Travel Video Thursdays: The Bahamas "Sea of Abaco"

Sailing the "Sea of Abaco" in the Bahamas: Enjoy this wonderfully done timelapse video by Blue Eden, These are the beautiful turquoise waters of The Sea of Abaco off the coast of the Abaco Islands, also known as "The Family Out Islands" in the Bahamas.

Scenes include Treasure Cay, Hope Town, Little Harbour, Marsh Harbour, Man-o-War Cay, Great Guana Cay, and White Town with stops by Fowl Cay, Tahiti Beach, and Sandy Cay.


The Bahamas HD "Sea of Abaco" - Sailing Timelapse from Blue Eden on Vimeo.

Travel Video Thursdays: Venezia

Venezia, often called the city of LOVE with it's breathtaking architecture, the Oh so romantic gondola rides or just getting lost down one of it's many narrow streets to end up at some fabulous piazza; enjoy the videos and see why so many have found romance in this city of love ♥

This first video by ICam, follows a leisure trip through Venice, and the fabulous colors of Burano!
Around Venezia from Icam on Vimeo.

...and finally here is a beautiful time lapse video by Joerg Niggli "Venice in a Day" or "Venezia in un giorno" going from day break to sunset...
Venice in a Day from Joerg Niggli on Vimeo.

Travel Video Thursdays: QM2 Atlantic Timelaspe & Caribbean footage

Some day,I will take a trip on this magnificent ship across the Atlantic heading towards Southampton, England and begin my European adventure. I know that I will look forward to the long days at sea just enjoying some quiet time catching up on all that reading, I have been meaning to do for the last 10 years...for those of us (and yes even some travel agents prefer not to fly) like myself who would rather get on a ship than sit on a plane this is the best way to go the QUEEN MARY 2 is Cunard’s flagship and the most magnificent ocean liner ever built. Enjoy this timelapse video taken during an Atlantic sailing aboard the QM2. ♥ Noemi


Queen Mary 2: Atlantic Timelapse from Adonis Pulatus on Vimeo.

Travel Video Thursdays: BVI

One of my favorite places that I have cruised to in the Caribbean the British Virgin Islands are comprised of  62+ islands and cays.  From the beautiful sand beaches of Tortola to the famous rock formations of The Baths on Virgin Gorda, there is a piece of paradise for everyone! Enjoy the videos! ♥ Noemi

Scenes include Tortola Island, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, Sandy Cay, Cooper Island, Trellis Bay, Anegada, the Bitter End Yacht Club, Foxy’s Taboo, the Indians, the Baths, snorkeling the caves at Norman Island, and diving the RMS Rhone shipwreck. via Blue Eden...

British Virgin Islands "Voyage" from Blue Eden on Vimeo.

Travel Video Thursdays: Paris

Some wonderful Videos of Paris that bring us not only the wonderful historical places we have come to love, but also shows the contemporary side of Paris that is not as often photographed or put into film. Enjoy ♥ Noemi

These first videos in our Travel Video Thursdays "Paris in Motion I and II" are an exciting Timelapse and Stopmotion photography videos created by the very talented Mayeul Akpovi. 

Paris in Motion (Part 1) - France from Mayeul Akpovi on Vimeo.

Paris in Motion II

Paris in Motion (Part 2) - France from Mayeul Akpovi on Vimeo.

Which is Your Favorite View?

So this is it, you have finally made a decision to book that long awaited cruise, your travel agent wants to know what type of stateroom you would like, you say all excited we want a balcony...simple right? Well yes, but if you are sailing on one of the two largest cruise ships in the world Royal Caribbean's Oasis or Allure of the Seas then you need to have a little bit more information, you see on these ships you have several choices, you can opt for the traditional Ocean View Balcony, or the new and exciting Neighborhood Balconies (Boardwalk or Central Park views.)
...so how do you choose?
The very first questions, I ask my guests is what type of experience would you  like, Why a balcony in the first place; here is a brief description of each and why some of my past guests have chosen them...
Enjoy, ♥ Noemi

• Ocean View Balcony - Luxurious stateroom offer Private balconies and sitting area overlooking the ocean... "it was so Romantic, I loved that we could see the sun rise or set in the evenings, and the ocean breeze was always wonderful...Emily - Dayton, OH"
• Boardwalk View Balcony - Private balcony overlooking the bustling boardwalk... " my sister-in-law enjoyed her cabin, but she missed the complete privacy of the ocean view, my husband and I are from the city; loved the hustle and bustle &  people-watching... a plus was that our cabin towards the very back of the boardwalk gave us the advantage of seeing the Aqua Theater shows and the ocean as well what an experience! The Rivera Family from NYC"
• Central Park View Balcony - Private balcony overlooking the serene central park..."Living in The Villages retirement community we enjoy a tranquil environment and just sitting and watching as our friends & neighbors go about enjoying the day, that is what Harold and I loved about our balcony over looking Central Park, we got to watch as our fellow shipmates went about strolling in the park or sitting down to dinner at one of the many eateries, I especially loved as the day turned into night and all the twinkling lights would come on. - Sharon and Harold - The Villages, FL"


BoardWalk Balcony

Source: royalcaribbean.com via Royal on Pinterest

Ocean View Balcony

Source: royalcaribbean.com via Royal on Pinterest

Or how about that Central Park View?

Central Park View at night...