San Francisco Weather The quote attributed to Mark Twain which states "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco" is accurate in context. Historians dispute these are Twain's exact words. Regardless, we can attest to the cold
As residents of South Florida, we visit Ft. Lauderdale somewhat frequently. This is a beautiful city, "the Venice of the U.S.", with canals everywhere and a lively atmosphere. Las Olas Boulevard is a great area. It's beautiful to see, but
We have visited Tampa on a few occasions . Tampa is a really cool city with vibrant night life. We are a bit jaded as residents of the South East Coast of Florida, but Tampa has some great things about
A recent visit to Chicago is our first time as a family. Corey has had several work meetings here but has not been able to be a tourist. Our trip is quite a whirlwind because we are moving Tobias to
Our family of four set sail on this trip as our eldest prepares to enter medical school. It is one of the only ships and itineraries that fits our schedules. The ports of call are St. Marten, St. Thomas, and
Our Two Trips on Princess Regal You may read somewhere that we are not cruise people. With that being said, with a laugh, we have sailed on The Regal Princess twice in five years. Living in South Florida makes cruising a
Barcelona, Spain This beautiful port city holds a special place in our hearts. While the history and beauty are paramount, the fact that it was our first European city as a family is probably the real reason. Having been to other
The Cyclades Islands, Greece. Our Best Vacation Ever! If you're familiar with our story and read many of our blog posts, you know that we travel extensively. This is our best vacation ever!!! We are looking for a special trip to
Our visit to Rome was during a port stop during a Mediterranean cruise. Karen's extensive research and planning prior to the cruise proved invaluable. The cruise port is not close to the city. For us, selecting a local tour company
We have the opportunity to visit Malta as a stop during a Mediterranean cruise. This is a beautiful port to sail in to. We advise securing a prime spot on a top deck if you do not have a balcony.