Taking a Transatlantic Cruise
Having flown to Europe at least ten times, we decided to break the mold and take a 14 day cruise from Puerto Rico to Rome. Along the way we would have six Ports O’Call. This sojourn was done in May…
Capri The Lotus Island
The isle of Capri is south of the city of Naples. The limestone and sandstone island is technically located in the Tyrrhenian Sea which is connected to the Mediterranean Sea. Capri is but a thirty minute boat ride from the…
Wild Dogs of Sorrento
Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs, and cats and most animals. I come from a culture that supports dog catchers and such. I see owners who post announcements of their “lost dog,” or “Cat.” We treasure our animals, to…
Trekking Vancouver, Canada
Good friends of ours are heading to Vancouver, Canada this summer for a cruise to Alaska. Indeed, Vancouver is a gateway to the 49th state. Trying to describe the various activities in Vancouver is hard to do as there are…
Marty’s Tips On Traveling Hawaii
GETTING TO HAWAII Over the years I wrote a summary of what we did and what we liked. Hawaii is our favorite state, and I have been to all 50 states! We have traveled to Hawaii FIVE different times totally…
Traveling Faux Pas?
If you travel, mistakes and detours are in store. My brother recently booked a hotel in South Carolina. He actually wanted to book the same named hotel in Colorado. It took a few calls to Hotwire to correct the problem. Some people…
Airplane seats are not the only ones you can lose; or A Moment of Paradise–GONE
We visited Disney Springs recently, our 10th or so visit this year, and wanted to explore a new restaurant. We chose Paradiso 37, located right on the lake of Disney Springs. It advertises a combination of Argentinian and Peruvian foods. We wanted…
EPCOT’s 2017 International Flower and Garden Festival
Since its inception in 1994, EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival have grown into a magnificent display of assorted flowers and food kiosks. It appears the theme of 2017 is “butterflies.” The park is magically transformed into…
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Planet Hollywood–Disney Springs, “It Just Has To Get Better”
Long overdue, Planet Hollywood is up and running—at least it is open. The famous Planet Hollywood memorabilia can still be seen. My wife loved the music videos. We were there for a late lunch and the noise level was…
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Places visited by Marty as of 02/07/2016
Thinking of all the places I have visited, and being blessed to do so, I began to record in alphabetical order a list of places I have been from my earliest memories. Luckily, I have many of the pictures to…
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