Any moment that Greece is mentioned my mind inevitably thinks of the white washed, blue domed buildings of the island of Santorini. One of the Cyclades island group, Santorini is without doubt the most familiar of all the Greek Isles. It is located in the Aegean Sea, 200km/120mi south of the Greek mainland. It was created from... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – SARDINIA
Italy's Mediterranean island of Sardinia is a sought after destination for beach lovers and sun worshipers. In addition to it's warm summer weather it has a history that reaches back to 1500 B.C.E. It is one of the oldest pieces of land in Europe. It is now a semi-autonomous state of Italy. Photo credit: Riviera VIP Services Blog
GETAWAY TO TOFINO
Several weeks ago I spent a few days on Vancouver Island with some of my closest girlfriends. We headed to Tofino, as I mentioned here. I was excited to get away for a couple of days and relax. It was a great time despite that the weather was a mix of rain and clouds. The... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – SHARK BAY, AUSTRALIA
On the western coast of Australia,1200 km (800 miles) north of the city of Perth, lies an incredible "W" shaped bay that is home to hundreds of bird, reptile, amphibian and marine life. Its geology ranges from stunning cliffs to beautiful lagoons all along a 1,500 km (932 miles) coastline. This extraordinary locale is Shark Bay. A sensational... Continue Reading →
Sunday’s Special Spot – Saba
"Where do you live?" "The Bottom."And you raise your eyebrows. The bottom of what? In actuality, The Bottom is the capital city of the tiny Caribbean island of Saba, a municipality of The Netherlands. Home to 500 of Saba's 1400 + residents, The Bottom is where the annual Saba Carnival is hosted. Surrounded by lush vegetation,... Continue Reading →