January 2025 Archive

Booking using a travel agent/agency as opposed to booking travel yourself…

Often, we are asked if we use travel agents/agencies for any of our travel. The answer for us is simple...if it's a...

How are the horrific fires in Southern California impacting travel?…

  The ongoing wildfires in California, particularly in Los Angeles, significantly affect travel and transportation. Here's what you need to know: Air...

Speaking of visas…Important news for cruisers and other travelers…

  When we first began cruising in 2013, the cruise booking company we used provided some, although not all, visa requirements for...

Important news about visiting and flying to the UK!!!…Even if only a layover…Even for cruise ports…

  It's good to keep an eye out for current travel news. A few days ago, I read an article about the...

We’re back…Disappointing football day…

Last night, we had a lovely dinner at Richard's home and watched the disappointing Minnesota Vikings game against the Detroit Lions. The...

No post today…Have a fantastic Sunday!…

It was good to go out to dinner…Are you paying for services you don’t need?…

The food at Sonrisa Grill is mediocre for our tastes. Tom had the beef tacos but didn't eat the Spanish rice or...

A shocking delivery!…

When I placed the grocery order online from Albertsons in Henderson, I tried to keep the total around $200, knowing we'd be...

A great place to cook!…Preferred features in vacation/holiday homes…

  Nothing is more important to me while living in a holiday home than a good kitchen, fully stocked with ample space...

Happy New Year!…A new day…A new dawn…Final posting of our new itinerary…

It is a new year for all of us, but it is significant for Tom and me because we will soon commence...