…n. We only had a day to explore the island, because we were on a Caribbean cruise, but we instantly connected with this island and its people. Taking a Caribbean cruise allowed us to visit 6 islands in short period of time. Now we know which islands to return to and which ones to skip. St. Lucia is an island we will revisit in the future so that we can give it the proper attention it deserves. Read: Things to do in St Lucia while on a Caribbean Cr…
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30 Photos of Porto Portugal that will inspire you to visit
…al River Cruise. Porto was the starting, and finishing, point of our river cruise with Viking River Cruises. Related – Lisbon exceeded our expectations. Here’s what we did. This is Vila Nova de Gaia, located on the southern banks of the Douro. Many of these buildings store hundreds of barrels of port wine. In fact, Vila Nova de Gaia is said to have the highest concentration of alcohol per square meter in the world. The above photo is one of my fav…
You should travel to Salamanca, Spain. Here’s why.
…sand years old! We visited Salamanca while on a Portugal river cruise. The ship docks in the town of Barca d’Alva (Portugal). We spent 2 nights here. This gives us one full day to explore the city of Salamanca. We disembark the ship and take a private coach directly to the Old City of Salamanca. On the way, we stop for coffee and tapas in a small town in the Spanish countryside. I don’t recall the name. As the coach approaches Salamanca, we are me…
Day Trip from Nice to Monaco: Things to do in Monaco for first time visitors
…anoramic views from Palace Square. This photo was taken mid-day and when a cruise ship was in port. It’s a very crowded time of day. Port of Fontvieille viewpoint While you’re visiting the Prince’s Palace, make sure to check out the incredible views from Port of Fontvieille. The viewpoint is literally steps away from the palace. This is the spot to capture the postcard photos of the colorful buildings and super-yachts in the harbour. If you loo…
When in the Canadian Rockies, you MUST visit THIS place
…t’s important to us. A few things to know before you go… The Spirit Island cruise is 90 minutes. Cruises depart every hour, on the hour. Reservations can be booked directly at Maligne Lake or at the Maligne Lake Ticket Office in downtown Jasper. You can find schedules here – http://www.malignelake.com/act_cruise.html The price for the boat tour is $64 for adults and $32 for children. You can rent canoes and kayaks at the Curly Phillips Boathouse….
Fløibanen funicular in Bergen, Norway – Is it worth it?
…A, 5014 Bergen, Norway. How far is Bergen cruise port from funicular? Most cruise ships in Bergen Havn dock at the Skolten cruise port (Vagen Harbor). The Fløibanen funicular station is located about 15 minutes walking distance from this Bergen cruise port. Therefore, unless you have walking or mobility issues, there’s no need to take a bus or taxi from the cruise port to the Bergen funicular station. It’s a nice walk along the waterfront. Inside…
Swimming with Sharks and Stingrays in Moorea, French Polynesia
…to note – huge cruise ships visit the island periodically. There was a big cruise ship anchored in the bay during our time in Moorea. Tours will sell out quickly on cruise days because the local tour operators hit capacity with their boats. When researching this trip, we read that it’s cheaper to book directly with the tour operator or through your hotel. However, we did not find this to be the case. The price was mostly the same, give or take a f…
Review of Manava Beach Resort Moorea, French Polynesia
…ort destination for French Polynesia cruise ships. Because of this, when a cruise ship arrives there is high demand for Moorea tours and day trips. It’s best to book your tours and excursions prior to arrival. Related post – Snorkeling with reef sharks and rays in Moorea How to get to Manava Beach Resort You will arrive to the island by either plane or boat. Moorea Airport (Aéroport de Moorea Temae) is only 6 km from the resort. You can grab a ta…
