Top 12 Florida Beaches for Your Perfect Winter Getaway

A Dozen Of The Best Florida Has To Offer Get a jump on Summer and get in some serious beach time. There’s no better time for sun on the beach than Florida in the Spring with its hundreds of miles of sandy beaches lined with palm trees and lapped by crystal turquoise waters. If you’veContinue reading “Top 12 Florida Beaches for Your Perfect Winter Getaway”

A Day in Hong Kong

On a recent South China Sea cruise we spent only a day in Hong Kong. While it is not enough time to do much we managed to hit a few highlights. Our first impression of the city as we sailed into port is one of rolling hills and countless skyscrapers. If you are cruising in,Continue reading “A Day in Hong Kong”

A Parking Ticket In Rome

Not so smart parking by a Smart car. While walking out to Via National in Rome from an alley this Smart car was actually parked on a sidewalk. For only half a car do you get just half a ticket? Planning A Cruise? Start With The Intentional Travelers Port Guides Please Join Us We understandContinue reading “A Parking Ticket In Rome”

In A Halifax Pub

It is not unusual to see Scots in Halifax wearing traditional dress. Scots represent a significant percentage of the population (over 30% are of Scottish ancestry) and there are numerous Scottish social groups and civic events. Starting in 1768, the North British Society in Halifax (also known as “The Scots”) became the oldest Scottish heritageContinue reading “In A Halifax Pub”

Airline Baggage Fees 2025 • UPDATED

So far this year we’ve taken eight flights – all international and we’ve come to realize that we just don’t know what our bags will cost until we check-in at the counter. Twice we expected to pay US$70 per bag and nobody asked for money. On one flight we were told that a carry-on weighingContinue reading “Airline Baggage Fees 2025 • UPDATED”

A Visitor’s Guide to Blarney Castle: Kissing the Stone

A Wet Day In Blarney When you have a limited number of days to visit a country you just keep going, even when the weather turns foul. Such was the case when we traveled to Blarney Castle. Not so much cold but a persistent on and off drizzle. I’m still not sure what brought usContinue reading “A Visitor’s Guide to Blarney Castle: Kissing the Stone”