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Tuscany
Europe Heather Robinson Europe Heather Robinson

Tuscany

We just returned from our 6th trip to Italy and we continue to discover more to love about this country. The 'excuse' for this trip was to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary, plus, we had never really explored Tuscany. It was truly magical!

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Hawaii
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Hawaii

UnCruise Adventures is a small ship cruise company that focuses on wilderness, wildlife and culture. I've written about them before as we have traveled to Costa Rica, Panama and Alaska with this company. This time we explored several Hawaiian Islands with UnCruise and got off the beaten path.

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Morocco
Africa Heather Robinson Africa Heather Robinson

Morocco

I just returned from my third trip to Morocco in the last three years. I have plenty of tips and ideas for a great itinerary and have experienced many of the suggestions from various guide books for the ultimate Moroccan experience!

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Greece
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Greece

Athens and Santorini don't really qualify as off the beaten path in Greece, but the Peloponnese peninsula does as it isn't typically on the usual Greece itinerary. I recently returned from visiting all three of these locations and am excited to tell you about them!

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Antigua
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Antigua

For those of you who have been reading this newsletter for awhile, you will know that my favourite Caribbean destination is the island of Nevis. That said, I was recently the guest of the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Board and Blue Waters Resort and Spa in Antigua and have to admit that this island is very special as well!

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Sicily
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Sicily

Located at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, half of the ancient civilized world conquered Sicily, leaving a rich and varied culture behind. I've just returned from this island located off the toe of Italy's boot where people call themselves Sicilian first, and then Italian!

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Madeira
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Madeira

Breathtaking landscapes, dense forests, volcanic mountains, flowers, fruit, blue skies and sunshine...that's what I discovered on a recent trip to Madeira!

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Shetland
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Shetland

It was the BBC crime drama that sparked my interest in Shetland, the Scottish island archipelago in the North Sea with windswept landscapes and dramatic skies.

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Kenya
African Safari, Kenya, Africa Heather Robinson African Safari, Kenya, Africa Heather Robinson

Kenya

The omicron variant hit the news a week before we were to depart for Kenya. Anyone who knew of our upcoming trip reached out to ask whether we would still travel. I checked with our tour company, African Travel, and was told the trip was on, Kenya was open and safari staff were masked and […]

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Alaska

Alaska

No lines. No crowds. Big adventure. We experienced South East Alaska with UnCruise Adventures. With just 40 other guests onboard, UnCruise lived up to their tag line! We recently spent a week on the Wilderness Adventurer, an unassuming 30 cabin ship. Described by UnCruise Adventures as like your favorite, hippie-cool aunt, she’s sage, soulful, and […]

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Morocco
Morocco, Africa Morocco, Africa

Morocco

Rooted in tradition yet strongly drawn to the modern world, Morocco is a land of tolerance, a blend of cultures & religion, and known for its amazing hospitality. Over the centuries, its African, European and Middle Eastern roots have become deeply intertwined, resulting in a fascinating mix of history, art, food, music & architecture, making […]

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Cape Cod
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Cape Cod

Our first time in a hotel since being vaccinated – whoo hoo! We stayed in our home state and traveled just over 2 hours by car, but it was something different! We chose to go to ‘the Cape’, the vernacular for Cape Cod and spent two nights at the Chatham Bars Inn. The Inn began […]

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Miraval Berkshires

Miraval Berkshires

Just 100 miles from my home is the new Miraval Resort & Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts. I recently returned from a 3 night stay at this beautiful Hyatt property on the 380 acre grounds of the former Cranwell Estate. I arrived on a Sunday afternoon in time for a late afternoon restorative yoga class and […]

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Vermont

Vermont

This was our first visit to a hotel since COVID-19 happened. Despite feeling nervous, we were ready. Armed with negative tests 72 hours ahead of time and the car packed with wipes, masks and gloves we set off for our road trip. We stayed three nights at the Hotel Vermont and felt totally safe and […]

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Thailand
Thailand, Asia Thailand, Asia

Thailand

Land of smiles. Land of contrasts. The heat, humidity, smells and traffic, the temples and Buddha’s and quiet respect shown to visitors, all combine to make Thailand a fascinating place to visit.I traveled with G Adventures in mid-September with 11 other travel advisors on a Wellness Trip to Thailand. We started in Bangkok, flew to […]

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Scotland
Scotland, Europe Scotland, Europe

Scotland

Highland cattle (known locally as ‘coos’) have a double coat of long hair making them well suited to the rain, cold and winds in the Highlands of Scotland. They are also hilariously photogenic.Throughout the trip we sought as many opportunities as possible to see Highland cattle and made sure to get photos. By the end […]

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San Francisco

San Francisco

Before the free tour even began, the SF City Guide started talking about POPOS and I quickly debated with myself whether I should casually walk away, since I had no idea what she was talking about and other people were nodding as if they understood. I decided to stay, and for the next two hours […]

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Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country isn’t like the rest of Spain. Proudly perched on the northern Atlantic coast, near the border of France, the region, locally known as Euskadi, has its own distinct language, strong cultural traditions, celebrated cuisine and amazing wines.I recently returned from a week in the region attending IWINETC, an International Wine Tourism Conference. It […]

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Nevis

Nevis

No cruise ships, casinos or stoplights on the 36 square mile island of Nevis, and the only traffic jams are due to sheep or donkeys crossing the road. A leeward island in the Caribbean that along with St Kitts forms the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, it’s southeast of Puerto Rico, west of Antigua […]

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