Sometimes it is more important to know what something is not before you discover what it is……. Crystal is not stuffy, pretentious or stiff. Crystal is refined, relaxed and relaxing. Elegant in simple ways and attentive to...
READ MOREFor a convenient layover between stops, the Hilton Garden Inn is right on the route of the economy parking lot bus. When we exited Terminal 3, the pick up was directly outside of the main terminal. Â Upon return, the pickup is at the front door...
READ MOREAfter years of booking trips and shore excursions with Sea Song and knowing the owner Karen through both Conde Nast and Virtuoso, I finally had the pleasure of watching them work their magic in Istanbul and Kusadasi. Â Karen is unique in that she...
READ MOREThe first night I was on the ship, I wandered the ship at sunset and realized that I was on a sailing that would only give me a taste of this complex product. It was a very good and rich experience, but such a short cruise had me looking...
READ MOREWe were a little surprised when we were looking for shore excursions for this port and there was so little to choose from. Â Then when I was told it was a maiden call for the Crystal Serenity, it caught my attention especially after being in...
READ MOREThe world’s largest cruise ship makes an instant impression. Everything is done in a big way. The first thing I noticed was the efficient and smooth boarding process. This is a ship that you can walk right on board and go to your cabin. Do...
READ MOREAlthough much of the year is good for visiting Dublin, I found May to be a particular delight. The new spring green accented the spring bulbs and shrubs in full bloom. With the exception of driving on the left, most things feel familiar for North...
READ MOREI was pleasantly surprised with the Westin Dublin. Â It felt like home from the moment I arrived. I was treated as a welcome guest rather than a client. Â The beds are truly heavenly and not a detail was left out. Â After a red eye flight, a long...
READ MOREFrom the moment we boarded the brand new river boat (christened on April 3rd) MS Inspire in Amsterdam until the farewell dinner at the Hotel Amigo in Brussels, Tauck lived up to its reputation as a premier tour and river boat operator. The boat...
READ MOREThe Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo in Brussels is the Hotel where celebrities and the high ranking military and European Union officials stay. Tauck Tours uses this hotel for the last night of its Amsterdam to Brussels River Cruises. This is the...
READ MORELocation, Location, Location! This hotel, The Crown Plaza, is within walking distance to much of Amsterdam. It is just a block from Central Station, two blocks from Dam Square and a short distance from multiple shops and restaurants. From the...
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