Bryce Canyon National Park is 145 km2 of undisturbed nature whose stunning beauty truly defies description. Magnificent, breath-taking, awesome….the list of superlatives goes on and on, but they all somehow become trivial when used to describe the view into the Bryce Canyon amphitheatre. We won’t bother trying to describe the indescribable; we’ll let some of our photographs say what we cannot and they still won’t do it justice. But we would love to tell you a little bit about Bryce Canyon.
There’s a reason more than 2 million people flock to the Oregon Coast every year – long stretches of beach, ideal surfing waves, stunning coastal views, fantastic hiking trails through countless National Parks, and a myriad of natural wonders. It’s family-friendly, pet-friendly, fit-friendly, and foodie-friendly. And while we understand why the majority of tourists visit ‘The People’s Coast’ during the summer, we can absolutely attest to the fact that visiting during the winter months is an equally incredible time to be there. We would even argue better, particularly if you’re looking for a romantic getaway.
On July 4th, 1840, Cunard Line’s first ship, RMS Brittania, left Liverpool on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic bound for Boston, Massachusetts setting the standard for today’s cruise industry. 175 years later, Cunard’s reputation of sophisticated elegance is alive and well amongst her three ships: the Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and the flagship Queen Mary 2. Our first cruise with Cunard turned out to be a world-class Advineture and an experience we would definitely recommend to fans of wine.
For those of us that live in the Pacific Northwest, there’s a certain indescribable vibe that’s virtually impossible to explain if you’ve never spent time in this region. Often stereotyped as ‘tree-huggers’ or ‘hippies’, we have an obsessive-like relationship with our natural surroundings and an unmistakable pride around how we connect with it. We have the luxury of a milder climate and take advantage every chance we get to hike up a mountain, bike along a seawall, or slip into a kayak. This reverence for Mother Nature also extends to the bounty she provides for our consumption as we make it a priority to appreciate and enjoy all things grown locally and used in season. The epicentre of this vibe appears to be Portland, Oregon where daily farmers markets, numerous craft breweries and an innovative foodie scene is being replicated along the Pacific Northwest and beyond at an astonishing rate.
Danube Delights – Cruising down the Danube with Emerald Waterways
There is a reason the Danube is the most popular River Cruise amongst travelers today. It is an ideal way to explore a stunning part of world presenting a variety of experiences. And whether you love history, food, architecture, music or art, you will not be disappointed. Couple that with the luxurious accommodation provided by the Emerald Star—Emerald Waterways’ recently named Best New River Ship of the Year by Cruise Critic—and you simply can’t go wrong.
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