Almost anyone traveling in Belgium has visited Bruges, which is undeniably one of the most romantic cities in the world, but Ghent is worth your time as well. Dating back to the 1100's, this city's Gothic architecture, medieval neighborhoods and food scene are enough to entertain you for days. We had less than eight hours. …
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How to Pack for a Thirty Day Vacation
How many clothes do you really need to pack for a thirty-day vacation? Before I answer that question, I need to provide a bit of background information. The "you" in this scenario is actually me, and I will be traveling on a ship, two airplanes, several trains and in a rental car. Both airlines that …
Taking the Slow Boat – Re-positioning Cruise
What is a Re-positioning Cruise Each Spring cruise lines re-position many of their ships from Miami and Ft. Lauderdale to Europe in order to service itineraries there. The fares for these cruises are typically discounted in order to fill the ship for its voyage across the Atlantic. The duration of a re-positioning cruise will depend …
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Touring the British Isles Aboard the Caribbean Princess
We embarked from Southhampton, England on May 1st aboard the Caribbean Princess for a twelve day cruise of the British Isles. Ports of call included Guernsey, Cork, Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Kirkwall, Invergordon, Edinburgh and LeHavre. The itinerary was the main reason why we chose the Caribbean Princess. The ship was docked an average of eight …
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