Restaurant Stara Loza - Two Visits We enjoyed this Michelin-starred restaurant so much that we ate here twice during our two-night stay in Dubrovnik. Restaurant Stara Loza - Dubrovnik Great food, warm and friendly service, and fantastic design and style—with views and artwork—all come together to create a perfect dining experience. We highly recommend the veal risotto. It was full of flavour and just melted in your mouth. The desserts were also incredible. There was a great selection of local and international wines, too. It's located on the roof of the Prijeko Palace , and you can dine outdoors or inside. We enjoyed both and were equally impressed with the views, although I recommend dining in the restaurant for comfort. Restaurant Stara Loza - Dubrovnik

Prijeko Palace - Two Nights Wow, this is an art lovers delight. Prijeko Palace - Dubrovnik The architecture, paintings, sculptures, design and general ambience make this a destination hotel. Upon arrival in our suite, you are put back in time with a sensational balcony overlooking the old town's cobblestone streets. The rooms were beautifully decorated and incredibly spacious. We stayed in a ' Superior Double Room, Balcony', booked via Hotels.com . Breakfast was served downstairs in the restaurant , full À la carte with new and creative options. The food and coffee were awe-inspiring, especially the scrambled eggs blended with local prosciutto. Tucked away from the bustling main street in the old town, it's a perfect base from which to explore Dubrovnik. Make sure you dine at the Michelin-star restaurant Stara Losa upstairs; we ate at this lovely restaurant twice, with magical views of Dubrovnik's old town and food that will take your breath away. Prijeko Palace - Dubrovnik

Proto Fish Restaurant - One Visit This Michelin-starred restaurant oozes charm, in a laneway off the main street in Dubrovnik Old Town. It's perfect for people-watching while enjoying fine wine and delicious food from a fabulous team. Proto Fish Restaurant - Dubrovnik Its specialty is seafood; the salmon was perfectly cooked and very tasty. We also recommend the hamburger, which has very high-quality beef. It is a great wine list, and it's easy to kick back and have a nice, lazy, long lunch.

Hotel Seehof Hotel Seehof - Zell am See What a great find it was to sit outside on a lovely Austrian evening, enjoying great food, wine, and beautiful conversations with the restaurant's hosts. Great view of the lake, I would eat here again. Hotel Seehof - Zell am See

Grand Hotel Zell am See Grand Hotel - Zell am See Everyone knows Sally, and I love our lazy lunches! We found the most magical view of the lake to enjoy our afternoon. Fabulous food, wine, meeting new friends, cocktails and magical views. I love this beautiful village on a lake surrounded by the Austrian Alps. Whilst we only had access to the after-hours menu, the food, service and extensive wine list were fantastic. Grand Hotel - Zell am See

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We were utterly overwhelmed by Morocco. It has the most spectacular scenery, vastly changing as you move through the country. The landscapes were mesmerising. One day, you would be surrounded by snow-capped mountains, next in the Sahara desert, and then in the beautiful surf coastal towns. The food made leaving it hard; we loved the tajines and local wines. The Moroccan people, even more, are the kindest, happiest and friendliest souls. Lifelong friendships were made, and memories will last a lifetime. We like to treat ourselves to a certain level of luxury as we travel, as it is all part of the experience. We thoroughly researched all areas and found the best budget options (AUD 100 per night), primarily through Airbnb and Hotels.com . Here is a selection of our preferred stays in Morocco. We are foodies and wine/cocktail lovers, so the first thing we do when we arrive at a new destination is Google the best restaurants and bars. We enjoy long, lazy lunches with a fun atmosphere, great staff and, of course, food and wine. We have been fortunate to dine in some fabulous establishments, and here is a list of our favourites in Morocco.

