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4 Top Reasons to Make a Vacation Rental Your Next Holiday - Plus Booking Tips
Vacation rentals were the fastest growing type of holiday accommodation even before the pandemic. With types of rental homes ranging from urban apartments to beach villas, farmhouses to ski chalets or even castles, the trend towards non-hotel stays is likely to keep growing as travel picks up again. Here are the top reasons why you might be...
Read More »Are You Feeling Free?
Imagine cruising just the way you want it, with no schedule to follow but your own. That’s the freedom Norwegian Cruise Line provides on all our ships and itineraries. There is plenty to explore both onboard and ashore, and there is something for everyone no matter where you cruise. Norwegian visits some of the best destinations...
Read More »3rd 'Lady Ship' Announced for New Cruise Company on International Women's Day
Cruise lovers haven’t even had a chance to sail aboard the first ship on this new – and much anticipated – cruise line. The Scarlet Lady launched a year ago just moments before the travel shutdown, and guests are still waiting to find out what it’s like to cruise the adults-only, Virgin Voyages way. That hasn’t stopped Sir...
Read More »World's Longest River Cruise Set for 2023
46 nights. 7 rivers. 14 countries. You’ve heard of ocean ‘World Cruises’. This is the first of its kind for river cruising and may be the start of a whole new river cruise travel trend. The longest-ever river cruise itinerary is the perfect way to refill a love for cruising that’s been running dry since the pandemic. AmaWaterways...
Read More »Why 'Coming Home' is the Best Way to Discover Your Irish Ancestry
St. Patrick’s Day finds most of us rooting around in our closets for a green sweater to fulfill the ‘wearing of the green’ on a day that they say ‘everyone is a little bit Irish.’ For more and more people, it’s also about finding your roots, even right at the source in the Emerald Isle. Tourism Ireland...
Read More »'Pandemic Pivots' in Travel We Hope Will Stick Around Forever
Necessity is the mother of Invention, they say, and the pandemic, while it has shut down travel, has also inspired some innovations we love – and are hoping will stay with us long after travel is back to full swing. By: Lynn Elmhirst, producer/host of Best Trip TV The Cabins at Mountain Village The Town of Mountain Village...
Read More »Discover the magic of Scotland
The land of tartan, whisky, and bagpipes will enchant you. There’s a reason the unicorn is the symbol of Scotland – it’s a land of pure magic. Travel to discover every delightful vista, from the heather-covered Highlands to the depths of Loch Ness. Let us introduce you to the richness of Scottish culture and the charms of...
Read More »St. Patrick and Shamrocks
Who was St. Patrick? The man most associated with Irishness, and one of the world’s most beloved saints, St. Patrick wasn’t Irish himself. Born in Britain, likely in the fifth century, Patrick was captured as a teenager by Irish pirates and spent six years in Ireland as a slave, working as a shepherd. He spent much time in prayer...
Read More »Whisky vs Whiskey: What is the difference?
It is no secret that every corner of Ireland and Britain holds claim to a storied past of spirits. If you look closely, however, you might notice a small nuance in the spelling of a particular amber-colored, malted drink that has been produced in the region for centuries. So is it whisky or whiskey? Does it matter?...
Read More »Dial Up The Thrill Factor With Royal Caribbean
At Perfect Day at CocoCay, it’s the ultimate beach and pool day — all day long. From picturesque shoreline to record-breaking lagoons, plus plenty of savory bites and refreshing sips to be had in between, you’re in for a fun and sun-soaked adventure you’ll only experience with Royal Caribbean® From giggle-worthy tides to shriek-inducing slides, you’re in...
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