Heard some great stuff lately! Check it out!
1. Tivoli Carvoeiro Resort Hotel, Algarve Region, Portugal. At this point, you should all know my fondness for Portugal. This is the resort hotel that makes luxury travel worth it. Here's why.
It sits in the southern Algarve Region of the country, where the cliffs are high, the landscape is stunning, the caves are to be explored by boat, and the climate supports all of this most of the year. Everything you need can be handled through the hotel. All kinds of boat tours, rental equipment, reservations for everything, transportation to and from everything, and all of the wonderful activities and food on site. It can't be beat.
But why do I mention this resort and no other? Here's the thing. It's one of the most famous hotels in the country. They've been there forever. The view is unmatched as is the luxury. Here's the trick. During the off season, which doesn't necessarily mean the cold season; it's inexpensive. Check them out. Worth the consideration.
https://www.tivolihotels.com/en/tivoli-carvoeiro
https://www.expedia.com/
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g189115-d259657-Reviews-Tivoli_Carvoeiro_Algarve_Resort-Carvoeiro_Faro_District_Algarve.html
https://teneohg.com/member-hotel/tivoli-carvoeiro-algarve-resort/
https://portugalgetaways.com/en-us/destination/algarve/general-articles/best-area-algarve
2. Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra, Portugal. Yes, I love Portugal. This is one of the other castles in Sintra. Most people have seen a million pictures of the very colorful Palace of Pena, and the Palace of Sintra; however most people don't find out about this one until they're already in the area. So I thought I'd bring it up now.
This is not an ancient palace; or not as ancient as a lot of them in Portugal; only constructed in 1900 in a gothic revival style. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is open to the public. If you go anywhere near the high tourist season; book your time in advance and buy those tickets ahead too. There are tours, art exhibits and about a hundred other things going on there. The perk? You won't have the exact same pictures as everyone else on Earth of Sintra's delightful castles.
https://www.regaleira.pt/en
https://visitsintra.travel/en/visit/monuments/palace-and-quinta-da-regaleira
https://www.visitlisboa.com/en/places/quinta-da-regaleira
https://www.sintra-portugal.com/Attractions/Quinta-Regaleirais-Sintra.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g189164-d20925568-Sintra_Half_Day_Quinta_da_Regaleira-Sintra_Sintra_Municipality_Lisbon_District_Cen.html
3. Caye Caulker, Belize. Have you ever seen pictures of people in a swing over the sea? Maybe of a lonely pier heading out to a tiki shelter? Or maybe you've seen pictures of the Blue Hole in the Caribbean? Well, if you want to go to any of those theres; this is your spot.
Caye Caulker is the hopping off spot for all such activities. Caye Caulker Village is its only settlement, but the island has a small airport so you can catch a tiny flight the 5 and a half miles from the mainland of the country.
Bottom line; if you want to see the second biggest coral reef in the world or do any scuba diving; this is where you should start. It's a beautiful pastel laid back place to stay while you make your plans and go out to do amazing things.
4. Skellig Michael, Ireland. This is also known as Great Skellig, and it's a rock in the Atlantic off the coast of Ireland. It juts out of the ocean and appears to be impossible to land at and explore, but that's not the case.
This island is named after the Archangel Michael and it should be no surprise that there's an ancient monastery on it. It's not for the feint of heart, as you can see by the steps along the cliffs, but the views are amazing and it's a once in a lifetime experience.
I highly recommend making arrangements for a tour. I can't imagine how else you would accomplish this one.
5. The Tiny Monuments of Budapest, Hungary. I absolutely love this! There are so many amazing things to do and gorgeous sites to see in Budapest; what else could you possible find?
We'll call this an art display. There are 30 tiny monuments scattered about in obscure places, mostly along the river in Buda. They represent inspiration, invention, military, art, and even the Rubik's Cube. It's just a little bit of scavenger hunting fun in the middle of one of central Europe's most amazing cities, and an education in the ingenuity of the Magyar people.
There you have it. Just another little bunch of interesting things for the inquisitive traveler. Hope you've enjoyed it. If you'd like to see what I'm actually doing at this time; check out my YouTube Channel, Adventures for Anyone, with Terri Dixon.
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