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]