Having taken a few cruises, I had often wondered what goes on behind the scenes on a cruise ship. How do they feed over 2K passengers three times a day, in all those different restaurants?…
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Key West Lighthouse
The Key West Lighthouse and Keeper’s Quarters Museum is directly across the street from the Hemingway House. The original lighthouse was built in 1825. In 1832, the first woman Keeper of a lighthouse was named. Barbara Mabrity…
Ernest Hemingway House
I’ve always loved visiting the Florida Keys. Pelicans, iguanas, blue skies, hot sun and ocean all around, what’s not to like? I can see why Ernest Hemingway fell in love with Key West and…
Pompeii, A City Rediscovered
I studied Pompeii at school and have always wanted to see it for real. It was every bit as interesting as I thought it would be. It’s incredible how much they have managed to…
Glassblowing in Skagway
The weather can really make or break a vacation, especially when you’re in Alaska. After spending a few days walking around in rainy, cold weather that followed us along the coast. We decided…
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
The Capilano Suspension Park is a free short shuttle ride from downtown Vancouver, which runs every 15 minutes. When the shuttle arrived to take the five of us, they only had seating for four. The driver radioed…
Space Needle, Seattle
When you think of Seattle, the first thing that comes to mind is The Space Needle. The Space Needle is a landmark and a symbol of Seattle. It was our first trip to…
Largest Collection of Packard Motor Cars
The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum in downtown Fort Lauderdale, is one of the least expected experiences. This hidden gem is the largest collection of Packard Motor Cars and memorabilia from the 1900’s to the 1950’s.…
Lake in Melissani Cave – One of the World’s Cleanest Lakes
On the eastern side of the island of Kefalonia in Greece there is a sunken lake called Melissani Lake,Melissani Cave, or Cave of the Nymphs. Melissani Cave is named after the nymph, Melissanthi. Melissani cave is…
One Day in Kusadasi, Turkey
We arrive at the port of Kusadasi our second stop on our Splendour of the Seas cruise. With only one day in Kusadasi, it was a no brainer that we we wanted to go see…
Day in Split, Croatia
Our Mediterranean Cruise on the Royal Caribbean, Splendour of the Seas started in Venice. Our first port stop was Split, Croatia. The ship offered excursions in Split to local beaches and sightseeing tours. Living in…
What to See in Miami in One Day
Miami is one of my favorite cities but it can be overwhelming if you’re visiting and have limited time. For my out of town visitors, I have set up a what I call: “Miami…
France Miniature Theme Park
Paris is a wonderful place to visit but having been there many times, especially my step kids, we had to dig deep to find something new to see other then the usual sights. This…
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens – Is Fort Lauderdale’s little hidden secret that is definitely worth seeing. If you’re visiting Fort Lauderdale, take a few hours out of your day and visit the Bonnet House Museum and…
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