Villa Le Dame – A Wonderful Tuscany Treat

By Jim Simons

After discovering the Renaissance of Florence, primarily on foot, I was ready to settle down. Just 16 kilometers away was my home for the week, the Villa le Dame. Located near Impruneta, the Villa le Dame presented luxury accommodations without the luxury price tag. It was heaven.

First, I had to book in advance. The low season, between October and December, offers the best rates. However, the high season during July and August has the most activities and great weather. Just getting back, I was lucky enough Read more

Top 10 Cruise Shore Excursions in Jamaica

By Kayla McBride

1. Dunn’s River Falls – Jamaica Island offers some incredible shore excursions, but one of the absolute best is Dunn’s River Falls. These falls are breathtaking, and while a climb to the top may be challenging it is well worth the effort once you reach it. On your way up you can stop and take a dip into the river to cool off if needed.

2. Jamaica ATV and Zip Line Adventure – This shore excursion takes about five hours, and will offer you plenty of excitement along with some relaxing moments. Take your ATV along the hillside terrain, enjoying the Read more