One of the highlights of attending the River Cruise Corner: Award-Winning River Cruises & Some of the Best AMA Offers I’ve Seen This Year ❤️ It was wonderful this week to see AmaWaterways recognized at the TravelPulse Canada awards with: ✨ Best River Cruise Line ✨ Best River Cruise Line – Culinary And I was […]
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One of the highlights of this week’s TravelPulse Canada awards evening was seeing National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions recognized as Best Small Ship Cruise Line — a well-deserved honour for a company that truly understands expedition travel, education, and meaningful exploration. I was fortunate to sit with the Lindblad team during the evening, and honestly, the
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One of the highlights of attending the River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam this March was sitting down with Michelle Palma, Executive Vice President of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, to talk about what truly makes Uniworld different. And honestly? You feel it almost immediately when you step onboard. From the moment you enter, Uniworld
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There’s something about Antarctica that strips away noise. No cities. No crowds. No distractions. Just raw nature on a scale so immense it almost feels otherworldly. The penguins walk around like they completely own the place. And honestly? They do. 😂❤️ One moment you’re watching massive glaciers calve into the sea. The next
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Is there anything more exciting than hearing the captain announce: “You are now entering the Southern Ocean…” …and then later… “Welcome to the Antarctic Sound.” Because in that moment, it becomes real. Not reading about Antarctica. Not watching documentaries. Not seeing someone else’s photos online. Actually THERE. ❤️ The icebergs begin appearing
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One of the things I love most about river cruising is the feeling. Not the checklist. Not the “must-see” attractions. Not rushing from place to place. The feeling. The quiet morning light over the Danube. A cappuccino as castles drift by on the Rhine. A glass of wine while vineyards roll past your balcony
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I’ll be honest—“bike and barge” hasn’t always been a glowing recommendation from me. I’ve had clients come back from trips in France with stories that were… memorable, but not in the way you want: Bathrooms where the toilet and shower were basically the same space Bunk beds so tight you could touch both walls
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Some destinations quietly wait in the wings… and then suddenly become the place sophisticated travellers start asking about. Right now, that destination is Colombia. ❤️ For years, many travellers overlooked Colombia. Today, those who know better are discovering one of the most dynamic, colourful, and rewarding countries in the world — where colonial
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Some testimonials make you smile. This one made me laugh — because it says exactly what I aim to do for every client. By: TateReviewed on: 25 Apr 2026 “In my experience — and I’ve been around long enough to spot the difference — Sheila actually knows what she’s doing. She doesn’t just push whatever
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Eclipse Journeys: Where Wonder Meets Wellness There’s something profoundly healing about moments that remind us how small we are — and how beautiful life can be. A total solar eclipse is one of those rare experiences. The sky shifts. The world grows quiet. Day becomes twilight. People stop talking and simply
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