Monthly Archives: November 2020

iFLY Luggage Review

Posted on November 27, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

I’ve always been partial to soft-sided luggage and resisted buying any of the hard-sided sort. My husband has had a big iFly bag for several years now, and loves it. After much online research on the best bags to get … Continue reading →

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28 Days on a Cruise Ship with No Guest Laundry

Posted on November 20, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

All the major cruise ships have a variety of cabin selections and plenty of food. Beyond that amenities vary greatly from one line to another, and even among ships of the same cruise line. Some lines provide self-serve passenger laundries … Continue reading →

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Rhodes Castle and Walled City

Posted on November 13, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes Rhodes castle on the Avenue of the Knights is the dominant feature of the medieval walled city. This 14th century palace of the Grand Masters was occupied by the Knights … Continue reading →

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San Juan Islands

Posted on November 6, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Washington state’s San Juan Islands consist of the peaks of an ancient mountain range on the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate. As this plate subducts under the North American Plate in the Cascadia Subduction Zone which runs from Vancouver Island … Continue reading →

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