European Wandering
We just returned from three months in Europe and loved every moment. Rediscovering some classic areas and experiencing some new destinations was a wonderful balance.
England, Ireland & Scotland, what a fantastic trip visiting the major cities and sights from Cork to Edinburgh and everywhere in between. The people, towns, cities and experiences were all top notch. The city tours were fabulous, but the smaller towns were equally interesting. The markets, entertainment, shopping & accommodations are amazing, castle stay anyone?
A Rhine River Cruise is your best option to visit Amsterdam (where we did a 4 day pre-stay) before boarding, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Colmar & Basel are incredible and worth visiting on their own for a longer period of time. Our luxury river cruise took care of everything from meals, drinks, snacks, shore excursions, bike riding and more! It was good to spend time in the different areas and come back to the ship (our floating hotel with first class services), relax on our balcony or on deck and listen to live entertainment after dinner.
Poland was an eye opener! Warsaw, Gdansk, Krakow, Auschwitz-Birkenau were all moving and memorable. The history of rebuilding after the war and the tenacity of the people show with every Old Town and historic sight we visited. Accommodations are outstanding, dining perfected and shopping abundant. Many green spaces for walks & bike riding. Discover this gem of a country and immerse in its culture & history at every turn.
Germany; Hamburg, Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden & Stuttgart were all interesting in their own ways. Loads of history and wonderful music, ambiance, shopping and fine dining. Hidden gems everywhere. Luxury accommodations are fantastic, with wellness and culinary the main focus.
Spain is always welcoming and Malaga, Marbella, Puerto Banus and Ronda were so relaxing. Stayed and visited hotels/resorts that we book for clients along with activities, dining spots and cultural areas. Picasso worked and lived in Malaga, so his home and museum showcasing his work, that you would only find here, was interesting. The dynamic streets of the city are full of first-class stores and the dining is wonderful; tapas bars, wine specialty stores with tastings, Michelin starred restaurants. All this and a gorgeous beach to relax and soak up the sun! Walking, boating, bike riding, roller blading are all available here.
The Trans-Atlantic cruise back was incredible! There are many savvy clients that opt for this. The first week you’re visiting various ports of calls; Barcelona, Malaga, Gibraltar, Cadiz & Canary Islands and then smooth sailing across the Atlantic to Ft. Lauderdale or Miami (or beyond). Waking up to walk on the outside deck, with an expansive ocean view, work out at the Fitness Center with water view, take in a Wellness Class of Pilates, Yoga, Strength & Tone, Cardio, Jazzercise or a list of others, entertain ourselves with language classes (Spanish, French, Italian), onboard shopping, wine tastings, cocktail demonstrations, culinary classes, full range spa with MediSpa onboard, adult pool, or private pool for Suite Guests, With the Suite areas, private dining, private sun areas, private secluded areas are available for this small enclave of people.
Live entertainment is always available in the evening throughout the ship, plus so much more to pique your interests. The last 7 days the ship time turns back an hour, so when your arrive at your destination, Florida, Caribbean or beyond; your on the correct time zone! No jet lag. It’s a beautiful way to transition back to your daily routines. The entire time having access to unlimited movies, internet and phone calls, while onboard. Taking care of business every day, all the way home.
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Donna
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