Category Archives: travel

Holland America Cruise Line: Pros and Cons

Posted on February 25, 2020 by blogqueendiane

I’m an enthusiastic cruiser who’s taken about 20 cruises on four major cruise lines (Princess, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Carnival). A friend and I recently completed my first Holland America cruise on the Zuiderdam and compiled a list of Holland … Continue reading →

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Visiting Russia on a Baltic Cruise

Posted on July 9, 2019 by blogqueendiane

One place I never thought I’d go was Russia — but I spent two days in St. Petersburg on a recent Baltic cruise. And it wasn’t anything like I imagined. For starters, it snowed there in May!

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Amazing Copenhagen on a Baltic Cruise

Posted on May 28, 2019 by blogqueendiane

My friend and I took a two-week trip to the Baltic in May on the Regal Princess, and this was the first time it ever snowed on a cruise!  Copenhagen was amazing, Russia was COLD — and, as always, it … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Cruise Line: Pros and Cons

Posted on June 5, 2018 by blogqueendiane

I’m an enthusiastic cruiser who’s taken about 20 cruises on four major cruise lines (Princess, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Carnival) in my lifetime. A friend and I recently completed my first Norwegian cruise on the Norwegian Spirit and compiled a … Continue reading →

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Rock of Gibraltar — A Fun Shore Excursion on a Mediterranean Cruise

Posted on April 24, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Most people have heard of the Rock of Gibraltar — but if you’re like me, you have no idea what it really is or where it’s located.  I got to tour Gibraltar, located off the coast of Spain — and … Continue reading →

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Riding Camels in Tangier, Africa, on a Norwegian Mediterranean Cruise

Posted on April 10, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Never thought in my wildest dreams that I’d be riding camels in Tangier, Africa, on a  Norwegian Mediterranean cruise that included stops in Morocco at Casablanca and Tangier — but that’s just what I did!

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Casablanca Shore Excursion on Norwegian Mediterranean Cruise

Posted on March 27, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Norwegian seems to be the only mainstream cruise line with a port of call in Casablanca, Morocco, in northern Africa on a Mediterranean cruise, which is why we picked that cruise for our 2018 travel adventure. Who wouldn’t want to … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Adventure at Bulls Island, SC

Posted on September 26, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Visiting Bulls Island — a pristine, unspoiled island in the Charleston, S.C. area — is an amazing way to spend a day and an adventure you won’t forget. It’s a great place for walking, sunbathing, collecting shells, photography and visiting the … Continue reading →

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Second Women’s Kayaking and Hiking Weekend in Brevard: Wonderful Except for the Near-Death Experience

Posted on May 23, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Recently came back from a second women’s kayaking and hiking weekend in Brevard, North Carolina, and it was great — except for the near-death experience…

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South American Souvenirs

Posted on April 25, 2017 by blogqueendiane

South American souvenirs are different from things you’d pick up in the Caribbean islands or in Europe.

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