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With so many cruise lines vying for your attention and business, it can be difficult to select the one you will enjoy the most. This can be a hard decision for experienced sailors as well as those new to cruising.. Let’s take a look at four different lines – each caters to a different category […]
While a lengthy stretch of hot summer days will leave me irritable, I always prefer the heat over severe cold. Always. I barely tolerate the winters in southeastern NC which are actually warm compared to the places I am going to discuss. Do you like cold weather? If so, stay tuned for a discussion on […]
There was a time when those traveling solo were basically ignored. Fortunately, that time is rapidly disappearing, with an ever increasing number of venues, sites and settings reaching out to the solo traveler. There really has never been a better time to explore traveling solo! If this is something you are considering, here are a […]
Located between the UK, Iceland, and Norway, the Faroe Islands are a self-governing region of Denmark. There are actually more sheep than there are humans in this small country whose population numbers around 54,000. At one time the islands were isolated with few visitors but that has changed over the last decade. Tourists actually outnumber […]
This is my second installment on Caribbean cruising. Generally, cruises in the Caribbean are divided into Eastern or Western cruises. If you are new to cruising (or even if you are not) you may wonder which is best. Let’s take a look at the similarities and differences between the two. Eastern – Often these cruises […]
Sun, sand, and surf, thy name is the Caribbean, home to some of the best beaches in the world! While the Bahamas and Jamaica are hot spots, there are also some places that are off the beaten path. In the mood for fewer tourists and locations less traveled? Take a look at one of these: […]
There was a time that luxury travel was easy to define: A 5 star hotel or a resort with an endless amount of amenities. That is still important for some travelers but as time passes the term has expanded a bit. One hallmark has remained a constant, however. Luxury travelers expect their needs and desires […]
Most of us, especially if we live in the eastern half of the country, have either visited Florida or plan to at some point. Though generally associated as the land of palm trees and beaches (which is true to some extent), it is actually quite diverse. The cities often visited by tourists all have different […]
My husband and I have now completed two long distance trips using Amtrak. On our first trip we used Amtrak Vacations. The trip we just completed we planned ourselves. Today, I will be writing about self-planning which allows much more flexibility. Here are a few items to keep in mind when planning your long-distance vacation […]
Our final trip on the California Zephyr went from Grand Junction to Denver. While the entire trip was wonderful, the section from Glenwood Springs to Denver was really astonishing! My husband and I were in Glenwood Springs several years ago and it is a spectacularly beautiful city! Known for its hot springs and mountain location, […]
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