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A Vienna Classic Waltzes Into the Final Frontier

2 weeks ago | vacaynetwork.com | Linda Barnard

Vienna is righting an interstellar wrong as part of the year-long 200th birthday celebrations for Waltz King Johann Strauss II. The composer of “The Blue Danube” waltz, Strauss gave the world a hummable tune that still sets people swaying. From Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 masterpiece “2001: A Space Odyssey”, to Homer Simpson munching chips in weightless space, “The Blue Danube” is welded into popular culture. In a place where music reigns, it’s undeniably the theme song of Vienna.
Is Hyatt’s New All-Inclusive in Mazatlán Better for Families or Adults Without Kids?

1 month ago | vacaynetwork.com | Johanna Read

My butler brings me up to my serene room at Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort. Explaining the amenities, he mentions that the building I’m in — number four, above the lobby — is angled for the best sunset views and that the balcony soaker tub is an ideal spot for watching it. I arrive with hours of sunshine left in my day. Still, I step out to the balcony to see what’s in store for me.
At Pioneering Wellness Resort Rancho la Puerta, the Definition of Healthy Travel Evolves

1 month ago | vacaynetwork.com | Anna Hobbs

Some people call it a spa, others consider it a boot camp, but the procession of guests who come year after year to make a serious commitment to wellness, fondly refer to it as The Ranch. One hundred and fifty guests (mainly women) come, usually for a week. Some tell you they come to launch an exercise regime. Others, to eat healthy organic food and perhaps inch the belt a notch. The appeal for others means relax, refocus, and invest in their spiritual well-being.
Near Melbourne, Take a Detour to a Quirky Coastal Gem

2 months ago | vacaynetwork.com | Ming Tappin

While planning my visit to Australia’s Victoria State, I had briefly read about Geelong and the Bellarine, a peninsula southwest of Melbourne. But I didn’t think there were enough reasons to include it in my itinerary — until Yasmin Paton of Visit Geelong and Bellarine reached out and convinced me. It turned out to be a major highlight of my trip. From Melbourne, the M1 Highway passes Geelong (pronounced Je-long) — gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula, but I took a more relaxing, watery route.
Myths, Legends, and Wonders of an Amazon River Cruise in Peru

Mar 12, 2025 | vacaynetwork.com | Johanna Read

Movement catches my eye as I open the drapes of my cabin’s floor-to-ceiling windows. It’s my first morning in the Peruvian Amazon, aboard the Zafiro for a river cruise with Jungle Experiences. A dolphin arcs through the murky river framed by the emerald green of the rainforest. I can’t believe my good fortune at spotting one already. Seeing an abundance of wildlife on an Amazon cruise in Peru is pretty much guaranteed, though you never know which ones.
In Istanbul, the Delights are Turkish and They’re Tremendous

Feb 26, 2025 | vacaynetwork.com | Anna Hobbs

In the world of cuisine-centric cities, Istanbul is a culinary Camelot. The city of about 6 million, marks the ancient intersection of East and West. With 2,500 years of shifting cultures including Ottoman, Greek, Armenian, and Persian, the city has a legacy of as many diverse cuisines.
Fall In Love with Europe’s Most Romantic City

Feb 5, 2025 | vacaynetwork.com | Barbara Orr

Plaza Nueva in the center of Seville is washed with morning sun, filtered through the laurel and ficus trees. The square is criss-crossed by walkers on their way to work, greeting each other or stopping to grab a coffee and churro from Chucherías Tina, the little stand under the trees.
Step Into a Higher Spiritual Experience In Meteora

Dec 30, 2024 | vacaynetwork.com | Rod Charles

I was standing at the base of The Holy Monastery of Varlaam, the second largest in Meteora. Built atop a pillar of sandstone towering 1,224 feet (373 meters) into the sky, Meteora takes its name from a Greek word that translates into “suspended in the air.”I had never seen a building quite like Varlaam in my life and I couldn’t yank my eyes off it.
Cookbooks That Send You Around the World

Dec 5, 2024 | vacaynetwork.com | Anna Hobbs

All aboard with this season’s best cookbooks. They will excite you to eat when you travel. They will prepare you for a gourmet experience on your next trip. They will bring the corners of the world into your own kitchen. They will up your Santa smarts for foodie friends. Savour the joy of Paris we all experienced during the Summer Olympics. There’s so much to love about the City of Light and this delightful little book is all about apéro hour and fashionable drinks for all seasons.
Savoring the Tarts, Landscapes, and Charms of Portugal

Nov 15, 2024 | vacaynetwork.com | Ming Tappin

It’s a clear day as my plane flies over the Tagus River on approach to Lisbon. They call Lisbon the City of the Seven Hills, although out of the window, it looks a lot less daunting. But once on ground level, I begin to appreciate the city’s moniker as I stare up the angled streets and watch turn-of-the-century yellow funiculars slowly creep up the slopes.