Unique Excursions and Tours

We share with you an insider’s look to Unique Excursions and VIP Tours you can book to enhance your travels. These unique tours are designed to provide an exclusive perspective, important tips, exceptional service, and save you a ton of time.

First Time to Euro Disney? 11 Hot Tips About Disneyland Paris

Destinations, Europe, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera January 9, 2020 Tags: Disneyland Paris, paris 19 Comments

People all over the world LOVE Disney! The magic is everywhere. What better place to add magic than the most romantic place in the world… Paris! Oui oui, mes amis. These 11 tips will let you know what to expect for your first visit ever to Disneyland Paris. Hot Tip 1: Don’t Compare Disneyland Paris to Disney World We lived…

The Bristol Palace Hotel and Pesto Pasta Cooking Class in Genova, Italy

Destinations, Do, Europe, Luxury Hotels, Stay, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera December 12, 2019 17 Comments

Is it Genoa or Genova? Either is correct, but in Italian it’s Genova. Genoa is it’s English translation. If you ever visit Genova, Italy, you don’t want to miss a stay at the iconic Bristol Palace Hotel and taking a local pesto cooking course. During our Summer’18 trip to the French and Italian Rivieras, we decided to visit Genova, Italy….

Italian Cooking Class and Feast at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour, Florence

Do, Souvenir Recipes, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera October 17, 2019 17 Comments

DO NOT MISS THIS TOUR WHEN IN FLORENCE! The most perfect day spent in Florence was cooking in a Tuscan Farmhouse perched on the rolling hills of Italy! Words cannot express the incredible hands-on experience and flavors you will eat on this full day tour. My hubby and I are big time foodies and absolutely love to cook. We try…

The French Canyons and Lavender Fields in The South of France

Do, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera September 23, 2019 20 Comments

French Canyons and Lavender fields all in one day…ohh…la…la! If you want to experience some of the best French countryside in the South of France, go to the Provence region where it’s known for natural wonders. While exploring the French Riviera, we spent a day on our own motor boat rental and then saw the nearby lavender fields. Gorges du…

VIP Tour of The Palace of Versailles, Hall of Mirrors Serenade, and Garden Fireworks Spectacular

Destinations, Do, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera September 12, 2019 Tags: France, Palace of Versailles, Versailles, VIP Tour 14 Comments

The Palace of Versailles in France is one of the most unforgettable sites you will ever see. Now combine that with a serenade in the Hall of Mirrors and the garden fireworks show, and your day will feel like royalty. During our Paris trip in Summer 2016, we wanted to spend a day in Versailles. When I looked up tickets…

L.A.’s Vespertine: Absurd or Avant-Garde Michelin Dining?

Eat, Michelin Dining, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera July 31, 2019 Tags: fine dining, LA, Los Angeles, michelin, Michelin restaurants, Michelin Star, Tasting menu, Vespertine 25 Comments

Los Angeles is no stranger to audacious, shock your grandma culture. Home to Hollywood where movie magic is the scene, the Michelin Guide has returned to The City of Angels after nearly a decade of being absent. We were excited to see the newly minted starred restaurants announced on June 3rd, 2019. It was timely for us as we had…

7 Super Cool Things To Do in Memphis

Destinations, Do, Eat, Stay, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera July 23, 2019 Tags: beale street, Elvis Presley, Graceland, Memphis, pyramid, sun studio, the beauty shop, woodruff fontaine 21 Comments

“Memphis? Why would I go to Memphis?” were my first thoughts when hubby asked me to go for the weekend. Not expecting much, it ended up being a super cool and funky weekend beyond our expectations. If you ever find yourself in Nashville, it’s worth a trip to Memphis as it has a totally different vibe. Nashville is great for…

Elvis Presley’s Graceland Mansion and The New Exhibition Center

Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera July 16, 2019 Tags: Elvis Presley, Graceland, Memphis 28 Comments

Elvis Presley’s Graceland Mansion and Exhibition Center is one of the most visited attractions in America. Even after 42 years of The King’s death- it attracts more than 700k visitors a year, the second most visited house in the country after the White House. It was opened to the public in 1982 and recently added a huge exhibition center this…

Don’t Miss the Eye-Popping Minnesota’s North Shore on Lake Superior

Destinations, Do, Stay, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera July 10, 2019 Tags: Bluefin Bay Resort, Cascade Falls, Gooseberry Falls, Grand Marais, Lake Superior, Minnesota, North Shore 26 Comments

“Why did we wait so long to visit one of the most scenic areas in the country?” were my thoughts as we drove back on the infamous Highway 61 that hugs Lake Superior from Duluth to the Canadian Border. We’ve been living in Minnesota for almost 3 years now and recently decided to visit this eye-popping North Shore area during…

How to Hike and Tour Denali National Park, Alaska

Destinations, Do, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera June 11, 2019 Tags: alaska, denali 25 Comments

If you find yourself in Alaska either by cruise or destination vacation, do not miss out on Denali National Park and Preserve. It is absolutely breath taking and worth the extra few days before or after the cruise. We went on an Alaskan cruise back in June 2017 and stayed in Anchorage for 3 nights and boarding our ship on…

Four Seasons Chicago, For Smart Shopping On The Magnificent Mile

Luxury Hotels, Stay, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera May 29, 2019 29 Comments

The Magnificent Mile or “Mag Mile” in Chicago is one of the most premier shopping districts you can find. We lived in Chicago for 3 years and lived right off The Mag Mile in the Lakeshore East neighborhood right behind the famous bean. We either walked, jogged, or drove everyday in this fabulous district. Needless to say, we are completely…

Gozo and Comino, The Unforgettable Sister Islands of Malta

Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera May 24, 2019 28 Comments

Malta is an incredible tiny island country in the Mediterranean not far from Italy and France. It’s only 17 miles long and 9 miles wide. Flight from Rome is only 90 mins and 2 hour flight from Nice. If you love Knights, Medieval castles, ancient world history, and movies- you don’t want to skip this island next time you’re in…

Game of Thrones Tour in Malta

Destinations, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera May 15, 2019 26 Comments

Malta is the Hollywood of Europe! It’s this tiny island in the Mediterranean just 330 miles to Sicily that has a lot going on. So many famous movies and shows are filmed here. The DaVinci Code, American Assassin, Troy, and many more. The famous cliffs catapulted the series Game of Thrones in its first series of the show. Never been…

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