While Villefranche-sur-Mer dates back to the 14th century, it is now a popular cruise port, largely due to its location close to the more famous French towns of Nice, Cannes & Monaco. But why leave town on a ship sponsored excursion (or in a rental car) when the town itself has so much to offer?…
Headed to Bermuda: I’m on a Boat Edition
On Sunday, we’re getting on a boat. More than a boat, it’s actually ship. A cruise ship to be exact. We’ll be sailing on the Celebrity Summit to Bermuda. It’s the ideal cruise vacation: three & a half sea days, three consecutive days in port. After sailing the Celebrity Equinox around the Caribbean last year, I’m…
New Orleans: French Quarter
New Orleans’ oldest – & perhaps most famous – neighborhood is the French Quarter. As a first time visitor to NOLA, he French Quarter was (of course) on my list. But what surprised me was how lovely the area was – once you got off Bourbon Street. Bourbon Street is the crazy, drunken, ruckus that…
New Orleans: Warehouse District
New Orleans. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? More than likely, the French Quarter & Bourbon Street. But west of that famous neighborhood is the equally droll-worthy Arts District, also known as the Warehouse District. During my recent visit to NOLA for work, I stayed in this up-&-coming area & spent a decent…
Wordless Wednesday: Fun at Hershey Park
Nothing says summer fun like an amusement park, does it? Hershey Park, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is the perfect mix of classic rides & thrill rides. Oh, & they have giant s’mores!
