Provence, France - Weekly Travel Pick

Provence in southern France is a traveler's and photographer's paradise with many spectacular types of flora adorning the countryside and days of sunshine that never seem to end. It is a great place to explore medieval villages, castles from early centuries, historic museums and churches as well as many world heritage sites.
Provence, France is the ideal holiday vacation spot to bask in the sun on beautiful beaches along the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea and hike through amazing canyons created by natural wonders filled with rivers, lakes, lush green mountain slopes and various species of wildlife.
The Provence brings a new meaning to the word food where elegant restaurants serve up some of the most delicious meals made from exquisite Provencal recipes. After a delicious meal, partake in the outdoor activities available in the Provence, such as cycling, mountain climbing, golfing, fishing, rafting, kayaking, skiing, windsurfing and kite boarding.
The list is endless of the things to do and see in the Provence in southern France and you will find yourself on a dream vacation in one of the most scenic places in the world.

Visit http://www.villegiatour.com/

Read Peter Mayle's book "A Year In Provence" (link at the side to amazon.com). It will make you want to visit. It's great true story of a man and his wife who moved there and is quite comical as well. There are three books in the series.

Cruising

For those of you who have never been on a cruise first of all let me tell you, you are in for a real treat ! This is the best bang for your buck so to speak. Even in an all inclusive where you get your alcohol included, you won't find the wonderful gourmet food like you will on a cruise. I have stayed at 5 and 6 star resorts in the Caribbean and still you cannot compare the food. So unless you are a big drinker and are afraid of what your bar bill might be at the end of the week, a cruise just might be for you. Don't get it in your head before you go that you are going to be sea sick. It is truly mind over matter. I worked on a cruise ship and people would come on board and race to the drug store on board to buy sea bands because they thought they were going to be sick before we even left port. I will say, swells on the ocean are different that waves on a regular boat but don't dwell on it. I never slept so good as when I worked on the ship. The waves (or swells) would put me to sleep. Mind over matter completely !
For those of you though who like to be relaxing in the same spot every day perhaps a cruise isn't for you. What I found though, if you don't want to get off the boat and go into a port, stay on board, enjoy the ship, find a quiet spot where nobody else is and read and enjoy the breeze. In ports I have already been too sometimes I don't bother getting off the ship.
There is much to do on board, entertainment, casinos, shuffle board, surfing, swimming, games room, library, internet access, mini golf, roller blading (believe it or not), ice skating, movie night and the list goes on and on. Email me directly for advice on cruising !