Aiko Legge's Travel Blog

MAGICAL CHRISTMAS in EUROPE!

Picture a magical Christmas market in Europe as a glowing village of wooden chalets tucked into a historic square, where strings of warm lights hang above cobblestones and the air carries the scent of pine, cinnamon, and roasted chestnuts. Stalls brim with handcrafted treasures—ornaments painted by hand, carved nativity figures, wool scarves, and delicate glass baubles—while artisans demonstrate traditions like candle-dipping or woodcarving. Nearby, a choir sings familiar carols, their voices echoing off old stone facades and cathedral towers. At the heart of the market, a towering Christmas tree shimmers with ornaments and lanterns, often beside a small stage where brass bands or folk musicians play. Children gather around a carousel, an ice rink, or a storyteller’s booth, cheeks pink from the cold and excitement. Food and drink make it feel even more enchanting: steaming cups of mulled wine (or spiced hot chocolate) warm your hands, and you’ll find seasonal treats like gingerbread, buttery pastries, sausages sizzling on grills, and sugar-dusted sweets served in paper cones. All around, there’s a gentle sense of ritual—people strolling slowly, lingering over lights and music, meeting friends at the same spot each year—so the market feels less like shopping and more like stepping into a winter storybook.

PRINCESS 2028 ALASKA Early Booking Bonus

Princess Cruises' 2028 Alaska sailings are now open with an Early Booking Bonus that secures preferred staterooms, top itineraries and peak-season departures at best-value pricing—book early and I’ll help you compare ships, staterooms, and dates.

Princess Cruises Europe on Sale

Princess Cruises unveils its most expansive Europe program for Summer 2028—with 291 departures across 150 itineraries to 118 destinations in 36 countries on six ships—featuring up to $500 instant savings, up to $500 onboard credit, free location upgrades, early dining access, maiden calls in Galway and Killybegs, and 101 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with bookings open June 2–October 12, 2028.

Disney Special: Disney Cruise Line – Disney Dream

Set sail on a magical 3-night Disney Dream cruise from Port Everglades to Disney Lookout Cay and Nassau, delivering Disney-level service, entertainment, and dining—perfect for families and first-time cruisers, starting at just $701 per person.

Grandma Lulu's Travel Adventures

Join Grandma Lulu on a heartwarming, curiosity-fueled journey packed with travel tales, practical tips, and joyful discoveries from her world-spanning adventures.

Exclusive Princess Alaska Denali Cruise Tour

Embark on an exclusive 11-night Princess Alaska Denali Cruise Tour—featuring a 4-night Denali land adventure and a 7-night Crown Princess cruise from Anchorage to Vancouver—that delivers glacier-viewing, Denali wildlife encounters, lodge breakfasts, a private welcome reception, a DogGonelt Kennel Excursion, and insights from a Distinctive Voyages host.