During our recent trip aboard Holland America Line’s fabulous Polynesian Paradise & Incan Empires 63–day cruise we spent a fabulous day in Costa Rica. Encouraged by our experienced and enthusiastic group member, Sharron Hiebert, four other adventuresome Cruise … [Read more...]
Cunard Queen Mary 2 2010 World Cruise Update
After a gorgeous day on the sugar cane and beautiful beach strewn island of Mauritius we headed for South Africa- with Rev Desmond Tutu on board as our interesting and somewhat controversial keynote speaker. Our first port was to be Durban with the many high rise blocks of … [Read more...]
Regent Voyager World Cruise Update
Because of the social and political unrest in Thailand, there was some concern about traveling into Bangkok. Regent offered all of their passengers on the World Cruise one night in Bangkok complete with deluxe hotel, transfers, meals and a cocktail cruise on the Chao Phraya River … [Read more...]
Cunard World Cruise Update – Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 - 16 March 2010 Arriving in Sydney harbour is always special and this time we arrived in the afternoon. We were met at the Heads by hundred of small boats and the shoreline was lined with many people - much flag waving from those ashore and those of us on … [Read more...]
Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Cruise Update
Feb 23rd 2010 Greetings from Queen Mary 2! Just about on the equator as I write. This has been a very busy and exciting few weeks visiting so many exotic ports. Cochin, India where a cruise on the still little known backwaters is a must. Puket, Penang, Kuala … [Read more...]