Travel Tips
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...
9 CRUISE MISTAKES THAT COULD RUIN YOUR TRANSATLANTIC
I love cruises - once you are checked in there is no need to worry about moving hotels, where to eat, or how to get to an evening show. And I bet one reason cruises are so popular is that they require comparatively little planning on the guest's part. Itinerary,...
BEST TIPS AND TRICKS FOR A MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
Are you thinking about taking a cruise in the Med but unsure how it will compare to prior cruises? Or maybe this will be your first cruise and you don’t know at all what to expect? No worries, my top tips for planning (and enjoying a Mediterranean cruise) will help...
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...
HOW TO GET TO LAX WITHOUT A CAR
Wondering about the best way to get to LAX (or from LAX to your hotel)? Many dislike Los Angeles International (LAX) but if you are visiting Los Angeles there is a good chance you will have to travel from and to this large airport. With a car, getting to LAX is fairly...
WHERE TO FIND A PUBLIC RESTROOM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
A post about where to find a public restroom? You may wonder what that is all about. But let's face it – there is nothing more unpleasant than needing the bathroom when out and about and having no idea where to find one. Have you ever noticed that any organized tour...
SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YOU SHOULD KNOW
We are all familiar with Southern California from TV and movies, but there are a number of things that will surprise you on your first visit. They definitely surprised me when I first came to California as a teenager! Since then I have not only lived in LA for almost...
SANTA MONICA TO LAX BY BUS – A STEP-BY-STEP-REVIEW
Getting to LAX without a car can be quite a challenge. In most cases Uber is your best option but on my recent trip to Southern California I had already more than maxed out my travel budget so was looking for a cheaper option. Luckily, I was at the Inn at Venice...
30 BEST TIPS FOR NORWEGIAN GETAWAY
Are you looking for best tips for NCL's Norwegian Getaway? If so, you are in the right place! Modern cruise ships are almost like small cities and their layout can be confusing. Given the huge variety of offerings - food, entertainment, drink - it can be difficult to...
REVIEW GO PORT SHUTTLE FROM ORLANDO TO PORT CANAVERAL
There are several options to get from Walt Disney World (or Orlando's MCO airport) to your ship at Port Canaveral. As a solo cruiser with limited luggage I opted for Go Port's shuttle service on my recent transatlantic cruise on Norwegian Getawy. Read on for a...
HOW TO GET FROM ORLANDO TO PORT CANAVERAL
Will your cruise leave from Port Canaveral and you are wondering how best to get there from Orlando? If so, read on for all the info! Your cruise leaves from Fort Lauderdale or Miami? Find out what I thought about riding on Brightline, the new high speed rail line...