Not just 1 culture, but 2 on this beautiful little Caribbean Island! To the north, the French collectivity of Saint-Martin, and to the south the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten. But fear not, once on the island traversing the border is rather seamless. as of Dec 9, 2021 Open to … Read More
Always a fun place for a few days to get away from LA in the winter. Palm Springs was hit hard after the last recession, but has come back 10 times better. It’s fun and really hard to get super serious in Palm Springs. But in the summer, lordy… you … Read More
as of April, 8, 2021 I will award French Polynesia the most confusing Covid Policy Award Announced Reopening of Borders to Tourism: May 1, 2021 Proof of a negative RT-PCR test carried out within three days (72 hours) prior to the international air departure is still required, as well as … Read More
Always a pleasure to visit From the Bavarian Alps to Berlin’s underground clubs, diverse landscapes and cool culture await here. Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days. Standard Schengen rules apply on multiple reentries. Part of the EU & Schengen Agreement. US Department of State … Read More
A small country with a lot to offer This nation has bewilderingly diverse culture, climates, flora, and fauna, and landscapes range from rainforests, to dry tropical and temperate forests, to volcanoes, to Caribbean and Pacific beaches, to high mountains, and marshy lowlands. Costa Rica is an exceptionally stable and peaceful … Read More
Belgium’s underrated capital city lures travelers with Baroque architecture, medieval history, and plenty of beer and chocolate. Brussels WikiVoyage Page A great resource for all the basic information you need for Brussels. My Brussels Information Page at Virtuoso Here is a good place to start for some additional information on … Read More
Come for the beer and moules-frites, stay for the scenic countryside. Although Belgium is a relatively wealthy country, it is also one of the most politically complex countries in the world. Differences in language and culture between Flanders (the Dutch speaking portion) and Wallonia (the French speaking portion) have lead … Read More
Located north of Cabo San Lucas is the “Magical Village” (Pueblo Mágico) of Todos Santos. A sleepy little artists community, located in one of the few lush valleys in Baja. It makes a lovely place to spend the day shopping and eating, or a night or two before heading on … Read More
A Desert Oasis Full of Contrasts Abu Dhabi is so spectacular, you might think it’s a mirage. You can be atop a camel galloping through the desert one minute and shopping at some of the world’s most high-end stores the next. You can ride a traditional abra boat in the … Read More
One of the best ways to explore French Polynesia and beyond Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the highest-rated and longest continually-sailing cruise ship in the South Pacific, the renowned m/s Paul Gauguin, designed to explore the pristine lagoons of these islands, while our proud team of local Tahitians extend genuine Polynesian … Read More
Private Island Reserve North of the Main Island Tahiti lies the atoll of Tetiaroa. 12 Motu (Islands) clustered around a protected Lagoon. Marlon Brando fell in love with atoll and purchased a 99-year lease in 1966. The majority of the atoll is a sanctuary / bio-reserve with only Onetahi being … Read More
Saudi Arabia is now welcoming International Tourism In late 2019, the Saudi Kingdom launched a new Tourism initiative. And while there are still a few bumps to iron out, most American citizens can visit, if they wish to. At this time, all visitors are bound to abide by the Sunni … Read More
