…rpose of our visit was to eat some fresh lobster aboard an evening lobster cruise with Shediac Bay Cruises. It’s a fun tour with an entertaining captain that educates his guests about the history of the lobster industry in New Brunswick and how to properly cook and eat an Atlantic lobster. This big guy didn’t stand a chance… he was most delicious. Well, that’s a wrap for today. What was meant to be a quick update seems to have turned into an 1,700…
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VIDEO: 15 Reasons you should visit Portugal’s River of Gold
…estions, we wrote a detailed post about what it’s like on a European River Cruise with Viking River Cruises. Read the blog post here. What did we think of Portugal’s River of Gold? We thoroughly enjoyed our river cruise experience. It exceeded our expectations. I believe everyone should experience the luxury and simplicity of a European river cruise, at least once in their life. We look forward to discovering new destinations with Viking River Cru…
8 Things to do in New Brunswick with kids
…n of Shediac is known as the “Lobster Capital of the World”), so a lobster cruise with Shediac Bay Cruises is the perfect way to sample the local delicacy. The 3-hour tour departs from the wharf in Pointe-du-Chêne and circles around Shediac Bay. It’s a fun tour with an entertaining captain that educates his guests about the history of the lobster industry in New Brunswick and how to properly cook and eat a lobster the Acadian way. The tour also ga…
The colourful streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
…ng heat. Conveniently, there’s a trolley stop in front of the Sheraton and cruise ship terminal. Free trolley service? That’s a nice surprise. There are 4 routes to choose from with 26 marked stops throughout Old San Juan (similar to a bus stop). There are two types of trolleys – an open-aired trolley that looks like a train of over-sized golf carts and another trolley that looks like a small bus. The longest route takes about 30 minutes to comple…
12 days in Norway: A Perfect Norway Road Trip Itinerary
…e with a full kitchen, bathroom with laundry. It was a nice upgrade! Large cruise ship passing through Aurlandsfjord. View from the WinJum campground. Stegastein viewing platform One of the main attractions in Aurland is the Stegastein viewpoint. It offers panoramic views of Aurlandsfjord at 650 metres above sea level. Unfortunately, our excitement to visit this attraction was spoiled by the rain. We were told by many people that this particular…
15 Things to do in Kobe, Japan
…et a different perspective of this bustling port city by taking a Kobe Bay Cruise. Cruises sail around the bay and last about 40 minutes. The boat is docked at Meriken Park beside the red Port Tower. See photo above. You can purchase tickets directly at the dock. Boats depart every hour, so you have options. Another option is the Kobe Concerto cruise. The ship is docked in front of Harbourland (see photo below) and offers a dining experience whil…
Flying high over the Canadian Rockies with FlyOver Canada in Vancouver
…g FlyOver Canada during the summer months, there’s a very good chance that cruise ships will be docked at Canada Place. This is the Vancouver cruise ship terminal for the wildly popular Alaska cruises that depart from downtown Vancouver. Some cruise ship passengers will arrive early, which means that Canada Place can get busy. Keep this in mind when booking your showtime at FlyOver Vancouver. If you’re reading this post and you are taking an Ala…
25 FREE Things to do in Vancouver
…Cruise Ship Terminal, so it gets quite busy during the summer months. This cruise ship terminal can hold up to four luxury cruise ships at one time. It’s the home port for many of the Alaska cruises that depart from Vancouver. Inside Canada Place is the popular virtual flight ride FlyOver Canada. The experience lasts approximately 20 minutes. FlyOver Canada is NOT free. Check prices and hours here. 12. Horse Racing at Hastings Racecourse Hastings…
