Category Archives: vacation

Why I Love Solo Cruising

Posted on July 6, 2015 by blogqueendiane

I got hooked on cruises about 20 years ago, and have gone on about 15 or 20 of them since then. In my opinion, it’s the only way to travel! I started cruising with family, friends and a boyfriend, and, … Continue reading →

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Traveling Solo: Why I Love Princess Cruise Lines

Posted on December 15, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I’ve gone on about 15 week-long cruises to date — and absolutely love them. There’s no more carefree way to travel. In fact, I just returned from a seven-day cruise to the Caribbean on the new Regal Princess a few … Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows of October

Posted on October 31, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Can’t believe it’s almost November – and the holiday season.  October was one of the busiest months ever! Good things 1) Had the best massage of my life. OMG. 2) Went to a fun and relaxing weekend scrapbook retreat, right … Continue reading →

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Returning to Work after Vacation to an Empty Mailbox

Posted on August 21, 2014 by blogqueendiane

How would you like to return from vacation to an empty mailbox at work? It sometimes takes me an entire week after my return to go through all my accumulated email messages — and by about noon the first day back, … Continue reading →

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Cruisin’ Solo and Lovin’ It: My First Guest Blog Post

Posted on August 4, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I wrote my first guest blog post — about the great time I have going on cruises alone. It was published Sun., July 3 on Too Timid and Squeamish, an inspiring and amusing blog that I read often. Check it out … Continue reading →

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