Nan Knows Travel

05/26/2026

Crystal has 24-hour butler service. I boarded Crystal Serenity and was reminded why Crystal’s butler program is among the best at sea.
A special shout-out to Coren, one of Crystal Serenity’s Head Butlers, who somehow manages to be everywhere at once without ever breaking a sweat. Need something? Coren already thought of it. Looking for your butler? He’s probably three steps ahead, quietly making your day better.
Nan says if mind-reading became an official cruise activity, Coren would win gold, silver, and bronze.

From flawless in-suite dining to those “How did they know I wanted that?” moments, he makes luxury feel effortless while teaching future Crystal butlers how it’s done.

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05/20/2026

A destination wedding in Greece is honestly one of the best ways to begin a marriage. 🇬🇷✨
Kalesma Mykonos is a hotel perfect for it — romantic, dramatic views, elegant, peaceful, and just removed enough from the Mykonos madness to make everyone feel glamorous.
And frankly, if a couple can survive coordinating relatives, passports, and a Greek island wedding together… the marriage already has excellent odds.
It’s easier if we do the planning and travel arrangements. @ @ # #🍸

05/06/2026

It’s all about the Details.

05/06/2026

Human Intelligence coupled with genuine travel experience is the difference.

03/08/2026

Adelaide South Australia
Today’s cultural program Australian wildlife, German village charm, and French dining all before bedtime.
At Mount Lofty Summit, a koala demonstrated napping in a eucalyptus tree while a very loud bird served as an alarm clock. Then on to Hahndorf a village of flower boxes, bakeries, boutiques, souvenir shops… and a vasectomy clinic, because nothing says quaint village stroll like decisive life choices.
Then Girls’ Night Out with Champagne, caviar, white-gloved waiters.
Koala. Bratwurst. Bubbles.

02/26/2026

Today in Auckland delivered peak New Zealand, a sheep farm, cliffs, and an aromatic bird colony. Whenuanui’s sheep and cattle dotted the landscape. The farmer sheared a lamb in under 2- minutes flat. Then the real manager of the operation appeared. A 9-year old, shepherding dog. He moved the sheep with laser focus except for his memory lapse. Yes, mid task he would pause. Just stand there. Blink. Then right back to work as if nothing had happened. Next stop Maukatia Takapu Gannet Refuge. The sound? Imagine a thousand squeaky toys. The birds were fast and precise, diving off the cliffs plunging into the sea like missiles. Dive Technique Score 10. 🌊🐑🐦

02/24/2026

An Auckland stop over on Silversea Silver Dawn well somehow I ended up enjoying a Private Car and Driver. Yes a polished black Mercedes pulled up. The chauffeur opened the door. I slid in like I had somewhere extremely important to be. In reality, I was visiting the beautiful city of Auckland NZ. We zoomed up to Mount Eden where we stood dramatically over the city, then to Viaduct Harbour where we waved at posh yachts and sailboats. Having a driver/chauffeur is not about grandeur. It is about deleting the background noise so you can feel the destination.
The best part? My only task was sitting with good posture in the back seat.
For one glorious morning in Auckland, I was not on a schedule or answering emails, I was totally free to absorb the
magic of this special place.

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

Last night on the Silversea Silver Dawn island dancers boarded with strong bodies generous bellies and endless energy. The drums pounded and those proud midsections shimmered and moved with such speed it suddenly reminded me of the vibrating belt exercise machines from the ’60s—the ones where you just stood there and let the contraption do all the wiggling for you in hopes of weight loss.
The dancers were all beautiful in that real, confident island way. Just pure joy and love of their culture. It was authentic, lively, and most entertaining. 🌺🥁

02/14/2026

The beauty of French Polynesia

02/07/2026

Pearl and her Ukelele Rangiroa French Polynesia