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A Tour of the Catherine Palace near St. Petersburg, Russia 27 Aug 2013 | 01:40 pm

In the 18th century, Tsarina Elizabeth commissioned Rastrelli to build a grand summer palace about 15 miles from St. Petersburg, which was called the Catherine Palace for her mother. The Catherine Pa...

Say Ahhhhhhh . . . 26 Aug 2013 | 01:36 pm

This hippopotamus looks like he might be at the dentist, but these creatures are Africa's deadliest. Hippos are a big draw at the Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park in South Africa, and cruise ship shor...

Disney Magic Cruise Ship Profile 25 Aug 2013 | 01:35 pm

The Disney Magic is an excellent mixture of classic ocean liner beauty and Disney whimsy. I have sailed the Caribbean on the Disney Magic and also did a Mediterranean cruise on this classic ship. She...

Tortola - British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean 24 Aug 2013 | 01:15 pm

The first Europeans to live on Tortola were mostly pirates such as Captain Kidd and Blackbeard, who used the numerous islands of the BVI to hide their ships and booty. Today, Tortola is a bustling to...

Loreto, Mexico on the Sea of Cortez in Baja Mexico 23 Aug 2013 | 01:16 pm

Loreto, Mexico is a popular port of call for small ship cruises of the Sea of Cortez. Our expedition cruise on the Safari Quest ended in Loreto, Mexico. However, unlike many cruise ships, the Un-Crui...

Things to Do and See in Bucharest, Romania 22 Aug 2013 | 01:32 pm

Bucharest is only an hour's bus ride from the Danube River at Oltenita, and cruises such as the Viking River Cruises' Eastern European Odyssey from Bucharest to Nuremberg often visit the city. To tho...

Celebrate Norwegian Christmas and New Year Traditions on a Hurtigruten Holiday Voyage 21 Aug 2013 | 01:35 pm

Although we are in the dog days of August, it's never too early to start thinking about a cruise during the December holidays. I just returned earlier this week from a marvelous summertime voyage on ...

A Day in Gibraltar 20 Aug 2013 | 01:55 pm

Because of its strategic position at the narrow entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar has long played an important role in history. Over the centuries, many invaders sought possession of the t...

Can I Take a Pet on My Cruise Vacation? 19 Aug 2013 | 02:14 pm

Just admit it -- many of us adore our pets as much as we do other family members, and we would love to share our cruise vacation with our pet. However, when it comes to taking a cruise vacation, your ...

Cannes - Fun and Sun on the French Riviera 18 Aug 2013 | 01:46 pm

When most of us think of the French Riviera, beautiful beaches and beautiful people seeking sun and fun come to mind. Cannes is on the French Riviera, and its setting provides a quintessential French...

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