Janet Loves To Travel

Another area crossed off  “the Bucket List” ! For years I have wanted to visit the Greek Islands and have now had the opportunity .  After a few days to explore historic Rome , a 4 night cruise in the Greek islands was followed by a stopover and tour of Athens with Kumuka Tours.  

Kumuka describes this tour :  

Escape on a relaxing cruise to Greece and Turkey, visiting the most exquisite islands of Greece and the exciting resort town of Kusadasi in Turkey. Spend time on your cruise ship lying on the sundecks next to the onboard pool, take time out in the jacuzzis and have fun socializing in the comfortable lounges and bars. Enjoy the vibrant and cosmopolitan island of Mykonos, with the scenic windmills and white washed houses. Sail on to Turkey’s popular resort of Kusadasi for shopping at the colourful bazaar or perhaps take a visit to the breathtaking ancient ruins of Ephesus. Take in the holy atmosphere of Patmos where St John wrote the Apocalypse. Experience the beauty of Rhodes, full of fabulous beaches with clear blue waters, and a medieval city centre which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the Venetian city of Heraklion in Crete and perhaps join an optional tour to the famous archaeological site of Knossos to see the extraordinary remains of the Minoan civilisation. Finally, on the island of Santorini, enjoy the stunning sunset and the magnificent view over the Aegean, before returning to Athens and a City Tour of this historic city which includes a visit to the Acropolis.  

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Colisseum in Rome

We had a stupendous trip. Absolutely fascinating, awesome, loaded with history, sights and experiences.We spent 3 days exploring Rome on foot and using the Ciao Roma open-top bus which allows you to get on and off at any of several stops at main tourist sites. We visited the Colosseum with a guided tour, which also allows access to a guided tour of the Forum. I would recommend doing both to get the full impact.  

Have you dreamed of a horseback riding adventure in the Rockies?? The clean fresh mountain air, rides through uninhabited valleys, magnificent scenery and flower-filled alpine meadows all add up to a holiday unrivaled anywhere in the world. http://www.lostguidetours.com/main.html

Welcome to Lost Guide Adventure Tours. Riding experience is not essential as qualified guides accompany and assist you each day. The horsese are sure-footed and gentle and are assigned to you according to your experience.

Picture yourself relaxing, after a carefully prepared meal that has been cooked over an open campfire, as the setting sun alights the granite in a blaze of orange and dusk envelopes the valley of Ranger Creek.

On the grassy meadow, deer and elk mingle with your saddle horse, grazing contentedly. (more…)

Janet has finally decided to check out Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic to see what her clients have been loving and hating about the area.

One week at the Grand Paradise Bavaro in the all-new Sunquest Select section? should allow her time to enjoy the facilities and take some excursions while verifying the quality of the beach too. After all, Janet’s job is to make sure YOUR vacation destinations measure up to your standards!!

The verdict: I loved it. Magnificent white powdery sand beaches stretched for miles? so I could walk? until my? feet hurt.? A great way to combine exercise and sun! Lots of huge rolling surf to enjoy too. ? All of the travellers I met enjoyed their resorts and experience, including the majority for whom this was not the first trip to Punta Cana. (more…)

? ? Janet went to Holguin, Cuba in October 2007.? ? It was lovely!!!! Very hot, lots of sun and gorgeous beach to enjoy. Travel in the off season is worth the risk of hurricanes, in Janet’s opinion.

I stayed at the Occidental? Grand Playa Turquesa. It is a? very large resort with all of the amenities. Golf carts were available to take you around if needed, and I could see why. Some folks would appreciate the walking to alleviate the effects of the terrific food, while others would find it too demanding.

The rooms were huge!! The section I was in contained? a series of buildings, each with 4 or 6 rooms set up above the ground. The rooms had 2 beparate beds plus a daybed? along the wall near the balcony doors. The shower stall was a little slow to drain, but certainly not the slowest I have seen! Large counter area in the bathroom and more than adequate shelving and hanging space in the closest.

The beach was delightful- white powdery sand, several large trees (more…)

In late August of 2006, Janet travelled into northern Idaho, Washington and British Columbia to enjoy the scenery, sunshine and cycling.

The weather was fantastic- hot and sunny every day, so the numerous lakes and waterways proved a refreshing treat.

Around Sandpoint and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, there are several miles of trails for all abilities. We prefer pavement, so the converted railway lines were a delight. A paved trail runs along Lake Coeur d’Alene through the city, so it is a terrific way to enjoy the water views, see the city and get some exercise. There are several small cafes downtown when it is time for a break, and the large public park at the beach was a perfect place to cool. Lots of shade on the grass, or tons of sun on the sandy beach. The water was clear and refreshing. Hard to leave! (more…)

Cuba Tryp Report? ? ?

No, it’s not a typo-we stayed at the lovely Tryp Peninsula resort in Varadero, Cuba for the week.? And oh, what a week…..

Typical daily temperature was 37 degrees C. Sun from dawn to dusk and cloudless, incredible blue skies above the hot white sand and turquoise ocean beckoned . (more…)