Gorge Yourself in the Galapagos on Ecoventura’s Relais and Chateaux Expedition Yacht

The article Taste of the Galapagos was first published in Taste and Travel Magazine (Jan. – March 2025) on Pages 48 – 53. A black torpedo zoomed by my snorkel mask as my eyes widened to witness a Galapagos penguin, one of the smallest types of penguins in the world and the most surprising endemic resident of the islands. Just a few seconds earlier, I … Continue reading Gorge Yourself in the Galapagos on Ecoventura’s Relais and Chateaux Expedition Yacht

Melissa CurtinMarch 24, 2025Leave a comment

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Explore Iceland on a Windstar Cruise circumnavigation – mother daughter trip report

The best way to explore Iceland is to circumnavigate the island on a Windstar Cruise. Learn more here. Iceland Highlights: The best way to travel with a parent is on a smaller luxury cruise like Windstar. Here’s why: Unpack your bags once. No need to lug suitcases from one destination to the next. If your parent has a bad leg or is slower moving in … Continue reading Explore Iceland on a Windstar Cruise circumnavigation – mother daughter trip report

Melissa CurtinSeptember 20, 2024Leave a comment

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Plan your next adventure trip to the Galápagos Islands with Ecoventura

Recently, we cruised for a week on the 10 cabin luxury expedition yacht THEORY, a Relais and Chateaux boat. Learn more about our wildlife jaunt 600 miles off Ecuador where the animals appear fearless creating a sense of wonder on every island. To learn more or reach out with questions to book your next trip, check out our latest FORA Trip Report or email me … Continue reading Plan your next adventure trip to the Galápagos Islands with Ecoventura

Melissa CurtinSeptember 19, 2024September 20, 2024Leave a comment

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Is a river cruise right for you?

You may have wondered whether a river cruise is right for you. Typically river cruises run older often due to cost but I am in my 40s and it has been my favorite way to explore Europe for many reasons. As a travel writer, I sailed on Viking in 2022 and brought my mom on the Seine from Paris to Normandy and back. Learn why … Continue reading Is a river cruise right for you?

Melissa CurtinApril 10, 2024Leave a comment

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Getting yachty with OurVodka LA, FantaSea Yachts, and Disco Dining Club

3D can mean different things to different people. Some will say it’s a gimmick to make movies like “Avatar” actually watchable or it’s a devastating maneuver utilized by one of the fiercest tag teams in pro wrestling, the Dudley boys. However, because I’m a degenerate of the lowest order, 3D has a different meaning, more specifically; Decadence, Debauchery, and Drinks. It’s a very potent and … Continue reading Getting yachty with OurVodka LA, FantaSea Yachts, and Disco Dining Club