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How to Walk to Great Bay Beach in St. Maarten from Your Cruise Ship

Great Bay Beach a wonderful nearby place to visit for a fun day during your cruise visit to St. Maarten.

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Our Trip to Burma. A Series in Postcards. Part 5: Famous Sites and Cultural Icons.

We cruised with Avalon Waterways on the Iriwaddy River to explore Burma. The trip was a great way to learn about this amazing destination and its people.

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Our Trip to Burma. A Series in Postcards. Part 4: Daily Life.

We were fortunate to meet wonderful people and interact with them during their daly routines during our river cruise in Burma (Myanmar).

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Our Trip to Burma. A Series in Postcards. Part 3: Agriculture.

Farming is a way of life for many people in the most rural parts of Burma along the Irrawaddy River.

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Our Trip to Burma. A Series in Postcards. Parts 1 and 2: The Children and Religion

We loved meeting with the energetic and curious children during our time traveling in Burma.

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A Hidden Gem in Italy. I Loved My Surprise Visit to Camogli.

This is the beautiful beach I was pleased to find during my visit to the coastal town of Camogli, Italy.

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6 Awesome Things to Do in San Francisco if You Have One Day

One of our favorite things to do in San Francisco is to start the day with a run along the waterfront.

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We Tried the Hanging Bridges in the Rainforest in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a land of amazing rain forests, and you can see them from the during a walk on the hanging bridges. It’s an incredible experience to see the Costa Rica rain forest canopy up close.

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You Can Get a Cheap Fun Boat Tour in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

We had a super-fun boat tour in Cabo San Lucas. It took us out to the famous arch and was fairly inexpensive.

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How to Tour Around Monterey, California, in a 3-Wheel Scooter Car

We had a great time riding around Monterey in three-wheel cars.

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We Hiked Vulcan Pacaya, the Beautiful Volcano in Guatemala

We loved our scenic and challenging hike up Pacaya volcano in Guatemala.

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Hiking the Coastal Path (Sentier du Littoral) in St. Tropez, France

St. Tropez is a beautiful coastal town that is best enjoyed outdoors at the beaches, restaurants and cafes. You can also have a wonderful hike on the Sentier du Littoral Trail.

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5 Amazing Cruise Ports in Spain. Four Small Destinations Plus Barcelona.

Our cruise brought us to several sun-splashed towns in southern Spain.

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Usually Jet Lag Ruins My Sleep After a Long Flight. Not This Time.

I had. he strangest experience on my first night in Lisbon. I crashed after dinner and slept for 12 straight hours and almost missed my cruise the next day.