Crystal River on Florida’s Nature Coast is a place for anyone who wants to experience Florida away from theme parks and the hustle and bustle of the big city. Instead, you will find crystal-clear freshwater springs, mangrove canals, quiet bays and a relaxed small-town atmosphere. Crystal River is best known as the “Home of the Manatee“, because (almost) everything here revolves around manatees. In this region, you have a particularly good chance of seeing the peaceful manatees in their natural …
» Read the full blog postTravel Reports » North America
North America geographically includes Greenland (which is autonomously owned by Denmark), Canada, the USA and Mexico. The largest metropolitan areas include New York City, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Toronto. North and Central America extends across all four climate zones of the world: in the north the continent reaches as far as the Arctic Circle and in the south as far as the tropics.
City of Tampa in Florida – Top 10 Sights & Attractions (USA)
This year was our first time in Tampa, the third largest city in Florida. The city on the Hillsborough River and Tampa Bay has a lot to offer: whether it’s the large amusement parks Bush Gardens and Adventure Island, the Tampa Zoo, the historic Latino neighborhood of Ybor City, the Florida Aquarium or the approximately four-kilometer-long Tampa Riverwalk – there is something for everyone to see and experience here. And despite these many tourist highlights, Tampa is not as commercial …
» Read the full blog postMarco Island – Dolphins & Seashell Tour with Dolphin Explorer
Would you like to go on a dolphin tour in Naples or Marco Island? Then “The Dolphin Explorer” is a perfect option. With this tour you can not only observe dolphins in the wild, you are automatically part of an expedition in which bottlenose dolphins are studied by photo-identification around the Marco River and the offshore island worlds. The Dolphin Explorer also combines the wildlife experience with a stop on a beautiful barrier island for shelling (collecting shells). In our …
» Read the full blog postNaples: Sun, beach and activities on Florida’s Paradise Coast
If you are looking for endless sandy beaches, pastel-colored sunsets and relaxed vacation vibes on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Naples is the place to be. The region in southwest Florida is perfect for anyone looking for a mix of beach vacation, family activities and nature adventures. In our detailed report, you can find out more about the region, our accommodation and suggestions on how to spend 3 days in Naples with small children. Things to know about the Naples & Marco …
» Read the full blog postCozumel Highlights: Maya, beaches & nature (island tour in German)
Cozumel is one of the most famous destinations in the Mexican Caribbean and at the same time an island that has much more to offer than a classic cruise stop. Turquoise waters, offshore coral reefs, thousands of years of Mayan history and a relaxed, authentic atmosphere make Cozumel a special place. We visited the island as part of a cruise on the Icon of the Seas and deliberately opted for a private, German-speaking tour of the island with Leon Tours …
» Read the full blog postCosta Maya – Chacchoben Maya ruins & 7-color lagoon of Bacalar
We visited Costa Maya during our cruise on Royal Caribeean’s Icon of the Seas. Between dense jungle, millennia-old Mayan culture and turquoise-blue lagoons, a varied day trip awaited us, taking us from the impressive Mayan ruins in Chacchoben to the world-famous 7-colored lagoon of Bacalar. In this article, we take you on a tour of our impressions of Costa Maya, share practical information for cruise guests and show you why a shore leave here is definitely worthwhile. Where is Costa …
» Read the full blog postIcon of the Seas – Our travel report from the largest cruise ship
A cruise with the “Icon of the Seas” is something very special and has been on our bucket list for some time, as it is currently the largest cruise ship in the world. Even before the journey begins, it is clear that you are not simply boarding a ship, but a floating world of experience. We spent a week traveling on the “7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day” route and share our personal impressions, photos, experiences and lots of …
» Read the full blog postMiami – Our Top 12 Sights & Attractions! (USA)
The City of Miami is an ideal starting point to explore Florida and the region due to its many direct flights from Germany, the numerous hotels in all price ranges, the miles of fine sandy beach, the large cruise port and the many sights. We have been to Miami 3 times so far and have listed our top 12 most popular sights & activities for you here. Of course, there is so much more to see in the city! But …
» Read the full blog postHouston (Texas) – Our highlights and activities
Anyone exploring Texas should definitely make a detour to the fourth largest city in the USA. With the Space Center, the Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Zoo, Houston offers three of the most famous attractions in the state of Texas. In our travel report, we show you everything we experienced in 3 days in Houston. Things to know about Houston Houston is located in the south-east of the US state of Texas, close to the Gulf Coast, and …
» Read the full blog postSpace Center Houston – Dive into the world of space travel
Houston – you inevitably associate it with NASA and the associated Space Center. The name alone brings to mind legendary radio messages (“Houston, we have a problem“), rocket launches and the infinite expanses of space. So it was clear to us that while we were in town, a visit to the Space Center Houston was a must. Find out how we liked the NASA visitor center in our travel report. Interesting facts about the Space Center Houston Space Center Houston …
» Read the full blog postGalveston Island travelogue – beach vacation & attractions
We spent 3 days on Galveston Island, because during our 3-week round trip through Texas we couldn’t miss a stop on the Gold Coast. We’ll tell you how we liked the island and what we did in our travel report. Interesting facts about Galveston Island Galveston Island is located off the Texas Gulf Coast, around an hour south-east of Houston. The narrow barrier island, which is around 43 kilometers long and up to 5 kilometers wide, covers an area of …
» Read the full blog postTop 10 attractions in San Antonio: River Walk, Alamo & more
During our round trip through Texas we spent 4 days visiting the city of San Antonio. According to “Travel + Leisure“, San Antonio is one of the most beautiful cities in the USA – and we can absolutely confirm that. We particularly liked downtown with its beautiful River Walk and the San Antonio Missions. You can find out more about the city and the most famous top 10 sights & attractions that we visited in our travel report. Things to …
» Read the full blog postSeaWorld & the Aquatica water park in San Antonio (Texas)
What could be better on a hot summer’s day in Texas than taking the kids to a water park and then exploring an amusement park? This combination can be found perfectly at SeaWorld & Aquatica San Antonio. Having previously explored SeaWorld Orlando and SeaWorld San Diego, we were excited to see what we could experience here. SeaWorld and Aquatica San Antonio (Texas) SeaWorld San Antonio and the adjacent Aquatica water park together form one of the largest leisure and adventure …
» Read the full blog postUNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas? San Antonio Missions (USA)
When we were planning our trip to Texas, we were looking for UNSECO World Heritage Sites that we could incorporate into our itinerary. The USA currently has 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites include a variety of natural and cultural monuments, from national parks to historic cities. But there is actually just one UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas: the San Antonio Missions. This makes the missions the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in the whole State of Texas …
» Read the full blog postLuckenbach in Texas – A German ghost town in the USA
Luckenbach in the US state of Texas is a small town with a rich history dating back to the middle of the 19th century. The town was founded in 1849 by German immigrants who came to Texas to start a new life. The name “Luckenbach” comes from the German word for “Luckenbach” or “Lückenbach”, which refers to the geographical features. The original settlement consisted of a small number of buildings, including a post office and a department store, which served …
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