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.
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 ...
Trading Up to Luxury Travel
If you are accustomed to cruising in a premium stateroom or suite aboard a mass-market ship, or you enjoy large group land tours of 10 or more days, you may be ready to trade up to luxury leisure travel.
Destinations Overrun By Excessive Tourism
A billion-plus people – or about 15 percent of the world’s population ‒ will travel at least 100 miles for a vacation this year, contributing to the growing problem of “Overtourism”. As a result, iconic destinations ...
Travel Boosts Your Brain & Keeps You Sharp
I recently read an article highlighting eight tips from leading researchers, doctors and thinkers suggesting common sense ways to stay mentally sharp as we age. While none of their ideas were onerous, I quickly realized that you can accomplish all of their suggestions through travel.