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Travel News for the Week of May 26

By May 26, 2024Blog

Hi Everyone,

We are finally home from an amazing trip to Europe.   We left on April 30 to spend a few days in Rome with a portion of our group before meeting the entire group in Milan.  We then spent three days in Milan before being transferred to our river cruise in Venice.   We  spent 8 days exploring all that Venice and the Venetian islands offered.  From Murano, Burano, and down to Chioggia, we found much to enjoy.  From glassblowing, the colorful island of Burrano where all the homes are painted a different color, and a luncheon at a ranch complete with beautiful horses, each day was  different and delightful.  When our group flew home on May 12 or scattered to their own adventures, we flew to Dublin to meet our next group.

After a rocky start for the group (air delays) we finally started to explore the wonders of the Emerald Isle.  Starting in Dublin we quickly transitioned to the countryside with a stop at the Irish Stud Farm.  We learned how racing horses are bred and raised.  As we got close to these amazing animals, it was clear how well taken care of they were.  We continued our trip to a little tasting at the Jamison Distillery,and  enjoyed an afternoon in the beautiful coastal town of Kinsale. From there we visited the Garnish Island, and on to the small town of Dingle where we spent two nights enjoying this little town.  I think one of the highlights of the trip was our stay in Inishmore on the Aran Islands.  We were all delighted to stay in small pods with great views of the Atlantic.   We visited a goat farm and held baby goats who had been born that week.  On our way back to the mainland we cruised by the Cliffs of Moher to see the cliffs from the sea.  Both of our trips were awesome, certainly because of all the amazing sites we saw but also because both tours included great people who enjoyed one another.  It is really great to watch  groups come together and become friends, not just fellow passengers.

In other news, we know that lithium batteries can be a potential fire hazard.  This week a transAtlantic flight needed to be diverted as a laptop got stuck between the seats.  It is unclear where or why it couldn’t be retrieved but the plane had to be diverted to Ireland to retrieve the laptop.    Any item with a lithium battery — including cell phones, laptops, tablets, or smart watches — can be a potential fire hazard, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the batteries are capable of overheating and ultimately catching fire, particularly if they are damaged trying to retrieve them. I know that I have seen the warnings on flights informing people that they should not try to extract electronics if they get stuck in the seat but had not thought much about why.

2024-25 Tours and Cruises

August 10-17, 2024 Iceland’s Natural Beauty. Discover Iceland’s majestic shores as you explore this northern isle’s coastal towns. Encounter unparalleled natural beauty and witness cascading waterfalls amid pristine fjord landscapes. Discover Viking heritage as you follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorer Leif Eriksson. Or observe the wealth of wildlife, from puffins to the gentle giants of the sea. Join us for a truly immersive experience that brings you closer to nature and all her splendor.-Viking Ocean

January 19-31, 2025   Grand Hawaiian Adventure   Get out of the cold and join us for this magnificent tour of Oahu, Kona (Big Island), Maui, and Kauai.   This trip is a leisurely tour of four of Hawaii’s magnificent islands.  We understand that you don’t want to spend all day on tour buses when you go to Hawaii so this tour has an easy pace with free time built in for a some beach time or individual exploration.  https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1250841    Collette

May 3-11,  2025  Paris and Normandy River Cruise.   This cruise will begin and end in Paris.   Cruise from Paris through Normandy’s countryside, uncovering its many charms: Chateau de La Roche-Guyon, the medieval capital of Rouen, Monet’s beloved home in Giverny and the famed Normandy beaches.  Experience a different side of Northern France’s history with a tour of the majestic palace of Versailles, once home to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.   I am taking deposits as this is a very popular cruise and I am concerned the cruise will sell out.  Uniworld River Cruise

September 5-16, 2025  America’s National Parks. This is a repeat of one we’ve done before but it is one of my favorites.  We will tour the Tetons, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion Canyons, and Mt. Rushmore among other places.  Ready for deposit now.

October  2025 Colors of New England.  We should get dates very soon. Here is a link to a video of the trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aChz0PADai0

April , 2026  Tulips and Windmills River Cruise   Not quite ready for dates.

 

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Have a great week !

Lynn