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The Library of Celsus was built in 114-117 AD by Consul Gaius Julius Aquila to honor his father Celsus, a Roman senator.

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Ruins of ancient Ephesus (photo gallery)

JD Lasica | July 19, 2018

During my Viking Star ocean cruise to the Eastern Med, one of the top highlights was a guided tour of the ancient ruins of Ephesus in Turkey, about a 35-minute bus ride from the ... READ MORE

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Step back in time with the signature cocktails, stately glamor and relaxed ambiance offered by the historic Sazerac Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans.

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8 swankiest hotel bars in U.S. cruise ports

JD Lasica | November 3, 2016

What are the swankiest hotel bars in the United States? USA Today asked readers in their 10 Best travel awards and came back with a top 10 list. Since Austin and Louisvile aren't ... READ MORE

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View of sweeping Half Moon Bay on the Atlantic side of St. Kitts, seen from Monkey Hill.

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St. Kitts on a Caribbean cruise (photos)

JD Lasica | April 19, 2017

I’ve now been to St. Kitts and Nevis on a Caribbean cruise twice in the past three months: in December on Silversea’s Silver Spirit and late last month on Windstar Cruises’ Wind ... READ MORE

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Tourists on Maho Beach watch a plane approach the notoriously short runway on St. Maarten.

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St. Maarten & Maho Beach on a cruise (video & photos)

JD Lasica | April 14, 2017

For my recent cruise, a 7-night Caribbean sailing on Windstar Cruises' Wind Surf, the deadline for passenger boarding was a reasonable 6 pm on March 24 out of the Dr. AC Wathey ... READ MORE

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Can you tell I'm taken by the buttercup ranunculus at the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch?

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5 fun springtime activities in San Diego

Jessica Hartmann | May 14, 2019

Spring is one of the best times to visit my home town of San Diego, with its mild climate, fragrant flowers in Balboa Park and tons of nature activities. This year in particular ... READ MORE

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Evelin, a member of the classical trio performing for guests on Viking Sun.

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Photo gallery of the Viking Sun ocean ship

JD Lasica | January 10, 2019

Viking ocean ships are tailor made for "destination immersion" — zipping in and out of fantastic ports of call in their lithe, state-of-the art vessels. But the ships themselves ... READ MORE

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Helsinki Cathedral, a major tourist attraction in Senate Square in Helsinki.

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Day trip to Helsinki (in photos)

JD Lasica | August 28, 2018

During our cruise on Viking Sun, the second newest ocean ship from Viking Ocean Cruises (after Viking Orion) this month, our second stop was Helsinki. Like much of Scandinavia, ... READ MORE

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In & above Rio: A cruise day trip

Robin Lampert | April 26, 2017

Famous for its Carnaval festival, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro is a place that can't be missed. We were in port for two days on the Crown Princess ... READ MORE

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