Join us as we help you navigate the challenges and rewards of a transatlantic passage. Whether it is your first-time or an experienced cruiser looking for refined strategies, this podcast breaks down every phase of the crossing—from how to choose a transatlantic to the strategic choice of stopping in Bermuda.

Bermuda isn't just a tropical gem steeped in History —it's a crucial launch point, rest stop, and weather checkpoint for many West-to-East or East-to-West crossings. We'll explore why savvy sailors use Bermuda as a waypoint, and how it can enhance both safety and comfort on your voyage.

Welcome to our Smooth Sailing tips podcast. We chat about the pros and cons of cruising. Picking the right cabin. Using a cruise agent and how to avoid getting seasick, and a lot more

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Palm Beach Gardens Getaway: Where to Stay, Eat & Play

Join us as we explore Palm Beach Gardens and the surrounding area for great places to stay, eat, and play!

Where We Stayed:
Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort
We stayed at the newly renovated Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort. The beach is beautiful, the service was excellent, and the beach was full of shells.

Dining Highlights:

Carmine's Italian Market Trattoria – Happy Hour Hotspot
Come early—this place fills up fast! Enjoy fabulous food and drinks while you people-watch from one of the busiest (and best) spots in town.
Carmine's La Trattoria

Cooper's Hawk Winery – Wine Tasting & Dinner
We did a blind tasting of eight wines (four red, four white) and confirmed—we're not sommeliers! Still, we had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Berry Fresh Café – Perfect for Breakfast
Especially great with kids! The coffee is strong, the smoothies are fresh, and the breakfast portions are generous—easily sharable.
Berry Fresh Café

UTiki Beach – A Lively Last Night
Located on the causeway, UTiki is a fun outdoor restaurant and Tiki bar. The fresh martinis come with a local flair, and although it gets loud, it's a great way to wrap up your stay in Palm Beach.

Trip Highlight: Glass-Bottom Kayak Tour to Peanut Island
The highlight of the trip was taking a glass-bottom kayak tour to Peanut Island! Follow a knowledgeable Florida native guide from Blue Heron Bridge at Phil Foster Park to Peanut Island Park. Along the way, you'll have a chance to see manatees, stingrays, starfish, sea turtles, and lots of very large iguanas —all from the comfort of your clear-bottom kayak. https://paddleparadisefl.com

Join us as we share highlights from our unforgettable winter trip to London! From navigating the iconic Tube to staying at one of the city's best hotels, this episode is packed with tips and stories:

• 🚇 Travel Tips: Taking the Tube to Covent Garden and why it's the best way to explore the city.
• 🏨 Where We Stayed: Our stay at the NoMad Hotel London—outstanding staff, incredible breakfasts, and the perfect location for seeing a show or walking to Tower Bridge.
• 🎨 Art & Culture: Visiting the Tate Modern—two massive complexes filled with inspiring art, both permanent and temporary, and best of all, it's free!
• 🎭 Theatre Night: We couldn't visit London without seeing a show! We caught SIX—a fun, high-energy retelling of King Henry VIII's six wives. Divorced, beheaded, survived… you know the rest!

Whether you're planning a trip or just love hearing about London, tune in for personal stories, tips, and inspiration.

Looking for the Northern Lights in Alta Norway.

Alta Norway is the perfect spot to see the Northern Lights and experience the winter land of a Norway. Here are some of the places we visitied.

Adventures~
Hunting the Northern lights with Glød Explores. Small group tour with experts that know where to find the best viewing places. Nice bonus they take professional cameras and help,you get amazing pictures. https://www.glodexplorer.no/aktivitet/hunting-northern-lights/

Taste of Dog Sleding. Get to know your dogs before you harness them to the sleds They take you a adventure thru the forest and along the river It is great fun Tip~ Go at night! https://trastiogtrine.no/en/dogsledding/#a-taste-of-dog-sledding

Sleigh Ride thru Artic Countryside ~ Sleighs pulled by Norwegian Fjord Horses. Ride thru the forest and along the River. Stop by the hut with a warm fire and enjoy a delicious snack of cloudberry tea and Mom' s homemade cinnamon buns. This family owned business loves what they do and it shows. https://flatmoennatur.no/tours/sleigh-ride-in-the-arctic-country

In Search of the Northern Lights. We were on the Viking Vela cruise ship that experienced waves up to 30-40 feet waves and winds over ver 100 miles. We survived!! How the cruise handled the damage and managed the guests

Join us as we chat about our recent trip to Philly. Learn some tips on seeing the historical sites. We found some great places for Happy Hour and the famous Philly Cheesesteak.

Here are the links to the places we talked about

Her Place Restaurant - https://www.herplacephilly.com

PJ Clarks- https://pjclarkes.com/location/philadelphia/

Curio Hotel - https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phlqqqq-the-logan-philadelphia/

Liberty Bell- https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/stories-libertybell.htm

Independence Square- https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/independencesquarebuildings.htm

Wolly Mammoth Bar - https://woollymammothphilly.com/index.html

Reading Ternimal Market - https://readingterminalmarket.org

Regent cruise from Bali to Bangkok! A 14-day journey spanning five countries. Join us as we chat about our experience with the diverse cultures and landscapes of Southeast Asia.

In this episode, Ken and Gisele discuss their Regent Crusie from Bali to Bangkok.

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Also, if you need a great travel agent, we recommend Janine!

Janine Nangle

Bellaluna Vacations

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