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Find Your Place in the Sun: My Favorite Caribbean Beaches

    One of our guests, a native Chicagoan, shares her top picks for beaches in the Caribbean below. 1. Dickenson Bay, Antigua: One of the island’s best beaches, this sandy stretch just north of St. John’s offers breathtaking scenery, serene blue waters and radiant sunshine. Nearby restaurants and bars are so laid-back that you can just towel off,...

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3 Ancient Places to Go see in Athens, Greece

What’s the first thing to come to your mind when you see those tall, worn columns that are Athens’ most infamous relics? They speak of an ancient time. Why not fly over to this 3000-year old city and see these legendary structures and attractions yourself? The Acropolis This is an imposing structure. Long ago, this was...

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3 Travel Tips for Your First Vacation in Sweden

Stockholm has proudly held on to the title of Scandinavia’s coolest place to visit. Stockholm’s coffee, it’s fabulous restaurants, it’s beautiful structures and endless natural beauty makes it the king of vacation spots in Sweden. Take advantage of everything Stockholm offers by making a note of the tips below. They’ll really help out in maximizing the...

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5 Meals Worth Traveling to Southeast Asia For

    I watched Fon intently as she leafed through a menu practically the length of a novella. On our G Adventures trip through Thailand and Laos, finishing off with two days in Hanoi, we became accustomed to the thick, spiral-bound menus, dazzled and bewildered in turn by the walls of type and blurred pictures of food. I tried...

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2 Helpful Tips for First Time Travelers to London England

Your first trip to London? You’re nervous and excited at the same time, right? We know the feeling. We also know you’re flooded with questions right now: How long do I need to say there? When’s the best time to visit? What do I need to take with me? What about the hotels? Time and time...

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2 of the Most Famous Attractions in London, England

When a nursery rhyme written about you has been sung by countless people all over the world for more than four centuries (yes, that’s over 400 YEARS!), you know you’re not just some average city, no. London is a special place. There is a reason Londoners never get tired of their famed city, and there is...

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Discover Your Caribbean with Holland America Line

    Holland America Line’s carefully crafted itineraries blend the region’s most popular ports with dozens of fascinating and often less visited gems. Most sailings also include Half Moon Cay, the region’s most highly rated, private-island experience.  You can also sail on Holland America Line’s beautiful new ship, Nieuw Statendam, with more space and fewer crowds, and explore...

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4 Things to Pack for a Vacation to Bedok Singapore

Singapore is a haven for culture enthusiasts and a sanctuary for food lovers (it really is!). Seekers of a sunny vacation often flock towards this country too. The attractions to see and things to do are endless, and it’s entirely up to you on how to make the most out of your vacation; but we can...

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3 Best Travel Shoes on the Market

The main problem with choosing shoes for a vacation is that there is so many types to choose from. Many shoes have advantages and disadvantages over others and choosing the ones for a vacation means certain factors must first be considered. There are have heavy and bulky shoes; soft and light shoes; etc. The worst thing...

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Packing For A River Cruise

    River cruising allows you to move effortlessly through landscapes and villages, the ship as your hotel. As it takes you peacefully from place to place, you enjoy the perfect combination of onboard and on-land experiences. Since river cruising is a newer way to travel and comes with a slightly different packing list, here’s a few suggestions...

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