Practical travel information for practical travelers
For many people, cruise holidays represent the best of travel – it’s as much about the journey (your time at sea) as it is the destination (your ports of call). Deciding to take a cruise is just the first of many decisions you’ll need to make, and like all travel decisions, this is where research, [...]
River cruising has become a popular option with cruise lovers, offering a smaller, more intimate experience, as well as the opportunity to visit destination not otherwise accessible by larger ships. It’s also a way many novice travelers choose to visit more exotic locations, providing them with the security and comfort of luxury holidays while still [...]
For much of my life I have been an urban vacationer. I love cities – with their magnificent architecture and art, museums, parks, restaurants, shops, and the buzzing hum of daily life. It energizes me, excites me, and I find myself caught up in a whirl that only a city can provide. Increasingly, however, I [...]
Everyone loves a behind-the-scenes look at the travel industry, and I’m no exception. When I talk about the things that happen on a flight, people often can’t believe the stories – and more than once I’ve been accused of making things up. Believe me, with what we see every day, we don’t have to make [...]
What’s better than a wonderful cruise vacation? A wonderful cruise vacation that’s FREE, of course! Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and USA Today newspaper have launched the Reporter at Sea contest, looking for a talented citizen journalist (blogger?) to cover the pre-inaugural voyage of the Oasis of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world. [...]
Today I’m pleased to introduce you to Jon Rochetti, a fellow travel blogger and friend, and who, over the years, has shared with me his wonderful city of Washington DC. Today he writes a guest post about a trip to Cozumel, Mexico. — The image of the submarine varies. Let it be Jules Verne’s submarine, [...]
Gearing up for some international travel this year? As part of your trip planning process, make sure that you have all your paperwork in order. If you’re flying be air, or on a cruise ship, you’ll be asked for some of these documents before boarding. Don’t forget them — you’re won’t be able to leave [...]
While many of the sectors within the travel industry are struggling, the cruise industry is thriving. In fact, it’s the fast growing segment in the travel industry, yet this $30 Billion business is still is looking at at rocky times ahead. So what’s up with that? In a one-hour special, Travel Expert Peter Greenberg and [...]
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a popular Mexico travel destination, appreciated mostly for it’s location on the Pacific Ocean. It is a port of call for many cruise lines. Given its location on the ocean, Puerto Vallarta is very popular with boaters, and sailboats are a common sight. Enjoying a sunset cruise, whether on a private [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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