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 …
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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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Texas Hill Country Road Trip
The original title of this post was to be Beer, Brisket and Bluebonnets, in anticipation of enjoying an abundance of those delights in the Texas Hill Country. It was pretty clear within a short drive from Austin to our first destination, Bee Cave, TX that we were about two weeks early to see blooming Bluebonnets. …
Gasparilla Inn Food and Wine Weekend 2018
We have just returned from the Gasparilla Inn Food and Wine Weekend, which concluded its 12th year. The Inn is located on the small island of Boca Grande, which is on the West coast of Florida. The Gasparilla Inn was built in 1911 and has a rich history which you can read about here. With …
What’s Up With Us
During the years leading up to retirement, travel was what we looked forward to doing most with our leisure time. I am a curious wanderer, (will go anywhere at any time, with no particular agenda) and Malcolm is intent and purposeful. He likes to research and understand as much as possible before committing to a …
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