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SHOULD I BOOK IN ADVANCE OR WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is whether it makes sense to book in advance or wait until the last minute. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, but in the world of cruising I would most definitely book in advance to get the best rates possible. Same holds true for airfare. With hotels TWO CHICKS AND A ROAD TRIP TRAVEL TO HISTORIC SALEM, MA Situated on the North Shore, Salem is a quaint city of just over 40,000 residents and a must visit destination for anyone visiting Massachusetts. Salem has a rich and interesting history that includes, of course, the notorious Salem Witch Trials. Wherever you walk around Salem, you’ll see evidence of its history in statues, signs, and

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ARRIVING IN AND GETTING AROUND BERMUDA ON YOUR NEXT CRUISE In this case it was the Norwegian Dawn and Royal Caribbean ‘s Enchantment of the Seas. The schedule apparently has been changed with fewer ferries running due to government cutbacks. You can see a copy of the schedule here. The price for the tickets are $12 for a 1-day pass, $20 for a 2-day pass, and $28 for a 3-day pass. HOW NOT TO MISS YOUR CRUISE SHIP AFTER A DAY IN PORT Before you even exit the ship, you should know the hours the ship will be in port. Many ports have the ship arriving in the morning, say 8 am, and then departing in the afternoon, perhaps 4 or 5 pm. Other ports have late arrivals and late departures, such as San Juan where the ship may arrive at around 3 pm and depart at 11 pm. SHOULD I BOOK IN ADVANCE OR WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is whether it makes sense to book in advance or wait until the last minute. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, but in the world of cruising I would most definitely book in advance to get the best rates possible. Same holds true for airfare. With hotels TWO CHICKS AND A ROAD TRIP TRAVEL TO HISTORIC SALEM, MA Situated on the North Shore, Salem is a quaint city of just over 40,000 residents and a must visit destination for anyone visiting Massachusetts. Salem has a rich and interesting history that includes, of course, the notorious Salem Witch Trials. Wherever you walk around Salem, you’ll see evidence of its history in statues, signs, and

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ARRIVING IN AND GETTING AROUND BERMUDA ON YOUR NEXT CRUISE In this case it was the Norwegian Dawn and Royal Caribbean ‘s Enchantment of the Seas. The schedule apparently has been changed with fewer ferries running due to government cutbacks. You can see a copy of the schedule here. The price for the tickets are $12 for a 1-day pass, $20 for a 2-day pass, and $28 for a 3-day pass. HOW NOT TO MISS YOUR CRUISE SHIP AFTER A DAY IN PORT Before you even exit the ship, you should know the hours the ship will be in port. Many ports have the ship arriving in the morning, say 8 am, and then departing in the afternoon, perhaps 4 or 5 pm. Other ports have late arrivals and late departures, such as San Juan where the ship may arrive at around 3 pm and depart at 11 pm. ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S OASIS OF THE SEAS POOLS: The Main Pool is a quiet area for sunbathing and soaking in the hot tub or pool. The Beach Pool has a slanted entry surrounded by deckchairs and umbrellas. The Sports Pool is a pool used for lap swimming and water aerobics in the morning and games like volleyball for the remainder of the day. The H20 Zone is dedicated to families with water sculptures, a family pool, and even kid sized ARRIVING IN AND GETTING AROUND BERMUDA ON YOUR NEXT CRUISE In this case it was the Norwegian Dawn and Royal Caribbean ‘s Enchantment of the Seas. The schedule apparently has been changed with fewer ferries running due to government cutbacks. You can see a copy of the schedule here. The price for the tickets are $12 for a 1-day pass, $20 for a 2-day pass, and $28 for a 3-day pass. WHAT I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT TRANSATLANTIC CRUISES What I Didn’t Know About Transatlantic Cruises. I will try anything once, more if you can twist my arm. When the chance to sail on the Oasis of the Seas after coming out of her dry dock stay in Rotterdam first materialized, I was all for it. I love new ships, I love big ships, and I loved sailing on the Oasis of the Seas the first time in

