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Embracing the Gasparilla spirit in Tampa! 🏴‍☠️⚓️

Do you like sports that keep you in the water or that take you high above it? There is adventure for every kind of traveler in the Dominican Republic. From paddleboarding and kayaking to kitesurfing and windsurfing, you are bound to find just the right activity.

St Petersburg at a night is a sight to behold. The 26 acre Pier known as the St. Pete Pier features 5 restaurants, a rooftop tiki bar, splash pad, playground, gift shop, and spectacular views. Just another reason to visit Florida!

Grab a coin and make a wish! Take part in the tradition of throwing three coins from your right hand over your left shoulder into the Trevi Fountain. Legend says that one coin means you will return to the “Eternal City” of Rome, two coins means you will return and fall in love, three coins means you will return, fall in love and marry.

An ocean view stateroom is a great option on your next cruise! These slightly larger, inside staterooms provide natural light.

Formed by an erosion of sandstone and caused by a combination of flash flooding and windstorms throughout the years, Antelope Canyon is known for its wave-like features and brilliant colors. Visit this stunning formation, complete with Navajo guides leading the way.

Did you know that in ancient days, the Roman Colosseum was sometimes flooded for boat battles? No wonder this is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

Cruise Facts:
The average cruise line will serve 1,200 glasses of champagne, 10,100 beers, 17,000 glasses of wine, and more than 32,700 mixed drinks each week. Cheers!

Sedona is “unofficially” the most beautiful place to visit in Arizona. Contact us to book your next trip!

Made in Italy, the Vespa is an iconic figure connected to its Italian roots dating back to 1946. Vespa, which means wasp in Italian, was named by Enrico Piaggio thought it resembled the insect because of its narrow waist section and buzzing sound.

If you’ve been on a cruise before, what is the most interesting thing you’ve done or seen?

Enjoy a day at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, an interesting “inside out” museum! This natural-history site also boasts an aquarium, garden, zoo, and so much more. When you’re finished touring, watch the beautiful sunset to end a day well-spent.

While most canals in Venice are fairly shallow at just a few feet, the Grand Canal is about sixteen feet deep and is up to three hundred feet wide in some areas as it winds in an S-shaped pattern.

Although we normally think of cruising to warm waters, cruises go all over the world. Feeling adventurous? Consider an expedition cruise to Antarctica!

The Colorado River looped “around an impassable sandstone escarpment” to create fascinating Horseshoe Bend. Whether visiting during the heat of summer or after a winter snowfall, the views are absolutely spectacular year-round!

Did you know that Venice has more than 400 bridges that connect the city's 118 islands? And this is all interconnected with the famed Venice Canals. You can explore and experience the Venice Canals on a quintessential gondola ride. Your trained gondolier can share history and secrets of the city as they paddle through the Grand Canal.

Cruise ships can be busy places! They will either print or electronically share their schedule for the day, and it will be easy to plan every minute. But we encourage you to take a step back … at least for a few minutes. Relax. Sit on a balcony and enjoy the sunset. Find a quiet place to read a book. Take a nap. After all, you’re on vacation.

Saguaro National Park near Tucson was designated in 1994 to help protect the Saguaro species of cacti as well as its habitat. Saguaros have a rather long lifespan, often surpassing 150 years; have white flowers and red-hued, edible fruit; and, may reach a height up to 50 feet. Visitors hike, bike, or swim near the recreation areas and quickly find that this is a perfect place to catch a sunrise.

Located in the heel of the boot that is Italy is Ostuni also known as the white city. This charming city is a maze of cobblestone streets and narrow staircases that line the white painted buildings. As part of the Puglia region, this is a laidback town that is perfect for a more relaxed getaway weekend with a local farmer’s market visit, a stop at the gothic cathedral in town, and watching a sunset from Corso Vittorio Emanuele II.

If you are looking for a mix of relaxation and adventure, a cruise is a perfect vacation! On leisurely days at sea, you can lay by the pool or go to the spa. Days in port will offer experiences and tours to set your heart racing. Each moment is yours!

Stemming from the word, “havasupai,” which means “people of the blue-green waters,” and sitting on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, Havasu Falls is the most popular of the Grand Canyon Falls system. Guests can also visit Navajo Falls, Fifty Foot Falls, Mooney Falls, and Beaver Falls. Which one do you want to see first?

Not all cruise ships are large. Smaller ships may hold only 100 or so passengers and will be able to get into small ports, putting you right in the middle of the action.

From relaxing sandy beaches to walking through the clouds on top of Haleakala National Park, Maui is a great destination to reconnect with nature and move your body to feel re-energized.

What a better way to start a beautiful morning than with a relaxing breakfast on your private balcony overlooking the beautiful ocean waters!

A retreat in the desert should be on your travel-to-experience list. The dry climate can act as an elixir for respiratory ailments since mold and bacteria cannot survive. And you will benefit from Vitamin D during the day before you sit in awe at the starry sky. There are many resorts that offer wellness experiences in the desert like in Arizona or you can stay in a dome tent in Wadi Rum. Near or far, you will enjoy the benefits of a trip to the desert.

With such varied landscapes, getting around Croatia can be challenging. Chances are your trip will require multiple modes of transportation- with several major international airports, cruise ports, and train stations, getting around the country is relatively easy. You can even get creative and try something like these cable cars near Dubrovnik to take in incredible views of the shoreline and beautiful landscapes.

In both Acapulco and Mazatlan Mexico, cliff divers cause their audiences to gasp as they dive from astonishing heights. Divers must time their leaps to coincide with the waves in order to remain safe and dive another day.

One of the most famous spas, The Blue Lagoon, is located in Iceland and is easy to visit from the capital of Reykjavik. You can relax in warm mineral-rich water and spread white silica mud over your skin which is said to have healing properties.

History: Check. Adventure: check. Incredible views: CHECK! Visovac is just one of over 1,200 islands that make up Croatia. Though each island is unique, Visovac is exceptional! Housing a nearly-hidden monastery surrounded by lush gardens, a visit to Visovac is a must-do when in Croatia! Send us a DM and we’ll send you our “6 Incredible Places to Visit In Croatia” list.