I recently sailed on Silversea Cruises‘ small ship, Silver Wind, from San Juan to Fort Lauderdale. The itinerary included stops in Cuba, Grand Cayman, and Bimini (Bahamas). We had an amazing trip and loved staying on the luxury ship. The Read More …
What is the best way to see Cuba?
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, located in the north Caribbean Sea where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Atlantic Ocean. Cuba has a complicated history and until 2010 Americans were prohibited from traveling to Cuba. Unfortunately, travel Read More …
What are the best activities to do in Bora Bora?
If you decide to go on a Paul Gauguin cruise or stay in an overwater bungalow, you might be wondering what there is to do while visiting Bora Bora. We actually did the following activities over 2 days but you Read More …
The best way to see the islands of French Polynesia including Tahiti and Bora Bora
French Polynesia is a collection of islands and atolls in the South Pacific Ocean. This region is a popular honeymoon destination and is commonly known by the name of the main island of Tahiti. You can stay on one or Read More …
What is there to do in Western Australia?
I recently completed my Aussie Specialist training and I reminisced about my time in Australia. In my previous career I had the opportunity to spend 6 weeks in Perth. I only had one day off each week but I made Read More …
What is the best way to get between Anchorage and Seward for a cruise?
If you are taking an Alaska cruise (and everyone should!) you may fly to or from Anchorage. Many cruises depart from or arrive at Seward, not Anchorage, even though you will fly to Anchorage. If you are doing an itinerary Read More …
Top 5 wild animals to see in Alaska
Are you thinking about going to Alaska? Visiting Alaska should be on everyone’s “bucket list.” Not only is the scenery stunning but it is a great destination to see some iconic wild animals. On our last trip we did not Read More …
Do I need a visa to travel to New Zealand?
The New Zealand government confirmed today that if you are traveling to New Zealand from October 1, 2019 forward that you will need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before travelling. This applies if you are from certain visa waiver countries, Read More …
How to explore the Yukon in a day
If you are going on an Alaska cruise that stops in Skagway there are multiple shore excursion options, including a trip on the White Pass Railway into Yukon territory, Canada. In 1896, gold was discovered in the Klondike region of Read More …
What is there to do in England besides visiting London?
I was born in England and lived there for 26 years. My family is originally from Yorkshire (a historic county in Northern England) so we visited this part of England every year. We are lucky that Houston has a nonstop Read More …