Tag Archives: travel

Chile – Viña del Mar

Posted on August 5, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

­When cruising out of Valparaiso as we did on the P&O Arcadia, if you fly into Chile you land at Santiago. From there you need to find transportation for the 70 mile trip out to the coast. Cabs are pretty … Continue reading →

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The Ever-Growing Van Tour in Puerto Vallarta

Posted on July 29, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Sailing into Puerto Vallarta, we had an excellent view from the Constellation Lounge on Celebrity Infinity. From a distance we could see Carnival Miracle already docked there. The other side of the little inlet across from the other ship looked … Continue reading →

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Back to Belize for More Cave Tubing

Posted on July 22, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

In the past I have always heard that if you don’t book something in Belize, then there is nothing there to do. On our first visit there were just a few stores at the port. People who had done more … Continue reading →

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Food on Holland America Veendam

Posted on July 15, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Food on a cruise ship is always plentiful and almost always available. Like most cruise ships, the Holland America Veendam has a number of food choices each meal. For breakfast passengers can fill out the handy card in the room, … Continue reading →

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Carnival Breeze Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse

Posted on July 8, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Most cruise ships have premium restaurants where passengers can have special food different from what is served in the dining room or buffet if they are willing to pay the fee. These fees can range from next to nothing to … Continue reading →

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Cozumel Beaches On Your Own – Sky Reef

Posted on June 27, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cozumel is always one of my favorite ports. The beautiful aqua blue water in some areas stays so clear you can see the bottom even when fairly deep. The second largest coral reef in the world, the Meso American Reef, … Continue reading →

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Santiago, Chile

Posted on June 22, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Our trans-Pacific cruise on P&O Arcadia started from Valparaiso, Chile, which meant flying into Santiago, about 70 miles away. Port stops never last long, but when starting or ending a cruise you sometimes have the opportunity for a longer stay. … Continue reading →

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Packing For a Cruise

Posted on June 19, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

As far as travel goes, about the only thing worse than packing for a trip is unpacking when you get home. Both are necessary though because it’s pretty hard to travel without bringing anything. What to bring varies from person … Continue reading →

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Coral Safe Sunscreens

Posted on May 30, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

People like to cruise to or vacation in tropical places. Of course some people live there too. Tropical waters are often home to coral reefs. People love to swim, snorkel, and dive in these waters, and to see the coral … Continue reading →

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Prince Edward Island

Posted on May 20, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

We stepped off the Holland America Veendam into a fierce wind on Prince Edward Island. A short walk across the dock brought us to the shops at the pier. Security guards herded passengers away from the inviting doors under fancy … Continue reading →

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