Category Archives: vacation

169 Fun Things to Do Accomplished: My Completed Bucket List

Posted on January 30, 2022 by blogqueendiane

Starting a new year (after two pretty uneventful years during the pandemic) got me thinking about the many fun things to do that I’ve experienced so far in life – my completed bucket list.  I’m working on a fun things … 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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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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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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Crown Princess Review: South America Cruise

Posted on February 21, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Took a once-in-a-lifetime 14-night cruise around South America on the Crown Princess — and it was fabulous! Here’s a review of the ship:

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Hotel Antics: Cringe-Worthy Travel Trouble

Posted on November 29, 2016 by blogqueendiane

In magazines and on TV, people take trips and relax in peace and quiet in their well-appointed, spacious hotel rooms with all the comforts imaginable. They come and go, full of smiles, on interesting outings and loving visits to family … Continue reading →

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Fall Fun at a Women’s Adventure Weekend in Brevard, North Carolina

Posted on October 20, 2016 by blogqueendiane

Ever since I moved South, have wanted to “go to the mountains” in the fall like so many other Southerners do.  This year I finally did — and had a fabulous time.

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Weird Solo Travel Experiences

Posted on July 12, 2016 by blogqueendiane

They say traveling is an adventure, and that’s definitely true. These weird solo travel experiences occurred on a recent cruise to the Mediterranean.

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12 Reasons Cruises are Better than Land Vacations

Posted on June 28, 2016 by blogqueendiane

Cruising is awesome — and, in my opinion, cruises are better than land vacations any day. Here’s why:

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9 Things People Dislike about Cruises

Posted on February 16, 2016 by blogqueendiane

I’m a real fan of cruise vacations — and love the fact that you can relax around the pool or participate in numerous ship activities and shore excursions. They feed you all the time and even turn down the covers … Continue reading →

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