, even more so in the historical center of Santa Cruz. This area is best explored on foot, as Santa Cruz is a maze of narrow alleyways lined with […]
Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains and in the Andalusia province, Granada is a must-see for anyone interested in Moorish architecture. It’s an easy day trip from the Costa del Sol and many hotels offer day tours to visit some of the city’s highlights.