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Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas is on her final approach to her home port in Port Everglades' Terminal 18.  She will be visible from the Fort Lauderdale shore as early as 6:30 AM on Friday 11/13/09, and should dock around 9 AM. Oasis of the Seas is the largest and most revolutionary cruise... Continue reading Are you ready for the Oasis?

Charming, scenic, and picturesque were the first words to come to my mind. But the village is not just a pretty face; it has a sturdy foundation in history and a proud soul. As my Taormina taxi driver told me, ‘when I go on holiday, I carry Taormina in my heart’. I arrived in Taormina... Continue reading Taormina: The jewel of Sicily

I found it fascinating to see ancient crumbling columns and fortified city walls juxtaposed against a modern gelateria or clothing store. Horse-drawn carriages share the streets with zooming Vespas. Twenty seven hundred years of history can be seen and felt in Palermo. It is Italy’s 5th largest... Continue reading Come to Palermo, Italy

This resort is one of my favorite places in the Napa/Sonoma region for a memorable wine country oasis. Visit my profile and contact me to see if this resort fits your personality and needs when you visit this beautiful corner of California. Each season in Napa/Sonoma has its own special delights... Continue reading Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa

A warm breeze brushing on your back as you walk into the sunset, hand in hand down a white sand beach, no one there but your new spouse. Sound like a perfect honeymoon?  Then Aruba is right for you.  The island has been long known for its powdery sand beaches, excellent snorkeling, sailing... Continue reading Aruba Honeymoon Deals

Just north of Venezuela, Aruba is more arid than most of the Caribbean islands. The northeastern coast has rough seas and rocky beaches, so most of the tourist destinations are focused in the southwest, full of white sand beaches and turquoise sea. Thanks to the island's southern location, the temperature... Continue reading Aruba Luxury Vacation

Living the life of luxury is easy in the Caribbean.  The pace of life there is relaxed, the food is great, and tranquil blue waters meet your eyes everywhere you look.  But how do you decide which island to visit?  Where to stay?  What to do when you are there? The Bahamas is... Continue reading Bahamas Luxury Vacation

After the stress of planning a wedding, the honeymoon is a time to relax, unwind, and really appreciate your new spouse. Where better to do that then on the warm, sunny, seculded beaches of the Bahamas?  The joys of the Bahamas are no secret.  It's been a top honeymoon destination for generations. ... Continue reading Bahamas Honeymoon Deals

Dust off those Khakis and hat, pull on your hiking boots, and see what makes Tanzania so special: their Safaris. The Serengeti is world famous for its hordes of wildebeest, lions, cheetas, zebras, leopards, and many other striking animals you've seen a thousand times before in zoos, but never in... Continue reading Tanzania Luxury Vacation

While planning a mid-November swing through the Bay area, we came across an exceptional deal at one of San Francisco's most iconic hotels - The Fairmont. Perched atop Nob Hill and home to the world-famous Tonga Room, this grand historic hotel is ideal for November babymooners on a budget. The numbers... Continue reading Babymoon on a Budget: Hob Nob in San Francisco