Repositioning Cruises, Another Side of Cruising

A repositioning cruise traditionally is when a cruise company needs to move ships from one seasonal location to another. Winter is cruising season in the Caribbean while Europe is a Summer market. For that reason dozens of cruise ships head out across the Atlantic every Spring and Fall. These Atlantic crossing occur twice a year andContinue reading “Repositioning Cruises, Another Side of Cruising”

What’s Causing Homelessness?

On a recent visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia we arranged a tour out to Peggy’s Cove. As we left town we drove by several downtown parks containing homeless tent encampments. When we asked our guide what was going on she had an interesting response. She said that this had sprung up only a few yearsContinue reading “What’s Causing Homelessness?”

Surfs Up At Bondi Beach, Australia

While Bondi Beach is a famous beach resort and a great surfing venue, it is also famous for the largest free sculpture exhibition in the world. A sculpture event known as Sculptures By The Sea featured each year in October-November. Bondi Beach And The Sculptures By The Sea Bondi Beach, in addition to surfing, isContinue reading “Surfs Up At Bondi Beach, Australia”

Revisiting D-Day On Veterans Day

A Salute To All Those Who Served  Veterans Day is more a time to remember than a holiday and we all should give thanks for those who served this country regardless of who they were. Following is a return visit to the location of one of the America’s most horrific battles and one of ourContinue reading “Revisiting D-Day On Veterans Day”

Prepaid Travel, Insurance And Force Majorie

The escalating situation in the Middle East has had a serious impact on many frequent international travelers. For those that have plans that include the Middle East there are now concerns about an increase in terrorist attacks, getting stranded by air travel shutting down and getting caught up in civil unrest. Currently Westerners are particularlyContinue reading “Prepaid Travel, Insurance And Force Majorie”

Around St. Petersburg, Florida

A Few Of Our Favorite Places Around Tampa Bay On the western side of Tampa Bay is a peninsula that encompasses four cities. St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo and Dunedin. In addition to spectacular beaches, the area has a lot more to experience. Starting in the north is the city of Dunedin famous for a dailyContinue reading “Around St. Petersburg, Florida”