There are few cities in the world that create as much fervour as Dublin, Ireland. This wildly exciting city is home to the famous Guinness brewery, an ancient university, and world class shopping and dining. With talking statues and a lively waterfront, the famous Irish craic is alive well in this beautiful Georgian city.
A few weeks ago, I attended a virtual seminar all about Ireland. At the end of it, I took a six module course and one final exam to be a “Ireland specialist.” A lot of my amazing suppliers (tourism boards, hotels, and cruise lines) are hosting these specialist programs, and I’ve done quite a few. […]
Where the gently rolling hills of Tuscany end, Milan, Italy and the lake district begin. It begins relatively flatly, an extension of the river plains, but soon ascends into the rugged Italian Alps. This juxtaposition means its a great vacation destination; the region enjoys warm summers and cool, alpine winters. It’s been a favourite of […]
In late September, I attended a VCTA training course down in Sunny Isles, Florida. (VCTA is a Virtuoso professional development class.) Attendees are required to stay at the host hotel, although we do receive a discounted rate. For me, in Florida, this was Acqualina Resort and Spa, a boutique property right on the beach. In […]
While Florence and the Tuscan cities are awash in gentle splendour, and Rome is the ancient heart of Italy, the ornate belongs to Venice. Once upon a time, Venice, Italy was the pulse of seafaring Europe. It was the financial, commercial, and maritime centre of the world! Today, Venice is a popular tourist destination, and […]
When you think of Italy, chances are the images that come to mind are more Tuscan than anything else. Winding alleys, golden hills, and endless vineyards symbolise this distinct region of Italy. Did you know that Tuscany was once it’s own country? Unification of Italy didn’t take place until 1861!
When I first started this series, I planned on writing about Umbria, the region where Rome, Italy is. However, as I started writing, it became clear that I really need to take two full weeks to write about Italy! So, that being said, I’m only writing about Rome today (and the incredible attractions in and […]
Italy. The world alone conjures up golden images. Vineyards bathed in sunlight, frescoes adorning the ceiling of a chapel, and narrow lanes with light spilling from a trattoria. Italy is a great destination for first-time-to-Europe travellers, in my opinion. This week, we’ll be touching on various regions of this beautiful destination and soon I’ll break […]
I recently spent five days at an amazing professional development course hosted by Virtuoso. During these intense days, I learned a lot about myself, about my business and its goals, and about the Virtuoso name – more than I knew before. I came home armed with a binder full of notes, pop quizzes, and business […]
Happy Friday! Today I’m sharing some information about food and food tours in Argentina. Did you know that Argentina is only second to the United States in immigration? Over 6.6 million people immigrated to Argentina. This far exceeds even Canada. As a result, food in Argentina is a veritable blend of Mediterranean dishes with indigenous. […]
