We decided to take a group tour with our Cruise Critic group during our last Mexican cruise along the Pacific coast. A member recommended a 5-hour excursion to Chico’s Paradise in Puerto Vallarta, which we’re sharing with you. We gathered…
The Canadian Rockies, home to the most fantastic wilderness scenery, is a top tourist destination. Banff is home to turquoise lakes, jaw-dropping glacial mountains, and an abundance of diverse wildlife. The scenery attracts busloads of people each year. Whether you…
Cruise vacations are much different from land-based holidays. Should you forget something on land, you can drive to a local store and purchase your much-needed items. Not so on a cruise ship. While cruise ships have stores that carry some…
Christmas markets originated in Germany but have migrated to other countries. Vancouver models its Christmas market on the German ones, complete with German beer, Glühwein, and Bratwurst sausages. If you’re visiting Vancouver in December, be sure to attend the metro Vancouver…
If you’re a first-time cruiser, these cruise tips will answer all your questions and provide vital information for your upcoming vacation. Since you have never cruised before, most first-time cruise passengers are a little anxious about how to pack and…
Are you wondering how to spend 4 days in Puerto Rico without missing the best of it? Well, you’re in luck! In this article, you’ll find the most epic ways to spend your time in Puerto Rico, along with everything…
The Fairmont Hotel brand is known for its luxury accommodations, first-class service, and exceptional comfort. Its Fairmont Vancouver airport hotel at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond (YVR) is no different. In this review, I share why you would stay there,…
The Hawaiian archipelago has that ideal mix of hot weather and tropical rain to make everything grow. It’s no wonder it produces sugar cane, pineapples, coffee, cacao, and dragon fruit, to name a few. We cruised to Hawaii on the…
Planning an Alaskan cruise can be challenging. Who should you sail with, which ports to visit and which Alaska cruise itinerary is best? In this guide to cruising Alaska, I’ll compare the itineraries so you can find the one that…
When we booked our Cunard Alaska cruise, we had heard Cunard’s dress code was quite formal. Since most Alaska cruises are very casual, we wondered how it would compare with other lines. Being British, I grew up with the routine…