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Mediterranean Cruise: Amalfi Coast and Capri
After taking a shore excursion along the Amalfi Coast while docked at Naples, Italy, during a Mediterranean cruise, I decided that one of my new favorite locations in the world is the island of Capri.
Posted in cruising, cruising solo, mediterranean cruise, travel
Tagged Amalfi Coast, Capri, cruising, cruising solo, Mediterranean cruise, solo travel
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Mediterranean Cruise to Malta
If you’re like me, you may have vaguely heard of Malta but don’t really know where it is or much about it. That’s why it was fun to spend a day there on a Mediterranean cruise to Malta!
Posted in cruising, cruising solo, mediterranean cruise, travel
Tagged cruising, Malta, Mediterranean cruise, solo cruising, solo travel
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Mediterranean Cruise: Palma de Majorca
If you’re up for a tour of Western Europe from a lovely, floating hotel, try a 10-night Mediterranean cruise like I took — to Palma de Majorca, Corsica, Malta, Sicily, Naples, Rome, Florence and Pisa. It was wonderful! Before signing … Continue reading
Posted in mediterranean cruise, solo travel, travel
Tagged cruising, flamenco dancing, Mediterranean cruise, Palma de Majorca, solo cruising, solo travel, Spain, travel
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Brave Women Go Places Alone
Women like to go places and do things with other women because they enjoy each other’s company. (And men have always joked that women even go to the restroom together at social events.) And, of course, women enjoy going out … Continue reading
Posted in fun, How to, life, miscellaneous, women go places alone
Tagged brave women, solo adventures, solo travel, traveling alone, women go places alone
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Vacationing on Your Own: Pleasures and Perils of Solo Travel
I’m into solo traveling — go on a lot of cruises and other getaways (like scrapbooking weekends, BlogHer conferences and visits to friends) alone and really enjoy it. While there are lots of advantages to vacationing alone, there are also a … Continue reading
Posted in single travel, solo travel, travel, vacation
Tagged single travel, single traveler, solo travel, solo vacations, traveling alone, vacationing alone
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Traveling Solo: Why I Love Princess Cruise Lines
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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Tagged acrobatic alphabet, cruising, princess cruise, single travel, solo cruising, solo travel, solo vacations, why i love princess cruise lines
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