Plan a Family Yacht Vacation: A Guide to the Best Destinations Picturing turquoise waters lapping a luxury yacht while your family splashes in bliss? Don’t dream – do it! A family yacht charter lets you really bond while island-hopping incredible destinations. This guide will steer you straight to the perfect yacht vacation spots to satisfy all ages. Choosing the Perfect Yacht Vacation Destinations The Caribbean Paradise For unforgettable family yacht vacations, the Caribbean can’t be topped. With calm blue waters, sugar sand beaches, and abundant marine life everywhere you look, it’s a real ..read more

Renting a Car in Malaga: DOs and DON’Ts + avoid these SCAMS Renting a car in Malaga and Costa del Sol can be stressful if you are not familiar with the place and a few scams that unprofessional providers run. In this guide, you will find all the things you should know before booking a car, the dos and don’ts, including the easy ways to avoid scams. But without further ado, let’s start with the pickup location, which is different based on the provider. Car rental Pickup areas in Malaga When you rent a car in Malaga Airport, be aware that there are two pickup places, on and off the airport. Arri ..read more

Cinque Terre vs Amalfi Coast: 10 important differences It is always hard to compare two destinations, even more so with Cinque Terre vs Amalfi Coast. I visited both multiple times and although I cannot recommend one over the other, I can certainly identify 10 major differences that you should consider before booking your next trip. Without further ado, let’s start with the accessibility. Amalfi Coast – Scenic Road that follows the coastIs it easier to arrive at the Cinque Terre or the Amalfi Coast? The Cinque Terre is very well connected by train, besides a few ferries from La Spezia and Rapal ..read more

Italian Riviera vs Amalfi Coast: 10 important differences I was born close to the Italian Riviera and I experienced there so many weekends. I later in my life visited the Amalfi Coast and I enjoyed it so much! It’s hard to say if one is better than the other. It’s an impossible comparison I feel. But there are definitely 10 important differences that you should consider before booking your trip. But let’s jump straight to the first point, accessibility. Amalfi Coast – Scenic Road that follows the coastIs it easier and less expensive to fly to the Italian Riviera or Amalfi Coast? Getting to the ..read more

Where to stay on the Italian Riviera: best 7 places + 1 gem This area of Italy stretches for over 300km (185 miles) no wonder you find it hard to understand what to visit and where to stay on the Italian Riviera. A must-visit is certainly the Cinque Terre, however, there are another 6 towns/cities that should not be missed, all for different reasons. I have added at the end of this guide also a short itinerary to experience the best of the Italian Riviera. A quick tip: use the train to get around, easy, inexpensive and quick. Without further ado let’s jump straight to a summary table with the ..read more

Where to stay in Genoa – Discover the 5 prime areas This is one of the biggest cities in Northern Italy, so no wonder you find it challenging to understand where to stay in Genoa. My favourite neighbourhood is the Historical Centre unless I have a car and in that case, San Vincenzo works better. There are many reasons for my choice that I will explain later. In this guide, I have mentioned another 3 areas to stay in Genoa that may be better if travelling with kids or you want to have some romantic time. But let’s start with a map and a summary table with the key points. Best 5 areas to stay in ..read more

Where to stay in La Spezia – 3 Best Areas & Hotels La Spezia is often suggested as the budget base to explore Cinque Terre and true, it actually works very well with quick direct connections by either train or boat. In saying that this city offers more than just a place to sleep. You will find a lovely Historical Centre and a great local vibe with a more genuine Italian lifestyle. A relaxing break between the popular Tuscany and Cinque Terre. In this guide, you will find the 3 best areas to stay in La Spezia together with a few suggested hotels and Airbnbs but let’s start straight away wit ..read more

Where to stay on the Mornington Peninsula – Best 7 towns The Mornington Peninsula is my local holiday area, so close to Melbourne, but a world apart from the chaotic city. I love it because you have access to the calm bay and the Ocean too for some surfing, besides an amazing countryside with so many wineries. In this guide, you will find all the information to decide where to stay in the Mornington Peninsula, what town works the best for your kind of trip, whether you are travelling with kids or your partner, for a short or a long break, for some adventure or just a relaxing time. But let’s s ..read more

Stay in Vernazza: Top 7 Hotels & Airbnb for couples & families Vernazza is a small town in the Italian Riviera, surely one of the most charming places on the Cinque Terre. Wherever you book your hotel, you will be just a stone away from the picturesque small harbour. Honestly, you cannot get it wrong with the location. The train station is at the back of the village, at the end of the small valley where the Strada Provinciale 61 arrives from mainland Liguria. Most of the accommodations are located between the sea and the station, around the main street of Vernazza, Via Roma which event ..read more

Where to stay in Salerno | 3 Best Areas & Hotels This city is often seen as the last stop towards the Amalfi Coast and is bypassed by most, which is a pity because Salerno would deserve at least a couple of nights, besides being a good budget base to explore Positano or the ruins of Pompeii. In this guide, you will discover the main 3 areas to stay in Salerno. I love the Historical Centre but it’s not exactly close to the ferry or train station and it may not work if you are using Salerno as a base to explore the nearby attractions. But let’s jump straight away to the key points with a qui ..read more