Cruise Port: NOLA And The Long Road Back

Photo by M. Lamar Griffin, Sr. This week, we're featuring ports you may find on your cruise itinerary, to give you a snapshot of what it's like, what ships usually go there and what some of the options are once you get off the ship. Today it's New Orleans, Louisiana. This summer, it will be… Continue reading Cruise Port: NOLA And The Long Road Back

Cruise Port — Vancouver, Pretty As The Pictures

This week, we're featuring ports you may find on your cruise itinerary, to give you a snapshot of what it's like, what ships usually go there and what some of the options are once you get off the ship. Today it's Vancouver, British Columbia. It's unlikely you'll find a prettier port in which to arrive… Continue reading Cruise Port — Vancouver, Pretty As The Pictures

Cruise Port — San Juan, In The Heart Of Cruises

This week, we're featuring ports you may find on your cruise itinerary, to give you a snapshot of what it's like, what ships usually go there and what some of the options are once you get off the ship. Today it's San Juan, Puerto Rico. Twice we've had the pleasure of being on a cruise… Continue reading Cruise Port — San Juan, In The Heart Of Cruises

Cruise Port — San Pedro, Accessible And Unique

This week, we're featuring ports you may find on your cruise itinerary, to give you a snapshot of what it's like, what ships usually go there and what some of the options are once you get off the ship. Today it's San Pedro, California. If you're driving to San Pedro, parking can be an issue.… Continue reading Cruise Port — San Pedro, Accessible And Unique

Barcelona And The Woman Who Knows It Best

Of all the tour guides we have encountered over years of cruising — and all have been varying degrees of good at their craft — no one was better than Maria Nadina. For us, she is the First Lady of Barcelona. It's not just because she speaks six languages, all of them (as near as… Continue reading Barcelona And The Woman Who Knows It Best