David & Tammie Tanner

USS Midway

The USS Midway served the United States longer than any other aircraft carrier. The largest ship in the world when commissioned in 1945, it was retired in 1991. The decommissioned ship now serves her final tour of duty in San Diego, home to one-third of the Pacific Fleet and a large cadre of the Midway's former crew.

Imagine experiencing life at sea aboard one of America’s longest-serving aircraft carriers. Visitors to the USS Midway Museum enter a floating city at sea and walk in the footsteps of 225,000 Midway sailors who served our country and upheld the American ideals of strength, freedom and peace.

11 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise

Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas offers the ultimate "at sea" experience by combining speed, added comfort, greater open spaces, sweeping ocean vistas and an exceptional cruise staff committed to serving your every whim. Among her spectacular features are the 10-story glass-constructed Centrum, glass elevators facing the sea, and the highest percentage of outside staterooms in the Royal Caribbean fleet.

Radiance class ships have all the features of RCI, as well as grand public rooms such as on the Queen Mary 2. All ships have more environmentally-friendly gas turbine engines. The Radiance Class ships have over 3 acres (12,000 m2) of glass, glass exterior viewing elevators, over 700 balcony staterooms, two-level glass windowed dining rooms, alternative restaurants, a retractable glass roof over a pool, an outdoor pool, as well as the first self-leveling billiard tables at sea. The Radiance Class ships were constructed at Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Blessed with a sunny climate and a fine natural harbor, San Diego has grown from a Spanish mssion into a thriving town. With two universities, a world-class zoo and safari park, the famous Hotel Del Coronado and the museums and attractions of Balboa Park, it's well worth exploring. Information courtesy of Crystal Cruises.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Here at the tip of the Baja Peninsula where the amazing rock formation known as Los Arcos guards the entrance to the bay lies Cabo San Lucas which was once a hideout for pirates on the lookout for trading ships. Here you can spy on a no-longer-secret underwater garden through a glass-bottom boat, flirt with a whale or sea lion, shop at a quayside bazaar, or rekindle romance at the secluded Palya del Amor. Information courtesy of Carnival Cruise Lines.

Mazatlan, Mexico Translated, Mazatlan means "place of deer" from the ancient Nahuati tongue. Great herds of deer were said to have roamed this area, located at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountains. Resplendent with rich tradition and folklore, Mazatlan is said to have been frequented by priates who left behind their buried treasure. Noted for its sparkling sand beaches and warm Pacfic waters, Mazatlan is an ideal spot to get in a swim. Information courtesy of Commodore Cruise Line.

Acapulco, Mexico Enjoy the playground of the Pacific from the sun-drenched beaches to the scintillating nightlife. Take in the famed La Quebrada Cliff Divers, shop the chic boutiques along the Costera or look for traditional Mexican handicrafts at the Mercado Municipal. Information courtesy of Princess Cruises.

Zihuatanejo, Mexico (Ixtapa) Zihuatanejo has grown from a sleepy little fishing village nestled in a lovely harbor to an enchanting vacation spot. Although luxurious resort hotels have risen along the waterfront, the town still retains an easy-going pace. Sunbathers will delight in Zihuatanejo's array of shimmering beaches, and the adventurous of heart can enjoy great scuba diving and deep-sea fishing.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Puerto Vallarta has uncluttered beaches, endless sunshine and glorious sunsets that are unforgettable. Other sights include The Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadeloupe, an example of elegant Spanish architecture. In the evening, mariachi bands fill the air with charming folk tunes.