BUCKET LIST TRAVEL

G R E E C E The land of ancient sites and gorgeous beaches, Gods and Goddesses, great food, and sunny weather. So much history and so many islands yet less than 200 of those islands are inhabited. Popular Greek Islands: Corfu, Crete, Hydra, Milos, Santorini, Sifnos, Rhodes, Tinos Olympian Gods & Goddesses  Apollo, Athena,  Athens, Dionysos, Hera, Poseidon, Zeus Greek History (From Stone Age to Independence) Stone Age, Bronze Age, The Geometric and Archaic Periods, The Classical Era, The Hellenistic Era, The Roman Conquest, The Byzantine Empire, and  I N D E P E N D E N C E  Independence Day is celebrated by the Greeks on March 25. On March 25, 1821 Bishop Germanos Patras raised a blue & white flag at Agia Lavra monastery (near Patras) where the struggle for independence officially began. Today the country of GREECE is visited by tourists throughout the world who enjoy exploring the ancient sights, eating the outstanding cuisine, and relaxing on ...

F R A N C E      in      F e b r u a r y                             French Alps France is the largest country in Western Europe and thanks to a phenomenal rail system getting around FRANCE is a breeze, even in February! Days 6 & 7: Head to the French Alps for an ultimate peak experience. Fill your empty bottles with mineral water in the town of Evian-les Bains a t Buvette Catchat springs. Visit the fairytale town of Annecy and walk around the lake. Keep your eyes open for a marionette show. Immerse yourself with world class skiers in Chamonix and ski down Mount Blanc. Chamonix is a genuine French ski town. After some skiing and sightseeing cuddle up near a fireplace at a lodge or hotel of your choice.                             D I J O N Day 8: Get a feel for the countryside of the Burgund...

A Leisurely Day in Paris:                             Seine River The Seine River flows through the heart of Paris dividing the city into two banks; the Rive Driote (Right Bank) and the Rive Gauche (Left Bank). A walk along the river with a cup of cafe au lait in hand is a pleasant way to spend the morning followed by some crepes. Crepes are sold all over Paris from five star restaurants to crepe stands where you can witness your crepes being made right before your eyes. Even if it might be cold in February in Paris it's still worth buying crepes from a crepe stand and sitting near the Seine River to consume this local specialty. (A true Paris experience) Crepes are filled with everything you can imagine; bacon, cheese, ham, mushrooms, spinach, and smoked salmon. Then there's the dessert crepes. One of the most popular are the ones filled with chocolate hazelnut spr...

                                                    F  R  A  N  C  E                          V  E  R  S  A  I  L  L  E  S Less than an hour away from P A R I S  by bus, car, or train is the grandest palace of them all: V E R S A I L L E S! So... on Day 4 of your visit to PARIS devote your entire day to exploring the wonders of magnificent VERSAILLES PALACE and its surroundings. It's hard to imagine that world famous VERSAILLES PALACE was once designated to be a hunting lodge for the king. That hunting lodge gradually ...

                                        F   R  A  N  C  E                              Romance in Paris It's February and when it comes to romance there's no better place to be than the fabulous city of Paris in the fabulous country of France. Oh...wonderful Paris where savory crepes can be eaten at any time of day and a cup of cafe au lait is oh so good. Paris where fashion makes a statement and Chanel is a household word. Paris where the Mona Lisa hangs beautifully within the walls of the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower captivates viewers from all angles. Once you arrive at Charles De Gaulle airport in France the city of Paris is yours for the exploring and what a perfect city to explore. Paris is absolutely magical at all times of the year and in February the heart gro...

                   An Egyptian Experience                                                   E  G  Y  P  T

                                              E C U A D O R                         South America's (Ecuador) My friend Sylvia who I worked with in New York City was from Ecuador. She often spoke of her native country and how incredibly beautiful it was. After spending a few weeks in bio diverse Ecuador I fell in love with the country and thank my friend Sylvia for encouraging me to visit Ecuador. The Ecuadorians have every right to be proud of their small country because although it's  small in size it delivers big on its amazing  wonders. Mega diverse ECUADOR rewards tourists with scenery that's absolutely priceless. The Galapagos Islands provide everyone with a  "WOW" experience. Formed over 5 million years ago by volcanic eruptions the Galapagos Islands offe...