One of reasons I like cruises, is that I find myself in places that I would not normally visit. Generally, this works out just fine, with the daily experience trending from pleasant to fabulous. Once in a while though, a port is an absolute zero, and I wonder why the ship would include it on […]
Venice, Jewish, Ghetto
Venice is world famous for its gorgeous Murano glass. Not surprisingly Murano glass is made on Murano Island. It is another must-see activity while in Venice. You will want to see the glass being made as well as view thousands of pieces and maybe even buy one or two. Tip – Do not get trapped […]
At the risk of repeating myself, the reason to visit Venice is because of its old beauty and romance. In my opinion that impacts where to stay and dine. I have been lucky to have stayed at Hotel Cipriani, Hotel Danielli, and Hotel Gritti Palace. They represent three of the best and most elegant hotels, […]
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and probably the most romantic. It is an entire city of about 250,000 with no cars. It is a group of 118 islands that are very close and connected by about 400 foot bridges. The canals are the roads comprising the transportation that is […]
If you only do one thing in London, then go see Les Mis. I don’t know how I have missed it all of these years. Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical, now in its 22nd year. It is based on the 1862 French novel by Victor Hugo. The powerful story is full of passion, […]
Wind Surf, Wind Star, Spain, Italy
Our final full day on this cruise was at Tarragona, Spain, about 40 miles down the coast from Barcelona. For those of you who like Roman ruins, this is good place in Spain because it was the Roman capital of this area, about half of the Iberian Peninsula, about 2,000 years ago. Today it is […]
Today I arranged for a private Jewish tour of Palma, Mallorca. Tip – Generally opting for a private tour instead of a group tour is the smart way to go. Often just four people can sightsee cheaper with a private guide than signing up for the group tour. It certainly allows much more customization and […]
Once in a while a cruise stops in a wonderful port that I would never choose on my own. Today’s port was exactly that. We moored at Port Mahon, Menorca Island, Spain. It is less known and less visited than the more famous Balearic Island counterparts, Majorca and Ibiza. Menorca is friendly, charming, slow and […]