by Carole | Heritage Travel Planning, Travel Tips
Start your trip off right by using these 7 tips for getting through airport security! So you’ve decided to embark on a vacation, but you dread going through airport security. Maybe you’re new to traveling or haven’t traveled for awhile and don’t know what to expect....
by Carole | A Bit of Trivia, European Countries, European History
Remembering the World War II hero, General George Patton On this Veterans Day, I thought it appropriate to pay homage to one of our greatest generals—George S. Patton. Last summer while visiting Luxembourg, I took the opportunity to visit the cemetery where he was...
by Carole | A Bit of Trivia, Festivals, Food & Wine, Germany, Heritage Travel Planning, Holidays, River Cruising
Take your family on a Christmas Market River Cruise. It may seem a little premature to be thinking about Christmas. But before you know it, December will be here and also Christmas! Have you struggled with finding just the perfect gift for your family? Imagine how...
by Carole | A Bit of Trivia, Heritage Travel Planning, Travel Tips
Your Passport! There’s nothing worse than planning the perfect get away only to arrive at the airport and be refused boarding because your documents aren’t in order. With all the new changes in passport regulations many people were left confused and frustrated. To...
by Carole | Festivals, Holidays
Discover wonderful delights at Christmas Markets! Discover authentic experiences with a visit to the legendary European holiday markets. Christmas markets began in the Middle Ages when towns throughout the German speaking region of Europe began this yearly tradition ...
by Carole | European Countries, France
Monet’s Garden at Giverny, France How lucky we are to be able to visit Claude Monet’s beloved garden and home in Giverny, France today. After viewing Giverny from a train window, Monet made the decision to move his family there. As a fledgling artist, he was...
by Carole | A Bit of Trivia, Festivals, Food & Wine, Holidays
It’s not too late to take those fall vacations… Where has the summer gone? So often it’s jam-packed with fun-filled days of swimming, boating, walks in the park, bike rides, golfing, and other outdoor activities. If you find yourself wondering where the...
by Carole | Genealogy, Heritage Travel Planning, River Cruising, Travel Tips
Best of Both Worlds: Combining a River Cruise and an Ancestry Vacation If you’ve been dreaming of experiencing the wonders of a river cruise but you also want to discover your heritage through an ancestry vacation, you’re in luck—that’s one of the many options we...
