AzulBlue Journeys

06/20/2025

It’s Summer Solstice and our clients have been enjoying some wonderful summer adventures! From Japan to Greece, Portugal to Italy, travel mode is in full swing ✈️

06/19/2025

Do you believe in the power of women? 💪🏻
This is a post from a very good friend of mine and it is for a great cause. Whether you have traveled to Mexico through AzulBlue Journeys, been to Mexico on your own or just plain believe in paying forward, please consider.

I am asking for your support of our ongoing efforts to support the women and girls in the Mayan villages that we love so much, we’re putting together special gift bags filled with feminine care items and meaningful touches — small things that remind them they are seen, loved, valued and never forgotten.

We’re asking for donations of:
• Feminine hygiene products (pads, wipes, etc.)
• Hair accessories
• Cute bracelets or small jewelry
• Travel-sized toiletries
• Lotions and perfumes

These bags will be gifted to girls and women of all ages — many of whom go without even the most basic items.
We will be placing notes in Spanish inside the bags for them that tell them how special and valued they are words that will encourage 💗

We want to help them feel supported, cared for, and empowered… even if just for a day.

How to help:
Sponsor bags at $25 each by donation at https://mexicofamtrips.com/te-amo/

Any questions email at [email protected]

Gracias!!!

06/16/2025

If you know me, you know I LOVE river cruising in Europe! And now you can enjoy the new Easter Delights itineraries along the Danube in March and April!

🐰 How many Easter Markets will we get to visit?
🐥 On the Danube River, depending on your departure date, we may visit Easter Markets in Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg, as long as they are open. In addition, for guests who reserve our optional land package in Prague, we will visit Easter Markets there as well. For specific open dates, please refer to the tourism site for each city.

🐰 What kind of items might I expect to find at the Easter Markets?
🐥 European Easter Markets are typically brimming with hand-painted decorative eggs – a major highlight of the market stalls. However, you may also find handicrafts such as ceramics, jewelry, glassware, candles and wooden trinkets, as well as Easter breads, regional cuisine, spring flowers and artisanal chocolates, depending on the destination.

🐰 Do I have to choose between visiting an Easter Market or participating in one of the regular included excursions?
🐥 Typically not! We incorporate visits to the Easter Markets into our regularly planned excursions. However, if you prefer to spend a longer time at the markets, you are more than welcome to do so as long as you return to the ship for our “All Aboard Time.”

✏️ click for more details: https://www.amawaterways.com/agent/Monica%20Velasco%20%20AzulBlue%20Journeys/easter

05/24/2025

Let the long weekend begin…

04/24/2025

Today, Icelanders celebrate Sumardagurinn Fyrsti, the first day of summer ☀️ We know, it’s a little premature! The day’s celebrations stem from the old calendar, when there were only two seasons: winter and summer. Temperatures in Iceland are slowly increasing, the days are getting longer, and the midnight sun is around the corner. Have you booked your summer vacation yet?

04/22/2025

‼️Make sure you take care of this before your next trip‼️

Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. air travelers (including those flying domestically) who do not present a REAL ID-compliant license or acceptable alternative can expect to face delays, additional screening, and the possibility of not being permitted into the security checkpoint. If you don't have a state-issued REAL ID yet, a passport can also be used to meet this requirement.

Find other REAL ID options at tsa.gov/real-id

Learn how to apply for or renew your passport at travel.state.gov/passport

04/10/2025

When the backdrop seems fake and you have to step up 🩵

04/04/2025

The power of a smile. It will make you stop in your tracks and reciprocate the gesture. And this small, simple moment makes your day. The welcome smile of Mr. Jahangir at is unmatched, just like the service at this phenomenal London hotel 🩵

03/31/2025

My Mama always said, “Walk in like you own the place” 🩵

03/22/2025

Does not surprise me…
Ask me about Iceland 🇮🇸! I have been there 4 times and I cannot wait to go back 😊

Today the World Happiness Report for 2025 was released, with Iceland sitting at number 3 in the list of the world’s happiest countries 😊 You might wonder – is there something in the water in the Nordics, which take the top 4 happiest positions? You’re always invited to come and see for yourself. We’d be very happy to see you! 🩷 bit.ly/4iEnA12

03/22/2025

Clients sailing on the Nile River in one of the most beautiful river cruise suites I have ever seen…that tub 🛁🩵

03/13/2025

Thank you to our friends at for a fabulous stay in Lisbon! A boutique hotel rebuilt on the site of the house of the former governor of the Belem Tower, it is a blue and gold dream 🩵