The Pacific Ocean in many parts of North America hardly lives up to its name “peaceful sea”. For large portions of the year the Pacific churns and turns and swells…and, well, you get the idea. It isn’t exactly the ideal place to be on a cruise. All of that changes in the summer when the seas become a bit more pacific and the costal scenery more visible.

Norwegian Cruise Line has an excellent six-night cruise along the Pacific Coast. Starting in Vancouver, British Columbia, the ship first makes its ... [read more]

In the City of Angels, world-famous beaches, golden sunshine and countless attractions, from theme parks to Hollywood studio tours, vie for your attention. Hollywood! Los Angeles Lakers! Flashy cars! Money, money, money! Los Angeles is a city always on the go, seemingly driven by Tinseltown and the glitz and glam that go with it. If you are willing to fight traffic, there is a lot more to see in L.A. than just the flashing lights - some of the world’s best shopping and dining can be enjoyed in America’s second-largest city.

L.A. is the ... [read more]

In the City of Angels, world-famous beaches, golden sunshine and countless attractions, from theme parks to Hollywood studio tours, vie for your attention. Hollywood! Los Angeles Lakers! Flashy cars! Money, money, money! Los Angeles is a city always on the go, seemingly driven by Tinseltown and the glitz and glam that go with it. If you are willing to fight traffic, there is a lot more to see in L.A. than just the flashing lights - some of the world’s best shopping and dining can be enjoyed in America’s second-largest city.

L.A. is the ... [read more]