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In part 1 of this two-part series, I offer an overview for what to expect on a cruise to Antarctica. This second part preps you for the journey. Almost all Antarctica cruises begin and end in Ushuaia, Argentina, a former penal ...
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Going on the cruise shore excursion or catching the shuttle bus into the nearby town center to explore on your own are not the only touring options available to you on your cruise. It's likely that every port you call on will ...
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We like to hear from locals who know the best things for visitors to do and see during a cruise day trip. So we asked the folks at Cruise Atlantic Canada for their suggestions of top activities for travelers to Newfoundland and ...
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Beginners, experienced and even pro surfers make their way to the shores of Los Cabos every year to ride its waves. Not only is the popular Mexican destination fairly cheap to visit and has warm waters year round, it also affords ...
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Recently I shared Great works of art you can see on a cruise, offering a visual tour of great artworks from the Renaissance to the modern period. I received much positive feedback about that visual gallery, and it was easy to ...
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Are you planning a day trip to Sitka during a vacation or port visit? No other town in Alaska has Sitka’s charisma. To wander through its historic downtown is to appreciate how three cultures — Tlingit, Russian and American — ...
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Now that spring is almos upon us, it's time for a little escapist daydreaming. My traveling partner and I dedicate about six weeks a year dedicated to international travel — by cruise ship, land and air — and we still find ...
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If your cruise starts or ends in Punta Arenas, Chile, take time for adventure in one of the most breathtaking national parks in the world. Torres del Paine, about 184 miles northeast of Punta Arenas, is a world biosphere reserve ...
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Sometimes you need to get away, but you might not have the time or money for a full week’s vacation. Luckily, several cruise lines offer travelers a variety of quick getaways. Often these three- to five-night trips stop at the ...
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How should you pack for an Alaska cruise? It’s been a while since I sailed in Alaska, but the memories are still strong — not only about the magnificent scenery of the Last Frontier but the weather, too, because It can rain and ...
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Breathe in, breathe out. … In … out. …. Clamp your teeth down hard on the diving regulator. In, out. In, out. Relax, relax, relax. DAY TRIPPING What to do during your visit Pretty soon, the conscious mechanics of ...
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One of our favorite towns in Alaska, Skagway, resides at the northern tip of the Inside Passage, and when a large cruise ship pulls into port during the summer months, often the 920 or so locals are outnumbered by the ...
