A cruise ship visit to Tianjin, China is a special treat that requires advance planning. Reading the cruise ship literature and doing online research is the first step. It is important to note that American citizens will need a visitor visa in order to visit China. Usually cruise … [Read more...]
Options for Multiple Days in Port
What should you do when you have multiple days in port? Should you maximize your time on land or divide your time between exploring and enjoying life aboard the cruise ship? The first step is to list all of your available options. … [Read more...]
Half Day Tour Busan
Busan is Korea's second largest city. My half day tour in Busan included stops at Yongdusan Park, the observatory of Busan Tower, the world famous Jagalchi Fish Market, and the Gukje International Market. Yongdusan Park, a 69,000 square meter area, is a favorite attractions … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Promote a Healthy Cruise Experience
Until recently, I would never have placed the word “cruise” in the same category with the word “fit.” At first glance, the two words appear to represent opposite types of lifestyles. For many, the word “cruise” conjures up the stereotypical image of non-stop eating, … [Read more...]
Landmarks Along Alexandria’s Mediterranean Coast
On our second day in Egypt, we remained docked at the Alexandria port. We had previously bought tickets for Celebrity Cruise's Landmarks of Alexandria tour. Once again, we felt it wise to remain in a group setting and not venture out independently. The police escorted our motor … [Read more...]
Connect with Sandra