With its dramatic cliffs, spectacular waterfalls, and magnificent canyons, Kauai is a fantasy island that redefines the meaning of Polynesian Paradise.
HAWAII’S STUNNING GARDEN ISLE
UNKNOWN TREASURE SAVED
The widest private house in England, and probably Europe, is on the mend after 25 years of neglect, although the final restoration will take 20 to 30 years and cost between £150 […]
CRUISE SHIPS FINALLY BEING BUILT FOR SOLO SAILORS
It used to be that sailing solo on cruise ships was like the opening lyric of the old hit song “One” by Three Dog Night. You know, the song that begins by […]
OAHU: A WELCOME PARADISE
After sailing across the Pacific Ocean for the better part of a week, we were delighted to cast our eyes upon the beautiful people and Island of Oahu.
CRUISE BEATS FLYING TO HAWAII
Taking a leisurely cruise to Hawaii from the west coast of North America is one of the most relaxing and luxurious ways to visit this tropical paradise. And while the destination is […]
A WHALE TALE
One of the big things on my life bucket list was to go whale watching and in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we discovered the HQ of whale experiences.
MAYAN MYSTERIES OF COZUMEL
Mayans made Isla Cozumel a sacred place where they built temples to worship their gods. But when the Mayan civilization was decimated, their island fell into obscurity until its magnificent coral reefs […]
BLENHEIM: CHURCHILL’S BIRTH PALACE
Ten privately owned stately homes in England have formed themselves into a consortium to promote their properties. We’ve visited many of them, but today we’ve got our sights on Blenheim Palace – […]
CAPTAIN REVEALS DARK SECRETS OF CRUISING
At the risk of losing his job and never finding work again in the cruise industry, a veteran Captain reveals some of the darkest secrets of cruising that passengers are never supposed […]
A STATELY DRIVE THROUGH ENGLAND’S GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND
In the middle of England’s former coal country, a dozen massive stately homes cluster, all of them impressive and worth a visit.
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