Monday, January 27, 2020 - 00:00 by: Hilton Smith
Even though seeing new parts of the world is a strong motivator, old favorites mean familiarity and enjoyment. That’s the advantage I had in holiday visits to London, Paris, and Lisbon. I have been to each of them several times, but they were all...
Friday, January 17, 2020 - 00:00 by: Colette Cross
Before I embarked on my river cruise with Tauck, I had the opportunity to stay at a lovely hotel in Budapest. The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest, was so well-maintained and our corner executive room was 632 square feet with magnificently large windows an...
Thursday, January 2, 2020 - 00:00 by: Maike Cenci
I recently went on a luxury European escorted tour, where I had the opportunity to learn about the tour product itself and an area of Italy I have not been to. The whole experience was, in one word, spellbinding. ...
Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 00:00 by: Hilton Smith
My recent trip was to a famed honeymoon and romance destination in the South Pacific I had visited only briefly many years ago. This time would be serious. ...
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 00:00 by: Tracey Kleber
It had been a full day already by this point during my Jordan trip, but it was now time to drive across the valley through the mountains to the ancient city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Wonders of the World. My guide...
Monday, November 18, 2019 - 00:00 by: Cynthia Bartlett
Club Med Valmorel in France is an all-inclusive family resort in the Savoy Alps, and it’s the perfect resort for families with young children learning to ski hands down! With everything included from ski lessons, passes and equipment to all meals...
Monday, November 4, 2019 - 00:00 by: Hilton Smith
After several days in Fez, Morocco, the new Air Arabia flight from Fez to Marrakech cut travel time down from seven hours down to one hour. The PURE Travel Conference began the next day, so I had an evening free at the centrally located Pearl...
Friday, November 1, 2019 - 00:00 by: Hilton Smith
Morocco, significant in North Africa, is historic and culturally rich and compelling to world travelers. Add the intensity of an annual international travel conference like PURE Travel Experience. To travel professionals, PURE, which focuses...
Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 00:00 by: Hilton Smith
Da Nang, Vietnam, is the site of famous China Beach. This area in Asia is being developed quickly with numerous hotels and resorts and a large international airport. The InterContinental Da Nang is on a special preserved site complete with monkeys...
Monday, September 9, 2019 - 00:00 by: Hilton Smith
My recent summer trip to Vietnam was rewarding in so many ways. Visitors see a progressive, hard-working country, steeped in French and American influences. It is a worthwhile place to enjoy what is comfortable, diverse, and well-priced. I have...
