Goldring Travel

My Bordeaux river cruise on Scenic Diamond continued with a morning sail from Fort Medoc to Pauillac, France. As it is a famous name in the Médoc region of the Left Bank, I was very optimistic that I could have a great local wine tasting.

My journey through the Bordeaux region of France on Scenic Diamond continued at its very relaxed pace with a 9:45 AM start to a tour of a chateau in Saint-Émilion. There were three tour options: A visit to a sturgeon farm, a visit to an artisan flour mill, and the chateau visit for a wine tasting. Honestly, I felt a bit obligated ...

I previously experienced Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica, and it remains one of my favorite expeditions. So, when I was invited to sail on its river cruise product, specifically Scenic Diamond, in Bordeaux, the combination of Scenic experience and Borde...

I was invited on Explora Journeys’ new Explora III for a “preview” (shakedown) cruise and her Naming Ceremony boarding in Civitavecchia, Italy, spending a day in Portofino, a day at sea (filled with meetings and presentations, so yes, “It is my job!”), and a day in Barcelona at the n...