Avid boomer cruisers that we are, Alan and I are terribly saddened by the disaster on the Costa Concordia. We send our sympathies to the families of the deceased and also to the injured passengers and crew. It’s especially upsetting to learn that the this cruise disaster was caused by human error, according to news […]
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Four Hours in Cartagena, Colombia
Four Hours in Cartagena, Colombia Updated: 10.04.2017 Cartagena—how many boomer travelers have this South American city on their travel list? I admit that Alan and I had never considered visiting Cartagena, Colombia, until our Silver Cloud Panama Canal Cruise made a short stop here after transiting through the Canal. One of the benefits of cruising […]
Celebrating New Year’s Eve at Sea
Updated 11.01.2015 Is celebrating New Year’s Eve high on your boomer travel list? Usually, Alan and I quietly ring in the New Year at a neighbor’s house to avoid drunk drivers or spending a long evening in a crowded ballroom or restaurant with strangers. But I have a secret New Years Eve wish. I’ve always […]
A Boomer’s Guide to Paris Off-the-Beaten-Path
Are you dreaming of a trip to Paris? Alan and I have it on our travel wish list. In Boyd Lemon’s guest post, we learned about economical travel tips for visiting Paris. In today’s guest post, Kerry Harding gives us 5 Paris off-the-beaten path suggestions when our trip to the City of Light is finally […]
Christmas on Silver Cloud
Updated 12.01.2013 Have you wondered what celebrating Christmas at sea is like? One reason that Alan and I booked a boomer holiday on Silversea’s Silver Cloud was to find out. Would there be enough Christmas on Silver cloud to satisfy us or would we miss the hustle and bustle (and the stress) of a holiday […]
Sightseeing with Your Tastebuds
When Alan and I traveled to Northern Italy, food played an important role in our experience. At every meal, Claudio Fontana, our guide, translated the entire menu, then insisted that we sample dishes from every course. He emphasized foods that were unique to each city or region. Our road trip morphed into a dining adventure. […]
Drooling Over Lamborghinis
If you’re planning a boomer trip to Italy’s motor valley, be sure your itinerary includes the Lamborghini Museum. During our road trip through Northern Italy, Alan may have gotten his kicks test driving a Ferrari, but I’m the one who drooled over the Lamborghini sports cars. The museum’s gleaming concept cars, vintage production models and […]
Discover More Than Beautiful Beaches on The Greek Island of Zakynthos
A visit to the Greek Islands is on our baby boomer travel list. Alan and I would like to hike on Sifnos and explore historic Rhodes. After reading today’s guest post from Heather Cowper of Heather On Her Travels, We’ll be sure to include a few days to experience Zakynthos. The Greek island of Zakynthos, […]
Exploring San Francisco Like a Local
I always appreciate advice from a local when planning a boomer trip. In today’s guest post, San Francisco resident Steve Juba offers tips for visiting “The City by the Bay.” If you’re a boomer who has never been to San Francisco, now is the time to visit. My thriving hometown offers some of the best […]