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CRADDOCK TERRY HOTEL Craddock Terry Hotel. If the bright red, three-dimensional shoe on the outside of the Craddock Terry Hotel in Lynchburg, Virginia doesn’t grab your attention, I’m not sure what would. Originally a turn-of-the century shoe factory, the Craddock Terry Shoe Company was the first shoe company south of the Mason-Dixon Line and the fifth largest in the world. 8 LITTLE KNOWN WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF UPPER CLASS Someone got an upgrade! Recently I flew to London for a few days and I was so excited to learn I was upgraded to Upper Class Virgin Atlantic for my return flight. Once you fly Upper Class, it’s kind of hard to fly anything else.This wasn’t my first time flying Upper Class and I was so glad to be back. Here are a few ways to make the most out of your next Upper Class Virgin Atlantic experience. HEROES BORN OUT OF TRAGEDY Before that fateful night three years ago, the Costa Concordia was a name known probably only to those living in Europe and maybe a handful of people in the United States. But at 9:45 pm on January 13, 2012, that all changed. With over 4,000 passengers HOW TO AVOID DRUNK AIRLINE PASSENGERS IN 9 EASY STEPS How to Avoid Drunk Airline Passengers in 9 Easy Steps photo credit: TC-JOK Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-303 via photopin (license) This guide isn't so much for you and I, the everyday airline traveler, but if I should be so bold, for the airlines themselves. Afterall, I know how to avoid drunk airline WHAT WIKIPEDIA CAN'T TELL YOU ABOUT THE RED ROCKS OF Water running off the edge of the escarpment eats away at the lower layers, creating the shear cliffs. Save. Bell Rock. One well-known example of the red rocks of Sedona is the recognizable Bell Rock, which towers over the countryside on the east side of Arizona 179 at an elevation at the summit of 4,919 feet (1,499 m). Save. FLIGHT REVIEW: FIRST CLASS ON AMERICAN AIRLINES TO PHOENIX By Alan Wilson - Airbus A321-231(w) 'N102NN' American Airlines, CC BY-SA 2.0, Link First Class or Economy? Which do you prefer? On my recent trip out of Boston, I flew First Class on American Airlines to Phoenix. This was a mid-week afternoon flight out of Boston and so with Mr. TSG in tow, I headed off to the NORWEGIAN SKY CABIN REVIEW Aft Facing Balcony Cabin 8278 – Closet, drawers, and safe. You’ll find in this Norwegian Sky cabin that there’s sufficient storage space and hangers in the closet adjacent to the bathroom. On one side is full length storage with wooden hangers and a mirror on the back of the door. On the other side is a shorter hanging closet area with SHOULD I BOOK IN ADVANCE OR WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is whether it makes sense to book in advance or wait until the last minute. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, but in the world of cruising I would most definitely book in advance to get the best rates possible. Same holds true for airfare. With hotels TWO CHICKS AND A ROAD TRIP TRAVEL TO HISTORIC SALEM, MA Situated on the North Shore, Salem is a quaint city of just over 40,000 residents and a must visit destination for anyone visiting Massachusetts. Salem has a rich and interesting history that includes, of course, the notorious Salem Witch Trials. Wherever you walk around Salem, you’ll see evidence of its history in statues, signs, and

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ARRIVING IN AND GETTING AROUND BERMUDA ON YOUR NEXT CRUISE In this case it was the Norwegian Dawn and Royal Caribbean ‘s Enchantment of the Seas. The schedule apparently has been changed with fewer ferries running due to government cutbacks. You can see a copy of the schedule here. The price for the tickets are $12 for a 1-day pass, $20 for a 2-day pass, and $28 for a 3-day pass. HOW NOT TO MISS YOUR CRUISE SHIP AFTER A DAY IN PORT Before you even exit the ship, you should know the hours the ship will be in port. Many ports have the ship arriving in the morning, say 8 am, and then departing in the afternoon, perhaps 4 or 5 pm. Other ports have late arrivals and late departures, such as San Juan where the ship may arrive at around 3 pm and depart at 11 pm. ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S OASIS OF THE SEAS POOLS: The Main Pool is a quiet area for sunbathing and soaking in the hot tub or pool. The Beach Pool has a slanted entry surrounded by deckchairs and umbrellas. The Sports Pool is a pool used for lap swimming and water aerobics in the morning and games like volleyball for the remainder of the day. The H20 Zone is dedicated to families with water sculptures, a family pool, and even kid sized ARRIVING IN AND GETTING AROUND BERMUDA ON YOUR NEXT CRUISE In this case it was the Norwegian Dawn and Royal Caribbean ‘s Enchantment of the Seas. The schedule apparently has been changed with fewer ferries running due to government cutbacks. You can see a copy of the schedule here. The price for the tickets are $12 for a 1-day pass, $20 for a 2-day pass, and $28 for a 3-day pass. WHAT I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT TRANSATLANTIC CRUISES What I Didn’t Know About Transatlantic Cruises. I will try anything once, more if you can twist my arm. When the chance to sail on the Oasis of the Seas after coming out of her dry dock stay in Rotterdam first materialized, I was all for it. I love new ships, I love big ships, and I loved sailing on the Oasis of the Seas the first time in

2010.

