Tag Archives: boating

I had always dreamed of a small-ship cruise on the Aegean Sea. That fabled dramatic coastline; countless small islands; and calm blue waters; all suggested the most luxurious of relaxing getaways – especially if you are not responsible for sailing the vessel yourself! When the opportunity presented itself, the time-frame and the price-point of trips […]

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A boat trip up the Inside Passage has been on my Bucket List since I was a working student in the 70s when it was well out of my price-point. This classic trip – from Seattle or Vancouver to Juneau or Skagway in Alaska – is known for its magnificent scenery. And it remains elusive […]

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People can be forgiven for thinking that my husband and I are permanently on holidays. It is not true! It is just that we spend a lot of time living out of suitcases in interesting locations. Last week, for example, we were living in the lap of four-star luxury on the tropical island of Phuket – […]

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