“Go See with SkyMiles. No matter what adventure is next on your list, your miles can help get your there.” from Delta SkyMiles’ Overview Page And this we did easily, when we travelled from the East to West Coast last Summer. The basic trip […]
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Tis the Sea Sun in Hawaii
My husband’s family has a penchant for Hawaii. We enjoyed a few memorable vacations there and it has always left us with a feeling of chill and contentment. Hawaii’s “hang loose ” culture commonly expressed by many with their vibrant “shaka” signs, was exactly what we wanted to […]
Kids’ Life Lessons On Travelling : In Retrospect to USA Summer May 2016
Dear Kids. Yes Yes I know….. Mama can be melodramatic! I get my sentimental swings on during our trips? Well, continue to indulge with me as you roll your eyes … whether it be over an amazing view, a nice song in the car or an enjoyable meal together. […]
Highlights of our 2015 California Adventure
We went on typical road trip around California crossing over to Nevada. We ticked off our Must Do’s and Must See’s from Los Angeles down to Grand Canyon before heading North to Lake Tahoe and finally San Francisco. The adventure has become a treat for each […]
When in Florida,NYC and DC with Mumsy and the Kids
Planning an Itinerary for a Senior and children takes a lot of consideration. What makes travelling around the US simpler though is that Daddy can easily rent a car and drive us around. Less walking and a constant place to load the loot of the […]
Disney Dream Cruise – Top Notch Disney Delight!
We heard about this Disney Cruise from family friends who were delighted of it! Their kids were in Heaven – It was the Ultimate Disney Experience for kids and forever young at heart as you interact with Disney Characters everyday and enjoy a wide array of […]
Victoria Island BC: Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska
Victoria exudes old-world charm as well as fragrant and colourful flowers everywhere. Founded in 1843 by James Douglas of the Hudson’s Bay Company, the city was first known as Fort Victoria. By 1848, Vancouver Island was a British colony and Victoria was its capital. The […]
Ketchikan: Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska
Founded as a salmon cannery site in 1885, Ketchikan’s livelihood was initially fishing. For years the city was known as the “Canned Salmon Capital of the World.” Logging became an important industry later on, and when cruise ships started plying the waters of the Inside […]
Skagway: Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska
Skagway rarely disappoints visitors. A seven-block corridor along Broadway features historic false-front shops and restaurants, wooden sidewalks, locals in period costumes and restored buildings, many of which are part of the National Park Service-managed Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Beginning in 1897, Skagway and […]
Juneau: Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska
One of the reasons Juneau has so much character is that it’s one of Alaska’s oldest cities. Established before the big Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, Juneau also has gold in its past. In 1880, a local Tlingit Indian chief led prospectors Joe Juneau and […]
Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska
While many independent travellers find the strictures of ‘cruise life’ a bit stifling, there are plenty of reasons to take an Alaskan cruise, namely the two ‘Cs’: comfort and convenience. And in Alaska, a state that could take months, if not years, to thoroughly explore, […]
Where In The World is Penny K 