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(As part of my quest to visit every state, I will be spending some time throughout the year highlighting each of our 50 states.)
Today is Admission Day for Alaska. On January 3rd, 1959, Alaska (purchased from Russia in 1867) became the 49th state.
Although Alaska is the largest state in geographical area, it is one of […]
Details: Transiting the Panama Canal is one of my all time great travel experiences.
It’s a series of locks, and ships of all sizes line up to go through. Once you start going through the locks it takes several hours to complete the transit process.
If you’ve ever considered a cruise, this is […]
I’ve been on numerous cruises, and have always found the combination of relaxing days at sea and busy days in port to be a terrific vacation combination.
Days at sea can be spent lying on deck in the sun (lots of sunscreen applied), wandering around the ship, enjoying the great food and drink available, relaxing with […]
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will open at the Atlanta Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia, on November 11th. The website also lists other cities where the exhibit is on display.
The exhibition consists of more than 300 artifacts rescued from the sunken wreck by the RMS Titanic, Inc., the only company permitted by law to recover objects from […]
If you want to travel outside the geographical boundaries of the Unites States, you’re going to have to have a passport. Gone are the days when a birth certificate and drivers license would do the trick.
Canada, Mexico, and parts of the Caribbean have long been excluded from the requirement of a passport, but all that […]
Depending on the length of the cruise, there will be at least one, if not more, formal nights.
On cruises under a week, there is usually one formal night. On weeklong cruises, usually two. And on those over a week, usually three. You will find a full itinerary listing meal events with your documents, in the […]
If you’re going to be gone for more than a few days, keep your mail safe by having the postal service hold it until your return.
If your mail is delivered directly to a box at your home, have it held if you are not going to be able to pick it up within 24 hours.
An […]
As the Dawn Princess sailed out of San Francisco’s harbor, we passed under the Golden Gate Bridge, and these photos were taken from the top deck.
The Art Deco themed bridge, one of the most widely recognized San Francisco landmarks, opened for vehicle traffic at noon on May 28th, 1937.
The Golden Gate refers not to the […]
One of the considerations in booking a cruise, is the category of cabin you choose.
The type of cabins available have a variety of names, but basically fall somewhere along these lines:
Suites
Junior suites
Outside cabins with a balcony
Outside cabin with unobstructed view
Outside cabin with partially obstructed view
Inside cabin
Pricing depends on both the type of cabin and its location on the ship, […]
Whether in the air or on the sea, I can’t get away from the safety demonstration.
Remember — it’s important to pay attention!
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Written by Mary Jo Manzanares [email] for b5media.
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