A Viking Cruise Shore Excursion in Split, Croatia During each day of our 13-day Viking Mediterranean Odyssey cruise, we took advantage of included guided tours or optional shore excursions such as those we covered in a previous post. The included tours were generally about 1-1/2 to 2 hours long —…
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Highlights of six days in Croatia
Top tips for taking a Viking Mediterranean cruise
Our top three optional shore excursions on a Viking Mediterranean Odyssey cruise
Photo highlights of a Viking Mediterranean Odyssey cruise From Venice to Barcelona, our Viking Mediterranean Odyssey cruise included new as well as familiar destinations. In new locations, we looked for the highlights that capture the essence of the place. In places we had previously visited, we looked for something new,…
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Glimpses of Antigua — a romantic and active stay on the island
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A visit to Paolo Soleri’s Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Scenes of Spring at Fort Tryon Park, Upper Manhattan, New York City
Memories of shared travel experiences with my sister, Chris
Wonders of nature at the Desert Botanical Garden
Dreaming of a return to Italy
Part two of a special series featuring stories of mother-daughter travel experiences
Part one of a collaborative series featuring mother-daughter travel experiences
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Cruising the Baltic Sea with Viking
Photo highlights of a Baltic cruise
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Dinan, France — a most charming town in Brittany
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Step outside of the most well-known areas of Rome and visit the Quartiere Coppedé where architect Gino Coppedé’s designs take you into a fairytale world.
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Visiting Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona
From our romantic apartment in Asolo, we not only enjoyed the culture and lifestyle of the captivating town just beyond our doorstop, we had easy access to other wonders of the Veneto region of Italy on side trips during our four-day stay. With our expert guides and gracious hosts Mr. TWS and I explored highlights that included regional wine, art, and architecture. Here are five places that we recommend for your Veneto itinerary.