I would like to explain what my family and I did each day as we enjoyed our family vacation aboard the Disney Magic; Day 1; We arrived at the port in Copenhagen, Denmark around 1:00pm, though you can board as early as 11am. We gave ourselves 3 hours to board […]
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Celebrity Cruise Line – Celebrating Fun Cruises
Spending a vacation aboard one of the Celebrity Cruise ships promises to be a luxurious experience considering that they are one of the best high rated ships in the world. They have luxurious suites, spas and world-class restaurants that guarantee a different gastronomical experience. They also offer endless possibilities for […]
5 Things to Do During Summer in Barcelona
Regardless of the season, the city of Barcelona has no shortage of activities to enjoy. However, the Mediterranean sun during the summer months seems to amplify these possibilities, offering visitors an almost overwhelming array of places to visit and tours to take. For this reason, we’ve taken the time to […]
Cruising the Hawai’ian Islands – An Aussie’s First Time
Boarding a cruise ship is always a crowded affair. It was so in Honolulu. What surprised us was that we had to take the locks off our suitcases before boarding. The ship, Norwegian “Pride of America”, was a similar size to the Princess ships that we had cruised in around […]
Granada Spain – Glorious City Of Southern Spain
Situated at the foot of the southerly Sierra Nevada ski resort, Granada is one of the most splendid cities of eastern Andalucia. On its southern side is 103 kms of fabulous Mediterranean coastline, with the Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical in close proximity whilst, in between, lies a fertile […]
Planning Caribbean Cruises: 4 Destinations For A Trip Of A Lifetime
Caribbean cruises conjure up feelings of relaxation. After all, who wouldn’t love to relax on a beautiful cruise ship, overlooking some of the clearest, bluest water in the world? Whether you’ve enjoyed taking a cruise in the past, or you’re planning your first one, there are a number of popular […]
The Early Days of Princess Cruises
Based in Santa Clarita, California, this British-American cruise line is one of eleven cruise brands owned by the huge Carnival Corporation. The line became part of the American-based Corporation in 2003. But the Princess line began life as a small, unpretentious cruise company when in the autumn of 1966 Stanley […]
A Most Pimped Cruise! – How I Learned to Love Long Lines, Open My Wallet & Get With the Program
The Setup – Although veterans of many cruises, we had never had the “Drive Port” experience. Just throwing everything but the dog into the SUV – bypassing the hassle and inconvenience of airports, airlines and transfers – seemed like a good idea. From Memphis the logical choice was Carnival’s Triumph […]
Three Most Popular Sites of Santiago De Compostela in Galicia
Galicia is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain to enjoy Spanish food and culture. It is situated in the northwest area of Spain. Most people visit Galicia for visiting Santiago de Compostela that has been designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO. It is a pilgrimage […]
The Hand Colored Photography of William James Harris
Interest in early 20th c. hand-colored photographs by “Harris” has been increasing in recent years, especially in Harris’s Florida scenes. Yet I’ll wager that most collectors don’t even know Harris’s first name, let alone anything about his background. We had no information on Harris ourselves until several years ago when […]
Top 10 Things to Do in Macau!
Macau Tower is one of the top Macau attractions and a must see Macau experience for everyone visiting Macau. The Macau Tower and entertainment complex fronts onto the Pearl River and the Nam Van Lake development. The tower is only five minutes from the Macau Ferry Terminal and fifteen minutes […]
Free and Cheap Stuff to Do at Walt Disney World
You can think of it as the difference between flying coach, business and economy class. There are different ways to visit Disney World as well. There’s no shame in skipping out on more expensive restaurants in favor of making your car payment on time. Your vacation should not have to […]