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Europe River Cruises

Explore the unique experience of European river cruising, featuring top destinations, cruise operators, and expert tips. Learn why a river cruise is the perfect way to discover Europe’s hidden gems in luxury and comfort. Imagine…

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European Festivals Monthly Guide

Europe is a continent rich in culture, history, and celebration. Every month of the year, there’s an exciting festival or event happening somewhere, offering a deep dive into local traditions, cuisine, music, and art. Whether…

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Family Europe Adventures

When planning a holiday, finding the perfect destination that suits everyone-from the energetic toddler to the curious teenager, to the wisdom-filled grandparent-can be a challenge. However, the key to a memorable multi-generational trip is focusing…

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Things to see & do around Cairns

Here are some suggested itineraries along with my favourite places that I take guests whenever they visit my local area.  I hope you find this useful. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like more information…

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Canadian Castles & Alaska Cruise

Our tour 13-day Scenic Canadian Castles & Alaskan Cruise tour was to celebrate a milestone birthday for my brother. We had an awesome holiday that was full of amazing experiences and we made some great…

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Rock the Boat Music Festival

Friends have recently been on Rock the Boat, “Australia’s biggest music festival at sea”. The music cruise event is held annually. If you’re a rock & roll fan then you won’t want to miss this…

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Croatia – Dubrovnik Split & Montenegro

Croatia No trip to Europe is complete without a visit to Croatia and the beautiful Dubrovnik. Croatia shares borders with Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia/Herzegovina & Montenegro, and nestles against the Adriatic Sea. The main tourist centres include…

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Villa Holidays in Europe

I have had a number of villa holidays over the years with friends from the UK & Australia. They have been in various locations and each time was incredibly fun, relaxing & heartwarming. I look…

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The beauty of Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is located on the border between the U.S. and Canada and form part of the Niagara River that drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario. The sheer volume of water flowing over the falls…

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When to see wildlife in Canada

Did you say you’d like to see some wildlife while you’re visiting Canada? Perhaps some bears, moose or even whales? Well let me tell you, early May is probably NOT the right time to go!…

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New York New York

Our time in New York was extremely brief. Our itinerary only allowed for 3 days to fit it all in. We had originally booked 3 nights at The Hotel at Times Square, a groovy looking hotel within…

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Alaska Shore Excursions

After returning from a wonderful holiday to Canada and Alaska, I wanted to share the three shore excursions we enjoyed during our seven-night Inside Passage cruise from Vancouver. We booked our tours through the cruise…