When traveling, one of the biggest challenges for those who bring along electronic devices is power. There is certainly no lack of things to do with smartphones, tablets and computers; that’s for sure. Uncertain is where and when we will Read More …
Just back from a trip that stopped in a number of European countries, I think we finally found a smartphone service provider that works without worry. This sailing was with Viking Ocean Cruises aboard new Viking Sea, on an itinerary Read More …
As pre-cruise hotel options go, it does not get a whole lot better than the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Airport Hotel. Right across the highway from Fort Lauderdale International Airport, the gateway to Florida’s Port Everglades, this is a Read More …
Coming back to the real world after a fabulous cruise vacation, where we parked the car at the airport can be remembered a number of ways. Many travelers take a photo of the row, level or other sign that will Read More …
This story has been floating around in the office for a couple weeks but just gets moved from place to place. Do you ever do that? Have some document or object that rates high enough to keep it out of Read More …
Commonly seen in airports, hotels, cruise ships and other places frequented by travelers: alcohol-based hand sanitizer being used to protect them from germs. Not as effective as vigorous hand washing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that soap and Read More …
It doesn’t seem to matter how I pack, clothes come out wrinkled. I’ve tried everything too. Rolling, folding, shrink-wrapping; you name it, I’ve tried it but still clothes look like I slept in them. That was until I met the Read More …
Knowing we were going ashore a whole lot on our 12-day sailing of new Carnival Breeze, we took a serious look at what we would bring with us from the ship. It had been a while since we considered other Read More …
Later this week, we fly to France from our home in Orlando to begin a sailing with Viking River Cruises. Themed Portraits Of Southern France, the itinerary takes us from Avignon to Chalon-Sur-Saone on the scenic Saône and Rhône Rivers, past Read More …