Travelling the World…In the off-season!
I booked this trip as a birthday present for my daughter (turning 8) and as a weekend get away for just her and I (we are surrounded by boys at home!). With the cruise leaving November 1 and my daughter really not wanting to miss Halloween, we flew in the morning of the cruise, not…
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The Journey Over We began in Charlotte on a late-night flight to London. When you travel to a country that requires a Visa, you are not able to check in online for the flight, but I had pre-purchased seats beforehand, so I was not too worried about it. We checked in at the gate and…
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Our next port was Lisbon, Portugal. Hey! You know what Portugal has?? Wine! Here is the description of the tour I booked through MSC: ARRABIDA WINERY TOUR Depart from the pier and, passing over 25th April Bridge, sister bridge of the Golden Gate, you will drive to the base of the Statue of “Christ the…
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Moving (or sailing) right along, after two relaxing days at sea, we have arrived in Cadiz, Spain; a brand new port for me. As is my wont, if there is an excursion that combines touring with eating or drinking a local specialty, I’m totally down! Here is the description of today’s tour from MSC: JEREZ…
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Now, if you have followed my cruise planning at all before, you know I ALWAYS plan my own excursions, I think that you get a better product for less money than booking the cruise line excursions. However, I had waited so long to get organized for this one due to a bazillion things going on…
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