After a few days in London, we were off to Spain. I arranged for us to stay in a hotel near the port in Málaga the day before our cruise was to set sail. Since we had a 6:40 am flight, we knew we had to be at the airport at 4:40 am, which meant… Read More
As we wrapped up London and headed out to Spain, I wished we had more time to spend in one of my most favorite cities in the world, but it was not to be. Our trip here was a lightning fast jaunt and but not for the cold weather, lack of appropriate attire, and jet… Read More
When traveling, most people take pictures of their family in front of famous sites. I may do that, but I always seem to notice the not so ordinary things that intrigue me. Some are funny, some are unusual, and some are just strange. On Leake Street near the Waterloo Station in London is the fantastic… Read More
Sometimes deciding on a vacation means thinking outside of the box and that’s exactly what I did for our Thanksgiving plans. Normally we jump in the car and make the drive to New Hampshire to my husband’s parents’ home, but this year we wanted to do something different. Last year I won an 8-day cruise… Read More
Having recently returned from a trip abroad this Thanksgiving, I decided it might be time to finally wrap up our trip to Ireland. In Dublin, you can see a statue of the great writer, Oscar Wilde. Wilde, best known for his works that include the play The Importance of Being Earnest and the novel The… Read More
We all want to go on vacation, but how often have you said out loud that you just don’t have the money? Well, instead of moping about your lack of cash, why not make it happen? Additionally, these holiday saving tips will hopefully help people find a way to save money effectively, which will then… Read More
Everyone has their own opinion on whether or not you should drink while on a flight. Some people like to take the edge off with a drink or two (or three), while others do not want alcohol or anything else near them at all. Does alcohol affect you differently in the air vs. on the… Read More
Did you realize that cruises leave from ports other than those in Florida? Yes it’s true! There are ports close to most major cities that allow you the luxury of traveling from close to home. If you pick one of these ports, you can drive to the port, park your car, and jump on board.… Read More
Veteran cruisers love to give advice to new cruisers about what to pack and what to leave behind at home. As a cruiser myself, I have found that no matter how much I pack I never seem to wear half of what I bring. When packing for an upcoming cruise, I try to remember those… Read More
Be it a land vacation or cruise or even business travel, you have to find a way to get from your home to the airport. Often we plan in advance our airport transfers at our destination, but have you given any thought to your trip to the airport? You probably figure the easiest way to… Read More
