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Tagged With: Jan Ross travel writer

Snorkeling at St. Thomas

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Jan Ross

I float silently on the bright turquoise water, arms and legs spread like a gawky starfish. Quiet envelops me and the cool water swishes against my legs as I gently paddle my flippers through the water, propelling me through this gorgeous yet alien landscape. The clean, white, sandy bottom, scattered with rocks and coral, looks … Continue reading »

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Food, Glorious Food!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Jan Ross

  For some, cruising is all about the destinations. Exotic, glorious, beautiful destinations. For others, it’s about the ship. Relaxing, gambling, shopping, playing Bingo, going to shows. But for all us foodophiles? It’s all about the food.

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Carnival Stateroom – WHAT A Surprise!

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Jan Ross

I’m going to be honest and tell you that I did not have high expectations for my stateroom on the Carnival Liberty. Heading to the Eastern Caribbean with a group of girlfriends, we intended to spend our money on fun pursuits, so we selected the most inexpensive staterooms possible. We would be shopping, swimming, snorkeling, … Continue reading »

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A Caribbean Cruise is the real Big Easy

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Jan Ross

Sun. Sand. Shopping. These are the three most fabulous words in the English language. Oh, wait. I forgot icy frozen drink with an exotic name. More than three words but equally fabulous. Especially when consumed on the deck of a cruise ship heading to warm and exotic, palm tree covered islands. In about a week … Continue reading »

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Five Tips to Packing for a Multi-Climate Trip

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Jan Ross

The hardest trip I have ever taken was when we spent a few days in San Francisco in the spring and then flew to Hawaii. San Francisco was very cold, especially at Fisherman’s Wharf where we were staying, and Hawaii, of course, was very warm. I had to plan everything from a very, very cold … Continue reading »

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It’s All About A Fabulous Hat

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Jan Ross

I am not a hat person. I have tried. Over the years, I have bought darling straw hats in a variety of colors and designs and beautifully made knit hats with matching scarves and baseball caps and it’s all to no avail. I’m just not a hat person. I want to be. I love the … Continue reading »

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