Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires was our embarkation point for a 31-day cruise around the southern tip of South America and along the western coast all the way to Los Angeles. Our flight landed at 8:00 AM. Since the published embarkation time was 1:00 PM, we decided to arrange a tour prior to the cruise to make valuable use of our time and to see the sites.  Continue reading “Buenos Aires”

Fairbanks, Alaska

Our flight arrived at 1:00 AM, and it was still daylight.  Kids were outside riding bicycles.  I asked our bus driver about this, and he said, “In Alaska, we play when we can.” The weather was comfortable and the skies were clear, so why not? Continue reading “Fairbanks, Alaska”

Cruisetours

A cruisetour gives a traveller the ability to attach a land tour to a cruise. Some of the cruise lines have developed land tours that fit perfectly with cruise itineraries.  Of course, a savvy traveler can make her own arrangements for a land tour before or after a cruise; however, sometimes it is nice to just let the cruise line make all the transportation and lodging arrangements. Continue reading “Cruisetours”