Travels with Bob
Travels with Bob. Our blog with insightful articles, travel tips, advice, destination reviews and cruise reviews by our president and author Bob Shaffer.
New Zealand: Two ‘Must See’ Adventure Packed Islands
You may think journeying “Down Under” is just too far to travel on vacation but, once you visit New Zealand, you’ll likely want to return. It’s simply not possible to experience everything offered by this country’s two major islands on a single visit.
Choosing the Right River Cruise to Explore Europe
So, you are thinking about exploring Europe on a river cruise but haven’t figured out how to navigate the choices that you must consider when finding the European river cruise that’s right for you.
New Ships Elevate Guest Experience
In an era of cruise lines racing to outdo each other by adding over-the-top activities and experiences to enhance on board guest experiences, Celebrity Cruises gained an Edge over its premium-class competitors late last year.
Uruguay: A Special Vacation Destination
When most people plan a South American vacation, they usually think about the ABC countries – Argentina, Brazil and Chile – and possibly Peru as their top choices. Unfortunately, they seldom consider Uruguay, a gem of a destination with a rich culture and history, great wine and spectacular beaches.
A Perfect Day at CocoCay
All major cruise lines offering Caribbean itineraries have developed private islands to create fun-filled beach days for their guests. While each experience represents a great day at the beach, one island now stands far above the others.
Vacation Idea: Riding the Rails
Some 50 or 60 years ago, before completion of the Interstate Highway System and discount airline tickets, trains dominated travel in America connecting cities, small towns and people. Over time, as the pace of our daily lives quickened and air travel became more accessible, passenger rail travel ...