Exploring Amsterdam: A Complete Guide for Cruise Travelers

Amsterdam, Heart of The Netherlands Approaching The Netherlands from the North Sea cruise ships navigate the North Sea Canal. The canal runs from the IJmuiden locks to the Coenhaven. East of the Coenhaven, the waterway is called the River IJ (both letters are capitalized) and continues up to the Oranjesluizen locks located in the easternContinue reading “Exploring Amsterdam: A Complete Guide for Cruise Travelers”

Must See Cruise Ports of Europe and the Mediterranean

Cruise Port Information On Over Forty European Ports Of Call Looking for information on your cruise ports? Information on where your ship docks, public facilities, local transportation, currency, tipping, points of interest and more. Amsterdam Akureyri, Iceland Cartagena, Spain Kotor, Montenegro Livorno, Italy Corfu, Greece Mykonos Greece Palma de Mallorca* Rhodes Greece Villefranche Wales, UKContinue reading “Must See Cruise Ports of Europe and the Mediterranean”

Cusco, Peru – Heart Of The Inca Empire

Nestled in the Andes of Peru above 11,000 feet is the old capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco. Boasting a population of around a half million the city’s biggest draw is that it is the gateway to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. If your plan has you passing through Cusco on your way toContinue reading “Cusco, Peru – Heart Of The Inca Empire”

Today’s Images • The Grand Tetons

The Grand Teton Range.are one of the National Park Services most photographed mountains. The Grand Tetons, located in Wyoming, are a stunning mountain range known for their dramatic peaks and diverse ecosystems . The range is part of the larger Rocky Mountains and features the iconic Teton Range, which rises abruptly from the valley floor,Continue reading “Today’s Images • The Grand Tetons”