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Inspired Travel: Plitvice Lakes National Park
Croatia is becoming a very hot vacation destination, so why not brush up on it’s most popular tourist destination – Plitvice Lakes National Park? The national park (the first of its kind in Croatia) was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site back in 1979. The main draw of the park are its 16 lakes that are connected by a series of waterfalls and incredible caves. The surrounding area is known for its mixed wildlife, including bears, deer, wolves, boar, and rare birds. Read more
Romancing the Past: Cruising with Voyages to Antiquity
There’s nothing like 3,500-year-old frescoes and 1,000-year-old cathedrals to put 50 years of life or 30 years of marriage into perspective – both are a mere heartbeat in the history of humanity. If you’re the kind of traveler who lives your life forever looking forward, but are entranced by the past, you may want to consider a cruise with Voyages to Antiquity. This two-year-old company offers a variety of 14- to 33-day itineraries in the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Aegean (through late October) and Asia (November to March and featuring nine new itineraries). What differentiates VTA from other cruise lines is its laser-like focus on ancient cultures explored via extended voyages with lyrical names like “The Light of Greece” and “Those Who Seek Paradise.”
Hot Bargains for a Perfect Summer Vacation
Booking a summer vacation is so satisfying. Even more satisfying? Saving hundreds of dollars on it. Our deals experts have been scouring the internet in search of the hottest summer deals to help you save. Here’s what they came up with, from an incredible suite in Vegas to a cool Bahamas getaway to a 5-star Spain package. For even more deals, check out our weekly Top 25.
Cruise Without Cash: Smithsonian Announces Three New All-Inclusive Cruise Deals
The hidden costs of most all-inclusive tours can quickly add up once you factor in gratuities, shore excursions, and single supplements. Not so with Smithsonian Journeys, which has just announced three new all-inclusive Mediterranean cruise deals that include: international airfare, shore excursions in each port, on-board lectures, gratuities to shipboard staff, and more. Unlike most cruises (where you won’t need any brainpower beyond what’s required for reading the latest trashy magazines poolside), be prepared to learn on these cruises, as they are run by the world-famous Smithsonian Institution’s travel branch.
The cruises offered are fairly lengthy, in order to allow cruisers to have ample time to explore the amazing cultural sites throughout the Mediterranean. Choose from:
“The Wonders of Turkey and the Greek Isles” (June 23-July 6) or “The Glories of Greece and Turkey” (July 1-14), which both stop in the Greek Islands of Crete, Delos, Mykonos and Samos; the historic Turkish cities of Ephesus and Aprodisias; and World Heritage sites in Athens and Istanbul. Land stops in Istanbul and Athens are also included. Book either one of these cruises by March 31st, and pay only $3,195 (which includes international airfare from select East Coast cities).
Or pay a little bit more ($3,750) and try the “Splendors of Italy and the Dalmatian Coast” (May 31-June 15), featuring the Italian cities of Rome, Corsica, Sardinia, Venice and Sicily; the tiny country of Malta; and Croatia’s Dubrovnik and Split.
All three cruises will take place on-board the 350-passenger Aegean Odyssey, which features a spa, pool, library, lecture theater, and a variety of dining options. Be sure to take advantage of Smithsonian Journeys’ unique lecture programs with on-board experts, to help you learn about what you’ll be seeing off the boat. Or, just hang out at one of the Odyssey’s three bars – your call.
Check out the Aegean Odyssey here or visit Smithsonian Journeys’ website to book.
Greece, Italy, and Croatia Cruise
The Luxury Some cruise passengers favor spending multiple days at sea, while others love waking up at a new port of call each morning. For those in the latter group, a seven-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Seabourn Odyssey is the way to go. The ship will leave Venice on September 5, after the region’s hottest temperatures have subsided. The itinerary is packed with unique destinations starting with the first port of call in Trogir, Croatia (which will be followed by Bari, Italy). After that will come a series of calls in Greece, including Kefalonia, Katakolon, Gythion, Mykonos, and Athens.
