There’s nothing like a unique place to stay to top off a great trip. What spells unique to us? A stay at a bed and breakfast, small inn, boutique hotel, or rustic lodge. To complete the experience add a touch of luxury with a relaxing view. Complimentary wine would be nice, too. This article may […]
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South America Cruise Excursions
On South America cruise excursions, you’ll discover the wonders of a vast continent. From the Carnival Museum in Rio de Janeiro to the colonial city of Cartagena, Colombia to the natural wonders of Chile and Argentina—there’s something for everyone. We have many more South America cruise excursion reviews to add. Subscribe to the My Itchy […]
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico: Redux
Exploring San Miguel de Allende has long been on my boomer travel list. But, so far, a summer trip to Cancun is the extent of my Mexican adventures. In today’s guest post, Suzanne Fluhr, publisher of Boomeresque, returns to the San Miguel de Allende of her childhood. What does she find? Read on: My first […]
Remembering the USS Arizona on Memorial Day
I photographed the USS Arizona Memorial while on a Seabourn cruise excursion to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, better known as Pearl Harbor. Unfortunately, a photo doesn’t capture the somberness of the visit. When I boarded the Navy boat in Pearl Harbor that takes visitors to the USS Arizona Memorial, […]
Taking a chance on Egypt: should boomers go?
This is a first-hand report of my travel experience in Egypt from September 2011. Yours may not be the same, especially as political circumstances change. When traveling to a country that is in turmoil, I recommend that you use good judgement, seek out in-country news through a variety of sources (don’t rely on one biased […]
Rescue in the South Pacific
Can a cruise ship make a dramatic rescue at sea? Will the passengers become involved? Alan and I had a chance to find out when Seabourn Odyssey, our home for the last 12 days, rescued three Western Samoan fishermen between Fiji and Pago Pago, American Samoa. This time, Alan tells the story. It’s late afternoon […]
8 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Cruise
This is the last in our boomer travel fitness series from Nora Lynch of Fit Travelers Have More Fun. Yesterday, when I reported on my travel fitness progress, I confessed that maintaining weight and keeping fit while on a cruise is a real challenge for me. I’m guessing that many boomer cruisers have the same problem. […]
Saturday’s scene: Shopping for Dinner in Hong Kong
On our second cruise to Hong Kong, Alan and I skipped the organized cruise excursions for a walking tour of our own down the streets of Kowloon. After exiting out of the Ocean Terminal, we walked along Nathan Road in search of the Jade Market. After a bit of shopping, it was time to explore […]
Travel Oomph for Boomers: How You Can Get Some Before Your Next Trip
I’m still working on my boomer travel fitness. Are you? Today, Nora Lynch (Fit Travelers Have More Fun) is back to tell us why Travel Oomph begins at home. We all want to feel our best, with enough stamina and energy, to see and do everything we’ve planned and more on our travels. Here are […]