The Intentional Traveler

The Cruise Port Of Tampa, Florida

Tampa, Florida is a major cruise port with a number of cruise lines scheduling itineraries departing from the port. The city boasts a major international airport, access to a number of beautiful beaches and a number of attractions worthy of a visit. On the western side of Tampa Bay is a peninsula that encompasses fourContinue reading “The Cruise Port Of Tampa, Florida”

Mountain Landscapes – A Gallery

Wilderness, amazing National Parks, incredible mountain vistas, recreational destinations for hiking, camping and climbing, and diverse mountain terranes are all part of our experiences. Here are a few of our favorite mountain destinations… They have always been called the smokey mountains and for good reason. The mix of the climate and the old rounded mountainContinue reading “Mountain Landscapes – A Gallery”

Port of Call Southampton, England

Southampton, besides being a cruise port of call, is also Great Britain’s largest cruise ship port. It is the most convenient port to London which is only 65 miles away with London’s three international airports. Southampton is also a major departure port for cruise itineraries to Scandinavia, Portugal, Spain, the Canary Islands, Azores as wellContinue reading “Port of Call Southampton, England”

Cruise Port Akureyri, Iceland

Akureyri is one of the most popular cruise destinations in Iceland and it lies at the end of Iceland’s longest fjord, Eyjafjördur. Cruise ships will actually cross into the Arctic Circle to reach the fjord and Akureyri. This small but bustling town is the forth largest in Iceland and is the farthest north with aContinue reading “Cruise Port Akureyri, Iceland”

Chimney Rock, North Carolina

Chimney Rock North Carolina and Lake Lure In the mountains of Western North Carolina is a lake fed by a river that runs thru Hickory Nut Gorge. Standing high above this gorge is a rock formation named Chimney Rock which also gives its name to the town below. Chimney Rock is a North Carolina StateContinue reading “Chimney Rock, North Carolina”

Safe Travel Requires Planning

It’s fun traveling. Making plans can be exciting too, as we decide where to go, where to stay and how to get there. There is something we should always take into consideration in our planning. Are we prepared for something going wrong? Travel does have its risks, especially if you travel internationally. After a coupleContinue reading “Safe Travel Requires Planning”