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Juneau, Alaska: Top Activities for Cruise Visitors

Whether you have a few hours between shore excursions or several days to explore, Juneau invites you to create a unique Alaskan adventure. Nestled between towering mountains and the pristine waters of the Inside Passage, Alaska’s capital offers far more than a typical cruise stop. One moment you can be savoring fresh-caught seafood at a waterfront café, the next hiking rainforest trails that lead to breathtaking … Continue reading Juneau, Alaska: Top Activities for Cruise Visitors

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Viking Vesta Cruise Review: Memorable Moments and Excursions from Athens to Istanbul

Learn what we loved aboard the new Viking Vesta, a cruise we took from Athens to Istanbul in August 2025. Read the full article on JohnnyJet.com and MSN – published in January 2025. To book a similar cruise with best rates and VIP perks (such as shipboard credit), email me at Melissa.Curtin@fora.travel (no .com). The most memorable experiences in port on Viking’s Ancient Mediterranean Treasures … Continue reading Viking Vesta Cruise Review: Memorable Moments and Excursions from Athens to Istanbul

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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

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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: Searching for puffins on Heimaey Island (Westman Islands) in the south. Absorbing the remote beauty in Skalanes Nature Reserve and crossing rivers in a big-wheeled truck in Seydisfjordur. Hiking to Hengifoss Waterfall (third tallest). Exploring lunar landscapes (steaming mud pots, thermal energy, pseudo craters, volcanic … Continue reading Explore Iceland on a Windstar Cruise circumnavigation – mother daughter trip report

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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

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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. The river cruise allows access to towns and places for exploration you may never ever get to otherwise. Small ship size (often around 130 people) … Continue reading Is a river cruise right for you?

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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

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