Category Archives: Memorable vacation

Saying Goodbye to Aruba!

Posted on November 18, 2025 by jjspina

This vacation has left me tanned and rested and ready to get back to writing once we return home. It has been a wonderful trip except for a recent tumble for both my husband and I coming out of the … Continue reading →

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A Fabulous Viking Cruise to the British Isles!

Posted on July 10, 2024 by jjspina

Recently I took some time off to rest and recharge before tackling my next two books. My husband and I celebrated our 25th anniversary on June 19th that is now known as Juneteenth. We sailed on a beautiful ship – … Continue reading →

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Back from Aruba Vacation!

Posted on November 13, 2022 by jjspina

It’s always wonderful to go away on vacation but it’s lovely to return home sweet home! We had a relaxing and fun vacation in the beautiful little Happy Island of Aruba. We swam, walked, ate, walked and relaxed for 21 … Continue reading →

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Vacation in Aruba!

Posted on October 31, 2022 by jjspina

I never tire of our yearly vacation in Aruba. We only take one vacation a year since COVID. We didn’t go to Aruba in 2020. In fact we cancelled everything as everyone else had to because of this virus. It … Continue reading →

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Week Three in Sunny Aruba – One Happy Island!

Posted on November 18, 2019 by jjspina

Time is flying by here in Aruba. Soon we will be leaving this lovely little island with warm, balmy breezes in the 80’s and 90’s to go home to temps in the teens and 20’s. Brrr! I don’t think my … Continue reading →

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Vacation in Madeira and Lisbon Portugal!

Posted on June 18, 2018 by jjspina

VACATION IN BEAUTIFUL MADEIRA AND LISBON PORTUGAL! Traveling to Madeira took all day since it is five hours ahead of us here in the USA. We left at 2:00 pm for our 6:40 pm flight on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 … Continue reading →

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