I’ve lived in Toronto all my life on the doorstep of a vast inland sea system, known as the Great Lakes, connected by locks, canals, and the St. Lawrence Seaway all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. A few years ago, I took to the waters of the Great Lakes
Taking Our Hotel with Us for Two Weeks As much as I’ve always enjoyed cruising, the idea of taking a longer sailing journey – say, 10 or 15 days – never crossed my mind. That is, until some friends took a lengthy cruise around the South Pacific and came home
From Boston to Quebec Cruising is one of my favorite ways to explore the world, blending relaxation, adventure, and discovery into one seamless experience. My 7-day cruise with Holland America from Boston to Quebec offered an unforgettable journey through the picturesque landscapes of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada.
On the aft deck of the four-masted luxury clipper ship Star Clippers, a dozen or so passengers stood in the moonlight and howled at the night sky above the waters near southern France. Our intimate little sailing ship had just left the historic medieval port of Calvi in Corsica, France,
While I’d always dreamt of going to Tahiti, I could never have imagined how wonderful my time in the remote French Polynesian islands in the South Pacific Ocean would be. Tahiti has a worldwide reputation as a honeymoon destination, known for luxurious and expensive over-water bungalows. The Society Islands and
A Match Made at Sea When I asked what time we were leaving for our wine tasting and château visit, I was told “10ish.” “10ish?” “Yes, 10ish,” the captain replied. That set the tone for my leisurely barge trip through Burgundy. Everything had a schedule, but there was built-in flexibility
When COVID-19 caused the global cruise industry to become sidelined, I couldn’t help but wonder when it would be safe to cruise again. As an avid cruiser, I am keenly aware of the efforts that cruise ships took prior to the pandemic to ensure the safety and well-being of their
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