CRADDOCK TERRY HOTEL Craddock Terry Hotel. If the bright red, three-dimensional shoe on the outside of the Craddock Terry Hotel in Lynchburg, Virginia doesn’t grab your attention, I’m not sure what would. Originally a turn-of-the century shoe factory, the Craddock Terry Shoe Company was the first shoe company south of the Mason-Dixon Line and the fifth largest in the world. 8 LITTLE KNOWN WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF UPPER CLASS Someone got an upgrade! Recently I flew to London for a few days and I was so excited to learn I was upgraded to Upper Class Virgin Atlantic for my return flight. Once you fly Upper Class, it’s kind of hard to fly anything else.This wasn’t my first time flying Upper Class and I was so glad to be back. Here are a few ways to make the most out of your next Upper Class Virgin Atlantic experience. HEROES BORN OUT OF TRAGEDY Before that fateful night three years ago, the Costa Concordia was a name known probably only to those living in Europe and maybe a handful of people in the United States. But at 9:45 pm on January 13, 2012, that all changed. With over 4,000 passengers HOW TO AVOID DRUNK AIRLINE PASSENGERS IN 9 EASY STEPS How to Avoid Drunk Airline Passengers in 9 Easy Steps photo credit: TC-JOK Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-303 via photopin (license) This guide isn't so much for you and I, the everyday airline traveler, but if I should be so bold, for the airlines themselves. Afterall, I know how to avoid drunk airline WHAT WIKIPEDIA CAN'T TELL YOU ABOUT THE RED ROCKS OF Water running off the edge of the escarpment eats away at the lower layers, creating the shear cliffs. Save. Bell Rock. One well-known example of the red rocks of Sedona is the recognizable Bell Rock, which towers over the countryside on the east side of Arizona 179 at an elevation at the summit of 4,919 feet (1,499 m). Save. FLIGHT REVIEW: FIRST CLASS ON AMERICAN AIRLINES TO PHOENIX By Alan Wilson - Airbus A321-231(w) 'N102NN' American Airlines, CC BY-SA 2.0, Link First Class or Economy? Which do you prefer? On my recent trip out of Boston, I flew First Class on American Airlines to Phoenix. This was a mid-week afternoon flight out of Boston and so with Mr. TSG in tow, I headed off to the NORWEGIAN SKY CABIN REVIEW Aft Facing Balcony Cabin 8278 – Closet, drawers, and safe. You’ll find in this Norwegian Sky cabin that there’s sufficient storage space and hangers in the closet adjacent to the bathroom. On one side is full length storage with wooden hangers and a mirror on the back of the door. On the other side is a shorter hanging closet area with TWO CHICKS AND A ROAD TRIP TRAVEL TO HISTORIC SALEM, MA Situated on the North Shore, Salem is a quaint city of just over 40,000 residents and a must visit destination for anyone visiting Massachusetts. Salem has a rich and interesting history that includes, of course, the notorious Salem Witch Trials. Wherever you walk around Salem, you’ll see evidence of its history in statues, signs, and

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10 TIPS TO HELP YOU GET THROUGH KEFLAVIK AIRPORT Get in line as soon as you make your way down to the gate. If it gets ugly as it sometimes does, don’t worry. Sit to the side and wait to board at the end of the line because after all, everyone is getting on the same plane. 10. Have Your Boarding Pass and Passport Ready. Gate for return flight at 8 LITTLE KNOWN WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF UPPER CLASS Someone got an upgrade! Recently I flew to London for a few days and I was so excited to learn I was upgraded to Upper Class Virgin Atlantic for my return flight. Once you fly Upper Class, it’s kind of hard to fly anything else.This wasn’t my first time flying Upper Class and I was so glad to be back. Here are a few ways to make the most out of your next Upper Class Virgin Atlantic experience. THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN GIBRALTAR IN ONE DAY This 90-minute tour offered all of the highlights of Gibraltar including a visit to St. Michael’s Cave and a trip up to Apes Den. All in the comfort of an air-conditioned mini-coach. Since I had a limited amount of time, I was trying to find the best way to see am much as I could of Gibraltar in one day. RESORT REVIEW: EL DORADO SEASIDE SUITES BY KARISMA Continuing with our trip in Mexico, we are off now to El Dorado Seaside Suites by Karisma.. An adults-only resort, El Dorado Seaside Suites promises luxury, privacy, romance, sun, and sand at their Gourmet Inclusive boutique resort named by Forbes.com as one of the most romantic hotels in the world. Whether you share a picnic lunch overlooking the azure Caribbean, indulge in some champagne RESORT REVIEW: AZUL FIVES HOTEL BY KARISMA The bathroom has a deluxe Jacuzzi for two, double sinks with marble countertops, a walk in “rainforest” shower, and a private toilet area. There is a large closet with built in safe near the bathroom and a dresser with a flat screen TV opposite the bed rounding out PACIFIC NORTHWEST: SOME OF THE BEST BOUTIQUE HOTELS INLUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELSLUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN CHICAGOLUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN ITALYLUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN LONDONLUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN MEXICOLUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN SINGAPORE Then Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino in Fife, Washington is the resort for you to visit when you visit the Pacific Northwest. With a variety of table games, slot machines, shows, nightclubs, and dining, you can’t possibly be bored on your vacation in Washington if you stay here. Whether you’re looking for nature and relaxation, luxury and

