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January 30, 2024
Pronounced “say-NO-tay,” a cenote is a natural sinkhole created when the ceiling of limestone bedrock collapses, partially exposing a cave opening into an underground river or waterhole. There are at least 6,000 cenotes or sinkholes scattered throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, thought to have been formed by the meteor that killed the dinosaurs. These freshwater underworlds […]
January 23, 2024
You don’t need a passport to find a gorgeous beach. The United States is a huge country with lots of natural diversity – and that includes beaches. I’ve been searching for the best US beaches for most of my adult life; some of the romantic getaways in the USA also deserve consideration as the best […]
October 20, 2023
I have long been eager to explore the Canadian Maritime Provinces and Quebec City. What better way to explore these gorgeous places in Canada along with the iconic New England cities of Boston and Bar Harbor than on the Holland America Cruise Canada and New England? We spent eight days on the magnificent Zuiderdam as […]
October 18, 2023
I was born and raised in Rhode Island and then spent 20+ years as an adult living in New Hampshire. So I know Boston pretty well, and in my opinion, it’s one of the best and most interesting walking cities and one of the most bike-friendly cities in the US (driving is a whole different […]
October 11, 2023
I tell you the truth, Quebec City is the prettiest city in North America. There are so many beautiful places in Quebec City that we were not able to see all of them, having only one day to spend there. Which means I want to go back, tout de suite! One of Canada’s most visited […]
October 4, 2023
Picturesque Prince Edward, aka “the Gentle Island” and “PEI,” is the smallest province in Canada and one of eastern Canada’s maritime provinces, off New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The large island is known for its painted storybook houses, stunning red-sand beaches, rolling sand dunes, 19th-century lighthouses, seafood like lobster, oysters, and mussels, and of course, […]
September 21, 2023
The Nova Scotia province of Canada is known for its 4,600 miles of rugged coastline, picturesque fishing villages and small coastal towns, rich history, and stunning natural beauty. These charming Nova Scotia towns offer visitors a glimpse into the province’s unique maritime culture along with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. 5 Mahone Bay For […]
September 12, 2023
Calling all history buffs! Want to take a step back in time to 1744? Here’s your opportunity to relive history at Louisbourg Fortress. Described as “the jewel of all Canadian historic sites,” the reconstructed fortification is a one-quarter partial reconstruction of an 18th-century French fortress on the rocky shore of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia […]
September 5, 2023
Acadia National Park covers 47,000 acres on the coast of Maine and is the only major national park in New England. One of the top-visited national parks in the United States, Acadia National Park Photo spots are simply something you should not miss on your trip to New England! Located on Maine’s Mount Desert Island, […]
July 26, 2023
I won’t lie; hiking is not my superpower. If there’s not a serious reward at the end, count me out. The Devils Bathtub is a strenuous hike, but it did have an incredible motivating factor: an impressive photography opportunity of a natural, deep, icy-cold, and scary-looking rock tub. The Devil’s Bathtub is a beautiful and […]