Tagged With "P&O Cruises"
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Anatomy of a Trip (planning begins in earnest)
I love planning a trip and that may have been what kept me thinking about the next one, even when I wasn’t sure there would be a next one. After a couple of decades traversing the planet, the process of putting them together had...
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Holiday Inn Express to Offer Selfies on Pancakes
This fall, selected Holiday Inn Express locations will launch the “Pancake Selfie Express.” It will give people the chance to snap a selfie and then have it laser-imprinted on a pancake. Read More:...
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11 days, all inclusive: $120,000. Includes John Legend
And mind you, that price is for sharing a room. There's an $11,000 single supplement! So, what do you get for a vacation that costs more than double the median household income in the U.S.? You get John Legend as your host (and entertainer), a...
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Chip Credit Cards to Change the Way US Tips at Restaurants
While the US has been very slow implementing the chip and pin credit card that Europe uses, US banks are finally starting to roll out the chip and signature cards on a bigger scale. Under the new system, American chip card users...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 31, 2015: The Pumpkin Patch
Happy Halloween! Not one of the most important holidays in my life, but I did enjoy going to a farmer's field or market and picking out pumpkins with our boys when they were young, then carving them into Jack-o-lanterns. ...
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Italy hears the sound of music—free!
Italy's Culture Ministry has set up free streaming for 200,000 20th century popular Italian songs, including Volare, by Domenico Modugno, above.
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Mall of the Emirates
We visit the Mall of the Emirates, one of the first mega-shopping malls built in Dubai and home of the world-famous indoor skiing venue, Ski Dubai.
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How bad can an airport be? Here's how...
One of the more comprehensive surveys of the world's best and worst based on an annual survey. Take a look...and help rate for next year!
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A Day at the World's Largest Shopping Mall
DrFumblefinger visits the Dubai Mall, the largest and likely one of the most opulent in the world. Besides over a thousand retail shops and over 100 restaurants, it features a massive aquarium, full size hockey rink and large cinema complex.
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Museum Island, Berlin (Where Gumbo was #271)
Gumbo was visiting Berlin's lovely Museum Island. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it is home to 5 world class museums and some popular public spaces.
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Touring Historic B&Bs in Charming Havre de Grace
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger tours some charming B&B's in Havre de Grace, Maryland. These are the kind of places that feel like home away from home.
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Back Alleys and Lanes of Georgetown
Everyone is familiar with Washington DC's fabulous monuments and museums. GeorgeG takes us on a walk through the side streets and quiet beautiful neighborhoods of Georgetown.
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Hawaii State Capitol Building – The Aloha State
On their quest to visit all 50 state capitol buildings, Samantha and her husband feel a spirit of 'aloha' in Honolulu.
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Gold Country, California: The Great Republic of Rough & Ready
“Do you live around here?” The question came from a guy emerging from the Fippin Blacksmith Shop, while I was admiring a very pretty motorcycle parked in front. I was pleased he got it right, guessing that even locals...
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Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit, Kennedy Space Center
Like many aging folks, the Space Shuttle Atlantis moved to Florida after being forcibly retired after 30 years of loyal service. Having completed 33 NASA space missions in its career, Atlantis has a new home and will have l-o-t-s of...
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Sun Studio, Memphis, Tennessee: The house Sam Phillips built
What a thrill it was to visit Sun Studio at 706 Union Ave, Memphis, Tennessee! To step through the doors of this old building is to walk into Rock 'n Roll history. It was at Sun Studios that...
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You CAN'T Take It All With You: Keeping the Load Light
Every time I travel, I marvel at the number of people with two—or even three—large suitcases setting out on what looks like migration, not a vacation. You’ve seen them…pushing the bags through the check-in line,...
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The Big Island of Hawaii (Part 3). Kona & South Coast
This blog is being published on the same day PHeymont posted some great pics of Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, or Place of Refuge, which you can see here. Along with the Place of Refuge, I'm discussing...
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Walking in England: The Kennet & Avon Canal
My discovery of the Kennet & Avon Canal was a revelation. Id been confronted with a dilemma, the fact that I loved walking in the English countryside but had come to the conclusion that I could no longer take on the hills comfortably. Bath is the end point of more than 100 miles of the Cotswold Way and Id completed it in 3 trips. The last section left me wondering if my walking days were over, having had some tortuous ascents and descents and...
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B&W in LA, July 25 - August 2 Only.
July 25, 2014: Until recently I lived in a small Arizona mountain town, rescued by artists when the copper mine shut down. There were a surprising number of world-class photographers and from time to time I'd organize a show and an...
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Shunpiking Through Northern Ohio
Continuing his off-the-Interstates trip to Minnesota, Jonathan L stops to see the sights of northern Ohio.
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Summer on Prince Edward Island, Canada
Travel Rob shares why so many people love summers on Prince Edward Island in Canada
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For Internet Day, a look at the first airline website
It's just over 20 years since it first became possible to buy tickets on the internet...and now it's hard to buy them any other way!
