From Lisbon to the Canaries with Atlas Ocean Voyages
Late September I travelled with a small group on a relatively new cruise line, Atlas Ocean Voyages. This ship is just 159 people – almost like a large yacht. We visited Lisbon, Seville, Casablanca, various stops in Morocco, and the Canary Islands for 9 days. It was a really different and interesting itinerary. All in all, the stops were filled with lots of history, nice beaches, great food, and well, it was just different.
Sailing in Style: Lesley’s review on Explora Journeys
In early August, I travelled with some friends for 14 days, sailing on the beautiful Explora I. This ship is definitely a 5-star experience. We cruised Explora Journeys from Istanbul to Venice, travelling up the west coast of Italy and back down around Croatia. The art, the design, everything about Explora I is unique. This ship is different than other luxury cruises (which I love as well), but this one – well, it’s quite special.
Barcelona to Paris & the lavender fields in-between.
Late June is a wonderful time to arrive in Europe… warm days, lavender fields in bloom, and that intoxicating hum of summer travel. After a whirlwind 48 hours in Spain, we hopped on the high-speed train to the south of France. In just 4 hours, we arrived in Arles and made our way to the AmaKristina, our homebase for the next 7 days while we sailed the Rhône with AmaWaterways.