Mediterranean volcanoes have played major roles in myths and legends throughout the centuries, and it’s easy to see why. These massive geological wonders are both breathtaking and terrifying and never fail to captivate. Many of them are crucial to the livelihoods of those who live in their shadows, from providing fertile volcanic soil to supporting […]
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Is it ever the wrong time to cruise the Mediterranean? Sitting down to a fresh plate of seafood paella and a glass of chardonnay is a lovely experience year-round. Whether you cruise the Mediterranean in the winter, spring or fall, you’ll have plenty to see, taste and explore –– all in one voyage. From Athens
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For anyone planning a trip through western Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark, is a must-see locale. About 1.66 million travelers a year visit Copenhagen, and for a good reason. The rich, vibrant city full of history and culture offers so much to see and do year-round. From parks and beaches to cycling tours to electronic dance parties
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If you’re planning a romantic trip to Sicily with your significant other, you chose an ideal location. As the largest island of the Mediterranean, Sicily is overflowing with romance in the same way Mount Etna brims with lava. From breathtaking sunsets that cast a dreamy glow across the sea to surreal landscapes dotted with ancient
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With a population of a little over 2,000 Wrangell may be a tiny town but it has a huge history and is one of the state’s oldest communities. As somewhere that has seen native Tlingit, Russian, British and US chapters in its history it is the only Alaskan city that can say it has known
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Raw, wild and packed with amazing scenery and wildlife, Denali National Park covers an incredible 6 million acres made up of mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes, forest and tundra. Dominating the scenery is the majestic Denali – rising to 20,310 ft this is North America’s highest mountain peak. The park has just one road which weaves
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Sweeping through more than a thousand miles of Bering Straits and Pacific Ocean waters on Alaska’s western edge can be found the Aleutian Islands archipelago. Towards the outermost tip of this chain of 100 or so remote islands is Amaknak – the island which is home to the port of Dutch Harbor. This is a
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Thanks to its supply of fresh water, Papeete has long been a gathering place – the name means “water basket.” Today it’s the main population center of the Polynesian islands. The bustling city meets the sea on a long, walkable waterfront. Peruse the lively Marche de Papeete, where local venders sell food and handicrafts, and
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Moorea is not as well-known to travelers as Bora Bora, but the lush green scenery topped by spectacular volcanic peaks is no less stunning. Your ship will enter the blue waters of a bay that was once the crater of a volcano. Exploring the island, you’ll find waterfalls, fruit tree-filled valleys, and colorful houses in
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You may feel like you and the one you love are having a private “Gilligan’s Island” experience when you explore the deserted soft white sands of this private islet, dotted with swaying palms. Take a dip in the crystal-clear water, go snorkeling and enjoy kayaking and other watersports activities. Or sit back and just enjoy
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Approaching this legendary island’s darkly mysterious volcanic peaks feels like one of those good-to-be-alive movements. There’s something almost sacred about the sight. Once on shore, the swaying palms, white-sand beaches and sea in various shades of turquoise are so seductive they’re nearly hypnotic. Romance is quite literally in the air. Get in the water to
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Alaska’s only interior city and second in size only to Anchorage, Fairbanks and its surrounds served as a summer camp location for Athabascan people for thousands of years, long before any outsiders arrived. However, its present metropolitan scale can be traced from the days when the gold rush hordes descended in the early 1900s. Much
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Deep within Alaska’s longest fjord on a narrow peninsula of land can be found the beautiful port town of Haines which was originally named for the founder of a 19th century mission. Surrounded on all sides by stunning mountain scenery punctuated with waterfalls, ancient glaciers and true wilderness, Haines can boast a truly breathtaking setting.
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Lapped by the Caribbean Sea and in its entirety a beautiful treasure chest of history full of incredible jewels, Cartagena is magnificent. Founded by the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, Cartagena quickly became a highly significant cog in the mighty machine of the Spanish Empire. Plundered gold, silver and emeralds along with tobacco and
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Today, although it wasn’t always so, Juneau is Alaska’s capital city with a population of around 30,000. However, despite its first city status, it still holds onto something of a charming small town air which is perhaps due to its being entirely cut off from everywhere else. Surrounded by dramatic mountains topped by a vast
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The city of Kodiak, located on an island of the same name and Alaska’s largest, has known human habitation for at least 7,000 years. The Alutiiq people had learned how to live from the land and ocean long before the Russians arrived in the 1700s to establish a fur trade. While many Alaska destinations have
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