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Drenched in the history of one of the most iconic battles of World War II, Juno beach is a prime destination for those who want to take in some of Canada’s celebrated military history. For one member of our staff, the draw to visit the site where her father had valiantly fought during WWII has always been with her and, when given the chance, she packed her bags and off...Read More

The Danube River is Europe’s second-longest river, spanning 2,860km through 10 countries – Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine. It is an impressive river with a fascinating and rich history of more than 2,000 years. The Danube was a lucrative trade route over the centuries, resulting in an interesting mix of beautiful remains, and river tours along this route let you experience the very best...Read More

Packing for a safari can be a challenge because of the weight restrictions that small charter aircraft place on your bags. The weight quickly adds up if you bring a tripod and telephoto lens. So choose all items carefully (most lodges and hotels have laundry facilities). This is not the terrain for a wheeled suitcase; instead, invest in a duffel or soft-sided bag that can be placed into small compartments....Read More

This fall one of our lucky agents took some time off, packed her bags, and headed for Bordeaux! The plan? Board a Scenic River Cruise that would spend 11 days meandering through the wine valleys of France’s countryside. Kelly boarded the 160 passenger Scenic Diamond and made her way through Bordeaux, Garonne, Cadillac, Dordogne, Libourne, Gironde, Pauillac and Blaye. It was a wine aficionado’s dream! Aside from sipping amazing French...Read More

The Elbe River rises in the Czech Republic and flows into Germany, passing a multitude of famous landmarks along the way, both natural and man-made. An Elbe River Cruise is for people who love discovering the past as well as natural beauty. These itineraries generally start or ends in Berlin or Prague (2 amazing destination unto themselves!). Popular cruise ports include Prague, Dresden, Meissen, Torgau, Wittenberg, Dessau and Berlin. As...Read More