"Oh, that is DEFINITELY on my bucket list! I'd love to get there, one day..." We hear it all the time. Almost everyone has a 'bucket list' of must-visit vacation destinations they'd love to see eventually, and very few are really as difficult to get to as they sound! My top must-visit destinations: Antarctica, Hawaii, and Paris. I'll probably be waiting on Antarctica until our kids are grown, but Hawaii and Paris are much easier than they seem! All it takes to make it to your must-visit destinations is a little flexibility and creativity, and a well thought out budget.  

​When thinking of Europe an often overlooked spot is the beautiful city of Budapest. With its nearly 2,000 year history, the region seamlessly blends the ancient and modern while also showing the energy of a city that escaped communism to embrace democracy.

You read that right! In the summer of 2020 Disney Cruise Line will bring the Disney Magic BACK to Greece for the first time in several years. Combining the luxury and magic of Disney Cruise with the majesty of Greece will certainly be a "bucket list" vacation for anyone!

In 2020, Adventures by Disney® will offer more European river cruise sailings than ever before, including a brand-new vacation on the Rhone River!
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For the first time ever, you will sail through southern France including Provence, a diverse region rich with cultural, artistic, historical and culinary delights. During the Rhone River vacation, Adventurers will explore ancient cities, quaint hilltop villages, fairytale castles, rolling hills of lavender, romantic vineyards and much more. 

Experience the countdown to 2019 from a whole new perspective, on an AmaWaterways European river cruise! Toast to auld lang syne among new friends and experience revelry and resolutions in vibrant cities like Vienna and Amsterdam.

I recently had the opportunity to participate in Travel Weekly's Global Travel Marketplace event. This was an amazing opportunity to meet with more than 50 travel suppliers from around the world. From Alaska to Antarctica, Russia to Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Israel... You name it, we met and discussed how destinations and providers would be great fits for our clients.

​There is a big trend right now in European travel. In 2017 seven out of the top ten most popular travel experiences in the world were in Europe. Historical and Heritage tours are up 98%! Let’s call it the #AncestryEffect!    

Italy is one of my most favorite places in the world and there are two islands often overlooked by travelers. Here is why you should consider a vacation in Sicily and Sardinia and why!

​Calling all Witches & Wizards regardless of age, if you are a Harry Potter fan then you need to visit Scotland! Not only did JK Rowling write the first and final book of the series in Edinburgh, but she found much of her inspiration for the wizarding world around the country. 

​Since so many of your European destinations have connections through Heathrow, it could be fun to make the most out of that layover or just take an extra day in London! As we headed to Edinburgh we had a 7 hour layover and decided to make the most of it and head into the city.