USATODAY 10BEST HIGHLIGHTS OUR VIKING CRUISE "TOUR OF ROME" EXCURSION

March 7, 2021

Our virtual tour of the natural beauty and ancient history of Rome, experienced during our December 2019 unforgettable sail onboard the Viking Ocean Cruise ship, the Viking Sky, is now featured on the USATODAY 10Best website. The "Cities of Antiquity & The Holy Land" itinerary brought us to ancient and stunningly beautiful destinations around the Mediterranean. For a look at the photos we collected during this visit to Rome, please log into our ROME GALLERY. Enjoy this photo journey of the unforgettable sites of antiquity, and the breathtaking scenery, you can experience onboard this incomparable VIKING CRUISE.

The town of Calascibetta, near Enna, Sicily © Joanne & Tony DiBona Photography

TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE ANCIENT ISLAND OF SICILY

August 1, 2020

Sicily offers an endless number of unforgettable experiences to the visitor who ventures out to this ancient isle, the largest island in the Mediterranean and home to the formidable Mt. Etna, Europe's largest volcano. Sicily’s varied and awe-inspiring landscapes reflect the many cultures that ruled this land over the millennia. Here you’ll see the ruins from the countless civilizations that invaded Sicily: from the Greeks to Romans, to the Arabs and Normans. Each civilization left its indelible mark on Sicily’s landscape and culture. It is a land of enchantment, and a perfect destination for travelers seeking a destination that combines a wide range of outstanding visitor amenities with an unparalleled historic experience.

Enjoy this virtual tour of Sicily on 10BEST.COM or MSN.COM and for inspiration for your next trip, check out our entire gallery of ITALY on our photography site.

DISCOVER ANDREA BOCELLI'S TUSCAN BACKYARD-ALL PART OF AN AMAZING ADVENTURE ON OCEANIA CRUISE LINES

May 28, 2020

If your future travels find you in Italy's beautiful region of Tuscany, and if you a fan of the music of Andrea Bocelli, you definitely won't want to miss taking a tour of Bocelli's home town in the heart of Tuscany. Not only can you dine in his restaurant, but you can even record your own CD in his producer's studio. This experience was part of an intimate shore excursion with Oceania Cruise's Regal Riviera during a cruise through Italy.

Enjoy this article on 10BEST.COM and while you are at it, check out our complete photo library of this memorable OCEANIA CRUISE onboard the luxurious Riviera cruise ship.

I’ll never forget the view of the ancient city of Venice from the upper deck of Windstar’s Star Legend, as she slowly make her way down the Grand Canal to the Adriatic Sea. It was one of those awe-inspiring travel moments that will forever remain in… — I’ll never forget the view of the ancient city of Venice from the upper deck of Windstar’s Star Legend, as she slowly make her way down the Grand Canal to the Adriatic Sea. It was one of those awe-inspiring travel moments that will forever remain in my memory. © Joanne DiBona Photography

TAKE A PHOTO TOUR OF WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE ON WINDSTAR'S MAJESTIC "VENETIAN PASSAGEWAYS" CRUISE FROM VENICE TO GREECE

February 6, 2019

Since a picture is worth 1,000 words, I gathered the best of the photos taken by my husband Tony and me during our simply unforgettable Windstar “Venice Passageways” cruise which initiated in Venice and ended in Athens. We added a few extra days in Venice to not only tour this city, truly one of the most beautiful in the world, but to visit the colorful (and that is an understatement) islands of Murano and Burano.

Other destinations included visits to fascinating destinations along the Dalmatian coast, as well as several ports of call in Greece, where we came face-to-face with antiquity as never before. You’ll even experience the thrill of traversing the Cornith Canal that divides the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, an engineering feat attempted in antiquity, but incomplete for 2,000 years. Not every cruise ship can maneuver through the narrow gorge, so this is a special experience indeed.

Like us, if you find it appealing to unpack once, bask in outstanding service and cuisine while exploring destinations you could never visit on your own in 12 days, we highly recommend this Windstar cruise adventure!

I hope you enjoy our original photos of this magnificent cruise: PHOTO GALLERY, WINDSTAR “VENETIAN PASSAGEWAYS”

Reflections in the canal of Burano, Italy      © Tony DiBona — Reflections in the canal of Burano, Italy © Tony DiBona

Don't Leave Venice Without a Visit to These Beautiful Islands

February 28, 2018

We realize it's hard to tear yourself away from the glories of Venice if you are on a visit, but if you have a day to spare, consider a tour to Burano and Murano, a short ferry ride away from St. Mark's Square.

For a photo gallery of what will await you on these two islands, considered among the top ten most colorful towns in the world, check out our photo gallery tour at USAToday/10Best.com-Venice's Best Kept Secrets.