After an early day's work at our San Jose office, I just got to the San Jose Diridon station for a CalTrain ride to San Francisco international airport for my SAS flight to Copenhagen and on to Bergen, Norway. Reason for this last minute adventure is the opportunity to stay aboard Ponant's brand new luxury… Continue reading Scandinavian Jaunt
Author: schneebergerr
As a World traveler and trains, planes, & automobile geek, I have embraced every opportunity to explore this amazing planet. As I write this, I realized vividly how far I have come from growing up in a dysfunctional family in a small Swiss town to living in the San Francisco Bay Area with my husband Greg and our pets Stella and Oscar. I am very fortunate to live the American Dream, having made a career our of my passion for travel and tourism.
London calling – Azamara Pursuit-life aboard
Comfortably installed in my balcony cabin, I took time to tour the ship and inspect other cabin types.By far my favorite cabin category are the two Spa cabins on deck 9 forward (pictured above). Since there are just two, I recommend booking early to snap one. These are closely followed by the club continent suites… Continue reading London calling – Azamara Pursuit-life aboard
Amsterdam for a day – aboard Holland America Line
Greetings from aboard the MS Amsterdam in port in San Francisco. Time flies and I realized that it had been ten years since I last stepped foot aboard a Holland America Line vessel. I am super excited to share with you how the product has evolved over the last decade. Built in 2000 at Finccantieri… Continue reading Amsterdam for a day – aboard Holland America Line
London calling – Azamara Pursuit continued
This vesssel' illustrious past includes its original construction as the Renaissance ship #8 with delivery into service coinciding with the company's bankruptcy. After two years of sitting idle in St. Nazaire France, she sailed shortly for Hellenic before joining Princess Cruises as the Pacific Princess. Eventually she was rechristened as MV Adonia with P&O in… Continue reading London calling – Azamara Pursuit continued
London calling – on board Azamara Club Cruises
After a lovely weekend of inspiration and enjoyment, it is time to focus on the primary reason for my visit to the UK in the first place. I left my hotel and headed back to Heathrow airport for transfers to the port of Southampton to board the Azamara Pursuit. Once aboard, the ship crew welcomed… Continue reading London calling – on board Azamara Club Cruises
London calling – Tina I want an encore!
What a show! Time flew by with this performance that takes you through her life from being a little girl in Nutbush TN to the star she became by sheer grit and determination against all odds. #Tinathemusical In my assessment, the show strikes the right balance of hardship and domestic abuse to get the audience… Continue reading London calling – Tina I want an encore!
London calling – Tina is waiting
The highlight of the second half of today is the show Tina at the Aldwych Theatre in just a short hour. But before this treat begins, it was time for some Pride - London Pride that is. It has become my favorite ale when in town. Brewed by Fuller's, it has the perfect balance of… Continue reading London calling – Tina is waiting
London calling – Southbank walk with Tate Modern
After torrential rains all Sunday afternoon which altered my room jams a bit, today is a much more pleasant day. Whilst not sunny, at least no downpours. I crossed the Thames from the Strand over to the National Theatre on the South bank and walked east. Moderately crowded as it is a Banking Holiday in… Continue reading London calling – Southbank walk with Tate Modern
London calling – the miles pile up
After a restful night, I took stock of my first 24 hours in London. I noticed how easy it is for me to exercise when discovering a City is on my to do list. If only it were that easy at home. It is entirely true though, there really is no substitute to walking through… Continue reading London calling – the miles pile up
London calling – Royal Observatory (where modern time keeping began)
With my flight 45 min early this was an early start to exploration and the weather collaborated beautifully. This amazing recently opened public art display by famous Bulgarian artist Christo (known for his wrapped landmarks) stacks 7506 empty oil barrels in Serpentine lake in Hyde Park. I found it stimulating to think about what this… Continue reading London calling – Royal Observatory (where modern time keeping began)
London calling – Here I am
After a super-fast flight (thank you jet stream) our Boeing 777-300 landed 45 minutes early in Heathrow. United rating 4.5* This was a very pleasant flight with three meals of good quality. The legroom for standard economy was good as well as was the surprise of finding power outlets between each seat. Other than the… Continue reading London calling – Here I am
London calling – take off
On BART to SFO airport early this morning. Smoke filled air and low hanging fog make this a bit of an eerie morning for sure. All I can hope for is that air traffic will not be too much impacted by it. This trip marks a first for I am flying United across the pond… Continue reading London calling – take off
London calling
Only 4 days to go before I kick off a long London weekend ahead of attending a new cruise ship inaugural event for the Azamara Pursuit on August 28th. Having visited the city countless times, my trip will include both, favorites like the Tate Modern and the Victoria & Albert Museums as well as new… Continue reading London calling
How to stretch a cruise ship
It is truly one of those amazing things to watch and wonder about. True, stretching a cruise ship is not an every day activity. In fact, I cannot recall this being done in over 15, since Norwegian Cruise Lines stretched one of their ships. As I have covered cruise ship experiences in the past, and… Continue reading How to stretch a cruise ship
Gran Velas in Los Cabos – my first impressions
Crystal blue waters, spectacular pools and a wall of flowers frame the picture of this AAA 5-Diamond Resort I am fortunate to explore for 3 nights. More Architectural Digest than typical resort, this venue sets standards without making it stuffy or unapproachable. The resort offers 5 room categories, each distinct but unified by amazing views,… Continue reading Gran Velas in Los Cabos – my first impressions
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