Ports of Call

Ideas for a Long Port Day in HonoluluIdeas for a Long Port Day in Honolulu

Ideas for a Long Port Day in Honolulu

The sun setting over Hanauma Bay State Park in Honolulu Our long day at port in Honolulu was a significant…

6 years ago
A Carnival Cruise to Grand Turk: Bringing Together the Left and RightA Carnival Cruise to Grand Turk: Bringing Together the Left and Right

A Carnival Cruise to Grand Turk: Bringing Together the Left and Right

“H” here, Prof. Cruise’s T.A. and resident expert on Grand Turk.  I mean, I’m only six and I’ve already been…

6 years ago
Time Loop Directions to Junkanoo Beach in NassauTime Loop Directions to Junkanoo Beach in Nassau

Time Loop Directions to Junkanoo Beach in Nassau

My T.A. "H" at Junkanoo Beach in Nassau This week I’ve been watching the Netflix series Russian Doll in 20-minute…

6 years ago
Grand Princess Maui Snorkel Excursion: A Dream Fulfilled and a Nightmare RealizedGrand Princess Maui Snorkel Excursion: A Dream Fulfilled and a Nightmare Realized

Grand Princess Maui Snorkel Excursion: A Dream Fulfilled and a Nightmare Realized

Although temporarily deferred in dramatic fashion, my dream of returning to Hawaii to snorkel near Lanai was fulfilled as I…

6 years ago
San Juan: The Forts, Churches, Museums, Cemeteries, and Architecture of Old TownSan Juan: The Forts, Churches, Museums, Cemeteries, and Architecture of Old Town

San Juan: The Forts, Churches, Museums, Cemeteries, and Architecture of Old Town

I’ve been to Old San Juan twice, once on the Carnival Conquest and once on the Carnival Freedom (see my…

6 years ago
Cruising Alaska: 9 Free Or Inexpensive Things To Do Near Port In SitkaCruising Alaska: 9 Free Or Inexpensive Things To Do Near Port In Sitka

Cruising Alaska: 9 Free Or Inexpensive Things To Do Near Port In Sitka

It's easy, inexpensive, and interesting to do Sitka on your own. Learn about 9 free or inexpensive things to do…

6 years ago
The Best Cruise Tours to See Wildlife in Costa RicaThe Best Cruise Tours to See Wildlife in Costa Rica

The Best Cruise Tours to See Wildlife in Costa Rica

There are two cruise ports in Costa Rica, Puerto Limón along the Caribbean coast and Puerto Caldera along the Pacific…

6 years ago
The Best Travel Problem and the Mystery of ArubaThe Best Travel Problem and the Mystery of Aruba

The Best Travel Problem and the Mystery of Aruba

I was going back through my catalogue of old photos looking for some I could use for a lecture on…

6 years ago
6 Things To Do Close to Port in Kauai6 Things To Do Close to Port in Kauai

6 Things To Do Close to Port in Kauai

Here's what we ended up doing in Kauai and 6 ideas of things you can also do easily from port…

6 years ago
The Best Excursion in Acapulco and the Tale of Doug, the Sea TurtleThe Best Excursion in Acapulco and the Tale of Doug, the Sea Turtle

The Best Excursion in Acapulco and the Tale of Doug, the Sea Turtle

While we decided on this excursion at the last minute, putting the least amount of thought and effort into it,…

6 years ago