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Cruise with Holland America Line ms Eurodam – December 2019

December 1, 2019 by Dave1 Comment

This spacious mid-sized ship can support a small town at times - with capacity for up to approximately 2,100 passengers and over 900 crew. While that is a lot of people the ship is sizable so that while on board it never feels to crowded (with perhaps at times the exception of the pool area on the top deck). The ship offers a wide variety of activities for the entire family, one will not be board when on board! Entertainment and music is a big … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: America, Bahamas, Caribbean, Casino, Cruising, Culture, Helicopter, Music, Puerto Rico, Spa, Walking tour

Saborea Culinary Extravaganza Celebrates Puerto Rico’s Resilience and Recovery

May 28, 2018 by Steve Mirsky2 Comments

With Puerto Rico's communities wiped out, hotels battered, and power grid devastated, Hurricane Maria's landfall on September 2017 was the worst storm ever on record for the island. Included in this destruction from which many are still recovering are small farms producing coffee, plantains, livestock, and other fresh fruits & vegetables. Even 100 days after the storm, half the island was still without power and many lacked access to potable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Beach, Caribbean, Coffee, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, Georgia, Ice Cream, Museum, Music, North America, Puerto Rico, Restaurants, Spain

Penang – An Embodiment of Creative Disruption

May 19, 2017 by Jarard Paige1 Comment

George Town, Penang Much like the street art and street (“hawker”) food that seem to serve as the first definition of modern day Penang, the city is one that is best experienced through the senses. Though the city is still trying to create an identity for itself after it was stripped of such comfort during WWII, it is using vibrant, creative solutions to tell its history, share its beauty and humor, and redevelop itself as Malaysia’s thriving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Asia, Bangkok Thailand, Beach, California, Culture, England, Festival, Food and Wine, History, Houston, India, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Markets, Panama City, Puerto Rico, Rainforest, Resort, Scuba Diving

My 5 Favorite Caribbean Destinations

January 17, 2017 by Dave2 Comments

I have been fortunate to have visited all countries in the Caribbean except for Haiti and have visited nearly all of the territories. Haiti is definitely on the list for upcoming visits. I have stayed in a wide variety of accommodation in the region including a number of luxury properties. Luxury Retreats recently reached out to me; they focus on high end vacation rentals worldwide including a number of Caribbean luxury vacations. After … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airport, America, Anguilla, Beach, Caribbean, Caves, Drinking, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Motorbike, Puerto Rico, Restaurants, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Waterfall

Cruising into Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

January 2, 2017 by Dave9 Comments

The day dawned clear on the Holland America Line MS Eurodam after the stormy nauseating seas of the past few days. This was a welcome relief visually and for the stomach which has been struggling with all the back and forth rocking. We pulled around the point of the north east part of the island and passed the historical fort. From a distance we could have been pulling into a port in Greece or perhaps the Middle East - the white buildings … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Cruising, Freeways, Germany, Greece, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Puerto Rico, Rainforest, Restaurants, Seafood, Traffic, Waterfall

Traveling on a Budget in 2016

June 30, 2016 by Jason W.1 Comment

Traveling can be a pretty expensive venture. Expensive is, of course, a relative term. Each traveler has different financial capacities, preferences, and responsibilities. However, despite the wide-ranging financial dynamics, no one likes to spend more than they can afford or pay more for less value. Everyone wants to get the maximum value for every penny they spend. The year 2016 has been and will continue to be an exciting and affordable year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, America, Beach, Culture, Euro, Europe, Greece, Iceland, Iran, Mexico, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Romantic, Spain, Summer Travel, Vietnam

Cruising Holland America Line, ms Eurodam

December 11, 2015 by Dave3 Comments

One of my early childhood memories is visiting my grandparents as they left for an around the world cruise on a Holland America Line cruise ship - this must have been sometime in the late 1970's or early 1980's. I remember being allowed to board the ship with my family and running through all the hallways and eventually ending up in a room where they told children to go. I remember what felt like thousands of people (probably just hundreds) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Bahamas, Beach, Canals, Caribbean, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Food and Wine, Helicopter, Hiking, History, Mountain Climbing, Music, Panama Canal, Puerto Rico, Rainforest, Restaurants

Upcoming Cruise, Holland America Line Caribbean & Sweepstakes Offer

October 10, 2015 by Dave3 Comments

Holland America Line recently reached out to me to join them on their first Caribbean cruise of the season. For whatever reason, the Caribbean is one of the last parts of the world I have not spent much time in. That will change after this trip as I am taking much of October to explore some additional islands with my brother who is flying in from Verona Italy (where he lives). I went on a River Cruise in Europe earlier this year but this will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Alaska, America, Art, Beach, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Casino, Cruising, England, Europe, Hiking, Italy, Maldives, Puerto Rico, Sand, Scuba Diving, Spa

Eating My Way Through San Juan

December 16, 2014 by Allison Tibaldi3 Comments

When I first started exploring Puerto Rico, I found what I was seeking: Caribbean beaches, stylish hotel rooms by the sea, a capital city with a pulsating beat and genuinely warm locals. What I never expected to find was a mouth-watering culinary scene. Contemporary Cocina Criolla is a fusion that mirrors Puerto Rico’s diversity and is a powerful lens into its history. Its predominate influences are indigenous Taíno blended with an ample measure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Beach, Bus Travel, Caribbean, Casino, Coffee, Culinary travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, History, Music, Paradise, Puerto Rico, Resort, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Spain, Street Food

Buy the Right Travel Insurance

November 25, 2014 by Joyce FrazierLeave a Comment

With such a wide variety of insurance options available these days for travel, it can be a dizzying process just to think about coverage when planning a trip. Travel insurance can range from single trip, to yearly, to add-ons to age specific. For active and adventure travelers, especially for boomer travelers - having trip insurance is just one less thing to worry about while on a trip. Travel insurance for people over 65 is becoming more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Asia, Caribbean, Puerto Rico, South East Asia, Thailand, Travel Insurance

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