Ferries
Dining in Lucerne: the grand, the historic and the delightful
The Old Town is a charming restaurant and café area and the grand lakefront hotels have fine restaurants with outdoor seating. And just beyond the waterfront are hidden gems with charming dining rooms and garden dining.
read moreAll in a day in Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne’s magnificent natural surroundings, temperate climate, city amenities, Old World charm, and easy access by road and rail has attracted travelers for over 200 years. It is one of the top tourist resorts in Switzerland.
read moreMt. Pilatus: a voyage on a boat, train, cable cars and a bus
During our visit to Lucerne we rode a classic steamboat across the lake to the world’s steepest cogwheel railway at Mt. Pilatus.
read moreThe Flavour Trail on L’Isle-aux-Coudres
Five stops on the Flavour Trail in the province of Quebec’s Charlevoix region are along the sixteen mile route around L’Isle-aux-Coudres.
read moreThe ultimate road trip in southwestern Nova Scotia
With the new Nova Star taking passengers and cars from Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, in the southwestern part of Nova Scotia, we decided to take a week-long road trip to explore this end of the province.
read moreA cruise to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia aboard the new Nova Star
We recently cruised round trip between Portland, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia aboard the new Nova Star, which began service on May 15, 2014.
read moreCatalina Island: Island of Romance
Catalina Island is a place to relax, to find adventure, and a renowned island of romance. Just an hour by boat or fifteen minutes by helicopter or private plane from the Los Angeles area, this sunny island resort with crystal clear waters and cool ocean breezes might be a distance of twenty-six miles but it feels a million miles away.
read moreOhio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands: Good times on a Great Lake: Wine, Waves, and White-Knuckle Fun
Whether you are seeking soothing relaxation or ultimate thrills Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands has something for you. Little wonder it is known as the most popular vacation destination in the Midwest.
read moreBC Ferries: The Inside Passage
The 240 mile Inside Passage Route between Prince Rupert and Port Hardy travels past soaring mountains, picturesque fjords, narrow channels, and remote islands.
read morePortland, Maine: The Jewel By The Sea
Portland, the largest city in Maine, is on a small peninsula that juts into Casco Bay
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