March 2010

Spring Into Adventure at Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

March 11, 2010

Blessed by winter’s ample rainfall, the Arizona desert has turned into a velvety green adventurer’s playground. And, a kaleidoscope of wildflowers will soon carpet the desert floor, delighting both photographers and nature lovers alike. Baby boomers looking for a spring desert adventure wrapped in luxury will want to put Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain at the top [...]

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Turn your iPhone or iTouch Into a Hands-Free Viewing Device

March 9, 2010

Baby boomers, have you found yourself crammed into an airline seat recently? No wonder some of your seat mates have resorted to viewing videos on an iPhone or iTouch. Who has room to use a laptop on an airplane these days? But, holding an iPhone or iTouch for the entire flight isn’t fun either. Let [...]

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Saturday’s scene: Entering the Panama Canal

March 6, 2010

A cruise ship dwarfs the pilot boat that will guide it through the Panama Canal.

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And the Winner of the Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising is…

March 5, 2010

Congratulations to Bill Jenkins of Concord, NH. He is the winner of the Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships 2010. Bill, I hope you’ll post a comment to tell us how the Berlitz book helped you plan a cruise. Thanks to all who entered.

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Nine Tips for Surviving a Cruise Bus Excursion

March 4, 2010

A cruise bus excursion gone wrong. If you’re a baby boomer who enjoys cruising, then sooner or later you’ll find yourself on a cruise bus tour where group dynamics have turned an excursion into an ordeal. Alan and I have survived a few, although most of our cruise excursions have been pleasant experiences. When we [...]

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