A review of Norwegian Jade on a repositioning cruise from Vancouver to San Diego, California, with stops in Southeast Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Staff writer Richard Simms has this week's cruise news.
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We took a KLM Business Class Flight from San Diego to Amsterdam and are giving you the inside scoop on our experience. From the check-in process and lounge access at SAN, to the onboard service, seat comfort, in-flight dining, and even how we felt stepping off the plane in Amsterdam we're covering i…We took a KLM Business Class Flight from San Diego to Amsterdam and are giving you the inside scoop on our experience. From the check-in process and lounge access at SAN, to the onboard service, seat comfort, in-flight dining, and even how we felt stepping off the plane in Amsterdam we're covering it all. Whether you're planning an international trip or just curious about what it’s like to fly KLM’s premium cabin on a long-haul route, this episode has everything you need to know.
Here’s what we cover:
• Seat setup: window vs middle seats, storage, and lie-flat comfort
• Amenity kit + perks: champagne, mocktails, noise-canceling headphones, and more
• In-flight dining: from crab salad & truffle pasta to French toast & cheese plates
• Entertainment & WiFi (or lack of it)
• Service experience: how KLM stacks up against Singapore Airlines & others
• The iconic ceramic Dutch house souvenir
• Our overall rating: 7/10 good value, but with some misses
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Imagine a road trip up the southern Californian coast stopping off at cool little beach towns along the way. But instead of doing it in a car, on the highway, getting stuck in traffic, with nothing to do or see … you surf it instead.
The Pacific Surfliner train travels 351 miles from San Diego to S…Imagine a road trip up the southern Californian coast stopping off at cool little beach towns along the way. But instead of doing it in a car, on the highway, getting stuck in traffic, with nothing to do or see … you surf it instead.
The Pacific Surfliner train travels 351 miles from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, through Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and more … and for much of that journey you are literally hugging the coast so closely you can almost smell the ocean.
In today’s episode, recorded on location, host Aaron Millar, and producers Jason Paton and Ally Nisbet, head out on a long weekend ‘track trip’ down the So-Cal coast.
“This is one of my favorite trips of the year so far. A lot of the episodes we make are about proper adventures, and deep stories about culture and history. This was just pure fun. I love southern California, and hope this episode captures that spirit and special vibe of the west coast. Kerouac had it wrong, the open tack beats the open road any day for me … especially when there’s surfing at the end of the line.” - Aaron
Highlights include:
· Kayaking with sea lions in Santa Barbara
· Spotting dolphins in Channel Islands National Park, off the coast of Ventura
· Catching waves with pro-surfer John Daniels in Oceanside
· Riding one of the most beautiful stretches of the Pacific Surfliner: gorgeous headlands, mist covered mountains, and ocean waves crashing on the shore
Thanks to Pacific Surfliner for helping to make this trip possible. If you like what you hear and fancy taking the scenic route yourself, you can book your tickets at pacificsurfliner.com. Students under 25 get a 15% discount
Thanks also to santabarbaraca.com, visitventuraca.com, visitoceanside.org, Andre from Cal Coast Adventures, all the crew at Island Packers, Jim Kempton from the California Surf Museum, and John Daniels from Learn to Rip Surf Lessons
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This episode was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry. Brian Thacker did our pre-production, Jason Paton and Ally Nisbet did the field recording and audio production, Aaron Millar wrote and presented it.
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In today's episode I'm welcoming Kirsten Maxwell from Kids Are A Trip to help me come up with summer vacation ideas for families!
The categories are: beach, cities, road trip, outdoors/nature. We're each going to suggest a few options for each category!
Beach:
• San Diego: - https://kidsareatri…In today's episode I'm welcoming Kirsten Maxwell from Kids Are A Trip to help me come up with summer vacation ideas for families!
The categories are: beach, cities, road trip, outdoors/nature. We're each going to suggest a few options for each category!
