Plan Your Getaway
This is where the fun begins! So many possibilities and all those places to see. If you have not been there before, consider Europe. And if you have, we know you will want to go back! You will find a multitude of interesting countries, all with their own unique cultures, inviting you to visit. History abounds everywhere, rich in every country. But nothing happens until you have a plan…
We’ve lived in the UK and have naturally spent lots of time there. But we also are in Ireland and Italy frequently, as well as France, Germany, Spain and a host of other countries. Once you get to know Europe, you will find that you feel at home everywhere.
You may want to start by looking at your own family. If you have relatives, or even ancestors, from a particular region, that can become the basis of a great trip. Or, if you speak a foreign language, by all means…go there and hone up your skills.
We’ll try to give you the benefit of our own experience here on the site and make suggestions for places to see, to stay and what to do. To get started, just click on any of the country links at the top of each page or to the right to explore the possibilities. We are constantly updating the site, and our goal is to write helpful information about all the countries where we visit. The process takes time, so some pages will point to our tour site for now. But keep checking back, as we will be adding more information regularly.
Have fun!
Europe
Venice Carnival
One of our most memorable travel experiences was attending the Doge's Ball in costume at the "Carnevale di Venezia", or Venice Carnival. If you are in Venice this time of year don't miss the special Carnival experiences (until Feb. 25th). Check them out here... Upon...
The Best Time to Visit Iceland
If you’ve been searching for your next travel destination, look no further than Iceland.With its superb weather year round, Iceland is a beautiful sight to behold regardless of seasons.And that’s a boast few destinations can make.Whether you come in the autumn,...
Sunflowers in Tuscany
It's that time of year to see the Sunflowers in Tuscany. But that's just a few of the many things you can do there. Going to Florence or Rome this summer? Don't miss Tuscany, get out of the city and see the countryside, where the real charm and la dolce vita lies....
The British Isles
Our Secret Windsor Lodging Find!
We have always held that Windsor is like a little micro version of London. Windsor has great restaurants, lots of shopping, the river, the wonderful Windsor Royal Theatre and of course Windsor Castle. Some of almost everything you like about London can be found in...
Historic Edinburgh
It won't take long for any visitor to Edinburgh to understand that this is one of the world's great historical cities. And as you would expect from such a place, there is lots to see. No visit is complete without a stroll down the Royal Mile or a visit to Edinburgh...
Exploring Ireland’s County Meath
If you want to get to the heart of Ireland, county Meath is the place. There are many ancient sights to see that can take you back, not just hundreds of years, but thousands. The Boyne Valley is the cradle of Irish civilisation, it supported a sophisticated society...
Hotel Review – Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK
We were mostly disappointed with our stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK, but we will give them another chance. The first problem arose from the information the Hilton system supplies to the booking agents. They state: "..Less than 3 miles from John F. Kennedy...