Bermuda Beach
Friday August 31, 2012
The beaches of Bermuda really do have pink sand!
Bermuda Beach (c) Linda Garrison
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Scenic Cruises Goes All-Inclusive in 2013
Thursday August 30, 2012
Australian cruise/tour company Scenic Tours, which is marketed in the USA as Scenic Cruises, will have the first all-inclusive European river ships in 2012.
The basic fare will include drinks, ... Read More
Holland America Eurodam - Dining Venues and Cuisine
Wednesday August 29, 2012
When Ronnie and I sailed on the Eurodam, we loved all the ship's dining venues on our eastern Caribbean cruise on the ship.
Our favorite restaurant was Tamarind, which serves exquisite ... Read More
Variety Voyager - Enjoy a Mega-Yacht Experience in the Mediterranean
Tuesday August 28, 2012
Anyone who has cruised the Mediterranean in the summertime has seen yachts either anchored in small, quiet harbors or tied up at the dock in the hot spots of the ... Read More
Costa Rica - Great Vacation Destination for Outdoor Lovers
Monday August 27, 2012
Costa Rica is a Central American country that is bordered on one side by the Caribbean Sea and the other side by the Pacific Ocean.
This small country is a ... Read More
Searching for Pirate's Treasure in the Caves of Norman Island
Sunday August 26, 2012
Norman Island is a small, 600-acre uninhabited island south of Tortola.
It is the southernmost island in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), and was once used by pirates to stash ... Read More
Chateau Margaux Vineyard in Bordeaux, France
Saturday August 25, 2012
A tour of the Bordeaux wine region is a delightful cruise ship shore excursion. I visited Bordeaux on the Crystal Symphony.
More Photos of Bordeaux Vineyards and Wineries
Chateau Margaux Vineyards (c) ... Read More
Norwegian Epic - Cabins and Suites
Friday August 24, 2012
The Norwegian Epic is NCL's largest ship.
I did a two-day preview cruise and came away with dozens of photos of the new ship. The Norwegian Epic has many innovative ... Read More
Palma de Mallorca - Balearic Islands of the Mediterranean
Thursday August 23, 2012
Palma de Mallorca (also spelled Majorca) is the capital city of the Spanish Balearic Islands of the Mediterranean.
These sunny islands have long been popular as Mediterranean vacation destinations for ... Read More
Porto Belo, Brazil - South American Port of Call
Wednesday August 22, 2012
Porto Belo is located south of Rio de Janeiro on the Atlantic Ocean.
The small town is famous for its good beaches and great diving opportunities. The weather in Porto Belo ... Read More
Carnival Dream "Fun" Ship
Tuesday August 21, 2012
The Carnival Dream, and her sister ships the Carnival Magic and Carnival Breeze are the largest (and newest) ships in the Carnival fleet.
I had the opportunity to attend the Carnival ... Read More
Street Scenes from Saigon, Vietnam
Monday August 20, 2012
Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam, was formerly known as Saigon
and is still commonly called by that name. Whatever the name, the city has some of the most interesting traffic ... Read More
Seabourn Odyssey - Mediterranean Cruise Travel Journal
Sunday August 19, 2012
Life doesn't come much better than cruising a beautiful area of the world like the Adriatic Sea between Greece and Italy.
One of the few things that does make it ... Read More
Bahamas Kayak and Snorkeling Tour
Saturday August 18, 2012
Outdoor activities such as kayaking and snorkeling are great fun when visiting tropical destinations.
While on a Carnival Fantasy cruise from Charleston, the "Peterson Cay Kayak and Snorkel Tour" from ... Read More
Antarctica Cruise Photo
Friday August 17, 2012
Isn't this photo peaceful? The seas were calm this day as we sailed Antarctic waters on the Hanseatic cruise ship.
Hanseatic in Antarctica Photo (c) Linda Garrison
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Saba - Dutch Island in the Caribbean
Thursday August 16, 2012
Saba is a small Dutch island in the Caribbean that is about 28 miles from St. Maarten.
Saba is very mountainous, and cruise ships that stopover at Saba usually include an ... Read More
Cape of Good Hope at Cape Point, South Africa near Cape Town
Wednesday August 15, 2012
Here's a good trivia question - what is the southernmost point in Africa?
Many people think that the Cape of Good Hope is the southern tip of Africa and the ... Read More
Holland America Eurodam at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas
Tuesday August 14, 2012
Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas is Holland America Line's private island. Aren't the water and ship beautiful?
More Photos of Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas
Half Moon Cay and ... Read More
Silversea Silver Wind Cruise Ship Profile
Monday August 13, 2012
The Silver Wind is one of a fleet of six small luxury ships of Silversea Cruises.
The ship is filled with elegant spaces, large suites, delightful cuisine, and excellent service. ... Read More
Stockholm, Sweden - Beautiful Port of Call in Northern Europe
Sunday August 12, 2012
Water is always nearby in Stockholm since it is built on 14 islands at the spot where freshwater Lake Malaren meets the Baltic Sea.
Cruise ships sailing to northern Europe ... Read More
Cannes - Fun and Sun on the French Riviera
Saturday August 11, 2012
When most of us think of the French Riviera, beautiful beaches and beautiful people seeking sun and fun come to mind.
Cannes is on the French Riviera, and its setting ... Read More
Can I Take a Pet on My Cruise Vacation?
Friday August 10, 2012
Just admit it -- many of us adore our pets as much as we do other family members, and we would love to share our cruise vacation with our pet. ... Read More
A Day in Gibraltar
Thursday August 9, 2012
Because of its strategic position at the narrow entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar has long played an important role in history.
Over the centuries, many invaders sought possession of ... Read More
Things to Do and See in Bucharest, Romania
Tuesday August 7, 2012
Bucharest is only an hour's bus ride from the Danube River at Oltenita, and cruises such as the Viking River Cruises' Eastern European Odyssey from Bucharest to Nuremberg often visit ... Read More
Cruising the Columbia and Snake Rivers of the American Northwest
Monday August 6, 2012
Cruising the Columbia and Snake Rivers of the American Northwest is ideal for those who love nature, soft adventure, casual cruising, and American history.
The passengers on our Columbia and ... Read More
Loreto, Mexico on the Sea of Cortez in Baja Mexico
Sunday August 5, 2012
Loreto, Mexico is a popular port of call for small ship cruises of the Sea of Cortez.
Our expedition cruise on the Safari Quest ended in Loreto, Mexico. However, unlike ... Read More
Tortola - British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean
Saturday August 4, 2012
The first Europeans to live on Tortola were mostly pirates such as Captain Kidd and Blackbeard, who used the numerous islands of the BVI to hide their ships and booty.
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Disney Magic Cruise Ship Profile
Friday August 3, 2012
The Disney Magic is an excellent mixture of classic ocean liner beauty and Disney whimsy. I have sailed the Caribbean on the Disney Magic and also did a Mediterranean cruise ... Read More
Say Ahhhhhhh . . .
Thursday August 2, 2012
This hippopotamus looks like he might be at the dentist, but these creatures are Africa's deadliest.
Hippos are a big draw at the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park in South Africa, ... Read More
A Tour of the Catherine Palace near St. Petersburg, Russia
Wednesday August 1, 2012
In the 18th century, Tsarina Elizabeth commissioned Rastrelli to build a grand summer palace about 15 miles from St. Petersburg, which was called the Catherine Palace for her mother.
The Catherine ... Read More