Gulf Coast Deep Sea Fishing

Escape Orlando’s theme parks for an exciting deep-sea fishing excursion on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.

French Cooking in Montmartre – Morning Class

Learn to cook traditional French dishes and taste new foods on this fun, hands-on experience in romantic Montmartre.

You must experience Venice.  Don’t listen to anyone who tells you it isn’t worth visiting, that it’s a tourist trap, that it smells. 

Venice is romantic whether you go with a lover or a friend.  It’s one of those cities that is charming and small and begs to be explored.  There are no streets, at least for cars.  The only way to get around Venice is by foot or a boat of some sort.  Doesn’t that take you back in time and bring out the romantic in you?  Don’t settle for stories from your travel friends or pictures in a book, go and experience Venice for yourself.

But isn’t it crowded? 

Yes, Venice seems crowded… How could it not be?  It’s one of the most popular destinations in Europe (with good reason we think).  The crowds are compressed into the narrow streets, and there will be many more tourists during the day and the summer.  Try to visit Venice in the spring or fall… or even winter, and you’ll find fewer crowds.  The number of tourists may be smaller than for London or Paris, but those visitors are sharing what is really a small town.

Don’t the canals stink?

I can’t speak for the height of summer, but in the shoulder seasons, we’ve never found that the canals stink.  We love strolling along them, taking the vaportti (the boats that serve as buses in Venice) or having a glass of wine at a canal side restaurant.

Isn’t it a city full of just tourists?

Yes, it is… but look at it this way… it’s been a city for and full of tourists for centuries!  A century or two ago, a young gentleman’s "Grand Tour" wasn’t complete without time spent in Venice.

Isn’t Venice sinking?

Yes again.  St. Mark’s Basilica is only two feet above sea level.  That’s the lowest part of town.  It’s the first to flood, and if you go in the winter, you might just see where they put boardwalks down for locals and tourists to get around.  Even during the dry seasons, you will see the lagoon lapping up over the steps on the docks at St. Mark’s at high tide.  There are major efforts by Italy and the world to save Venice because it is such a special place for all of us.

So do we have you convinced that you should ignore all those nay sayers?  That you’ll fall in love with the city if you go and experience Venice?  Think of the iconic things there are to see and do in Venice…. You really need to add them to your travel experiences.

Take a vaporetto on the Grand Canal.  There is nothing like a journey down that frenetic "S" shaped waterway to make you know that you’re traveling… and traveling someplace special.

Get off the vaporetto at St. Mark’s Square and just absorb the sight of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.  Feel the grandeur of St. Mark’s Square… and of course dodge the pigeons!

Walk the narrow streets to the Rialto Bridge.  Yes, you might get lost… at least a little, but all streets really do lead to Rialto or St. Mark’s, so getting lost is part of the fun.

Venice is the sort of city that should be savored.  There are so many things to see and do, but you can also fall in love with Venice without touring madly.  Just stroll around, sit and observe, enjoy La Serenissima for what she is… a grand small city that shouldn’t be missed.  Oh yes, you must experience Venice….. really. 

Private Orlando Balloon Flight for 2 Persons – Private Flight

A great way to celebrate a special occasion in style or a matchless romantic gesture, enjoy a private hot air balloon flight over the unique Orlando landscape.

Mijas and the Fuengirola Market

Visit the white village of Andalucía set in a picturesque mountain location. Explore its narrow cobbled streets and enjoy the panoramic mountain views of this charming town before heading to Fuengirola to view the colourful street market.

Chao Phraya River & Bangkok Waterways

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Bangkok’s colourful waterways on this fascinating cruise along the bustling canals and Chao Phya River to Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn).

See Rome In A Day?  It’s called the Eternal City.  Eternal means "lasting or existing forever".

While Rome hasn’t necessarily existed forever, it has been around for a very, very long time.  There are layers and layers to see.  Do you want to see ancient sights, religious centers, or medieval and modern Rome?  

When you’re contemplating a visit… your first visit… all you can hope to do is see the highlights… SOME of the highlights.  You’re going to have to limit yourself if all you have is a day or even two.  You can get a good overview of all the layers of the city if you plan it right. 

Good guidebooks will give you specific information about what buses and subway lines to catch… and you’ll need to have this planned out in advance to make any plan to see Rome in a day work.

To get a feel for the Imperial City, start at the Piazza del Campidoglio on the summit of Capitoline Hill.  Around this ancient sacred site are a couple of museums that you should see… someday, but not on this trip.  Walk around the corner of the Town Council (the Senatorium) for a panoramic view of the Forum.  Dying to go in, aren’t you?  Check out the statues in the piazza and make due with the panoramic view if all you have is a day!

Leaving Capitoline Hill, walk east along the Via dei Fori Imperiali.  Here you can get a little closer look at the Forum.  It’s a good vantage point to get some photos and at least get a feel for the size of what has been uncovered.

At the end of this walk, you’ll arrive at the Colosseum, and you can see the Arch of Constantine.  Don’t linger though, there are more modern layers of Rome to sample. Take a cab, bus or subway to Vatican City.  Squeeze in a lunch on the run or at a little cafe somewhere in between.

You can check the lines for the Vatican Museum.  If you’re REALLY lucky, the line won’t be too long, and you can try to make a quick visit.  You’ll have to dash through… glance at most of the master’s paintings, and make your way to the Sistine Chapel. 

Even that will take you a couple of hours.  You might be able to sidestep the lines by paying for a guided tour right there in front of St Peter’s.  If the lines are too long, and you can’t find a tour, settle for seeing St. Peter’s Basilica.  Climb the dome to get a great view of the Piazza.  (If you DO get into the museum, you can see St. Peter’s, but you won’t have time to climb the dome.)

No time to stop… you’re seeing Rome in a day, right?  Now head for the Pantheon.  It stays open until 7:30 Monday-Saturday.  After a quick visit to this ancient monument, wander around the corner to the Piazza Navona for a romantic place to have dinner. 

Before you choose one of the open air restaurants, wander around the piazza.  Used for chariot races in ancient times, the piazza is now graced by Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers and medieval churches.  With the modern restaurants, you’ll be dining with three layers of Rome around you.

After dinner, catch a cab to the Spanish Steps or the Trevi Fountain.  After you’ve seen one, you can walk though some of the oldest streets in Rome to the other.  Grab a gelato on the way. 

So have you seen Rome in a day?  No, but now you know you’ll be back.

London Eye – Cupid’s Capsule

Enjoy stunning views across London and spoil your loved one with a romantic Private Capsule flight on the world famous London Eye. A chilled bottle of Laurent-Perrier champagne and luxury box of Charbonnel et Walker pink champagne truffles complete this romantic experience.

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Marken and Volendam

Head out of Amsterdam and explore typical Dutch countryside on this charming half day tour. See locals in colourful dress, visit the famous windmill village of Zaanse Schans and learn about traditional clog and cheese making techniques.

Afternoon Kruger National Park Game Drive

Enjoy some of the best wildlife viewing in the world as you explore renowned Kruger National Park on a memorable afternoon game drive.