Stockholm's Absolut Ice Bar
Sunday September 30, 2012
The Absolut Ice Bar at the Nordic Sea Hotel in Stockholm is kept at freezing temperatures year-round, and its walls, bar, and decor are all made of ice.
The unique square ... Read More
Pisco River Valley in Peru
Saturday September 29, 2012
The area surrounding the Pisco River in Peru is some of the driest on earth, but farmers grow magnificent grapes in the river valley. And yes, the grapes are used ... Read More
Rendezvous in Corfu - Three Silversea Ships Visit Greek Island on the Same Day
Friday September 28, 2012
It's rare that two cruise ships from the same cruise line are in the same port on the same day. It's even rarer for three ships from the same cruise ... Read More
Grand Cayman Island - Cruise Ship Port of Call
Thursday September 27, 2012
Grand Cayman Island is a very popular cruise ship port of call in the western Caribbean.
Although Grand Cayman is flat and relatively unattractive, its lenient tax and banking laws ... Read More
Transatlantic "Voyage of the Vikings" Cruise on the ms Maasdam
Wednesday September 26, 2012
I've always wanted to sail across the Atlantic Ocean, and that dream was realized this past summer when I cruised from Boston to Amsterdam on the ms Maasdam of Holland ... Read More
Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge
Tuesday September 25, 2012
The Multnomah Falls plunge 620 feet in two sheer sections into the Columbia River Gorge.
The falls are located just off Interstate 84 in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, making ... Read More
Visit Glasgow from a Cruise Ship
Monday September 24, 2012
Glasgow is the third largest city in Britain (after London and Birmingham) and the largest city in Scotland.
It also is one of the most popular cities in Britain for ... Read More
Norwegian Pearl Cruise Ship Profile and Photo Galleries
Sunday September 23, 2012
The Norwegian Pearl is contemporary in style and a good example of Norwegian Cruise Line's "freestyle cruising" concept.
The large ship has numerous diverse dining venues and bars, and enough activities ... Read More
Vienna, Austria - Imperial City on the Danube River
Saturday September 22, 2012
One of the best things about a Danube River cruise is the opportunity to visit Vienna.
Vienna is a beautiful city, filled with palaces and other remnants of the great Austrian ... Read More
Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Argentina
Friday September 21, 2012
The Iguazu River Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil are spectacular. A trip to the falls is a great extension to your cruise embarking or disembarking in Buenos ... Read More
Wadi Rum – Desert Valley Loved by Lawrence of Arabia
Thursday September 20, 2012
Wadi Rum is a spectacular desert valley about an hour north of Aqaba in the Jordan desert, which was loved by the British adventurer T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia).
Wadi Rum ... Read More
Danube River Towns - Melk and Passau
Wednesday September 19, 2012
The stretch of the Danube between Budapest and Nuremberg is one of my favorite European river cruise itineraries.
Melk, Austria is home to the golden baroque Benedictine Abbey. Most river ships ... Read More
Been Everywhere? Here's a New Place to Cruise--West Africa
Tuesday September 18, 2012
Travelers always seem to be looking for new places to go, and cruisers are just the same--they just like to get there on the water. Even those who haven't been ... Read More
Alaska Helicopter Flightseeing Tour
Monday September 17, 2012
My first helicopter ride cruise shore excursion was in Alaska, and it was a truly memorable experience.
The location was the Juneau icefields in Alaska.
Living in Georgia, we don't get ... Read More
Carnival Dream - Outdoor Common Areas
Sunday September 16, 2012
As frequent cruisers would expect, the Carnival Dream has some superb outdoor common areas such as swimming pools, miniature golf course, basketball and volleyball courts, and outdoor movie screen.
However, the ... Read More
Where Can You Find the World's Largest Radishes?
Saturday September 15, 2012
The world's largest radishes and some of the world's smallest oranges are grown on the slopes of the active volcano Mount Sakurajima near Kagoshima, Japan.
Kagoshima, a city on the southern ... Read More
Tips for Haggling in International Markets
Friday September 14, 2012
Some may call me crazy, but I'm traveling to Egypt today for a Nile River cruise tour on the River Tosca of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Despite the ongoing demonstrations ... Read More
Maasdam of Holland America Line - Cruise Ship Profile and Tour
Thursday September 13, 2012
The ms Maasdam is a 1,258-guest mid-sized cruise ship owned by Holland America Line.
Since the Maasdam was launched in December 1993, she is one of Holland America's oldest ships. ... Read More
Gray Whales of Magdalena Bay, Mexico
Wednesday September 12, 2012
The gray whales of Magdalena Bay, Mexico are as curious about visitors as we are about them!
More Whale Watching Photos from Mexico Cruise
Magdalena Bay, Mexico Photo (c) Linda Garrison
Follow on ... Read More
Small Ship Cruising of the Rivieras on the Variety Voyager
Tuesday September 11, 2012
Small ship cruises like the 76-guest Variety Voyager often offer itineraries that include ports of call that are not accessible to large cruise ships.
One of these itineraries is the ... Read More
Cruising the Norwegian Fjords
Monday September 10, 2012
The Norwegian fjords on the western coast of Norway are a marvelous summertime cruise destination.
Ships sailing northern European itineraries often include one (or more) of several Norwegian towns along ... Read More
Holland America Eurodam - Eastern Caribbean Cruise Travel Log
Sunday September 9, 2012
The Holland America Eurodam is a real beauty, with traditional lines and a mix of elegant and contemporary decor.
The Eurodam is in the same class as her younger sister ... Read More
Nassau in the Bahamas
Saturday September 8, 2012
The Bahamas are a great cruise destination, and Nassau is the most popular port of call in the islands.
A cruise to Nassau in the Bahamas was my first cruise experience. ... Read More
Magnificent Moorea - Island in the South Pacific
Friday September 7, 2012
Sailing into the bay of Moorea is one of the most magnificent sights you will ever have.
Our cruise ship slipped through the narrow reef pass and into Moorea's Opunohu Bay ... Read More
Kyoto, Japan - Cruise Shore Excursion from Osaka or Kobe
Thursday September 6, 2012
If your cruise ship docks in Osaka or Kobe, you might want to spend a day in Kyoto, Japan.
Kyoto has over 1600 Buddhist temples, 200 Shinto shrines, and 3 imperial ... Read More
Cherbourg - Port of Call in Normandy, France
Wednesday September 5, 2012
Cherbourg sits on the English Channel in the Normandy region of France.
Most cruise ships stopover in Le Harve so that passengers can schedule shore excursions at the Normandy beaches or ... Read More
Gibraltar Barbary Ape with Baby
Tuesday September 4, 2012
Gibraltar is most famous for its "Rock", but these Barbary Apes run a close second.
Barbary Apes at Gibraltar (c) Linda Garrison
More Photos of Gibraltar
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Ancient Sites Around the World
Monday September 3, 2012
Visiting ancient historical sites
is a favorite activity of many cruise travelers. For those of us living in the USA, many of our "ancient" sites are only a few hundred ... Read More
Tour and Overview of the NCL Norwegian Gem
Sunday September 2, 2012
The 2400-passenger Norwegian Gem is the 6th and final ship in Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) Jewel class,
and the 13th ship in the NCL fleet. It resembles the Norwegian Pearl, ... Read More
Small Ship M/V Mist Cove of The Boat Company
Saturday September 1, 2012
The 24-passenger Mist Cove is an intimate eco-cruise ship owned and operated by The Boat Company.
For nature lovers and outdoorsmen, it is a perfect way to experience Southeast Alaska. During ... Read More