Posts Tagged ‘ atlantic ’

All About Portugal The Madeira Island is worldwide known as a tourist destination of excellence for its beauty, its climate, its welcoming people and its gastronomy, including the exquisite Madeira wine. The vineyards, cultivated for centuries, displayed in terraces, following the latada system (trellised vine), sustained by ...
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All About Portugal The Madeira Island is worldwide known as a tourist destination of excellence for its beauty, its climate, its welcoming people and its gastronomy, including the exquisite Madeira wine. The vineyards, cultivated for centuries, displayed in terraces, following the latada system (trellised vine), sustained by stone walls, mark the...
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Have you taken a Transatlantic cruise ??There are many to choose from. Ever since the launch in 2004 of the QM2 ( Queen Mary 2 ), cruise travelers have had a fabulous luxury cruise ship worth crossing the Atlantic on.? Certainly?her predecessor, QE...
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I have crossed the Atlantic by cruise ship three times now and loved it every time. Still, it’s not for everyone. Even if you like cruise travel it doesn’t guarantee that you will enjoy a transatlantic crossing. Here are some things to consider when making that decision...
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When Silver Cloud entered the Miraflores Locks from the Pacific Ocean, Alan and I experienced our second boomer adventure cruising through the Panama Canal. No matter how many times you transit the canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, there’s something new to see and learn. Even the non-...
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Did you know there’s such a thing as a race across the Atlantic by rowboat? Totally true, though the rowboats in question are pretty souped-up looking. Anyway, one pair of gents participating in this year’s Atlantic Challenge were struck Tuesday evening by a...
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Destination: Panama Canal cruise Built between 1904 and 1914, the Panama Canal is not only an engineering marvel, but a popular cruise itinerary. Cruise ships that transit the Panama Canal transport cruisers between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The majority of cruise choices are
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Filed under: Caribbean Moving to Bermuda was never my idea, but when my wife followed her career to the City of Hamilton I hardly protested. After all, who wouldn't want to relocate to an idyllic archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? Bags packed...
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THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE. Nestled into southeastern coast of Brazil, the island of Vitória promises visitors immersion in the quiet beauty of the Atlantic coastline while simultaneously experiencing the electrifying buzz of contemporary and cosmopolitan Brazil.
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Filed under: Festivals and Events , Europe , North America , United States , Cruises , Caribbean The Volvo Ocean Race is well underway with American Yacht Puma the latest casualty in a dramatic opening leg that has injured half the fleet. While all 11 crew members are...
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