Milan, Italy

Milan, Italy

Gothic Duomo masterpiece, unforgettable Italian meals, and sparkling red wine! Milan turned out to be the perfect way to end our cruise adventure. Even though the cruise was over, it felt like we still had one more special place to explore together as a family. My...
Split, Croatia

Split, Croatia

Diocletian’s Palace, bell tower views, and the most delicious focaccia sandwiches! Split was one of those places I really didn’t know much about before our cruise. I’ll be honest, I was a little concerned it might be one of those tourist trap ports where you don’t see...
Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece

Ancient wonders, ceremonial guards, and the most mouthwatering Greek salad! Our Athens stop was another perfect day, and honestly, it started with us doing everything right without even trying! We booked a private tour through Tours by Locals. Our guide met us at the...
Mykonos, Greece

Mykonos, Greece

Crystal blue water, whitewashed stone-paved alleys, and the most epic Greek feast! Mykonos was our second port on our Mediterranean cruise, and honestly, what started as a simple beach day turned into so much more than expected! When planning for our trip, I had asked...
Santorini, Greece

Santorini, Greece

​ Cable cars, cliffside serenades, and authentic gyros! Santorini was our first port on our Mediterranean cruise. After a day at sea, what a perfect way to start our Greek island adventure! Since there were eight of us traveling together, we booked a private tour...
Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy

My first gondola ride, my first bite of pizza, and the taste of delicious seafood! To celebrate turning 60, my husband and I planned a big family trip, a cruise through Greece with our children and their plus-ones, but starting in Venice (and ending in Croatia) made...