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02/12/201802/12/2018

Paracas: The Poor Man’s Galapagos, But Really So Much More

by Marian Krueger, in category South America
Paracas

For the next port of call on our world cruise on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s Black Watch, we’re headed to Paracas, Peru and an adventurous day out to Ballestas Islands.  Located 262 km from Lima, we sailed straight from Callao to Paracas. When we woke up and looked outside, all we could see was… Read More

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02/11/2018

Seeing the Real Lima On A Reality Tour with Haku Tours

by Marian Krueger, in category South America
Lima

Our first destination in Peru on our world cruise on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s Black Watch is the port of Callao. Located approximately 9 miles west from the center of Lima, Callao is the chief seaport area of Peru. Black Watch docked in Callao and Danielle and I had to take a shuttle into… Read More

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02/01/2018

How To Make The Most Of A Beach Day In Manta, Ecuador

by Marian Krueger, in category South America
Manta

If you’re looking for some sun, fun, and sandy beaches in South America, look no further than Manta, Ecuador. With a population of close to 200,000 and the largest seaport in Ecuador, our world cruise had us in port for the day in Manta. From Black Watch Into Manta, Ecuador As we departed Fred. Olsen… Read More

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01/31/201801/31/2018

6 Amazing Tricks To Get The Most Out Of Your Panama Canal Experience

by Marian Krueger, in category Panama
Panama Canal

After a few days at sea, Danielle and I were finally  arriving at one of the destinations I was excited about from our itinerary: The Panama Canal. While I visited Panama previously and even got to see the Panama Canal, I’ve never actually gone through it so I was all about seeing it from onboard… Read More

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01/28/2018

A Change of Plans Calls for Margaritas in Cozumel at Señor Frog’s

by Marian Krueger, in category Mexico
Cozumel

Another stop on our world cruise today and now we’re in Cozumel, Mexico, which is located off the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Danielle (CruiseMiss.com) and I had planned a visit to a beach bar on the east part of the island. However, when the captain onboard our ship, Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s “Black… Read More

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01/25/2018

The 7 Best Things About Visiting Havana, Cuba While On A Cruise

by Marian Krueger, in category Caribbean
Havana

Finally after a few days at sea, we arrived into our port of Havana, Cuba onboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines “Black Watch.” While we certainly love our new home at sea, Danielle (of CruiseMiss.com) and I were eager to go ashore and discover everything about Havana. How were we going to do this? By taking… Read More

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01/13/201801/25/2018

Secrets of the Azores: What To See In Ponta Delgada While On A Cruise

by Marian Krueger, in category Portugal
Ponta Delgada

Our first stop on World Cruise 2018 onboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Black Watch was in Ponta Delgada, Azores. Ponta Delgada, located on São Miguel Island, is the largest municipality and the capital of the Azores in Portugal. Our arrival time had changed and we weren’t sure our tour arranged for us by CruisingExcursions.com was still on, but… Read More

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01/12/201801/12/2018

Where To Stay In London: Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul’s London

by Marian Krueger, in category London
Club Quarters Hotel St. Paul's London

When I visit London, I always like to mix things up and stay somewhere new. So when I had a chance on my recent trip to London to stay at Club Quarters Hotel St. Paul’s London, I was all for it. Why wouldn’t I want to stay in the City of London near some of… Read More

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01/05/201801/12/2018

British Air: Flying In Club World From Boston To London

by Marian Krueger, in category London
British Air

For my next big adventure, my world cruise with Fred. Olsen cruise lines, my first step was flying with British Air. There are many options to fly to the UK from Boston and since they’re a partner with American Airlines, it seemed only natural to fly in Club World to London. My first stop at… Read More

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01/03/201801/03/2018

Scared In Las Vegas: A Visit To Zak Bagans Haunted Museum

by Marian Krueger, in category Las Vegas
haunted museum

The first thing you think of when you think of Las Vegas is a haunted museum, right? If not, it should be especially with the opening of Zak Bagans The Haunted Museum. We all know how much I love paranormal stuff, like our all girls investigation of Eastern State Penitentiary or my recent visit to… Read More

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