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Discovering Northern Europe With My Baltic Cruise Excursions

A Baltic cruise was an easy way to see this part of Northern Europe. I am sharing my Baltic cruise excursions as I independently explored each port stop.

I cruise for many reasons: to get some me time, to get pampered, and to enjoy unending views of the ocean are just a few of them. I also cruise to experience new destinations, which was why I chose this particular Baltic cruise  itinerary. I have long wanted to visit the Scandinavian countries and the Balkans, and this cruise made that wish come true.

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Touring the Real Downton Abbey – Channeling My Inner Countess With a Visit to Highclere Castle

Sharing my visit to Highclere Castle. This is all about my real Downton Abbey tour.

“What IS a week-end?”

The Dowager Countess of Grantham as played by Dame Maggie Smith in the Downton Abbey series delivered many pointed one liners that defined her indomitable character. This is one of my favorites.

Downton Abbey would not be the same without Maggie Smith, nor without the backdrop of the imposing structure of Highclere Castle, the real life estate that stands in for the fictional Crowley home.

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Have Only One Day in London? I Made It a Perfectly English Day!

With only one day in London, this is how I made it a perfectly English Day!

I enjoy visiting London, and try to schedule a long stopover in between flights to other points in Europe if I can. On a recent visit, I had a perfectly English day in London!

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Discovering Photogenic London – Some of My Favorite London Photos

London is one of my favorite cities to visit and these are some of my favorite London photos and London photo spots that show off the city’s unique personality.

London is one of my favorite cities to visit. It’s busy and vibrant and easy to get around in. The city also offers great opportunities for fun photography. These are some of my favorite London photos that showcase those experiences that make this great city so special for me. Continue reading “Discovering Photogenic London – Some of My Favorite London Photos”

2025 Princess Cruises Drinks Packages and Fare Packages – Which One is Best?

This guide has all the information needed to make an informed decision about which Princess cruises drinks package or Princess Fare package to choose. I keep this post updated with the latest Princess Cruises information.

The information in this post is applicable until the end of 2025. Princess has instituted new rules for their Plus and Premier packages that apply to sailings in 2026.

One of the most common questions I see about a Princess cruise is which of the Princess cruises drinks packages or fare packages is the best. I have put together this guide to help cruisers (especially first time Princess cruisers) make that decision. I keep this post updated with the most current information from Princess.

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My Most Memorable Princess Cruise – A Complete Majestic Princess Review With Photos

In this extensive Majestic Princess review, I share my expereinces onboard after cruising twice on long repositioning cruises. I also share a lot of photos of one of my favorite Princess ships.

I’ve sailed on the Majestic Princes on two long repositioning cruises and have loved my experiences each time. The first time was a transpacific from Los Angeles to Auckland, and the second, most recent cruise, was a transatlantic from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona.

The Majestic Princess has become one of my favorite Princess ships, and now, after its recent drydock renovations, it’s even better.

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All My Memorable Majestic Princess Dining Options Including the Chef’s Table

Sharing my all the Majestic Princess dining expereinces from my three week cruise across the Pacific.

I love sea days, which is why my cruises on the Majestic Princess were some of my most memorable.

I sailed on the Majestic Princess on a 21 day transpacific cruise from Los Angeles to Auckland, New Zealand and also on a 14 day transatlantic from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona.  These were both wonderful cruises with lots of lazy sea days and plenty of time to just relax. For me, the Majestic was the prefect ship for such a long, laid back trip.

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