Connie George
- Jun 7
- 2 min
From Galley to Glory: Top Chef's Grand Finale on Holland America’s Eurodam
Bravo to TV’s “Top Chef” show and to Holland America. For the first time ever, Top Chef will film an episode, a FINALE on a cruise ship!
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Connie George
- May 7
- 4 min
Spoil Mom This Mother’s Day with the Perfect Gift: Time- Maybe on a Cruise?
If you're looking for a gift for Mom that goes beyond flowers, a coffee cup, plant, or chocolates; what she really wants is time with you...
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Connie George
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Connecting Cultures Over an Old Orange on an Old Soviet Train: An Early Foodie Traveler's Tale
Little did I grasp then that this simple act would mark the beginning of a profound realization—how food transcends boundaries.....
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Connie George
- Jun 25, 2023
- 5 min
Caribbean-American Heritage Month: Honoring People, Celebrating Food
Learning about and sharing Caribbean food this Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
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Connie George
- Jan 10, 2023
- 3 min
Thank You: Feel It, Express It & Have Fun with It When Traveling
“Thank you” is one of the earliest etiquette guidelines we teach our children. It’s our way of expressing gratitude, whether we’re...
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Connie George
- Nov 26, 2021
- 3 min
Travel-Related Gifts They’ll Love Receiving this 2023 Holiday Season
No matter the holiday or celebration, gifts tied in with travel are always welcome. They are appropriate for Christmas, Hannukah,...
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Connie George
- Sep 10, 2021
- 2 min
Confession from a Doting Galápagos-Specialist Travel Agent Granddaughter
I have a confession that I've only shared with a handful of people. I am lousy at games. Especially any kind of trivia. And especially if...
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Connie George
- May 31, 2021
- 5 min
Farewell to a Cruise and Hollywood Legend: Gavin MacLeod (aka Captain Stubing)
Gavin MacLeod was a talented actor who performed in films and television. He played supporting roles in two well-liked TV shows and a...
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Connie George
- Apr 26, 2020
- 3 min
Guilt-Free Fast Food with a Cultural Twist When Traveling
Have you visited a local McDonald’s Restaurant when traveling outside of your area? I can practically hear some of you saying, “I don’t...
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Connie George
- Apr 5, 2020
- 4 min
70 Ideas for Beating Homebound Boredom Between Trips
What if one good thing about being quarantined is that it offers opportunities.....? 70 ideas to beat the boredom during quarantine.
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Connie George
- Jan 8, 2019
- 1 min
10 Commandments for Travelers
Unlike some bad1980’s hairstyles that I’m grateful haven’t circled around again, these “Ten Commandments for Travelers” from the...
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