In a recent article published by the Houston Chronicle, LBL Travel’s Laura Carlson weighs-in on the impact of the recent changes to Cuba travel rules. The rules changed suddenly and without advance notice to travelers. Cruises are no longer allowed Read More …
How to spend a day in Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria is one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest and is located on the southern end of Vancouver Island. It is the capital of British Columbia, Canada and named after Queen Victoria. The city started as a British Read More …
How to spend a day in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Our recent cruise started in San Juan, Puerto Rico. San Juan is the busiest cruise port in the Caribbean, with many cruises beginning, ending, or have a port stop here. We always recommend coming a day or two early before Read More …
What is the best way to explore to the Florida Everglades?
The Everglades are a unique biosphere and make up a significant portion of south Florida’s land area. We recommend that you plan time to visit it on your next trip to Florida. Many travelers transit through Miami or Fort Lauderdale Read More …
How to spend two days in Havana
If you are going on a Cuba cruise, you are likely to stop in Havana. Havana is the capital city of Cuba. It has a population of 2.1 million people. The city consists of three main areas, Old Havana, Vedado, Read More …
What are the best activities to do in Bora Bora?
If you decide to go on a Paul Gauguin cruise or stay in an overwater bungalow, you might be wondering what there is to do while visiting Bora Bora. We actually did the following activities over 2 days but you Read More …
What is the best way to get between Anchorage and Seward for a cruise?
If you are taking an Alaska cruise (and everyone should!) you may fly to or from Anchorage. Many cruises depart from or arrive at Seward, not Anchorage, even though you will fly to Anchorage. If you are doing an itinerary Read More …
How to explore the Yukon in a day
If you are going on an Alaska cruise that stops in Skagway there are multiple shore excursion options, including a trip on the White Pass Railway into Yukon territory, Canada. In 1896, gold was discovered in the Klondike region of Read More …
How to explore the glaciers in Alaska: by land, sea, or air
If you are planning a trip to Alaska, you will want to see the glaciers. In this article, we describe three different ways to experience the glaciers in Alaska. 1. By land If you prefer to keep your feet on Read More …
An unconventional way to explore a new city: Washington DC
We love going on food tours when we visit a new city. These tours are a unique way to learn about the place we are visiting and find our way around, all while trying local foods. They are a perfect Read More …