Join us on a three-month epic Pole-to-Pole expedition with Hurtigruten , where we cruise to the North and South Poles. HX Hurtigruten Expeditions Pole to Pole Our basecamp at sea is the world's first hybrid expedition cruise ship , the comfortable and stylish MS Roald Amundsen , named after the first explorer to successfully reach the North and South Poles. MS Roald Amundsen is the first of two hybrid ships in the fleet. Sailing with electrical propulsion reduces emissions by 20 percent, and innovative sustainable technology reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Scandinavian natural materials, such as granite, oak, birch and wool, create cosy and stylish cabins and public areas. While typical world cruises focus on a horizontal circumnavigation of the world, this expedition cruise will be unlike any other voyage, as we'll sail pole to pole. We begin our 93-day cruise in Vancouver, Canada. We will sail north along the Alaskan coast, crossing the Arctic Circle through the fabled Northwest Passage to Greenland and Baffin Island. We will then turn south along the eastern seaboard of the United States to the warm and colourful tropical islands of Central America before passing through the Panama Canal and reaching South America. Here, we'll experience a mix of culture and nature, exploring ancient sites in Ecuador, Peru, and Chile before witnessing the ethereal splendour of the Chilean fjords and the pristine, otherworldly beauty of Patagonia and Antarctica.

