The Gutsy Traveler

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Gutsy Traveler: The yellow building, marked "Café Van Gogh," features red doors and windows adorned with floral decorations, capturing the essence of a French getaway. Outside, tables and chairs await patrons who might stop by during their Van Gogh art tour or river cruise adventure.

Exploring France the Easy Way: A Stress-Free River Cruise for Travelers 50+

By Marybeth Bond If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting France without feeling rushed, a river cruise is the perfect way …
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Travel Trends for the 50+ Traveler

By Marybeth Bond As someone who has gracefully crossed the threshold into the 50+ age bracket myself, I find the …
Escape to Norway and cruise the fjords

Escape to Norway and cruise the fjords

Emerald fjords carved into the coast by glaciers are the ultimate symbol of Norway. If exploring this breathtaking scenery is …
Small expedition ships sail again. the norwegian coast and the british isles.

Small expedition ships sail again. the norwegian coast and the british isles.

Along the Norwegian coast and the British Isles, small expedition ships sail again. “With the safety and well-being of our …
Small expedition ships sail again. the norwegian coast and the british isles.

Small expedition ships sail again. the norwegian coast and the british isles.

Along the Norwegian coast and the British Isles, small expedition ships sail again. “With the safety and well-being of our …
Iceland by sea: explore the land of puffins, elves and fjords

Iceland by sea: explore the land of puffins, elves and fjords

Despite its name, only 10% of Iceland is actually covered in ice. In fact, the country about the size of …
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Europe riverboat cruises offer ease and old world beauty

Seeing Europe from a riverboat is an intimate way to navigate the historic Old World waterways. We were close to …
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Now’s the time to visit Portugal

Lisbon, Porto and the Duoro River Valley have become “all the rage”. One of the Great European River Journeys The …
Gourmet barging in burgundy, France

Gourmet barging in burgundy, France

The mere name Burgundy evokes splendid wines, fine cellars, history and epicurean feasts. The secret is out among wine and …
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Cruise the croatian islands or the Greek islands

Crystal clear seas and more than 1,000 islands lure sailors to cruise the Croatian Islands or the Greek Islands every …
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Family travel on a disney cruise

My Mickey ears were cast aside in my teens when I graduated to American Band Stand and Woodstock. Later in …
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Family travel trends

 The urge to splurge is driving consumer travel habits this season.  Take to the Sky: Airlines are rolling out new …
View from the Cruise Deck

Family travel trends

 The urge to splurge is driving consumer travel habits this season.  Take to the Sky: Airlines are rolling out new …
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An antarctic voyage is my “dream of a lifetime”

National Geographic Traveler named the Antarctic one of the “50 Tours of a Lifetime”.  One of the world’s most remote …
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Lessons learned from the costa concordia and titanic tragedy?

Public’s memory is short and enthusiasm for cruising is high but there are some cruise survival tactics we can take …