Explore the Historic and Fascinating City of Rome
Rome is one of the finest cities in the world blessed with breathtaking attractions, rich traditions, exotic restaurants, unique culture, lovely landmarks and world-class hotels. It is however impossible to explore all Rome has to offer in just one trip. For this...
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New Zealand is sometimes thought of as Australia’s add-on, but nothing could be further from the truth. With a thriving culture, abundant technology and some of the most majestic scenery anywhere. It’s no wonder Peter Jackson chose to film his Lord of the Rings...
read morePass Bureau Spotlight: Era Alaska- Your Key to Experiencing Alaska
Your Pass Bureau is your key to discounts with other airlines. They negotiate the deals, issue the tickets and process the refunds. Each month we will take a closer look at one airline and talk to their pass bureau to get insight on how you can enjoy what that airline...
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App Happy: CHEFSFEED
An App for Foodies from a large collection of Chef's who give their insight on where the best food is in cities across the globe. Not only do they give insight into their recommended haunts but they also include tips and tricks in the kitchen, recipes and much much...
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Pass Bureau Spotlight: Era Alaska- Your Key to Experiencing Alaska
Your Pass Bureau is your key to discounts with other airlines. They negotiate the deals, issue the tickets and process the refunds. Each month we will take a closer look at one airline and talk to their pass bureau to get insight on how you can enjoy what that airline...
London: The Vibrant Capital of the UK
London, UK’s capital, has many incredible opportunities for everyone. Guests will be spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do. Indeed, London is home to some of the world’s luxurious hotels and most popular attractions including The London Eye, Tower of London,...
read moreCape Town: The Pride of South Africa
Cape Town is the most prominent tourist destination in South Africa. The city is littered with plenty of lovely places to visit and things to do. From dining at exotic restaurants, and getting immersed in the exotic nightlife to sipping cocktails and enjoying...
read moreTokyo Subway System
Five Tips for Getting Around! It is a task that might seem daunting at first but travelling on public transportation in a foreign country where you don't speak the language can actually be fairly easy, if you do it right. There are three main lines on the train and...
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72 Hours in Cleveland – Home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Much More!
Cleveland may be a city you may not have thought of for a weekend getaway, but you might want to think again. Home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland will offer you plenty to do in 72 hours and so much more. How to get around Cleveland: The city's grid...
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Discover the Wheat Berry
Healthy Food Bag: The Magical Wheat Berry Whether called wheatberry, "hard red winter wheat" or by its botanical name caryopsis- there is no denying that this oat is oat-mazing. The wheat berry is the entire wheat kernel (except for the hull), and has a tan to...
Healthy Food Bag: Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/3 cup white sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 mashed banana 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups roll oats 2 cups semi-sweet or...
Healthy Food Bag: The Magical Wheat Berry
So just what is a wheat berry or wheatberry exactly? A wheatberry or wheat berry is the entire wheat kernel (except for the hull), composed of the brean, germ, and endosperm. Wheatberries have a tan to reddish brown color and are available as either a hard or soft...
Healthy Food Bag: Orange Banana Smoothies
Upon coming home, if I feel a slight relapse from not fully recovering from my recent sickness, my natural remedy is usually to start eating a lot of oranges. One way to consumes lots of oranges is with a delicious Orange and Banana Smoothie to help get me better and...
Healthy Food Bag: Chicken and Corn Pasta
Coming home from another great trip, I clean out my freezer and found frozen corn and frozen chopped chicken. What can I do with this? Well, my concoction worked, because I loved it and will definitely make it again! I used bow tie pasta because the long noodles are...
Healthy Food Bag: Quiche Lorraine
Try this easy Quiche Lorraine recipe. It’s based on Martha White’s Southern Sampler cookbook (not really French… ha!), but as usual, I made my modifications to make it yummier! You can wrap it in aluminum foil and freeze it. Put it in your lunchbox, and when it thaws,...
Healthy Food Bag: Crew Chews
By Kimberly Putnam – read more of her fabulous recipes for crewmembers at www.crewchew.com I always pack containers when I fly. I prepare each to be a meal. Then when I am cooking at home I fix several containers at one setting and thus have several meals sitting in...
Healthy Food Bag
A bright smile is something everyone wants and makes you feel good about yourself. Tooth brightening is one way to go but you can also skip those treatments by using natural remedies for whiter teeth. Tossing a few of these in your healthy food bag not only gives you...
CRUISE REVIEWS
Cruise Review: Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Lines has 3 ships sailing to Alaska in 2016. The Norwegian Jewel sails for 7 nights from Seattle from May 7 to Sept. 10, 2016. She sails to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Victoria. She also does a 10 night on Sept. 17 sailing from Seattle to Vancouver...
Cruise Ship Review: Holland America
Holland America offers you 7 ships sailing to Alaska in 2016. You can pick from 7 nights roundtrip from Seattle or Vancouver, 14 nights roundtrip from Seattle or 7 nights from Vancouver to Seaward/Anchorage or 7 nights from Seaward/Anchorage to Vancouver. Due to the...
Cruise Review: Crystal Cruises
The Crystal Serenity sails to Alaska on the following dates 23 nights on Apr. 14 from Tokyo to San Francisco 7 nights on Jun. 19 and Jul. 3, from Vancouver to Anchorage 7 nights on Jun. 26 and Jul. 10 from Anchorage to Vancouver 10 nights on Jul. 17, 27 and Aug. 6...
Cruise Review: Alaska
The Carnival Legend sails roundtrip from Seattle every Tuesday for 7 nights from May 24 to Sept. 6, 2016. She also has one sailing for 8 nights from Vancouver to Seattle on May 16, 2016. She sails to Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Victoria on select dates and to...
Comparing the Major Glaciers
There are 4 main glaciers you can see on an Alaska cruise. Those are Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Sawyer Glacier and Tracy Arm. So what are the differences? Glacier Bay – the most well known and popular glacier. A cruise line can only visit if it has a permit which...