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A GREAT PORT VISIT TO PORTIMAO AND FERRAGUDO
Does your upcoming cruise have a port stop in Portimao on Portugal's Southern coast? If so, you may be wondering what to do there. I certainly was unsure when I was planning my last cruise as I had never heard of this small town before. Read on to find out what I did,...
WHAT IS A TENDER PORT?
The term "tender port" (or alternatively just "tendering") shows up regularly on cruise itineraries. However, many first-time cruisers have no clue what this actually means. If you are planning your first cruise, you may wonder what a tender port is and whether it...
VATICAN MUSEUMS – BEST TIME TO VISIT AND TIPS
The Vatican Museums are definitely one of the bucket-list attractions for any visitor to Rome. But not everyone enjoys the visit as much as they had hoped - the museums tend to be incredibly crowded and there is so much to see that it can be hard to know where to...
FUN ACTIVITY SKY PRINCESS – PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT
Are you looking for a fun activity on Sky Princess? Then don't forget to take along this cool Photo Scavenger Hunt! What better way to really get to know a ship than to explore all its nooks and crannies while looking for scavenger hunt clues? On a Cunard cruise I...
ONE DAY IN PORTOFINO – THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Portofino is one of the most famous and iconic vacation destinations in Italy. Popular with the jet set and yacht owners, its beautiful bay and quaint charm invite travelers from all over the world to this tiny village on the Italian Riviera. But is it just Instagram...
THE ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
When I was planning my first visit to the Royal Windsor Horse Show it was surprisingly difficult to find information about it so I decided to write a post that will hopefully be helpful if you are thinking of attending!What even is the Royal Windsor Horse Show? The...
DISCOVER LAKE COMO IN 2 DAYS
With stunning scenery, beautiful mansions, quaint towns and a plethora of activities, Lake Como is a dream destination. You can easily spend an entire week here without getting bored. But sometimes you don't have a whole week and it can be difficult to decide what to...
SOLANA BEACH – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S HIDDEN GEM
If you have never heard of Solana Beach you are not alone. Whereas everyone knows Carlsbad, Laguna Beach, or San Clemente, many have never heard of this Southern Californian town. Maybe because Solana Beach’s beaches are rather small, but this town is more a fancy...
WHAT IS BRIGHTLINE FROM FT LAUDERDALE TO ORLANDO LIKE?
If you have spent any time lately planning a Florida trip on Social Media you may already have heard about the new Brightline train connection between Miami and Orlando. This privately owned high-speed inter-city rail route is making quite a splash. But what is it...
IS GIDEON’S BAKEHOUSE AT DISNEY SPRINGS WORTH THE WAIT?
If you have spent any time on forums or social media lately you have probably heard about Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs and the long lines for buying cookies there. And if you are plannning a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida in the near future you may be...
8 BUCKET-LIST PORTS YOU SHOULDN’T MISS ON A MED CRUISE
One of the most important aspects when choosing a cruise is the itinerary. This is never more true than on a Mediterranean cruise which offers so many famous, historical, and iconic destinations. But which ports are the best? Which should you absolutely include in...