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2019 Southern Caribbean ABC Cruise – Fort Lauderdale, FL

October 10, 2021June 22, 2021 by Suzanne Klasen

It might be hard to count the number of sailings we have done from Ft. Lauderdale. We definitely prefer sailing out of Ft. Lauderdale’s Port Everglades over Miami, just because it feels like a small resort town rather than a big bustling city. For this cruise, we stayed at the Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina hotel. Another repeat for us. While it doesn’t have a cruise or airport shuttle, it is convenient to both. Perhaps what… Read more

The New Revitalized Cruise Talk

June 18, 2021June 7, 2021 by Suzanne Klasen

Just like when a ship goes into dry dock for a makeover or the Property Brothers start taking down walls and replacing uneven flooring, I have given my Cruise Talk blog a complete make-over. I first started this blog when… Read more

2019 Pacific Coastal: Ensenada

August 11, 2026June 6, 2021 by Suzanne Klasen

Most people don’t realize that Mexico has a fine wine producing region just outside of Ensenada. Less than an hour drive is the Califia or Valle de Guadalupe wine region. The location is in a valley cooled by Pacific air,… Read more

2019 Pacific Coastal: San Diego

August 11, 2026June 6, 2021 by Suzanne Klasen

San Diego is probably my favorite city in California. It’s just big enough to be interesting and small enough not to feel overwhelming like Los Angeles and San Francisco. Visitors often enjoy the Spanish Old Town, SeaWorld, or the San… Read more

2019 Pacific Coastal: Monterey Bay

August 11, 2026June 6, 2021 by Suzanne Klasen

Once the fish canning capitol of California, Monterey Bay is now a protected marine conservation area. Visitors can visit the old cannery row and the world famous aquarium. During our visit, we chose to take a nice walk through town… Read more

2019 Pacific Coastal: San Francisco

August 11, 2026June 6, 2021 by Suzanne Klasen

There is a reason that so many songs are written about San Francisco! Quite simply, it is a stunning city with world famous architecture and possibly the most beautiful bay in the world. We arrived just in time to see… Read more

2019 Pacific Coastal: Los Angeles

August 11, 2026June 6, 2021 by Suzanne Klasen

What could be better for folks living in California than a cruise that combines all the fun and luxury of a Princess cruise experience with the scenery of the Golden State. The cruise departed from the San Pedro Port ,… Read more