Mary Jo Manzanares

Travel blogger, editor, podcaster, wine lover who lives in Seattle, but is always packed for the next adventure. www.travelingwithmj.com

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We stayed at the Hôtel Westminster in Paris before and after our barge cruise with European Waterways. Read my review of the hotel on Hotel Scoop.
August 18
Hotel Westminster: Luxury in the Heart of Paris
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The rue de la Paix is home to some of the most expensive jewelry stores, shops, and hotels in the heart of Paris, and it’s also the most expensive …
August 18
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Seattle: 12 Things to Do in Pioneer Square
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The Seattle summer may be starting to edge into fall, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to go indoors yet. Grab your jacket, just in case, and head to …
August 15
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Another day, another castle. This one with a tour from the count/owner and a falconry demonstration. European Waterways
July 29
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Night time in Saint Florentine. A few minutes on deck and then time to turn in. Tomorrow is another busy day. #europeanwaterways
July 29
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Getting ready to leave La Belle Époque and head back to Paris. A few random shots from our week with @europeanwaterways
July 29
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In the galley for a cooking demonstration with Chef Mark. Beef Bourginon will be dinner tonight. Looks and smells delicious and I’m looking forward …
July 29
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Today we drank champagne and hung out with a Baron and Baroness at their chateau. What did you do? European Waterways
July 29
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Another relaxing day on the canals in Burgundy with European Waterways, followed by wine tasting. It’s scorching hot here, I think today was over 100 …
July 29
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Our first full day on European Waterways La Belle Époque was a relaxing one. We meandered through the locks on the canals, enjoying some time reading …
July 29
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We traveled from Paris to Tonnere where we boarded European Waterways La Belle Époque for a week cruising the canals in Burgundy. We met our crew, …
July 29
Cheers to the start of a week cruising the canals in Burgundy with @european_waterways.
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Wine tasting at @laroche_wines on an afternoon excursion on our @european_waterways barge cruise. Food and wine are just
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July 29
The Yums on Instagram: “Wine tasting in Chablis, France, as part of the excursion program on the Classic Burgundy itinerary
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Anthony Manzanares on Instagram: “13th century wine press still in use at the Laroche Winery in Chablis, France”
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La Belle Époque coming through a lock. The crew and the lock master hard at work @european_waterways
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Anthony Manzanares on Instagram: “Fields of sunflowers as far as the eye could see. Like a sea of yellow”
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Anthony Manzanares on Instagram: “Barn owl at Chateau de Commarin. Medieval sport of Falconry demonstration was quite impressive”
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Chateau de Commarin. Beautiful grounds that takes one back to the 15th century. @european_waterways
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Today we boarded @european_waterways hotel barge, La Belle Époque. This will be our home for the week as we make our way
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July 29
A wonderful day on the barge with @european_waterways. Slept in, lounged on the deck and read as we progressed through the
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July 29
Transiting the locks on the canals in Burgundy. We jumped off at one lock, then walked for awhile on the tow path along canal,
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July 29
We drank champagne and had lunch with a Baron and Baroness (and their dog). Life is great in the French Countryside. A bucket
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July 29
Living in a castle may not be all it’s cracked up to be these days. These beautiful estate must be difficult to maintain
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July 29
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Finishing up some last-minute packing and work before heading off to France and a barge cruise on the canals in the Northern Burgundy region with …
July 19
Weekend Getaway: Playa del Carmen & All-Inclusive Reef 28
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Mexico is an amazing place to head to for a girls-only vacation, and destinations don’t come much better than Playa del Carmen. If you’re looking for …
July 18
So many wines, so little time. Just a peek at what’s available onboard @halcruises Nieuw Statendam.
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April 26
While touring @halcruises Nieuw Statendam, I stepped outside to look at the other ships in port at Miami's cruise port. were
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