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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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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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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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South America Cruise: A Day in the Falkland Islands

Posted on March 21, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Before my South America cruise, I’d never heard of the Falkland Islands — a remote group of 700+ islands off the tip of South America — but a day exploring Stanley, the capital on the largest island, was really fun.

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South America Cruise: Adventures in Punta Del Este, Uruguay

Posted on March 7, 2017 by blogqueendiane

If you’re like me, you’ve never heard of Punta Del Este, Uruguay. (It’s very close to Buenos Aires, Argentina.) I went there on a cruise around South America, and discovered it’s a very cool place. Here’s my story:

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South America Cruise Buenos Aires Shore Excursion

Posted on February 23, 2017 by blogqueendiane

When we arrived in South America, we took a bus from the airport to the cruise ship docked in the terminal in Buenos Aires to begin our adventure.

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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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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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Mediterranean Cruise: Palma de Majorca

Posted on May 24, 2016 by blogqueendiane

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 →

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Celebrity Equinox Review: 14 Cool Features

Posted on May 19, 2016 by blogqueendiane

Just came back from a 10-night solo cruise to the Mediterranean on the Celebrity Equinox — and it was great. This ship, which holds about 2,800 passengers, is comfortable and lovely.

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