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The last day of our trip is sadly here and we’re all in agreement that Iceland is amazing. The landscapes have been unreal, the people have been super friendly, the food has been amazing, and the country feels especially safe. This is a country for those that love waterfalls, good food, wellness, great views, and don’t mind the cold. It’s a place that I already know that I want to return to. We saw so much on this trip, but there is so much more to discover. I want to come ba

Our original plan for today was to have a free day and explore on our own. We’ve learned that while the ports are beautiful, many natural wonders exist further away. We signed up for the Wonders of the West tour which is a five-hour bus tour exploring this region of Iceland: Grundarfjordur. The weather today is sunny and relatively warm and it’s the perfect weather to end our trip. Most of our tours have started in the afternoon giving us slow mornings. This tour has a meetin

Our morning starts out slow. We are docking in Isafjordur, but we won’t arrive until noon. This gives us plenty of time to get ready for...

Today we are docked in Akureyri! I am hosting on this sailing, and I have one shore excursion that I coordinate. Today is the day of our...

We arrived yesterday in Seydisfjordur and we stayed here overnight. A couple of days ago I went on a tour while Brian stayed back and...

We have plenty of time on the ship before we enjoy the port. Room service is the first order of business and it arrives promptly. We then...

Room Service Breakfast Today we are docked on Heimaey Island, and we don’t have plans until this afternoon. We all take the opportunity...

Today we are seeing puffins! We walk about a mile from our hotel to the pier where we will meet our tour. We check-in at the window at...

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This is a business trip, and a sea day means it’s mostly a workday. The day starts with Common Ground with Vicki Freed. Vicki is the Vice...

I’m doing what I advise all my clients not to do. I’m flying into port the day that the cruise leaves. It’s a short 3-night sailing and...

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Embark on an unforgettable journey in Chania, Crete. From paddle boarding in crystal clear waters to exploring Old Town.

Immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of Olympia, Greece with a guided tour through the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

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