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A First-Timer’s Caribbean Princess Cruise Review

by Howard Blount | Apr 1, 2022

A critical review of a first-time Caribbean Princess cruise, from booking and check-in, to dining, onboard experiences, port destinations, and shore excursions. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...

My Eastern Caribbean Cruise: An NCL Escape Travelogue

by Howard Blount | Jan 23, 2022

Board the Norwegian Escape for an 11-day Eastern Caribbean cruise. Go island-hopping, tour World Heritage sites, and immerse yourself in scenic tropical vistas. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...

My NCL Alaska Cruise: A Norwegian Encore Travelogue

by Howard Blount | Nov 11, 2021

Tags: art, attractions, culture, forests, guided tours, historical, mountains, National Forests, National Parks, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), scenic sites, state parks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, walking tours, waterfalls Travel vicariously aboard the Norwegian...

Plan an Unforgettable McKinney Falls State Park Camping Trip

by Howard Blount | Jul 18, 2021

On a McKinney Falls State Park camping trip, plunge into an Austin swimming hole, hike to historical ruins, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Texas Hill Country. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...

Tour Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and See Vancouver in a Day

by Howard Blount | Sep 8, 2019

Tour Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, take the Skyride up Grouse Mountain, bike Stanley Park, and ferry Granville Island, to see the best of Vancouver in a day. We were guests of Rocky Mountaineer and Tourism Vancouver, but all thoughts and opinions are our own....

North Georgia Swimming Holes & Waterfalls You Can Swim In

by Howard Blount | Sep 2, 2019

Backroad Planet’s guide to North Georgia swimming holes & waterfalls you can swim in, shows you where to find them, and helps you plan your next wet adventure! North Georgia Swimming Holes & Waterfalls This guide is a labor of love that has been mentally...

The Best Sites & Activities for a Town of Banff Adventure

by Howard Blount | Jul 28, 2019

Plan a Town of Banff adventure to include some of the best scenic locations, historical sites, outdoor activities, and dining outlets in the Canadian Rockies. I was a guest of Rocky Mountaineer and Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, but all thoughts and opinions...

Scenic & Historic Things to Do in Lexington, Virginia

by Howard Blount | Jul 21, 2019

Natural Bridge, Wade’s Mill, McCormick Farm, and Robert E. Lee & Stonewall Jackson sites, are just a few of the amazing scenic and historic things to do in Lexington, Virginia. I was a guest of Lexington & the Rockbridge Area Tourism...

Visit Waynesboro Virginia: Gateway to the Shenandoah Valley

by Howard Blount | Jun 9, 2019

There are countless things to do in Waynesboro Virginia, the gateway to the Shenandoah Valley, including Shenandoah National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, and Interstate 64. I was a guest of Visit Waynesboro, but all thoughts and...

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