Category Archives: vacation

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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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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A Lovely trip to Ogunquit Maine!

Posted on September 30, 2022 by jjspina

We try to take a few days in August or September to travel to Maine. We love this beautiful state especially Ogunquit where we enjoy walking Marginal Way (one mile each way) and visiting the shops at Perkin’s Cove. I … Continue reading →

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Vacation in Sunny Aruba!

Posted on November 16, 2021 by jjspina

I recently returned from sunny Aruba – One Happy Island! We were there for three weeks! It was quite a vacation in more ways than usual though. Of course it is always wonderful to get back there each year for … Continue reading →

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Trip to Beautiful Ogunquit Maine!

Posted on August 12, 2019 by jjspina

My husband I recently visited beautiful Ogunquit, Maine. It’s a lovely area where there is plenty to see and do. We stayed at Auberge at the Cove which is across the bridge from quaint little Perkin’s Cove. This is a … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break from Writing – Umm Maybe a Little one!

Posted on May 11, 2019 by jjspina

It’s that time of the year when I take a breather from writing and publishing to rest, relax and unwind with my husband somewhere in the world other than at my laptop. Sigh! Can I do it? Can I not … Continue reading →

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More Memories of Aruba Vacation!

Posted on November 26, 2018 by jjspina

Three weeks in sunny beautiful Aruba flew by and now I an back to reality – snow and cold of New England. Sigh! View from our balcony on 11th floor this year showing the tip of the island in the … 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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Week Two in Sunny Aruba!

Posted on November 6, 2018 by jjspina

This is already week 2 in beautiful Aruba! I can’t believe we sailed through one week already! It has been heavenly! Weather has been beautiful 80’s – 90 every day, only one day with a quick shower, water warm and … Continue reading →

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