Murcia & Shrine of Fuensanta

We were disappointed to have missed the port of La Coruna (and Santiago de Compostela, which must remain our bucket list for now!), however Spain Day Tours issued an immediate refund.  Nothing to be done,

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Gibraltar

After three days at sea due to the unexpected cancellation of La Coruna as a result of severe weather, we finally alight on land in the tiny nation of Gibraltar. A 5-minute shuttle ride brings

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Happy Halloween

The Island Princess has pulled out all the stops in spooktacular fashion to celebrate Halloween today!  The atrium is decked out with cobwebs, ghosts and ghouls abound, and their galley crew outdid themselves with pumpkin

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All Aboard Island Princess

We are met right on time by EC Minibus, a great choice for transfers in London with options to combine tours when embarking / disembarking Southampton. Check-in at Southhampton is a breeze, and kudos to

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Amazing Hampton Court Palace

Today we are met by the amazing Barry Houlston, one of Tours by Locals best and brightest when it comes to Tudor architecture and history, and all things London. Barry met us at the Waldorf

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Praying for Maui

Today our thoughts and prayers are with the resilient residents of Maui and the first responders and volunteers who are assisting with recovery efforts.  We are heartbroken for the victims and their families and pray

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Dreams Flora Wedding

Welcome to Paradise!  We had the privilege of organizing another fabulous Destination Wedding at the brand new Dreams Flora! Ideally situated in Cabeza de Toro in Punta Cana, the Flora officially opened for business in

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Jewel of the Seas Nuovamente

We board the Jewel of the Seas with friends Kellie and Al, Brother Brian and his bride Joanne for 9 days of Mediterranean bliss, and a whole lot of shenanigans! Today we are fortunate to

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