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Upcoming & Current Trips
Beginning March 27, back on Silver Spirit for a look at the outdoor dining venues.
Beginning April 4, we cruise the Mekong on AMAWATERWAYS' Le Marguerite.
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Recent Trips & Reviews
A look at Oceania's Marina at the shipyard in Genoa.
Ralph Grizzle reports from the new Costa Deliziosa.
Geoff Edwards wraps up a memorable cruise on Seabourn’s Odyssey.
Laugh at Geoff Edwards account of sailing Carnival Dream, roundtrip New York.
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About Ralph Grizzle
An avid traveler and an award-winning journalist, Ralph Grizzle produces articles, video and photos that are inspiring and informative, personal and passionate. A journalism graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ralph has specialized in travel writing for more than two decades. Read more about Ralph Grizzle
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