River cruises can look deceptively simple online. One ship. One river. A few charming towns along the way. Easy… right? But once you start digging, the details add up fast. Ship style. What’s actually included. Excursion pacing. Cabin placement. Transfers. Timing before and after the cruise. And suddenly that “simple” river cruise doesn’t feel so […]

After a year without travel, we’re all dreaming of places near and far that will allow us to fulfill our wanderlust while also ensuring the safety of our travel bubble. In our pursuit of privacy, the world’s great outdoors and natural wonders await. Our planet is full of remote, yet idyllic, islands where you can […]

Jane’s Corner:  How to take GREAT photos while on vacation! Welcome to my corner……of the world! It’s a great pleasure to join The Travel Mechanic team as a monthly guest blogger!   I invite you to travel along with me through my blog articles and many pictures. My love for travel started at a very […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Welcome to my corner……of the world! It’s a great pleasure to join The Travel Mechanic team as a monthly guest blogger! I invite you to travel along with me through my blog articles and many pictures. My love for travel started at a very early age through the wonderful opportunity to live, grow up and […]

  Welcome to my corner……of the world! It’s a great pleasure to join The Travel Mechanic team as a monthly guest blogger!  I invite you to travel along with me through my blog articles and many pictures. My love for travel started at a very early age through the wonderful opportunity to live, grow up […]

Welcome to my corner……of the world! It’s a great pleasure to join The Travel Mechanic team as a monthly guest blogger!  I invite you to travel along with me through my blog articles and many pictures. My love for travel started at a very early age through the wonderful opportunity to live, grow up and […]

 Following the Artists’ Sun to Find the Heart of Provence By Jane Meagher   Have you ever wondered what inspired the French impressionist painters? You’ll get your answer in Provence — it’s the light and the sun!   My trip to France in May took me to the picturesque towns in the south of France that […]

I’m just getting around to blog about our family vacation to Ireland this past summer… it was the perfect multi-generational family trip. Going abroad with a large family has many challenges. Finding the right type of vacation where toddlers can have as much fun as the grandparents can be hard to find. After much discussion, […]

The year has just been flying by for the travel consultants at The Travel Mechanic! We can’t believe it is February already and we want to share with some new developments that we have been working on! Our Exclusive Partnership with Club Corp & Oceania Cruises In partnership with Club Corp & Oceania Cruises, we will […]

1. Descend into a cenote, a fresh water sink hole that is a true natural work of art. Here you can swim or snorkel in the underground pools; the sacred waters of the Riviera Maya. 2. Take an eco-tour on the Sea of Cortez, a leader in adventure with its abundant sea life protected by […]