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AFFORDABLE LUGGAGE REVIEW: IFLY ADMIRAL The 28″ Admiral. I unpacked the Admiral from it’s large cardboard box and stood it up immediately for a photo op. Isn’t it pretty? The Admiral is much more than good looks. This is a great piece of strong and affordable luggage, too. Weighing only 13.4 lbs and measuring 28″ x 18.25″ x 13″ + 2″ expansion, the Admiral hard sided rolling suitcase includes a lifetime warranty (that A VISIT TO ISLA TORTUGA IN MAZATLÁN, MEXICO Mazatlán, Mexico Mazatlán is Mexico's largest commercial port and a popular tourist destination. It is also home to the largest shrimp fleet in the world. Our cruise ship arrived in the commercial port and we decided to take the short walk to the ferry over to Stone Island. Stone Island is located in the southern ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S OASIS OF THE SEAS POOLS: The Main Pool is a quiet area for sunbathing and soaking in the hot tub or pool. The Beach Pool has a slanted entry surrounded by deckchairs and umbrellas. The Sports Pool is a pool used for lap swimming and water aerobics in the morning and games like volleyball for the remainder of the day. The H20 Zone is dedicated to families with water sculptures, a family pool, and even kid sized FLYING PREMIUM ECONOMY ON LUFTHANSA TO EUROPE Here’s a view looking back toward the rest of Premium Economy. That little glass divider is the separation between Premium Economy and Economy. Seats in Premium Economy are wider and as such, there is a 2x3x2 configuration vs. 3x4x2 in Economy. The seats, while wider than the Economy seat, are definitely thinner. THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN GIBRALTAR IN ONE DAY This 90-minute tour offered all of the highlights of Gibraltar including a visit to St. Michael’s Cave and a trip up to Apes Den. All in the comfort of an air-conditioned mini-coach. Since I had a limited amount of time, I was trying to find the best way to see am much as I could of Gibraltar in one day. SHOULD I BOOK IN ADVANCE OR WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is whether it makes sense to book in advance or wait until the last minute. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, but in the world of cruising I would most definitely book in advance to get the best rates possible. Same holds true for airfare. With hotels WHAT DO CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS AND I HAVE IN COMMON? CÁDIZ Mysterious Morocco and Seductive Spain itinerary onboard Balmoral with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. Our first port of call after three days sailing the ocean blue onboard Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines Balmoral was Cádiz, Spain. As you can see in the itinerary map above, our Mysterious Morocco and Seductive Spain cruise was an adventure to destinations I had never been to before, but for Malága, AFFORDABLE LUGGAGE REVIEW: IFLY ADMIRAL The 28″ Admiral. I unpacked the Admiral from it’s large cardboard box and stood it up immediately for a photo op. Isn’t it pretty? The Admiral is much more than good looks. This is a great piece of strong and affordable luggage, too. Weighing only 13.4 lbs and measuring 28″ x 18.25″ x 13″ + 2″ expansion, the Admiral hard sided rolling suitcase includes a lifetime warranty (that A VISIT TO ISLA TORTUGA IN MAZATLÁN, MEXICO Mazatlán, Mexico Mazatlán is Mexico's largest commercial port and a popular tourist destination. It is also home to the largest shrimp fleet in the world. Our cruise ship arrived in the commercial port and we decided to take the short walk to the ferry over to Stone Island. Stone Island is located in the southern ARRIVING IN AND GETTING AROUND BERMUDA ON YOUR NEXT CRUISE In this case it was the Norwegian Dawn and Royal Caribbean ‘s Enchantment of the Seas. The schedule apparently has been changed with fewer ferries running due to government cutbacks. You can see a copy of the schedule here. The price for the tickets are $12 for a 1-day pass, $20 for a 2-day pass, and $28 for a 3-day pass. NORWEGIAN SKY CABIN REVIEW Aft Facing Balcony Cabin 8278 – Closet, drawers, and safe. You’ll find in this Norwegian Sky cabin that there’s sufficient storage space and hangers in the closet adjacent to the bathroom. On one side is full length storage with wooden hangers and a mirror on the back of the door. On the other side is a shorter hanging closet area with DO YOU KNOW HOW TO USE UBER WHEN YOU TRAVEL ABROAD? Uber app in the iTunes store. Get the Uber app: If you’re not already an Uber customer, download the app and set up your profile before traveling. You’ll need to add a form of payment, too, which is best to do before you’re standing in an airport abroad waiting

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