Arriving in Canada for the first time was the perfect opportunity to tick off an item on our bucket list: an Alaskan Cruise, the inside passage. Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse We are very loyal Celebrity Cruises cruisers. We were excited to see they had an inside passage cruise leaving Vancouver in early July, a few days after our arrival. It slotted in perfectly. The following is a summary of our unforgettable Inside Passage Alaskan cruise. We were very impressed with the number of port visits and sea days, making it the ideal relaxing cruise with a few adventurous days. Our 7-night cruise departs from Vancouver, sails through the Inside Passage, stops in Sitka, flows through Hubbard Glacier, and stops in Juneau and Ketchikan before sailing through the Inside Passage again on the way back to Vancouver. Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse This is the first time we have booked a stateroom at the back of the ship; we have always stayed starboard mid-ship. We booked a Sunset Veranda Stateroom (#7317) and loved being at the back. You are spoiled with magnificent views, perfect for sail-aways, sunsets, and relaxing on the balcony. Day one - Vancouver This is our very first cruise to Alaska! We are so happy to be back cruising after four years, and it feels like home being back on a Celebrity Cruises ship! We were very impressed with the seamless embarkation process in Vancouver. Within 30 minutes of arriving at the port, we were strolling around the cruise ship, enjoying a glass of champagne, and could even check into our stateroom. It was 11 am. Sushi on Five, an à la carte restaurant specialising in Japanese cuisine, was open on Deck 5. We were seated by the window, watching the 2000 guests board the ship. We loved the crowd's energy and welcomed all guests with a song and dance. The vibe was so positive and fun! The food and service at Sushi on Five were exceptional, and we found ourselves dining there every day for lunch. A special thank you to the team: Onsa, Dan, Mohamed, Sudar, Ryan, and Helena, for caring for us during our slow lunches. Our first dinner was at Le Petite Chef and was quite a fun experience. It was a first, and we don't want to spoil the fun, so here are just a couple of pics! Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse Day two It was a day cruising, a sea day! We woke fresh and enjoyed a slow breakfast in the main dining room. We even saw our first whale breaching while ordering our mid-morning coffees at Cafe Bacio from the energetic and friendly crew. Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse The ship started rocking in the morning, so if you suffer from motion sickness, we advise you to go to Deck 3, mid-ship, and sit. The best advice is to avoid the feeling by lying low and not making your way to the front, as you will feel the rocking more. Once the seas were protected again, it was over in a few hours, and everyone was okay. We started the evening with unique cocktails at World Class Bar; thank you, Adrian, Nemanja and crew. We then dined in the main dining room. We had a set dining time of 8.30 pm, but we h8.30 thank Mary, the lovely Maître d' in the dining room, who always took care of us and found us an earlier dining slot. The food was beyond perfection, and the attentive service was impeccable. Day three - Sitka Our Alaskan adventure brings us to our first destination, Sitka, Alaska. Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse A small island with a population of 8500, but with four cruises docked, it was 20,000! Sitka had a Russian influence due to being part of Russia until 1867. We explored the town and settled for lunch to try the local halibut, which was delicious and only $50 for a few bites (below)!! While enjoying our lunch, a young man popped over to say hello. That day, he was sailing on another ship in Sitka. Our lovely waiter, Mickey, was from one of our favourite restaurants in Belgrade, Bar Sasa . We were all overwhelmed by coincidence and enjoyed the afternoon reminiscing. Soon after Mickey left, we started chatting to another group of lovely boys on vacation from Seattle with their 84-year-old Dad; he was an absolute legend, as were Dan and Dave. It was an extraordinary afternoon on our first day in Alaska, and to top it off, we had magnificent views as we sailed toward the Hubbard Glaciers. Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse Day four - Hubbard Glacier We cruised through the inside passage and had an incredible view of the Hubbard Glacier. It was the first time we had sailed through waters scattered with ice, and it was a special moment. Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse We had the most fantastic captain. Thank you, Captain Leo, for positioning the ship so we could soak up the magnificent glaciers for a few hours. It was mesmerising to experience the glacier on a rare clear day and capture the stunning Hubbard glaciers. Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse We finished the day with a lovely, slow lunch at Sushi on Five, enjoying these once-in-a-lifetime views and another dinner in the main dining room. Day five - Juneau Today, we arrived in Juneau, the capital of Alaska (30,000 population). Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse We organised a two-hour helicopter flight   over the beautiful glaciers and Alaskan terrain. Our Temsco Helicopters pilot, Josiah, was incredible. We landed on two different glaciers and had the opportunity to walk around Herbert's and Mendenhall glaciers. It was a magical morning, an experience we never thought possible. The glaciers' colours were gorgeous, and the spectacular mountain ranges were a sight. Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse We were back on board for the sail away and enjoyed delicious food, wine, and service on the fabulous Tuscan grill. A special thank you to Julia, our waitress, who understood our dining pace and was a pleasure to have by our side, serving us during the evening. We also loved reminiscing with Mohamad from Tunisia. The sail-away views were stunning and reminded us how much we love cruising! Day six - Ketchikan We visited Ketchikan, the first town in Alaska to describe itself as the "Salmon Capital of the World." Ketchikan is well known for its fishing, beautiful scenery, and rich Native culture. Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse For those who have watched Northern Exposure, it closely aligns. We loved the area's colourful buildings, history, scenery, and beauty, making it a lovely place to dock. The stories of random catch-ups continue; we met a couple on our flight from Amsterdam to Vancouver in Ketchikan as we walked by in the street. They were cruising on Holland America, a cruise ship also docked for the day. I chatted about our life stories and met all their friends, including a sweet Greek man who tried to steal me away from my husband! Christophe, a friendly face from our 2017 South Pacific cruise on the Solstice, served us during dinner that evening. The food continued to surprise us, and the duck tonight was mouthwatering. Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse Day seven Our final day was a sea day, during which we enjoyed slow cruising back to Vancouver. At five, we had another slow lunch at our favourite sushi place and an afternoon nap, as you do on a cruise ship. During lunch, we were fortunate to watch the pilot board the ship. Kudos to Wayne for getting this incredible footage. Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse We were booked into Murano, another of our favourite specialty restaurants, when the evening arrived. This restaurant offers world-class French cuisine crafted by a Michelin-starred chef. We were seated by a lovely couple from Florida, and we quickly became friends. We enjoyed lots of banter and traded travel stories. Our friendly sommelier, Tanya, was from Thailand, and we had some fun practising our Thai again and trading Thai travel stories. The dishes were delicious, as always; it is one of my favourite restaurants for Dover Sole. Alaskan Cruise - Celebrity Eclipse Our magical cruis e arrived in Vancouver the following day, and booking this cruise was the best decision. You will not be disappointed. Celebrity Cruises continues to exceed expectations and is world-class in its dining options, service, and crew. We love cruising with Celebrity. Surprisingly, boarding a ship for a week was cheaper than paying the exorbitant accommodation prices in Vancouver. You would be hard-pressed to find anything less than $500 per night; if you want five-star, you are looking for $650 per night, including your meals, and you have spent $1000 per day.