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Ports of Call Hawaiʻi, The Big Island

Hawaiʻi [The Big Island], Hawaii – It is the largest island in the Hawaiian chain and the youngest geologically. There are five volcanoes on the Big Island that include Kohala, Mauna Kea, Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea. Three are considered active (Mauna Loa, Hualalai, and Kilauea) and the rest are considered dormant (Mauna Kea) orContinue reading “Ports of Call Hawaiʻi, The Big Island”

Resurrection Bay, Alaska

Add Resurrection Bay, Alaska To Your Itinerary Dolphins dart in and out of the waves as they keep pace with the boat, sea lions bask on the rocks along the shoreline while seabirds circle in the sky and nest in the crevices of the nearby cliffs by the thousands. Sightings include Otters, Bald Eagles, Osprey,Continue reading “Resurrection Bay, Alaska”

Cedar Key, Where Old Florida Lives On

If you travel west on Florida State Road 24 from Gainesville to where the road ends, you find yourself in a bit of old Florida. Out in the middle of nowhere on Florida’s northwest coast is the little village of Cedar Key with its’ population of around 700. A post office named “Cedar Key” wasContinue reading “Cedar Key, Where Old Florida Lives On”

Cruising and the Alaska Glaciers

Cruising Alaska has been gaining in popularity for a number of years and it doesn’t seem like interest will taper off any time soon. All the major cruise lines offer itineraries as do a number of the smaller cruise lines. If you’re looking for a cruise recommendation Alaska’s glaciers is high on most lists. AlaskaContinue reading “Cruising and the Alaska Glaciers”

The Port of San Diego

Port of Call San Diego in Southern California What’s not to like with a near perfect year-round temperature, 70 miles of coastline and beaches, a major U.S. Naval Base, an interesting historic area and world famous Balboa Park that features 17 museums, numerous galleries and performing arts venues including the incredible San Diego Zoo. ItContinue reading “The Port of San Diego”

A Train Ride In Georgia and Habitat For Humanity

Take a fantastic day excursion or plan a whole weekend, this train journey starts in Cordele, Georgia just west of Interstate 75. Ride in a 1949 vintage air-conditioned car, and explore a mix of romantic yesteryear and today’s new South. The SAM Shortline stops in a number of cute historic towns filled with history, attractions,Continue reading “A Train Ride In Georgia and Habitat For Humanity”