One inexpensive shore excursion you can do on your own: Cozumel, Mexico As with past posts, this is to provide you with all you need to know to do a cheap shore excursion on your own in port. Many cruise ships call in to Cozumel. The last time we visited there we did a round … Continue reading Beach, Snorkeling and Town visit to Cozumel Mexico on your own
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Exploring the Central Arts District in St. Petersburg, Florida
Discovering the Central Arts District A lot of travelers now want to get "off the beaten path" and in St. Petersburg, the beaten path tends to be along the beautiful waterfront of Beach Drive and includes the incredible Renaissance Vinoy Resort, Chihuly Collection, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of History, Salvador Dali Museum, Mahaffey Theatre … Continue reading Exploring the Central Arts District in St. Petersburg, Florida
Rome on the #40 Bus Route
The Express Bus to Saint Peters in Rome Rome is a fairly large city and any city's public transport system has its quirks and challenges to visitors. Here you will find a PDF of the large central section of the Roman public transport and probably all you will need will be right here. First you … Continue reading Rome on the #40 Bus Route
Amsterdam to Rome via the Paris to Rome Night Train
Amsterdam to Rome via Thalys and Paris to Rome Night Train This may seem like an odd way to get to Rome but after exhaustive research and difficulty finding a cheap airfare or one that didn't require an overnight in Copenhagen, we opted for this rather strange way to get to Rome. There were some … Continue reading Amsterdam to Rome via the Paris to Rome Night Train
Cruise Ship Review: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas
Royal Caribbean's oldest ship in its fleet: Majesty of the Seas Built in 1992, this is the last of the Sovereign Class of ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet with the Mariner having been transferred to Spanish operator Pullmantur in the past year. It plies the route between Miami and the Bahamas on three and four … Continue reading Cruise Ship Review: Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas
Egmont Key Snorkeling Trip in St Petersburg Florida
A ferry ride to Egmont Key for Snorkeling Having lived in the Tampa Bay Area for 25 years I found it odd I hadn't explored Egmont Key before. Afterall, it is easy to get to and is a wonderful outdoor experience filled with all the things I enjoy. We set off with friends for the … Continue reading Egmont Key Snorkeling Trip in St Petersburg Florida
Cruise Ship Review: Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas
Cruise ship review: Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas Quite honestly from first setting foot on the ship to disembarkation it was a flawless experience. And this was the second time on the ship for me. First visit was years ago out of Ft Lauderdale in a balcony room. I remembered how impressive I thought … Continue reading Cruise Ship Review: Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas
A Snorkeling Adventure and Walk in Nassau, Bahamas
An Excursion on your own in Nassau, Bahamas Nassau is a fairly popular port and for more reasons than its geographic location. There is no shortage of things you can do if you put your mind to doing a little hunting. Sure, like most ports, there are people selling you trips and adventures and taxi … Continue reading A Snorkeling Adventure and Walk in Nassau, Bahamas
A Lesson in Hospitality: How NOT to get new members at LA Fitness
A Hospitality Lesson for LA Fitness This morning my partner and I decided we would go to LA Fitness to take a yoga class. He's been a member for a long time and I keep talking about switching gyms so I figured I'd go as his guest and give it a try. We rode our … Continue reading A Lesson in Hospitality: How NOT to get new members at LA Fitness
Coco Cay for fun and sun
What to do on Coco Cay, Bahamas? Much like the cruise lines other private islands, this private island isn't much different - a slice of paradise with something for everyone looking for a great day out and off ship. The cruise industry has a number of these and the first time I was on a … Continue reading Coco Cay for fun and sun
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