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Vancouver as a Port Stop
I am a Canadian who lived in the Vancouver area for several years. I also visit either Vancouver or Victoria on a regular basis for work...


Nice and Villefranche Ports
Blog that covers the port stops of Nice, Villefranche and immediate area.


Booking Flights
This is a look at Air Canada business class pod seating.


The Risks of Same Day Travel to Ports - Travel Delays
Same Day Travel to Cruise Ports At one time, there were four hot topic issues associated with cruising. They were: 1. When you should ...


The Big Island of Hawaii as a Port Stop
Blog #73 In September and October of 2022, I completed back-to-back cruises that took me across the Pacific. Departing Vancouver for...


Tales of Northern Women
As many of you know, I have put together an adventure for an Alaskan cruise in June 2024. But as always, I will not just do a cruise, I...


Cabo San Lucas as a Port Stop
Cabo San Lucas is located on the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula and is another popular Mexican port stop. Upon our arrival...


Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as a Port Stop
An interesting aspect to cruising itineraries that have a number of port stops, is the ability to see and enjoy various places on one...


Colonial Antigua as a Port Stop
On our January 2023, Panama Canal cruise, one particular port stop was Puerto Quetzal in Guatemala. It was not high on my must-see...


Cartagena, Colombia as a Port Stop
Cartagena, Colombia was founded in 1533 by the Spanish conquistadors and boasts a walled city in which the old town is located....
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