World Cruises
World Cruises are bucket list itineraries that take guests on a world exploring adventure for 4+ months. Deciding to book a World Cruise is not a spur of the moment decision, it can take years of planning (and saving) to ensure the right cruise is selected.
Türkiye by Sea (Part 2)
The second week of a two-week journey to Turkey, spent exploring Turkey by sea. Learn about the Turkish gulet we chartered and our adventures sailing around the Aegean Sea and the Turkish Coast.
Cruising Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand are two incredible countries and should be on everyone’s travel bucket list. Learn why a cruise can be a great way to explore these two countries.
Türkiye by Land (Part 1)
The first week of a two-week journey to Turkey, focused on exploring Turkey by land. Learn about Istanbul, the city where Europe meets Asia, and Cappadocia, where ancient cave cities and unique geological formations abound.
Expedition Cruising
Expedition cruising is increasing in popularity and appealing to both new and younger cruisers. Learn more about where you can go & what you can see on an expedition cruise.
Castle Hot Springs: An Oasis in the Desert
Castle Hot Springs is an exceptional boutique luxury resort located in the desert outside of Phoenix, AZ.
Read our review from a recent 4-night stay at this unique property.
Luxury Yachting & Small Ship Experiences
Within the luxury cruise world, the “small ship” sub-segment is gaining in popularity. These ships carry fewer than 350 passengers, delivering a more intimate on board experience but still delivering an exquisite luxury vacation.
Cruising in a Post-Pandemic World
Learn how cruising has changed since COVID-19 upended the industry and why it is safer and more enjoyable to cruise now than before the pandemic.
Cruising Regional Spotlight – Alaska
From its breathtaking scenery to its incredible wildlife, the Alaska and British Columbia coastline is worthy of being on everyone’s bucket list.
A Family Trip to Spain
This weeks blog is a recap of our trip to Spain. I cover a fairly common travel issue (flight delays) and how our family overcame our challenges. I also provide highlights of our time in Barcelona and Seville. I hope it provides some ideas for your future family vacations.
Spotlight on Explora Journeys
One of the new entrants to the luxury cruise world, learn why you should consider this new luxury cruise line for your next vacation!
What is a Luxury Cruise and Why You Should Try One
A luxury cruise is more than just an ordinary cruise experience. Luxury cruise ships are 5-star resorts on the sea, that can take you on global safaris and allow you to explore every region of the world. Read more about why a luxury cruise might be right for you.
Read More What is a Luxury Cruise and Why You Should Try One
5 ways to sail the Galapagos
Expedition cruises take you to hard to reach locations that can either only be reached by or are best explored by ship. And one of the most well known places for an expedition cruise is the Galapagos Islands archipelago.
A 13 Year Old’s Trip to Europe
When children travel, I suggest they keep a travel log or other method for documenting their travel. For a recent trip to Europe, my son decided to document his trip through a travel blog post. Read on to view travel through the eyes of a 13 year old!
The Latest Cruise Lines to Enter the Luxury Cruise Segment
Interest in luxury cruising is growing rapidly and this growth has attracted the attention of well-known players in the travel industry. Read about three new entrants to the luxury cruise segment that are bringing their own unique offerings to the seas.
Read More The Latest Cruise Lines to Enter the Luxury Cruise Segment
Why You Should Work With A Travel Advisor
Unsure if you should use a travel advisor to assist with planning your leisure travel? Curious about the value that a trusted travel advisor can bring to the table? Read my Top 8 reasons why you should use a travel advisor to assist with your next vacation.
Chartering a Turkish Gulet
Have you ever dreamed of chartering your own private yacht but thought that was only for the rich and famous? That’s not the case in Turkey, where you can charter a fully crewed luxury sailing vessel for the same per person cost as other moderate luxury vacation options.
Managing the Complexity of International Travel
International travel is complicated and rules are changing all of the time. COVID was just the latest challenge we faced, but even as COVID related restrictions abate, new complications to travel have arisen. Learn about some of the newest challenges to travel and ways to overcome them so they don’t spoil your next vacation.
Why You Should Try A Cruise
Although many travelers don’t think they would like cruising, I disagree. The perception that cruising only involves mega ships filled with thousands of passengers or that it is only for older/retired travelers does not reflect today’s cruising options. From ultra-luxury ships which rival 5-star resorts on land, to expedition voyages to the farthest regions of the globe, to river cruises down some of the world’s most famous waterways, and everything in between, there is a perfect cruising experience for everyone.
In today’s blog I provide an overview of cruising and why anyone can find a perfect vacation option on a cruise ship.
A new business is born!
Thank you for reading my inaugural blog post as I launch Barclay & Company Travel. You may be curious why I left a successful career in the corporate world to strike out on my own and launch a business in an industry I have not worked in previously.
If so, please read on for the story of the birth of Barclay & Company Travel.