Category Archives: Travels & vacationing

A Lovely Viking River Cruise!

Posted on May 25, 2023 by jjspina

My latest break was on a Viking River Cruise on the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers. This was our first River cruise which turned out to be quite unforgettable in many ways, some good and some not. I will explain … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Bar Harbor, Maine!

Posted on September 16, 2021 by jjspina

I recently traveled with my husband and another couple to lovely Bar Harbor, Maine. It was an enjoyable time. The area is quaint and lovely with plenty of restaurants, scenic views of Cadillac Mountain and flowers everywhere. We were there … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Trip to the Flume in the White Mountains of Laconia, New Hampshire!

Posted on June 10, 2021 by jjspina

We have traveled to the White Mountains just about every year since we’ve been married and enjoy it thoroughly each time. We invited our friends to come with us this time. It was an invigorating walk and beautiful day – … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Cruise to the Greek Isles on Holland America!

Posted on June 1, 2019 by jjspina

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I was taking some time off from blogging, writing, etc. Well, my husband and I just came back from a fabulous cruise on Holland America to the Greek Isles! Wow, what a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Third Week in Aruba!

Posted on November 20, 2018 by jjspina

This is the final week in sunny Aruba! This week we did have a little rain but it came and went within an hour and the sun came out again. It has been a wonderful trip with friends we see … Continue reading →

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There is No Place Like Home!

Posted on June 22, 2018 by jjspina

THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME! Now that we are back home it has been an adjustment due to the time changes, food, environment, elevation, etc. We are still trying to get into a regular schedule of sleeping and eating. … Continue reading →

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Vacation in Aruba Almost Over!!

Posted on November 15, 2017 by jjspina

View from our third week on the 14th floor of the Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort It has been a wonderful vacation in Aruba – three weeks, and it’s not over yet! We are enjoying the last few days lazing … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Trip to Sicily!

Posted on June 22, 2017 by jjspina

Beautiful Sicily! Buon Giorno! Buon Sera! Buona Notte! Well, I am finally home and back to blogging, email, writing and all the rest of the stuff that I do daily. I enjoyed the time away and the welcome break to … Continue reading →

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Vacation in Aruba!

Posted on October 27, 2014 by jjspina

  Hi everyone! Posting from the beautiful island of Aruba! Vacationing in beautiful Aruba – wish you could all be here – oh, maybe not, would be too crowded! Lol! These are the views from my balcony! It is so … Continue reading →

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Vacation in Aruba!

Posted on November 6, 2013 by jjspina

I am vacationing on the beautiful island of Aruba!  This is the same island that Xander Bogaerts, third baseman of the 2013 World Series Champion Red Sox, lives.  The island welcomed their famous son home this week with much fanfare. … Continue reading →

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