First-hand account by kiteboarding expert Valerie Vine from tckiteboarding.com. 

What makes a vacation truly amazing? The answer may be in balancing the happiness of your “experiencing self” and “remembering self”. The primary goal of the experiencing self is increasing the number and duration of pleasurable moments during your vacation: think relaxing on the beach, getting a massage and a glass of champagne at sunset.

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From foie gras to boeuf bourguignon, and all kinds of delicious pastries in between, France is world-renowned for its delicious food. It is, after all, the country that coined the term ‘Haute Cuisine’. Producing over eight billion bottles of wine a year­ — from Champagne and fifteen other wine regions — France is also home to some of the world’s best wines. Study up on our guide to French food and wine, and on your next Azamara voyage to France, you’ll dine comme un rois (like a king).

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With its exhilarating sense of seagoing adventure and something-for-everyone appeal, cruising may just offer the world’s most family-friendly vacation. Ships are essentially luxurious, floating resorts, loaded with activities and attractions that ooze multigenerational appeal.

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Croatia has seen a sort of transformation recently, one that has taken it from a hidden gem of coastal delights to one of the hottest travel destinations in Europe. What makes this small Balkan nation so appealing? It could be the brilliant sapphire waters of the Adriatic and spectacular white beaches. Or maybe it’s the medieval architecture and walled towns steeped in history begging to be uncovered. Or perhaps it’s the friendly, welcoming people and unique folk culture.

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With a geographic area stretching north to the volcanoes of Iceland and dipping southwards to the pebbly beaches of Greece, it’s no surprise that the list of unique places to visit in Europe is long and astonishing.

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