This Spring discover the thrill of one of my favorite travel experiences, sailing on board one of Star Clippers’ three tall ships: the four masted Star Clipper, its twin ship Star Flyer or Royal Clipper, the tallest full sail ship in the world. Beginning in April, Star Clippers’ full fleet will sail the hidden harbors, secluded beaches and secret hideaways of the Mediterranean.
© Ellen Barone. Royal Clipper in the Atlantic
Spring sailings range from four-night escapes to 12-night Grand Mediterranean voyages, providing an in-depth exploration of the easter and western Mediterranean - without the crowds and the summer heat.
Seven departures are scheduled between April and May and cover the very best ports across the French and Italian rivieras and into the Greek Isles.
Each new season cruise offerings are enhanced by changing itineraries and adding new ports of call. This year, two new calls include: Sansury-sur Mer, France and Lerici, Italy - both picturesque seaside villages with specitacular views.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
courtesy of the Kiwi Collection
Do your 2010 resolutions include…
Dancing the nights away in Paris?
A romantic island getaway?
Sampling the best wines in Australia?
Dining al fresco in Italy?
A safari in South Africa?
Skiing the slopes of Switzerland?
Seeing the sights of New York City?
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Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
With 2009 fading fast in our rearview mirrors, it’s a good opportunity to reflect upon the big trends and behaviors likely to shape the year ahead. Will good deals be plentiful? Which destinations will offer the best value for your vacation dollars?
Wonder no more. Read on for a look at the most significant trends likely to affect your travels in 2010 from the travel gurus at SmarterTravel.com.
Click here to read the full report
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Alaska Bear Viewing and Safari
Venture to the Alaska that most tourists don’t see as you fly by bush plane to Alaska’s Bear Camp for two days of bear viewing. Watch for humpbacks, Orcas, and sea lions while spending nights at an adventure camp in Resurrection Bay, whitewater raft through the scenic Kenai Fjords, enjoy luxury accommodation and much more. June 13-June 20, $4295
Hiking Big Sky and Yellowstone, Montana
Hike the stunning mountains and trails of Big Sky and Yellowstone as you are led by a professional naturalist guide while enjoying log cabin accommodations at a luxury guest ranch. Get a real taste for the ‘wild west’ with hayrides, barbecues, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and more. July 24-July 30. $2695
Rafting the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon, Utah
Explore Utah’s stunning Arches and Canyonlands National Parks with a guided private tour, then continue on for 5 days of rafting on the famous Mighty Colorado River. Enjoy “glamping” and gourmet fare riverside and a spectacular flightseeing tour over Cataract Canyon back to Moab.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
The world’s most famous train, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, continues to evoke the style of the Golden Age of Travel with beautifully restored 1920s and 1930s carriages and itineraries that are more exciting than ever. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the legendary train travelers imagine when they hear the evocative words “Orient-Express.”
Today the train still represents timeless elegance as it criss-crosses the frontiers of Europe from Paris and Venice to Prague, Krakow and Istanbul. Very much alive and well, with all of its history and glamour intact and uninterrupted, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is not to be confused with an unrelated overnight train that ceased operation in December 2009.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".
Have you ever wanted to be a nature filmmaker? Now you can. Elevate Destinations, a boutique travel services company specializing in high-quality, environmentally responsible travel and philanthropy, offers the chance to learn from the pros and make your own nature film in Kenya and Panama.
With hands on instruction by National Geographic filmmakers and professional scientists and unparalleled access to innovative conservation and community efforts, you will learn the techniques necessary to film wildlife behaviors, beautiful scenery and local residents and create a film to share with your friends, family, and the world. No experience necessary!
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Filmmaking retreat in the heart of the Panamánian rainforest
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. She co-founded and publishes the group travel blog YourLifeIsATrip.com and is currently at work on her first book "I Could Live Here".