Hello again fellow travelers, We’ve now completed our full review of our recent Azamara cruise in the Med, covering: What the “luxury lite” experience is like — Relaxed club-like vibe. Drinks and gratuities are included. What we loved — Wonderfully long days in port and overnight stays. Super attentive service! Azamara’s signature AzAmazing Evening and White Night Party. What we didn’t like — The restaurants are a bit too cozy for our liking. And the showers are teeny! Who Azamara is best...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hello again fellow travelers! We’ve just returned from another stay in Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera, followed by an 11-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Azamara Quest. We loved the south of France so much on our Star Clippers sailing cruise last fall that we decided to go back for more. Why Azamara? This time, we sailed with Azamara Cruises, which we think of as “luxury lite” cruising: Four smaller ships, each carrying about 700 passengers each Spacious suites available...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Colorful houseboats at Fisherman’s Wharf in Victoria Hello again fellow travelers, So you’re planning to visit British Columbia this summer or fall? Lovely! Beautiful Victoria Of course, you’ll want to include Victoria (where we live) in your itinerary. Visit world-famous Butchart Gardens, stroll around the colorful Inner Harbor, indulge in afternoon tea... 🐋 And go whale watching! We finally did it — twice — it was that good! We’d previously seen whales in Cabo and Hawaii, but didn’t think...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello again fellow travelers, Spring is here (and summer is on the horizon) — so yes, we’re excited! In May, we’re off to the south of France again, this time for an Azamara cruise. It’s our first time sailing with this line. Their long port days (often until 8:00 or 9:00 pm) sold us. Translation: Lots of time for our own DIY exploring — without worrying about “missing the boat” at the end of the day.😊 We’ll tell you all about it after our trip! If Europe is calling your name this spring or...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Hello again fellow travelers, February is here and we’ve just published a brand-new guide — 👉 this one on 11+ hotels in Cabo with private pools. And, yes, they’re absolutely worth the splurge! 🏖️ Pssst! If you fancy a fabulous all-inclusive resort in Cabo with private-pool suites, we love the Grand Velas Los Cabos. (You can read all about our stay here — including the infamous $25,000 gold-flaked tacos.) With Valentine’s Day around the corner, though, our minds are drifting to romantic...
5 months ago • 2 min read
We’re saying hello from Cabo! Happy new year, fellow wanderers! We’re always late to the party. We’re the guests who show up for dinner at least 15 minutes late – never early, and rarely on time. So naturally, we’re also saying “Happy New Year!” a little late. But we do have an excuse (and we’re sticking to it). We’ve been busy writing up a storm on our Cabo Visitor blog after getting back late last week from 3½ wonderful weeks in Cabo. Between lots of beach time and checking out more amazing...
6 months ago • 3 min read
Hello again! We’ve got fresh stories, travel news (from the Caribbean to the Med) and some can’t-miss contests to spice up your wanderlust. Let’s kick off with our newest blog posts... Corsica Dreams! Our Sailing Cruise On a whim, we joined a last-minute October cruise to Corsica with Star Clippers. We’d been craving an off-the-beaten-path adventure, and their 7-day itinerary from Nice delivered in spades! We hiked coastal trails, explored medieval Corsican villages and swam in still-warm...
8 months ago • 4 min read
Hello again! Last time, we left you in the French village of Villefranche-sur-Mer, but promised to share our time in Nice! Where we stayed in Nice ⭐⭐⭐⭐ We checked into the charming Hotel Petit Palais in a quiet hilltop neighborhood. Our terrace overlooked Nice’s rooftops and the sparkling Med, and outside, a small pool beckoned in a jasmine-scented garden. (We never found time for a dip, though. Next time!) This 4-star Belle Epoque gem is a 20-minute stroll to the Old Town — and a good uphill...
9 months ago • 4 min read
Hello hello again! We’ve just returned from two fabulous weeks in the south of France and a sailing cruise to Corsica — and oh, what a trip! October turned out to be the perfect time to go ☀️ — warm sunny days in the mid-70s, the Mediterranean still invitingly swimmable and fewer crowds (though we still had to book restaurants and tours in advance). The first five days we stayed in the Nice area. Here, we balanced our love of old-town wandering with plenty of coastal walks — because for us,...
9 months ago • 3 min read