Our Five Tips To Extract More Joy From Your Cruise is perhaps more relevant than ever as cruisers continue to trudge through tough economic times in search of memorable cruise vacations. Our goal is to travel smart — and not break the bank. After all, it’s one thing to get a … [Read more...]
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions From Kusadasi, Much More Than Ephesus
A lot of cruise passengers depart the dock in Kusadasi, visit the ancient historic site of Ephesus, and think they’re done. Having padded the fabled Marble Road (which connects the Celsus Library and the Great Theater in Ephesus), they check Kusadasi off their lists. Been there, … [Read more...]
Summing Up Silver Explorer: On Zodiacs, Adventures Ashore & Opportunities For You To Experience An Expedition, Silversea Style
There will be more to come about my cruise on Silver Explorer, which ended Friday morning in Panama. For now, however, I am posting this brief "Summing Up" to answer questions that readers asked during my voyage and to give you a few of my impressions. First, my … [Read more...]
In My Viewfinder: A Weekend In Venice, Italy
We spent a couple of days in Venice, Italy, filming for the new Avid Cruiser travel show. Venice ranks right up there with Barcelona with regard to the number of ships and cruise passengers it handles. This city of 118 islands, 150 canals and 450 bridges surely woos cruise … [Read more...]
Shore Excursions From Le Havre, In Photos
I spent last week in and around Le Havre, France, and I must say I was impressed with the variety of shore excursions offered in this region in Normandy. During four exceptionally full days, we visited: The D-Day Landing Beaches, including Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the … [Read more...]