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Cruise Europe on a Dime

Okay, it might not be that cheap, but the following deals do reflect savings of up to 65% off regular rates. (Avid as well as first time cruisers can appreciate that.) As far as the destination goes, it’s true, the dollar isn’t at optimal levels in Europe, but at least you are saving money getting there. Another bonus: Instead of fussing with having to pay separately for your room, meals and transportation these cruises allow you to pay one flat fee. CARNIVAL CruisesOnly is currently offering an outstanding deal on an early-bird fall voyage to the Mediterranean. The 12-night odyssey … Continue reading →

Steve Fossett Declared Dead

It is a sad ending to a man that everyone initially felt would beat the odds. In case you don’t remember, millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett was on a solo flight over the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in his single engine plane on September 3, 2007, but he never returned. After he was three hours late, rescuers and volunteers started a search for the 63-year-old Fossett. Unfortunately, the area that Fossett was over is twice the size of New Jersey. Still optimistic, rescuers continued to search until October 2, but there was still no sign of Fossett or his plane. They … Continue reading →

Luxury Travel—Cruising In Style

Ditch the oars. Forget about the ferry. If you have the means to travel in style you may want to take advantage of a handful of ultra-expensive cruises that set sail just a few times a year. Oh, and if you think these luxury trips travel the high seas to the typical cruise locations, think again. Never mind the Caribbean or the Bahamas, these high priced voyages tend to go the Baltic, which is a region with a relatively short cruising season. So how much will one of these trips set you back? A seven-night cruise aboard the 382-passenger Silver … Continue reading →

Author Interview – Sherry Ann Miller (part four) Sailing and Scheduling

Thank you for joining us for our fourth installment in our exclusive interview with award-winning author Sherry Ann Miller. If you missed parts one, two, or three, click here. Sherry Ann, I notice you mention sailing frequently in your books, and you talk about it like someone who knows. Can you tell us about your sailing experience? In 1992, my son was still quite ill following an accident with a motorcycle that damaged his heart. Hubby and I took him to Oceanside, California, to a condo where he could rest on the beach and soak up some sunshine. One day, … Continue reading →

Henry the Sailor Cat – Mary Calhoun

Henry was a beautiful Siamese cat. He watched, jealous, as The Man and The Kid got ready to go out on the boat. “Cats don’t like water,” The Man said. Henry begged to differ. Left alone on dry land with The Woman couldn’t possibly compare to the adventure of going out to sea. He wanted to see the dolphins and the fish the humans were always talking about. Taking the first opening he saw, Henry slipped down into a hatch on the boat. He was a feline stowaway! As the boat drifted away from the dock, Henry enjoyed the sensation … Continue reading →