…action at Niagara Falls is the Maid of the Mist and/or the Hornblower boat cruise. The Maid of the Mist is operated exclusively from the New York side of the falls (United States) and the Hornblower is operated from the Ontario side (Canada). The boat cruise takes guests up close to the base of the American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls. The boats have outdoor observation decks, so you will get wet when the boat approaches the falls. You can ta…
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The perfect Ireland road trip itinerary for families
…uggest you look at when cruise ships are in town – and plan around that. A cruise ship was in port when we visited and it was very busy. Where to stay in Belfast? We stayed at The Hilton Belfast. It’s located on the banks of the Lagan River, only a two-minute walk to the city center and 15 minute drive to Belfast City Airport. It’s also only a 10 minute drive to the Titanic Museum and it’s close to the main highway that connects Belfast to Dublin….
10 Things to do in Panama City, Panama for first time visitors
…n Panama City Visitors fill the observation deck to watch this impressive cruise ship pass through the Panama Canal at the Miraflores Locks in Panama City. 3. Monkey Island Panama If you’re looking for a unique Panama experience, a trip to Monkey Island will do the trick. We joined the Monkey Island Tour from Panama City. It’s a 4 hour excursion that includes round-trip transportation with an English speaking guide. The tour includes a boat ride…
Best Things to do in Penticton this Summer
…er tubing tickets are purchased at the ticket booth pictured above. Coyote Cruises buses pick-up guests and return them to the starting point. Comfortable four-person floating tube with Coyote Cruises. Munson Mountain Trail This is an easy walking trail that can be accessed from downtown Penticton (see details here). It offers stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Munson Mountain was recognized in 2016 as being one of Canada’s Hi…
Things to do at Harrison Hot Springs with kids in the summer
…nd rates here. Fortunately, we lucked out with the weather during our lake cruise. We enjoyed a BBQ lunch on the boat while we cruised around the lake and soaked up the spectacular views. You can read reviews about Shoreline Tours here. Our tour guide working the grill as we approach Echo Island. The boat docks for 20 minutes so guests can walk to Rainbow Falls. It’s only a 5 minute forest walk to reach the waterfalls. More photos can be found he…
Drinking Beer Around the World – The Euro-Edition
…on it originated. This particular bottle was savored while on a river boat cruise down the beautiful Mosel River Valley, our favourite part of Germany. The river boat slowly floated past age-old villages and steep vineyards that blanket the river valley, delivering the perfect setting for an afternoon beer. The beer verdict – Light, smooth, malty and bitter. It’s not my favourite German pils but it’s a quality beer. We give it 7 out of 10 ~~~~~~~~…
When in Aruba, you should visit De Palm Island. Here’s why.
…There are lockers and change rooms on the island. If you have flexibility with your schedule, try to visit on a day where there are no cruise ships in port. You’ll have less crowds….
Lisbon totally exceeded our expectations! Here’s what we did.
…where we joined a Douro river cruise. Initially, when we learned our river cruise itinerary began in Lisbon, not Porto, we were a little confused. On the surface, it made more sense to have guests arrive at the Porto airport, instead of taking a full day to drive from Lisbon to Porto (more on that later – Google the town of Coimbra). As soon as our taxi left the Lisbon International Airport we realized why two nights in Lisbon was included in our…
