The Intentional Traveler

Venice, Italy And Cruising

Please Note: Recently the port of Venice has been closed to larger cruise ships so if your cruise itinerary includes Venice the ship will likely dock in either Ravenna (Royal Caribbean & Celebrity) or Trieste (Holland & Princess). More on this change below. There Will Always Be Venice Venice remains one of the most popularContinue reading “Venice, Italy And Cruising”

Málaga Spain A Cruise Port

Málaga, Spain, is a popular cruise destination on the Costa del Sol in the Mediterranean, and is located east of Gibraltar on the Alborin Sea, The city of Málaga has been inhabited since prehistoric times, evidenced by the cave paintings of the Cueva de la Pileta (Cave of the Pool) and was originally established as aContinue reading “Málaga Spain A Cruise Port”

Todays Featured Poster • Santorini

Almost everyone refers to the island as Santorini but the islands official name is Thira (or Thera). Regardless this spectacular island in Greece is one of the geologic wonders of Europe. The islands five villages are Fira, Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, and Akrotiri and they all sit atop a strip of an ancient volcanic caldera offeringContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • Santorini”

For The Classic Spooky Story Start With A Castle

Numerous legendary ghost and monster stories have been associated with the castles of Europe so to celebrate Halloween here are a few. Bran Castle, Romania And A Vampire Celebrated as Dracula’s Castle, Bran Castle is linked to the historical person who inspired Bram Stoker to write the novel Dracula. A regional ruler Vlad III Dracula,Continue reading “For The Classic Spooky Story Start With A Castle”

Royal Caribbean’s Fleet of Ships

Royal Caribbean is famous for its family oriented programs onboard but there are plenty of other reasons why people select Royal Caribbean and come back time and time again. Some say it’s the food onboard, while others enjoy the onboard entertainment. Royal Caribbean has a large fleet that includes the largest cruise ships afloat. ItinerariesContinue reading “Royal Caribbean’s Fleet of Ships”

Todays Featured Poster • Dominica WI

Dominica is a lush island with tall mountains and dozens of waterfalls. While it offers its share of good beaches, a large number of visitors come mainly to hike its rainforest trails and visit its waterfalls. The island is also a geothermal active area with a number of hot springs and steaming vents. These gicléeContinue reading “Todays Featured Poster • Dominica WI”