Here are a few tips on photographing rivers and their movement from the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic YouTube channel. I didn’t know any of these techniques when I took the above picture years ago. I wish I had known.
Photo Tips for Rivers
by admin | Apr 17, 2020 | General Information | 0 comments
National Chocolate Chip Day
by admin | August 4, 2022 | General Information | 0 Comments
Today is National Chocolate Chip Day and Royal Caribbean has shared their Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe here:...
The Best Cruise Line
by admin | October 8, 2021 | General Information | 0 Comments
We are often asked which is the best cruise line. Well, it all depends on you. Ok, so you think that's a non-answer. But think about it, not everyone enjoys the same things you do. Some people like tons of active activities like swimming, water slides, basketball,...
Book a Cruise Now? or Wait?
by admin | September 27, 2021 | Cruises, General Information | 0 Comments
Let me first explain that while I am a Travel Advisor, and I get paid commission for helping you book your cruise (or hotel, or resort stay, or well...), I want you to have the information you need to decide what vacation will be best for you. I don't want you to come...
COVID-19 “Vaccines” and Travel
by admin | August 20, 2021 | General Information | 0 Comments
If you are "vaccinated" or not, there are rules for travel, especially foreign travel. Some countries require a "vaccination" (sometimes with a negative test, sometimes no test is necessary), sometimes they only require a negative test or proof of recovery in a...
Waiting on Passports
by admin | July 16, 2021 | General Information | 0 Comments
If you are in need of renewing your passport, or getting your first, consider doing it soon. Current wait times for a passport that is not expedited, is anywhere from 12 to 18 weeks. Many countries require your passport to be in effect for at least 3-6 months after...
To Cruise or Not to Cruise, That Is the Question
by admin | June 25, 2021 | General Information | 0 Comments
It seems that just when you think you know the rules, everything changes again. If you are like me, you want to get on a cruise ship. I prefer to not cruise in the summer, so I'm not planning to cruise anytime real soon. However, I sometimes wonder when I should...
In Memory of Gavin MacLeod
by admin | June 1, 2021 | General Information | 0 Comments
This is the video posted in memory of Gavin MacLeod, aka Captain Merrill Stubing on "The Love Boat." He was a real ambassador for cruising. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfDrn-PQkk4
Travel Scams: Beware
by admin | May 17, 2021 | General Information | 0 Comments
It is unfortunate that there are a few people who will take advantage of others by scamming them. But, it happens. With the pent up demand for travel, scammers are setting up fake web sites to get you to purchase airline tickets and other travel items. These sites...
Will You Be Travelling Soon?
by admin | April 30, 2021 | Cruises, General Information, International Travel | 0 Comments
Some of you may want to travel internationally, whether by flying or by cruise. More and more countries are requiring you to have a COVID-19 vaccine. Some won't let you in without a vaccine, but some will allow you in as long as you quarantine upon arrival. Each...
Passports
by admin | April 26, 2021 | General Information | 0 Comments
Do you need to renew your passport, or get your first one? Well, they are taking longer than usual. Wayne had to renew his as it was about to expire. We heard 10-12 weeks. Yes, that is a long time. I am happy to say, though, that his passport renewal took a little...