When Mileage Plus seats don't conform completely to your cruise plans, it may be necessary to stay an additional night. This can be an irritating extra cost. Our son, Aaron, came to the rescue. Last fall, he kindly donated some of his hotel points so that we could indulge in a … [Read more...]
Herculaneum- Catch a Glimpse of Roman Antiquity
After departing the cruise ship in Naples, we joined a tour heading for Herculaneum. The bus drove past mountains.We were looking forward to seeing a prime example of a Roman city form the 1st century CE. History The Greeks created this community decades before the Common Era. … [Read more...]
Taormina- A Lovely Place With a Troubling History
Taormina is a favorite excursion for many cruise ship passengers. It is located on the east coast of the island of Sicily, Italy, about midway between Messina and Catania. While Taormina may be a lovely place to visit, its history is tarnished by the Inquisition. … [Read more...]
Looking for Greek Jewish History
During our Celebrity Cruise stop in Athens, we divided our time between an organized tour of the Acropolis and a chance to explore the city on our own. After the Acropolis tour was complete we found our way to the Jewish Museum of Greece.We were looking for Greek Jewish history. … [Read more...]
Exploring Ephesus
After a restful day at sea, we arrived at Kusadasi, Turkey just as the sun was rising. Lights flickered along the tranquil shoreline. We were eager to explore Ephesus. We had picked an early Celebrity tour so that we could avoid the crowds and also have time … [Read more...]
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