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Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 368th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine.
Ballindalloch Castle, Norweigan Coastal Voyage
QSteve, I just wanted to express my appreciation for your article “A Wee Taste of Scotland” in the April ’06 issue. Amazingly, I’ve been to all of the places you mentioned. We’ve visited many Scotch whisky distilleries, and Strathisla is our favorite.
In search of Moorish Lisbon
Our getaway to Lisbon in early March 2006 was intended as a late winter escape from New York’s prolonged freezing temperatures. Lisbon’s temperatures were in the low 60s during the day and the flight from New York less than seven hours, making it ideal for my daughter Katie and me with only four days to spare.
Over-age-70 drivers in Ireland, driving Mediterranean islands
QSteve, I have heard that a driver over 70 years of age cannot rent a car in the Irish Republic. I called the Irish tourist office and their representative did not seem to know much about it but said it was probably “an insurance thing.” What can you tell me about this?
The ancient mosaics of Tunisia
Moreen and I love to browse in Mediterranean bazaars and Middle Eastern suqs for small, locally made items. In Tunisia, we especially enjoy looking at the multicolored ceramic jars, plates and tiles for tableware use and, yes, tourist souvenirs.
Calling abroad made simple
(Second of two parts, click here for part one) In last month’s issue, I discussed two categories of subscriber telephone numbers (SN).
Boarding Pass
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 367th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine.
Boarding Pass
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 366th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine.
Addressing a cruise line, single share rates, tour shopping stops
QSteve, I am enclosing an exchange of correspondence I had with Princess Cruises some months ago. I consider the response from the Passenger Relations Specialist inadequate and, basically, insulting.
Cruising Latin America, European style
(Third of three parts, jump to part 1, part 2,
Adventure at Tranquilo Bay Resort
(First of four parts, jump to part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4
Sun and fun
We all love a sunny day, especially when traveling. The sun lifts our spirits, gives us vitamin D, warms us, lights our way and gives life. But the sun is a double-edged sword; it can cause sunburn, dehydration, heat stroke, drug reactions, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.
A cruise director for all nations
Frederic Jansen is the tall, handsome, energetic and always upbeat cruise director of the Star Clipper, which sails in the western Mediterranean, the eastern Caribbean and transatlantic. He has delightful manners and a charming sense of humor.
Cruising Latin America, European style
by Deanna Palic (second of three parts, jump to part 1,
Boarding Pass
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 365th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine.
West Nile virus update
For the past seven years, a new threat has made itself home on our shores: West Nile virus.
Star Clipper: she’s a star
by Lew Toulmin Star Clipper is a ship that’s unique — except that she has a twin, along with a new, larger sister, with an even larger sister on the way.