Tag Archives: Cruises
Mar-2023
Sailing through the dramatic fjords of Norway was one of my bucket list experiences for years and was SO excited to include this on our 3-week Scandinavian adventures back in June 2022. We started our Rodne fjordcruise out from the city center gives us a great view of Bryggen in Bergen, which is on UNESCO’s world heritage list. […]
May-2022
Most people know the state of Maine for its rugged coasts, breathtaking natural wonders, and fresh lobster. However, there are plenty of hidden secrets to discover like Atlantic Puffins! With great excitement we booked a puffin cruise with Cap’n Fish’s Cruises. Puffins have lived on the islands of Maine for centuries but were nearly wiped […]
Jun-2017
The Sea of Galilee, also referred to as Kinneret in Hebrew, is Israel’s largest freshwater lake. Because of a pleasant climate, fertile soil, and relatively abundant water, the rivers flowing into the lake and the adjacent plains the Galilee has been one of the major regions of ancient Palestine. Archaeological evidence has revealed prehistoric tools […]
Jul-2016
Families travel to Costa Rica for fun-filled adventures. However, our precocious 4yr old was very vocal about being less than thrilled to swing through the jungle on a zip-line. So we opted for less vulnerable option, a true jungle river cruise — well, unless you are afraid of sharing the river with crocodiles. To start […]
Sep-2015
The Hudson River Valley is steeped with history and considered to be the most scenic river on the east coast. The Hudson River was named after an English explorer, Henry Hudson in 1609, while searching for a shortcut to China. Stretching 315 miles from the Adirondack Mountains to the Upper New York Bay, the Hudson […]
Oct-2014
A Babymoon is a great way for soon-to-be parents to plan a vacation getaway before the arrival of a baby. Like most babymoon planners, we wanted somewhere warm, relaxing, and ready to pamper. A cruise seemed to be the most laid-back and convenient getaway. Admittedly, we don’t consider ourselves as cruising type of travelers. We […]
Jul-2014
Once called the Route of Emperors and Kings it has been used for millennia as a water highway across Eastern Europe. In May of 2011, we had an opportunity to travel along the Danube River tracing back Elizabeth’s family history. In the early 1800’s, her German ancestors immigrated to Russia, along the Danube. For us […]