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As a rule, I don’t write cruise reviews, or even say much about ships we’ve been on. I guess you have to really separate Caribbean cruises from other types. They seem to be in a class all their own (you can decide if that’s good of bad). When we’ve cruised, we have selected the trips based on itineraries and they are usually far from the Caribbean. I prefer smaller, casual ships and… Read More
I’ve traveled in Latin America enough to recognize some basic similarities. First, I must qualify this post by saying I feel comfortable in the region and have always loved the places I’ve visited. On this cruise, the ship visited Puerto Plata on the north shore of the Dominican Republic. The ship docked at the newly constructed port of Amber Cove, a pretty port located 3.5 miles out of town. With access into… Read More
Last Spring – a lifetime ago – my husband and I went on a get-a-way cruise. At the time, my dear mother was ill and I thought she would improve with rehab. She didn’t. Most of the past year has been filled with bittersweet, challenging trips to see her. As I begin to refocus on the many suspended details in my life, I realized I wrote content, selected photos, and never posted… Read More
