Destinations

Isabela

Description Isabela is the largest island in the Galapagos.  Puerto Villamil is the largest settlement and is located on the island’s southern shore.  It is a relatively small settlement where the streets are still unpaved.  Puerto Villamil is blessed with a long beach that is easily accessible by walking.  What To Do Concha de Perla …

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San Cristobal

Description This easternmost inhabited island is dubbed as the land of paradise. San Cristobal can be a relaxing getaway.  There are many beaches to choose from.  Some reachable by combination of taxi ride and walking while others can only be reached by signing with a tour. The island’s main settlement is Puerto Basquerizo Moreno or …

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Santa Cruz

One of the many free roaming Galapagos tortoises in Rancho Primicias, Santa Cruz Island Description Santa Cruz is the island between Isabela and San Cristobal. Its main town, Puerto Ayora is located at the south end of the island and is the largest settlement among the Galapagos Islands. There are two other settlements but those …

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Mayan Ruins

Tikal National Park Gran Plaza Highlights Visited the Mayan ruins of Tikal and Yaxha National Parks.  These two are the most accessible parks in Northeastern Guatemala.  There are many more that are remote and require 4×4 transportation (see pdf brochure by scanning QR code below). Time of Visit: April 2024 Duration of Visit: Three Nights …

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Lake Atitlan

Mirador Kaqasiiwaan in the village of San Juan Highlights Lake Atitlan after Holy Week.  Stayed in Panajachel.  Visited the villages of San Juan and San Pedro.  Did a day trip to Chichicastenago by riding the public buses (chicken bus) from Panajachel. Time of Visit:  April 2024 Duration of Visit:  Three Nights Description After Antigua, Lake …

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French Riviera

Pastel colored buidings and restaurants line the water’s edge at Villefranche-Sur-Mer Highlights Visited the towns/cities of Antibes, Cannes, Eze, Juan de Pins, Menton, Monaco/Monte Carlo, Nice and Villfranche Sur Mer while basing ourselves at Cagnes Sur Mer.  Time of Visit: October 2023 Length of Visit: Five Nights Description The French Riviera is the coastline in …

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Corsica

San Giovanni Beach in Southwestern Corsica Highlights Corsica is a French island in the Mediterranean Sea.  It is just north of the island of Sardinia. Corsica is a wonderful destination because there are many things to do and see.  There are numerous beaches, old towns and mountain ranges.  The infamous GR20 hiking trail runs almost …

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Italian Riviera Sampling

Looking at Riomaggiore from the marina HIghlights Time of Visit:  September – October 2023 Duration of Visit: Nine Days  Cinque Terre Description Cinque Terre is one of the well known destinations in Italy.  “Cinque” translates to five and “terre” translates to lands.  In reality, these are five villages or communities that are located within the …

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Tuscany Sampling

The city of Florence viewed from Michelangelo Plaza. The large structure in the middle is the Duomo. Highlights Time of Visit:  September 2023 Duration of Visit:  Nine nights Florence Florence is the capital of Tuscany.  Surprisingly, the sites to see are all within walking distance.  The place to start is at the tourist office not …

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