AmaWaterways has introduced new safety protocols and ship enhancements to protect guests and staff, and recently opened up cruising to the European travel market again. Soon, Canadians will be able to cruise Europe’s great rivers again. Watch this video to see how AmaWaterways will ensure you travel safely onboard with them.
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Mas Palomas: there’s more to Gran Canaria than these huge dunes
There’s more to Gran Canaria than Mas Palomas, but you can’t go on vacation on this volcanic island without a visit to this popular tourist attraction. Walk through the huge dunes to get to the white sand beach on a hot afternoon and you’ll start to feel like you’re in the Sahara – I know, because I’ve done just that.
Zakynthos, Zante, Greece
Zakynthos is an extinct volcanic island with stunning coastal cliff views, white sand and volcanic beaches, juxtaposition of ancient with modern Greek architecture, lush landscapes and vineyards, Greek traditions, cuisine and culture!
Pico – a volcanic island in the Azores
Another volcanic island to put on your travel bucket list…Pico Island in the Portuguese Azores.
Like São Miguel, which I posted about last week, Pico is another volcanic island that you can see/visit on an Iberian and Azores Cruise, or on a Transatlantic Cruise,
Is the Nā Pali Coast in Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i on your travel bucket list?
Seriously, if you don’t have the Nā Pali Coast in Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i on your travel bucket list, then you really should add it! Hike 2 miles of the Kalalau Trail from Ke’e Beach to Kalalau Beach for exhilarating coastal views and then another 2 miles to Hanakapi’ai Falls.
Lake of Fire on the volcanic island of São Miguel is not what it sounds like
The Lake of Fire (or Lagoa do Fogo in Portugues) is actually a crater lake in the centre of the island of São Miguel in the Azores. It’s location is within the Água de Pau Massif strato-volcano which is likely how it got its name.