One of the most popular cruise destinations on Mediterranean cruises has been Venice, Italy. For years there have been groups and organizations protesting what many claim could be serious damage to the buildings and canals of the water city caused by the large cruise ships. This has been countered by other groups that believe thatContinue reading “Cruise And Venice, Italy – New Itineraries”
Category Archives: Cruise Ports of Call
The Port of Cartagena, Spain
Cartagena Spain The port of call of Cartagena, on the Mediterranean’s Costa Cálida, has been an active port and trade center since Carthaginian times. Thanks to its strategic position it has been an important city to a number of cultures including Carthaginians, Romans, Moors and the Spanish, all having left their mark on this interestingContinue reading “The Port of Cartagena, Spain”
Cruising From Florida Ports
Taking a Caribbean Cruise? Need to know the best options for getting to your cruise ship? Interested in visiting some more of Florida on your cruise vacation? Read on… Getting To Your Florida Cruises Florida has become one of the largest destinations in the U.S. for people taking cruises. While passengers come from all overContinue reading “Cruising From Florida Ports”
Port of Call Porta Madryn, Argentina
Cruise Port Madryn, Argentina – In The Heart of Patagonia Introduction Puerto Madryn is an amazing city that is very popular with cruise itineraries in South America. While Mydryn itself is a modern and thriving city with much to offer, the big attraction in the area is the national parks. The park of Mirador Elefantes MarinosContinue reading “Port of Call Porta Madryn, Argentina”
Kusadasi, Turkey • A Port Of Call
Kusadasi is a beach resort town and a favorite cruise ship destination. It is only 12 miles from the port to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the areas major attractions. Kusadasi is considered one of the most important destination cities in the Aegean because of its important historical sites that include Ephesus andContinue reading “Kusadasi, Turkey • A Port Of Call”
Ketchikan, Port of Call Alaska
By 1936 there were seven canneries working, producing almost two million cases of salmon a season. The need for lumber fostered the Ketchikan Spruce Mills built in 1903, which operated for over 70 years. The lumber industry collapsed when the Clinton administration moved to reduce timber cutting in Alaska by having the U.S. Forest serviceContinue reading “Ketchikan, Port of Call Alaska”
The Intentional Travelers 