…ort and beach. There is a dedicated kids pool with slides and a fun pirate ship. All of the main pools are located in the same area, so you don’t have to walk far or take a tram, like some of the other mega properties in the Yucatan. The main lobby bar during happy hour. Live music playing each night. Look towards the blue light and you will see the musician playing live music. The Japanese Restaurant is fun dining experience. Like most all inclus…
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This is not a democracy, it’s a dictatorship
…a sole in sight. “You see that gas station,” said Buzzy. “Once a year the ship comes and they fill it up. They charge the same rate all year until the next shipment arrives.” He joked, “Now wouldn’t it be nice to have gas prices stay the same all year?!” Given the size of the town and the limited need for transportation, we assume a full tank of gas goes a long way in Kalaupapa. Almost on queue, a thick storm cloud slowly consumed the town, creat…
50 Travel Quotes that will inspire you to pack your bags
…eed to plan that next adventure. Enjoy! 50 Inspirational Travel Quotes “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop…
Contadora Island Ferry from Panama City – what you need to know
…ing here? One by one, passengers climbed into a small, weathered boat. The ship’s crew passed down the heavy luggage and piled it at the front of the boat. The boat rocked back and forth as each passenger found a sliver of seating. Every inch of space is filled with people, bags and supplies. There are no life jackets on this boat. At least, no life jackets were provided or visible. We did not enjoy this. Our youngest boy cannot swim. Our older bo…
A few photos that will make you want to visit Boston
…Museum (pictured above) without knowing it. The beautifully restored tall ship captured my attention but I didn’t have enough time to check out the museum. I later learned that it’s one of the top tourist attractions in Boston. I crossed the Congress Street Bridge and turned right at the park that runs along Atlantic Ave. I continued down this park and circled around the downtown core, past the New England Aquarium, until I reached Christopher Co…
How to get to San Blas Islands from Panama City, Panama
…ll-inclusive resorts with huge swimming pools here. Nor will you find mega cruise ships or mass tourism infrastructure. And that’s precisely what makes these palm tree islands so special. These remote tropical islands, located on Panama’s Caribbean coast, are well-protected by the indigenous Kuna people (also spelled Guna). Because of this, travel to San Blas Islands is not easy. When we made the decision to travel to Panama, we could not find fi…
40 Family Travel Gifts that are Actually Useful
…y traveler should have one of these. We found it very handy on our Alaska cruise because our room only had one power outlet. Without it, I’m not sure how we’d be able to charge our camera batteries, phones, tablets and laptops. It’s been a life saver on many occasions. This is the multi charging adaptor is a great gift for any traveler. Digital Camera Memory Cards Running out of memory for your camera, drone or phone is the worst. The last thi…
Should you stay at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu when you visit Oahu, Hawaii?
…quipment, canoe surfing, jet skis, sailing tours or join an evening sunset cruise. Waikiki is buzzing with energy. Music blasts from restaurants, bars and retail shops. Motorcycles and high-end sports cars screech down Kalakaua Ave to get noticed. It’s loud and proud. Centrally located to activities. There are plenty of things to do in Waikiki Beach, including the Aquarium (pictured below), Honolulu Zoo, Kapiolani Park, Waikiki Luau, Pearl Harbou…