Stories, guides, and inspiration from around the world
January 18–February 2, 2019 · Fort Lauderdale to San Diego Linda and I had wanted to visit the Panama Canal for years. In January 2019, we finally made the trip aboard Holland America’s ms Volendam. My brother-in-law Bob and his friend Suzi joined us for a fifteen-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego. The
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Our 13-night Celebrity Ascent transatlantic cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona, followed by six nights exploring Barcelona and Madrid.
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Our seven-night Regent Seven Seas Navigator Caribbean cruise from San Juan combined small-ship luxury, included excursions and travel with longtime friends.
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Four couples traveled together aboard Celebrity Millennium for a 12-night cruise around Japan. Here is what we learned about the ports, pace, luggage, mobility, and logistics of exploring Japan by ship.
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Seven nights aboard Silver Spirit gave us warm Caribbean ports, spacious suites, thoughtful service, and a birthday celebration we will always remember. In January 2026, we boarded Silversea’s Silver Spirit in Bridgetown, Barbados, for a seven-night Caribbean cruise. This trip was especially appealing because we were traveling with three other couples: Stan and Deb, Jeff
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Our 2023 Avalon Balkan Discovery followed the lower Danube from Budapest through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Here is what stood out—and what travelers over 60 should consider before booking.
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Ocean ships, river vessels, and hotel barges offer very different ways to unpack once and explore. Here is how we compare their pace, comfort, crowds, excursions, and overall fit after 60.
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With one day to explore Tokyo before beginning our Japan cruise, a customized tour with Taka Takahashi introduced us to the city—and ended with an unforgettable dinner at his family’s restaurant.
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We return to Venice, Florida year after year for its walkable downtown, thriving arts scene, and relaxed Gulf Coast rhythm. It’s a town that invites you to linger rather than rush. Venice is one of those Florida towns we keep coming back to. We visit at least once a year, usually timing our trip with
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Mount Dora surprised us in the best way. From lakeside mornings to walkable streets and an easygoing pace, this Central Florida town is ideal for retirees and travelers who enjoy lingering rather than rushing.
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