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I really haven’t written much about London compared to other places we visited in the UK and I am not really sure why. It was a stop on a trip that also included other parts of England as well as Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland. We were there in autumn-September and October specifically-and enjoyed it. […]
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What airlines have the highest passenger satisfaction for both able-bodied and disabled flyers? Conde Nast Traveler recently reported on the results of satisfaction surveys. Oddly, while satisfaction increased for basic economy, premium economy showed a decline. Let’s take a brief look! -For the fourth year in a row, Southwest had the highest scores for […]
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After leaving La Fortuna, we spent a couple of days in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. A quarter to third of the population (depending on who is telling you!) lives in this one city. It is a large city by anyone’s estimate and contains everything you would expect. Traffic is congested. Lots of […]
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The Caribbean is a perennially popular cruise destination and for good reasons. They’re relatively close and comprise a myriad of destinations. European River Cruises are always in demand. The Mediterranean, especially, is a popular journey Let’s look at a few others trending locations: Japan – A tremendously popular destination, seeing it by cruise may […]
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My husband and I love train travel and choose it whenever possible. For the last year or two, we have been obsessing about finding a journey spectacular, lengthy and European. Everytime we think we have found one, we get distracted by something else and the search starts over! Recently, while continuing the search for that […]
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Cruising is a growth industry as people try them and get hooked. The entire industry is growing fast–but the fastest growing section of all is Expeditionary Cruising. Made specifically for the bold and intrepid, these cruises combine adventure and exploration focused typically on nature and wildlife. Antarctica and the Galapagos Islands are two popular destinations […]
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Following on the UK’s ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), Thailand is now working to digitize their border. Beginning May 1,2025 all foreigners to Thailand must complete a TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) at least 3 days prior to arriving. Visit Thailand Immigration Bureau’s official website https://tdac.immigration.go.th/manual/en/index.html for the online app that will require personal information such […]
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Even disregarding Mardi Gras, New Orleans is a singular experience! Music, food, history, and a love of celebration are all combined in this city! If you love the night life (and even if you don’t!) you need to plan a trip. Great museums, shopping, distinctive architecture, all combine with burlesque and comedy evenings, and […]
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I am generally not a big fan of desert climates and tend to avoid them. Despite being in Arizona, however, Flagstaff is a totally different animal. With an altitude of 7,000 feet, the city has beautiful summer and autumn weather. The typical summer day is around 80 degrees. Flagstaff IS a crowded summer destination though, […]
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Overall, I am not a big fan of Florida though I do love Key West (and the keys in general). Like many parents in the eastern half of the US, we did the theme park pilgrimage when our kids were young. There is so much more to this city, however. Orlando can be a […]
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