Destinations/Ports Series: 2022 Ultimate Southern Caribbean Cruise This was my 4th or 5th visit to Dominica, one of the most unique islands in the Caribbean. While neighboring Antigua boast 365 beaches, Dominica, a very steep and relatively young volcanic island, boast few beaches but 365 Waterfalls. We had an unusual circumstance that required us to…
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2022 Ultimate Southern Caribbean Cruise St. Kitts Scenic Railway Tour In the early 21st Century, St. Kitts decided that with the declining sugar market, that they wanted to transition the island from primarily a sugar producer to a tourist destination. They reclaimed land from the sea and built the cruise pier to attract…
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2022 Ultimate Southern Caribbean Cruise We have sailed many times out of Fort Lauderdale, in Covid Times and Non-Covid times. Embarkation day has always been pretty easy and efficient. We had an early arrival time of 12:00 Noon and I think we were on the ship in less than 35 minutes from arrival…
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2022 Tropical Caribbean Cruise The Rotterdam was described to me as a ship for foodies and music lovers, as are all of the Pinnacle Class ships from Holland America. There was a relaxed elegance and attention to detail that made the ambiance from boarding day to disembarkation day a fabulous experience. Our Veranda…
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Destinations/Ports Series: 2022 Tropical Caribbean Cruise This is more of a food slide show than a review of the food. I have to say that I did not have a single complaint about the food on Holland America. They offered a lot of variety and everything was fresh and delicious. About 10 years ago my…
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