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My husband Dave and I were on La Bella Vita, a converted flat-bottom iron barge. In its previous life, it hauled sand and gravel along the canals and Po Valley rivers. Today, it’s a luxury floating hotel with a stylish, modern Italian interior. This trip was the ultimate no-stress, slow-travel experience—a six-night adventure, experiencing the romance of ancient Italy around...
When they first met, the one thing Linda and Dave McQueeney had in common was a love of travel, and the desire to live abroad when they retired. Linda was thinking of Costa Rica, for the warm climate and ocean views, while Dave had thoughts of Europe to serve as a home base for exploring the continent leisurely each month.