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Bob Hoelscher
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Principal city of the largest of the Balearic Islands, Palma is surely also one of the most upscale, chic resort retreats of the Mediterranean. The waterfront is lined with luxury hotels and apartment buildings, and I doubt whether I’ve ever seen a port filled with so many (literally thousands) of high-end sailing and motor yachts. […]
On a relaxing cruise along the Mediterranean coast, I discovered Malaga. A popular tourist destination and the largest city on the Andalusian Coast, Malaga is home to roughly 670,000 residents. If one comes by ship, it is also the usual gateway to ancient Granada and the world-famous palace of Alhambra, the last Muslim stronghold […]
In my humble opinion, Barcelona is one of the most interesting and beautiful cities in Europe. Many Mediterranean sailings depart from or conclude at its excellent, state-of-the-art cruise ship complex, so visitors frequently have the opportunity to spend a few days visiting this incredible destination before or after their shipboard adventures. There is literally so […]
Although a lot of snow was still evident during my two-day July visit to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington, nature provided more than enough compensation for the minor inconveniences it posed. First, the melting snows at higher elevations made the park’s countless waterfalls truly spectacular. The rushing waters of Chenuis, Ranger, Christine, Narada, […]
As one of our natural treasures that rewards repeated visits, I have visited Mount Rainier on many occasions. There are hard-to-obtain, somewhat basic group accommodations (although with incredible views) available in the park at the historic, 121-room Paradise Inn, built in 1917. Nevertheless, most groups will likely opt to stay in the Tacoma or Seattle […]
Mount Rainier National Park is one of America’s oldest and best-known national parks, roughly a hundred miles north-northeast of the “City of Roses” as the crow flies. Established as the nation’s fifth national park in 1899, Mount Rainier is about a 155-mile drive from Portland, or approximately 90 miles by road from Seattle. The centerpiece […]
Portland, Ore., is a city I always enjoy visiting even though I have been there numerous times. Yes, I’m sure you’ve heard that it rains there all the time, an exaggeration no doubt originated by someone who spent the winter months there, a time of year during which you and your group members are highly […]
Farmer’s Market, Pioneer Courthouse Square My most recent Portland trip fell on a weekend that, before my arrival, I thought nothing special was happening. Wrong! A wonderful display of classic cars was to be found in the streets surrounding the exceptional Portland Art Museum. Another substantial exhibition of “green” vehicles (all-electric and hybrid cars) […]
International Rose Test Garden, Washington Park On my recent trip to Portland, Ore., I explored many of the outstanding sights for which Portland is famous. Washington Park is one of the finest city parks in the nation. Here one can find the truly extraordinary International Rose Test Garden, where some 8,000 colorful bushes encompassing more […]
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