The port of Cobh (pronounced Cove) located on the south coast of County Cork in Ireland can occasionally be found on a British Isle cruise itinerary. If it’s one of your stops rejoice, as this is a beautiful area rich in history and culture, and a great place to spend the day. If you have…
Month: November 2023
Why A Cruise is the Perfect Family Vacation
We have just returned from a 5 day Carnival Cruise out of New Orleans, LA, with stops in Cozumel and Progresso. Although Ken and I usually cruise on another line we joined most of our family to celebrate a milestone birthday for our son-in-law. Carnival offered everything that a multi-generational family holiday would want, making…
Castles in the United Kingdom, Part 2
Last week we talked about three amazing castles that we visited in England in September. There are so many more, both in the city of London and throughout the countryside that you could spend your whole visit just going from one castle (or palace) to the next. After London we spent time on a cruise…
Castles in the United Kingdom – Part 1
With its storied past, the United Kingdom has been the front for many conflicts. From the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the Second World War many a battle has been fought on its lands. As a result there are a number of castles still standing that can be visited; some no more than ruins and…
London Calling II
London is one of my most favourite cities. It could be my English heritage, or that fact that I love the Royals, or that I love the cuisine and pubs that serve it, and the multitude of museums and art galleries to browse through, and West End theatre and castles and…well you get the picture….