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Mouflon, Cyprus
Only about 3,000 Mouflon -- thought to be a precursor to domestic sheep -- exist on the island of Cyprus. Ian Cook shares the story of this interesting animal.
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September 28, 2016: London Bridge - Lake Havasu, AZ
Samantha takes us back to Lake Havasu, and the story of how the 1830 London Bridge came to the American desert.
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The Vancouver Lookout Tower at Harbour Centre
Samantha shares some beautiful views of Vancouver from the Lookout Tower atop the Harbour Centre.
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Impoverished Spanish town wins big in Christmas lottery
Spain's big Christmas lottery showers prizes on a town where a third of the population is out of work.
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William Morris at Home: Red House
PortMoresby leaves the Thames Path and visits William Morris’s Red House, a milestone in the Arts & Crafts Movement in England.
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Shetland Seals and Seabirds
On an excursion from Shetland's capital, Lerwick, PHeymont found plenty of seals and seabirds, as well as unusual landforms.
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Vienna turns up nose at scented subways
When asked their favorite scent, most riders chose 'none/'
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Bombazo: Celebrating a Slice of Puerto Rican Life
Jonathan L invites us to join him at a Bombazo, a joyous celebration of roots, community and survival.
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A View from the Bridge
PHeymont shares a favorite walk, across the Brooklyn Bridge, with its views of both Manhattan and Brooklyn
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Buy Some of the Eiffel Tower!
A 15-step section of the Eiffel Tower's original spiral staircase goes on sale on Monday in Paris. I'm thinking they are underestimating the expected sale price of $27,000 to $...
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Plugged In and Ready to Go?
These days, we seem to carry fewer books and more gear, and while a lot of the gear goes under the heading of "wireless," it really isn't, because eventually it all needs to be charged. We'll take a look here at some of the electrical questions that...
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Porto Portugal Offers " The Worst Tours"
Three architects have started tours of Porto showing visitors the impact of Portugal's economic crisis on the city. They show decrepit homes and crumbling shops to foster discussions. Read More:...
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Las Vegas
The city of Entertainment. So many shows, nightclubs drinking; and gambling only makes it more confusing. The Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Indoor Skydiving, Zip Line, Rock Climbing, Triple A Baseball, Rodeos, Concerts, Limos,...
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A Visit to Ireland: (Part 10) Northern Ireland's Antrim Coast
Rivaling the magnificent Dingle Peninsula or Ring of Kerry for scenic beauty, the Antrim Coast is one of Ireland's most popular tourist destinations. We've previously discussed Portrush and the ...
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Everglades National Park: Shark Valley's "River of Grass"
This is the last in a three part series highlighting a visit to Florida's unique Everglades. The first part discussed the Cypress forests of the Everglades and the second part highlighted the coastal mangrove forests near Everglades...
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100 Years of Flight in Kitty Hawk, NC
Samantha shares memories and pictures of the centennial celebration of the Wright Brothers' first flight.
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Barcelona's bookstores re-invent to survive
Fighting to stay alive, Barcelona's bookstores find new ways to draw customers in, including food, meeting space and tournaments.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to offer free admission during Republican National Convention
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame will offer free admission during the Republican National Convention
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Dec. 9, 2015: Multnomah Falls, Oregon
While spending some time in Portland we took a short 30 miles drive outside of Portland to see Multnomah Falls. On the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, this fall is located east of Troutdale, between Corbett and Dodson, along the Historic Columbia River Highway. This 611 foot tall roaring awe-inspiring cascade of icy water lets you experience the power and beauty of nature up close and with ease. According to the legend, Multnomah Falls was created to win the heart...
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Banksy exhibit opens in Rome
An exhibit featuring street artist Banksy opened on Tuesday at the Palazzo Cipolla in Rome
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June 4, 2016: The Essence of Italy
The Grey Traveller shares a picture that, for her, sums up Italy.
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Raj Ghat, New Delhi
A black marble slab marks the spot where Mahatma Ghandi was cremated a day after he was assassinated. The site is now known as Raj Ghat.
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Eight Ways Hiking in the Worst Weather is the Best Hiking There Is
Sometimes the BEST hiking happens when the weather seems at its worst! Outdoorsy Mom tells us why.
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Times Square and the Waterford Times Square Ball
A New Years' visit to New York and a chance to see the iconic crystal ball, both up-close and as it drops to mark the beginning of another year.
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Barcelona Shoebox: the rest of the story
Beyond the most famous sights and names, Barcelona has a lot more to see and visit. Have a look!
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Tonga: My Adventures in Tonga, an Island Paradise
Janey Mae never planned on visiting an "island paradise," but when it happened, she was happily surprised to find it was not what she expected.
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Berlin's Wonderful Smaller Museums
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Berlin's vibrant art scene.