Sintra is just a short day trip from Lisbon and we would highly recommend it. This scenic town has three principle attractions: the Moorish Castle, the Pena Palace and the Sintra National Palace. All three can be done in one full day. There are trains (basically a subway) leaving Rossio Station, which is in the […]
The Palace of Versailles is one of the top attractions to visit in Paris. Once you get there, it’s easy to see why so many flock to this marvel of French architecture. The palace is an extravaganza of luxury with splendid gardens, fountains and sculptures. The palace’s interior is a fine example of the lavish […]
We visited this lush island during our Hawaiian cruise. We made the most of our time in port by renting a car to drive along the north shore as far as the road would go. We stopped at various points of interest including Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge and Kee Beach. Then we turned around […]
We’ve been to Victoria twice. The first time was back in ’99 when we drove through the Canadian Rockies from Calgary to Vancouver. From there we took the ferry to Victoria and visited family friends. They drove us around this charming island and we went to the Butchart Gardens. Our Alaskan Cruise included Victoria as a […]
When we think of the Klondike Gold Rush, we can’t forget that the Yukon was also part of it. Even now, there are still many active diamonds mines. After all, there is a diamond on the Yukon flag! During our Alaskan Cruise, our cruise ship offered an excursion to the Yukon, so we just had to […]
In my opinion the easiest way to visit Alaska is by cruise ship. In some areas driving is impossible and travel must be done by boat, helicopter or plane. Seaplanes are a great option as well, but we do feel that sailing is the easiest way to get around.