We arrived this morning into a beautiful spanish island known as Palma de Mallorca. It’s a popular tourist spot and a vibrant city, nestled on the largest of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca. Mallorca (also spelled Majorca) is an archipelago of four islands, Mallorca, Ibiza, Formentara and Menorca, located off the coast of mainland Spain in the Mediterranean … More Palma de Mallorca Spain
Here we are in Beautiful Nice! Another lovely city in Italy! Founded by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, it later became a Roman province. The city’s name itself comes from the Latin “Nicaea,” meaning “victory.” Nice absorbed influences throughout the centuries with a strong Italian presence, thanks to Napoleon, reflected in its terracotta rooftops … More Nice France
Our last stop in Italy, Portofino is a gorgeous little town on the Italian Riviera. Once a fishing village, it’s now a hot spot for celebrities, but its charm goes way back to Roman times. Imagine a tiny harbor surrounded by colorful buildings, all squeezed against beautiful cliffs. Portofino only has about 400 people living there year-round. E we loved … More Portofino Italy
Another early day but we needed to get on the road to Florence, an hour from our port. A captivating city nestled in the heart of Tuscany, it has a rich history and is a magnet for art enthusiasts. They are so many museums and artists along the streets. Boasting a population of around 380,000, Florence is … More Florence/Pisa Italy
Our ship docked in Civitavecchia, Italy, a charming port town just an hour and a half drive from Rome. With only a few hours to explore before our tour bus departed, we faced a delightful dilemma: toss a coin for the Trevi Fountain or make a beeline for the Vatican. Opting for the grandeur of the Vatican, we embarked on a … More Rome Italy
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