Beach:
• San Diego: - https://kidsareatrip.com/best-kid-friendly-summer-activities-san-diego-california/)
• Paros, Greece - https://www.emilymkrause.com/blog/best-things-to-do-in-paros-greece-with-kids
• Door County, Wisconsin - https://kidsareatrip.com/best-things-to-do-in-door-county-with-kids-summer/
• Amelia Island - https://www.emilymkrause.com/blog/2019/3/19/reasons-the-omni-amelia-island-plantation-resort-is-perfect-for-a-family-vacation Cities:
• Rome
• Boston
• Kyoto - https://kidsareatrip.com/kyoto-with-teenagers/
• London - https://www.emilymkrause.com/blog/london-with-kids-planning-a-london-vacation-the-whole-family-with-love
• Lisbon - https://kidsareatrip.com/best-things-to-do-in-the-algarve-with-kids/
• Quito Road Trips:
• Road Trips from Chicago -
• Indianapolis (children's museum), Louisville (baseball museum & BBQ), then Nashville (Country Music HOF - surprising kid friendly, Adventure Science Center, Cheekwood Gardens), and Chattanooga (amazing aquarium, Rock City, and Ruby Falls)
• South Dakota Black Hills and Badlands - https://www.emilymkrause.com/blog/south-dakota-family-vacation-road-trip-itinerary
• PEI, Canada - rent a house and drive around the island. It's all about being out in nature, main town is Charlottetown, but they have a National Park, tide pools, lighthouses, bottle houses, beaches, Anne of Green Gables
• Florida Keys Road Trip - https://www.emilymkrause.com/blog/florida-keys-road-trip-itinerary-for-families
• Great Smoky Mountains NP - It lies within a day's drive of more than half the U.S. population, can explore Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge (miniature golf, unique museums, alpine roller coasters, Anakeesta)
• California road trip - San Diego to Sequoia NP - https://www.emilymkrause.com/blog/southern-california-road-trip-itinerary-for-families Nature / Outdoors:
• Alaska - https://kidsareatrip.com/uncruise-an-unforgettable-alaska-adventure-cruise
• Costa Rica - https://www.emilymkrause.com/blog/costa-rica-one-week-itinerary-for-families
• Iceland - https://kidsareatrip.com/how-to-plan-the-best-trip-to-iceland-with-kids/
• New River Gorge National Park - https://www.emilymkrause.com/blog/visiting-new-river-gorge-national-park-with-little-kids
• Ireland - https://kidsareatrip.com/10-days-in-ireland-with-kids/
• Iguazu Falls, Brazil - https://www.emilymkrause.com/blog/2019/1/5/a-guide-to-visiting-iguazu-falls-brazil You can find Kirsten at kidsareatrip.com and groupsareatrip.com and I'm most active on Instagram - @kidsareatrip
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This week's episode will walk you through a 7-day road trip through Southern California, including Los Angeles (kind of), Carlsbad and LEGOLAND California, La Jolla, San Diego, and Palm Springs.
Sand Diego is one of the most kid-friendly destinations in the United States with the world-famous San D…This week's episode will walk you through a 7-day road trip through Southern California, including Los Angeles (kind of), Carlsbad and LEGOLAND California, La Jolla, San Diego, and Palm Springs.
Sand Diego is one of the most kid-friendly destinations in the United States with the world-famous San Diego Zoo, countless museums, theme parks, beaches, and more.
See the sea lions in their natural habitat at La Jolla Cove. Go hiking and see the beautiful Southern California coastline. Have a day all about the kids at LEGOLAND California, and stay at the Castle Hotel in LEGOLAND for some immersive fun.
Finally, road trip out to the desert and see Palm Springs. Do some hiking in Joshua Tree or locally in Palm Springs. Ride the aerial tram, go to the zoo, or just swim, shop, and eat ice cream!
Check out my full blog post here: Southern California Road Trip Itinerary for Families
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