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Cruise ship travel: Tips, tales and experiences on cruises.

Syd Norman's Pour House band on NCL's Viva perform the "Rumours" album and other rock and roll classics. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
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Legend of Syd Norman’s Pour House alive and rockin’ the NCL Viva

July 12, 2024 craigslegz 0

Players change but quirky Syd Norman’s Pour House still a rollicking good time on five NCL ships. […]

The municipal building is the centerpiece of Trieste's Piazza Unità d’Italia, facing the Adriatic Sea. (Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
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Italy: Trieste a delight as cruise port alternative to Venice

July 12, 2024 craigslegz 0

Since Venice banned large cruise ships, Trieste has emerged as an alternative port in northeast Italy with much to offer visitors. […]

Dining at Point A restaurant on the rooftop of the Herodion Hotel provides a spectacular view of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. (Fran Davis, craigslegztravels.com)
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NCL Viva: European cruise a movable feast of culture, history, cuisine

July 12, 2024 craigslegz 0

European cruise provides rapid-paced glimpse of 10 ports in Italy, Croatia, Greece and Turkey while showcasing Norwegian’s newest ship, the Viva. […]

Justin Hayward and his band perform during On The Blue Cruise 2023 on the Norwegian Pearl. (Craig Davis/craigslegztravels.com)
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On The Blue Cruise: Heart of rock and roll still beating passionately at sea

February 6, 2023 craigslegz 0

By Craig Davis, craigslegztravels.com Vintage rock and roll acts don’t just fade away. Those that survived the excesses of their past now go on to play on music cruises. Five days of nonstop music during […]

Syd Norman's Pour House band performs on the NCL Breakaway. (Craig Davis/craigslegztravels.com)
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Syd Norman’s band keeps classic rock fresh, fun on Norwegian Breakaway

November 12, 2022 craigslegz 0

Talented, rollicking band infuses new life to classic rock tunes on the NCL Breakaway. […]

Mike Love and the Beach Boys perform on their 2022 Good Vibrations Cruise on the NCL Pearl. (Craig Davis/Craigslegztravels.com)
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Beach Boys, Temptations rock the Pearl on legendary music cruise

April 5, 2022 craigslegz 0

By Craig Davis, Craigslegztravels.com Don’t rock the boat, we were told, was the path to prosperity and longevity. The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise on the Norwegian ship Pearl provided resounding affirmation that just the […]

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Puttin’ on the Brits: Cannes conversation more entertaining after film festival

August 21, 2015 craigslegz 0

British tourists have been flocking to Cannes on the French Riviera much longer than the movie crowd. They attest it is best to arrive after the annual film festival for the sun, sand and sidewalk chatter. […]

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Mallorca’s vintage Soller train a trip back in time full of pleasant surprises

August 17, 2015 craigslegz 0

A ride on the vintage train between Palma de Mallorca and Soller provides a unique journey. The most pleasant surprise is a free museum of Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro at the train station. […]

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It’s amore at first sight on Italy’s scenic Amalfi Coast

July 26, 2015 craigslegz 2

Driving the ever-winding Amalfi Coast road on a steady progression of picturesque towns, hundreds of feet above the sea, is a sensory overload of stunning sights. Best to leave the driving to an experienced guide like Mario and enjoy the view. […]

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Whirlwind Mediterranean tour leaves montage of memorable people, places

July 25, 2015 craigslegz 1

Interesting people made the scenic places more vivid and memorable on a whirlwind tour of the western Mediterranean. This is the first installment of a series on stops in Italy, France, Mallorca and Spain. […]

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Travel is about discovery, and I learn most about a place when I explore it on foot. Craigslegz Travels is about favorite places and people, and advice to aid fellow travelers. My emphasis is on venturing off well-worn paths. - Craig Davis

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