The Caribbean is the most visited region in the world. Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Aruba, and Barbados, are among the many great destinations that make the Caribbean the perfect home away from home. Every island in the Caribbean has unique characteristics and famous features. Plus, they all have have a storied history. The friendly locals, sugar …
Assignment, Baltimore: A work day to remember
Thursday, November 12th, 2009, the northeast was rocked by a nor’easter. The following day, I received a phone call from my staff administrator. My brother and I were busy in the garage re-stringing lights on our Christmas wreath. I was asked if I could travel with the Bayonne staff to Baltimore. I was told briefly …
Hotel reservations: Avoiding the inconvenience of 21st century communication
April 2011, I was attending an alumni event in Washington DC for my college Alma Mater. I made my reservation at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. The Crystal Gateway is located just minutes from Ronald Reagan National Airport. Regardless of occasion, Washington DC is my favorite city to visit. The alumni event was …
A two-ring circus: The “I do’s” and “I don’ts” of wedding travel
A wedding! It is the happiest day for two individuals. It is the happiest moment for two families. It is the moment when two become one. The champagne is on ice, there’s a monster-size cake, and everyone is dressed to the nines. Ultimately, it is the day on which everyone is sharing in a memorable …
All ashore: 5 tips to a successful disembarkation
To make disembarkation as easy as possible, guests should keep in mind five simple tips: 5) Tipping: For guests opting out on the automatic charge of $12.00 per day, envelopes are provided in the staterooms. Guests should be generous, with due respect to the waiting staff, stateroom attendant, and head waiter going over and beyond …
“The New Jersey Shore: A coastline of lifestyle, leisure, and living color” coming together
I cannot be happier with how my travel presentations have turned out. Whether it was only two, eight, twelve, or even twenty-eight in attendance, it has been a true pleasure sharing my wealth of knowledge with the public. Over the past year, my cruising presentation has made a huge splash. My program on Amtrak travel …
My presentations: Looking back and looking ahead
It’s amazing how quickly this year has blown by. Back in February of this year, I did my very first presentation, “Cruising: Making Waves & Sense”. My goal was to reach out to novice cruisers and those seeking helpful hints for future cruises. I did the presentation at the Wyckoff Public Library. It was an immediate …
“Walt Disney World: To the Mouse, the castle, and beyond!” is making magic
So many have attended my lecture, “Cruising: Making Waves & Sense”. It has been an immediate success and well-received. So far, three libraries have booked my latest program, “Amtrak: Staying On ‘Track’ With America’s Railroad”. I can’t be more excited to present the topic in late September. While my Amtrak presentation is picking up speed, …
“Where should I sit?”: Every Amtrak traveler’s quest
Traveling by train is the most exciting experience anyone could have. Who needs to deal with being tied up in traffic jams every step of the journey? Who needs to find a road stop when someone in your party has to “go”? Who needs to juggle all of those rest stop refreshments in the car, …
Nine Days Aboard The Explorer of the Seas
My brother and I sailed on board Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of The Seas. I refer to her as “Big E” in June 2010. It was the cruise of the millennium and was THE BEST cruise ever. I can’t stress it any further than I have with my friends, family, and colleagues. My brother and I …