I recently returned from a FAM trip on the beautiful Oceania Regatta, a 10-day Alaska cruise from San Francisco to Vancouver.

This was not my first FAM trip and I will be on another one in August, which will be an Alaska cruisetour with Holland America - since I sell so many Alaska cruisetours, I feel it is important for me to have my own cruisetour experience. We are booked in the Lanai category - I want to know for myself what those cabins are really like.

Since this was my first time to sail on Oceania, quite honestly, I expected some snobbery and gloating from guests about having been on this or that cruise, but I really didn’t encounter that at all (well,…

I love my books. I can remember not long ago when I hated to read books. (Thirty years ago.) Most people today, regardless of their age, still don’t like to read books. And if they do, they are works of fiction and read for entertainment.

I like to read business books. They make me think. They also take the time that I might otherwise squander on less productive activities.

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by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday June 02, 2015

France offers so much more than just Paris or Provence! There are hidden treasures all over the country, from stunning landmarks to exquisite wineries to breathtaking garden-cities. Let Avalon Waterways guide you to these amazing lesser-known landmarks!

by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday June 02, 2015

An UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cartagena is a rarity in the impeccable preservation of its colonial buildings and heritage. The first Spanish colony on the American continent, Cartagena has always held historical significance, including as one of the first havens for freed slaves in the 19th century. Today Cartagena's Old Town is frozen in time, with imposing churches, a labyrinth of cobblestone alleyways, and historic architecture around every corner. Outside of Old Town there are beaches, trendy restaurants and cafes, and coffee shops to relax in before you return to what feels like the distant past in the historical part of the city. Let Solar Tours take you on a tour of all of Cartagena's Spanish Colonial charms.