Cruising into Cartagena, Columbia

Cartagena Columbia cruise port was easy to visit. I enjoy traveling by Norwegian Cruise Line to different cruise ports and sharing accessibility information. Tips for those who like to do things near the ship rather than take tour excursions. Cartagena Columbia cruise port, located in a shipping yard while not pretty was close to a…

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Beaches near downtown Oranjestad, Aruba

Walk to beaches from downtown Aruba We docked in Oranjestad, Aruba around 8:00am, February 8, 2020 on a sunny cloud filled day. There are two cruise port terminal buildings and this time we docked at the first building. It contained lots of local vendors, restrooms and tourist information. Outside of the cruise terminal are more…

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stepping off cruise ship in Nicaragua

I hope my cruise tips for visiting various cruise ports are helpful. Some cruise ports are easy by walking directly off the ship. Other cruise ports require loading up and riding in a small boat tender of approximately 45 people to shore. The port of Corinto, Nicaragua had easy, walk off ship access to visit…

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This week’s Travel Tuesday features visiting Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on my return trip from San Francisco back to New York, February 2020. This video collage shows, from my 10th floor room cruise ship balcony, how passengers disembark the ship from two doors on level 4 directly to town walking through the cruise ship terminal. It…

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customized 3 ring binder of Atlantic City

Atlantic City – Photo Collage 3 Ring Binder by CelesteSheffey Admittedly, it’s one thing to hear about the Boardwalk, it’s amazing to walk along it. This ‘Travel Tuesday – Atlantic City’ post showcases eight of my favorite images. These photographs were used to create an eye catching notebook. Look closely and you’ll see the binder…

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remembering a wonderful trip to visit Stonehenge

Day trip from London to visit Stonehenge This Travel Tuesday memory of my first visit to the UK with a day trip to Stonehenge, was a weather perfect, ten day stay in October 1993. My youngest brother lived in the UK for 25 years giving me a great advantage to be able to visit London…

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Due to complicated medical issues spending time with my oldest son and his family without flying or driving was important. Our family cruise vacation on Norwegian Gem was the perfect answer. We drove 15 minutes to the cruise parking lot and paid the parking fee. I took photos of the car – just in case.…

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