We had an amazing time visiting the Antarctic on Holland America Line ms Zaandam. In this short video, we highlight the majesty of the region, the spectacular scenery, and the awesome wildlife. We were very fortunate to see many penguins…
Magdalena Island Penguin Reserve
La isla de los pingüinos is an extraordinary penguin reserve on Magdalena Island in the Strait of Magellan, Chile. More than 60.000 breeding pairs of Magellanic penguins call the island home. This is a great excursion if you are visiting…
Hulhumalé, Maldives
We decided to stay on the island of Hulhumalé rather than one of the resort islands. Hulhumalé is a reclamation project that was purpose built to provide housing for Maldivian people. Most of the island a planned community with apartments,…
Chichen Itza
Awesome day exploring Chichen Itza … Now heading back to the ship on a very bumpy ferry
Planning a Gulet Cruise
In 1999 we spent an amazing week exploring Turkey on a Gulet cruise. Along with six other couples we visited some of the most spectacular islands in the world. Our every need was catered to by a very attentive crew.…
Private Islands
We hear a lot of people complaining about the private islands that cruise companies own. We are not sure how these little pieces of paradise could bother anyone. Our experiences have always been great. Yes, they can be crowded if…
St Thomas, USVI
Our brief visit to St Thomas was an extremely pleasant surprise – what a great place to spend New Year’s Day. Of course it helped that the weather was fantastic. We did a fun island tour that included a stop…
San Juan Port Call
San Juan is a great port of call. Many people enjoy the “home” feel of the island, which might explain why there always seems to be long lines at CVS across from where the cruise ships docks. During a recent…
Islands are more than beaches
During our call on St. Kitts we decided to venture off on our own and try to see the “real” island. It was Christmas Eve so it was very interesting to see the preparations that were underway. The local markets…
Making the Most of Mud Season
We love traveling in the “off” season and have reaped the benefits of discounted adventures around the world. As exciting as these quests can be, they also tend to be hit or miss. Venturing to the Caribbean during the first…