--- title: Roux Luxury Travel Blog (26) description: Read our latest updates on luxury cruises, wine travel, and culinary vacations. (26) --- ![Roux-Luxury-Travel-Logo.png](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Roux-Luxury-Travel-Logo.png?width=1200&name=Roux-Luxury-Travel-Logo.png "Roux-Luxury-Travel-Logo.png") ![Roux-Luxury-Travel-Logo.png](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Roux-Luxury-Travel-Logo.png?width=1200&name=Roux-Luxury-Travel-Logo.png "Roux-Luxury-Travel-Logo.png") - [Blog](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel) - Plan a Trip - more... ![DSC_2070.jpg](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_2070.jpg?width=3809&name=DSC_2070.jpg "DSC_2070.jpg") ## Roux Luxury Travel Blog [Home](http:) BLOG ## [The Best of Canada](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/the-best-of-canada) [![Canada blog 1](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/hubfs/Canada%20blog%201.jpg)](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/the-best-of-canada) Later this week, we’ll celebrate our own independence and the establishment of our country as the United States of America. There will be fireworks and cookouts and, for the fortunate among us, a four-day weekend. July 1 is when our neighbors to the north celebrate Canada Day, marking the unification of different British colonies into the Dominion of Canada. We thought we’d mark the occasion by praising some of our favorite spots in the Great White North. [continue reading](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/the-best-of-canada) ## [3 Things to Try While Vacationing in Franschhoek, South Africa](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/3-things-to-try-while-vacationing-in-franschhoek-south-africa) [Bucket List Trips](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/topic/bucket-list-trips), [Adventure Travel](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/topic/adventure-travel), [Culinary Travel](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/topic/culinary-travel), [bucket list](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/topic/bucket-list), [travel destinations](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/topic/travel-destinations), [Franschhoek, South Africa](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/topic/franschhoek-south-africa), [Africa](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/topic/africa) July 4, 2019 [![franschhoek south africa roux luxury travel](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/hubfs/franschhoek%20south%20africa%20roux%20luxury%20travel.jpg)](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/3-things-to-try-while-vacationing-in-franschhoek-south-africa) When it comes to fine wine, South Africa might not be the first country that comes to your mind. We didn’t think it likely that the place had much to offer in terms of that either, but one trip there and that country has now become one of our favorite wine spots to visit. But we don’t just frequent anywhere in South Africa, no. Our choice place is none other than Franschhoek. [continue reading](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/3-things-to-try-while-vacationing-in-franschhoek-south-africa) ## [2 Things to DO in Douro Valley Portugal](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/2-things-to-do-in-douro-valley-portugal) [travel tips](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/topic/travel-tips), [wine destinations](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/topic/wine-destinations), [travel agency in baton rouge louisiana](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/topic/travel-agency-in-baton-rouge-louisiana) June 27, 2019 [![things to do in douro valley portugal - roux luxury travel blog 6-27-19](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/hubfs/things%20to%20do%20in%20douro%20valley%20portugal%20-%20roux%20luxury%20travel%20blog%206-27-19.jpg)](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/2-things-to-do-in-douro-valley-portugal) Do we really need to gush about how beautiful Douro Valley is? It’s almost as if that’s the most common thing vacationers who have been to Portugal do. They talk about the country’s beauty, the wine, the cruises, the food; *everything*! [continue reading](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/2-things-to-do-in-douro-valley-portugal) ## [New England Summer Getaways](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/new-england-summer-getaways) [![New England getaways blog 1](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/hubfs/New%20England%20getaways%20blog%201.jpg)](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/new-england-summer-getaways) The solstice has come, and it’s officially summer, and that means each weekend brings the chance to get out and explore New England in all its glory. Whether that means packing up the family car or chartering a helicopter with Wings Air for a really quick getaway, there’s so much to explore. [continue reading](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/new-england-summer-getaways) ## [Top 3 Places to See in Douro Valley, Portugal](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/top-3-places-to-see-in-douro-valley-portugal) [travel tips](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/topic/travel-tips), [travel destinations](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/topic/travel-destinations), [wine destinations](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/topic/wine-destinations) June 25, 2019 [![where to visit in douro valley portugal - roux luxury travel blog 6-25-19](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/hubfs/where%20to%20visit%20in%20douro%20valley%20portugal%20-%20roux%20luxury%20travel%20blog%206-25-19.jpg)](https://info.rouxluxurytravel.com/luxurytravel/top-3-places-to-see-in-douro-valley-portugal) Portugal is not shy about showing off its many beautiful regions. The country is a World Heritage Site, after all, meaning its importance transcends all boundaries to be recognized by all regions of the world. 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