Category: destinations

  • Exciting Shore Excursions in Mazatlan, Mexico

    Exciting Shore Excursions in Mazatlan, Mexico

    Mazatlán is located in the Mexican state of Sinaloa on the west coast of Mexico on the Pacific Ocean.  Mazatlán is known as the “Pearl of the Pacific.” A beautiful beach town there are loads of exciting excursions in Mazatlan. Whether you are looking for a family day trip, or an adventurous excursion for the thrill seeker, excursions in Mazatlan can offer something for everyone. From swimming with dolphins to watching whales from a boat, the possibilities are endless. At the end, we’ll talk about basic ways of taking safety measures when you explore this great city. Let’s explore some of the most popular excursions in Mazatlan, and why you should consider adding them to your next Mexican getaway.

    Many excursions in Mazatlan include visiting the ocean boardwalk, or Malecon.
    Image ZonaTuristica.com on the Mazatlán Malecon
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  • What to Pack for Your Caribbean Cruise: City Tour

    What to Pack for Your Caribbean Cruise: City Tour

    A city tour excursion is a fantastic way of getting a taste of a new city in a cruise port. These excursions often involve stretches of time riding on a tour bus as well as walking through the city. Since we are talking about the Caribbean, this means tropical (read: hot) weather. Also, I have been on tour buses in the past that have no or limited air conditioning. Comfort, functionality, and security is the name of the game whether you are taking a city tour or exploring on your own. Not sure what to pack? Check out these tips for what to pack for your Caribbean cruise city tour!

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  • What to Pack for Alaska Cruise

    What to Pack for Alaska Cruise

    Growing up in Alaska and living in Seattle, I am used to trying to look somewhat stylish when it’s chilly and/or wet. However, I realize not everyone is from a cooler weather part of the world so you might need a bit more guidance when knowing what to pack for Alaska cruise. Now that we’ve been on our fourth Alaska cruise, I thought it was time to blog with some suggestions. Your Alaska cruise packing list will be built around one important theme: Layers!

    First of all, I have to give a caveat that what is considered “warm” to one person may be considered cold to someone else. For me, if it’s 65 degrees or better, it’s warm. But YMMV.

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  • Back from our Alaska cruise!

    Back from our Alaska cruise!

    We just got back from our Alaska cruise! We took a seven day northbound “Voyage of the Glaciers” cruise on the Grand Princess which we followed with two days in Anchorage. It was a great trip! We saw many gorgeous glaciers, ate lots of great food, and saw a ton of wildlife. Sadly, I still have yet to see a whale.

    I will be writing a review shortly, but, in the meantime, here are a few photos I took. When all was said and done, I took 1,200 photos and videos. Yikes. Needless to say, I have some editing to do.

    Hot tub in Skagway
    Glacier viewing
    Coffee on deck in Alaska

  • What to Expect on Your Alaska Cruise

    What to Expect on Your Alaska Cruise

    Fishing with my mom in Alaska in the 1970s.

    Even though I spent much of my childhood in Anchorage visiting glaciers, going fishing, and ice skating at recess; I am still in awe of this beautiful state. I never tire of hearing my fellow cruisers gasp when they see an eagle or catch a glimpse of a whale. However, the wild and wonderful nature of Alaska is exactly what makes it difficult to know what to expect on your Alaska cruise.

    When you consider the world of cruising, warm and sunny destinations are far more common. It’s no wonder that going on an Alaska cruise sparks a lot of questions from future cruisers. Will it be cold? Will I see snow? Should I bring a bathing suit or shorts? Now that I have been fortunate enough to go on several cruises to Alaska, I am thrilled to share my experience and knowledge with you!

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