Blogs - Travel & Vacations

For years, I was told that I just had to go on an Alaskan cruise. Since I have been all over the world on over 35 cruises to exotic places like China, Russia and Egypt, Alaska seemed a little anti-climactic and was, therefor low on my list. However, after yet another friend told us that we just have to go, this past summer we decided to give it a try. We were very happy we did! It was everything everyone said it would be and more and after a very hot summer here in Florida, the cool mild weather of the Pacific Northwest was very refreshing!

I hope this doesn’t come across like a solicitation; I mean for it to be a kind of public service message. My partner and I adopted our son David 13 years ago when he was 3 and he’s now approaching 16. As he started to become more independent, I looked for a way to get back into the work force after being a stay-at-home dad for all these years. Since we love taking cruises and have traveled all over the world, I decided to buy into a cruise travel franchise several years ago.

by Mary Ellen McLaughlin, partner at Alternative Reproductive Resources (www.arr1.com)

We are currently considering investing in property in Providence, RI. I have been doing some online research and have found some very positive reviews and information concerning the area and its fit with my family. I would really like to hear from those who know first hand however and can give me a realistic view of accurate pros and cons of the area! Hard to do from a 2D screen! Also would like to know some good info on safer/cleaner/better school ratings on some of the boroughs from those who know first hand!