Never "Over Stated" (pt. 1 of 3, A-H)

Travelling the United States

I have heard many times....."I want to travel all 50 US States" .....or "How can you go on cruises when there is so much to see in the US".  Sometimes even I say that ....and I love to cruise!  That is probably why we take some time off from cruising and 'adventure out here'.  So, for the for each state I have been to, I will write my favorite memories in just a few sentences:

Alabama- The 'HOT NOW' as we drove from landing in Tuscaloosa airport to visit our daughter at Grad School, passing Krispy Kreme.  Beautiful shoreline and great parks!

Alaska- What can I say, been here twice!  Once by land, the second time was by cruise.  There isn't a better place!  Bears, salmon fishing, whales, halibut fishing, the otters...the volcanoes, the beautiful vast scenery, etc.  This really needs to be on everyone's list.    Did you know that Juneau is the only state capital you cannot drive to from another?  You must fly or sail into it!

We actually redid our vows as the ship turned at the Glacier on a cruise!

Arizona- The Grand Canyon of course!  It really surprised me that there wasn't a railing everywhere.  I was scared to death to go near the edge...and they sell a book in every gift shop about the deaths that have happened there!  There is no picture that can make you understand the magnitude of this place.

Arkansas-  Hot Springs:  the history, the bath houses, the quaintness of this city and the fact that everyone is still nice here.  You can even see someone blessing their meal in McDonalds.  Beautiful lakes and simple beauty.

California- Really too big of a state to cover in a brief note.   Traffic is horrible but the movie star appeal in LA, the wine areas, the coastline areas, the bridges, and perfect weather in San Diego make this state one to visit multiple times.  Great food districts too!  

Oh, and I did I mention we went Hot Air Ballooning!???

Colorado- SKIING!  OMG...the mountains are beautiful and if you don't believe God exists, you must take a gondola to the top of a mountain (like Breckenridge) and just look out on the beauty.  If you don't ski there are many options still.  Garden of the Gods, the rivers, etc. and you can still experience the mountains with taking a lift up during the summer!

Connecticut- still need to get here!

Delaware- still need to get here!

Florida- Ha!  What can I say?  I was born here and have lived here all my life.  Beaches, cruise ports, golf courses, and tourist attractions (Disney, etc.)....everything else is flat, hot in the summer and stay away in September. 

As a matter of fact, I would like to be gone during the summer!  Seriously, if you are a summer cruiser (those with school age children) plan the cruise for June or 1st half of July for the safest time.  

Remember, besides the holidays, it the most expensive time to cruise.

Georgia- The history of Savannah,Stone Mountain, etc.  The golfing and beaches of its islands, The Coca-Cola museum and more in Atlanta and the beginning of some beautiful mountains. Try some river rafting or tube down the Chattahoochee!

Hawaii- This awesome group of islands is on most peoples list.  The tough part is the expense of it!  Kauai is gorgeous with it's waterfalls and coastline and has the "wettest place on earth". Of course the big island, Oahu.... with the beaches of Waikiki, Honolulu, and the  Pearl Harbor area is not to be missed.  Go there....once.  (btw...NCL is the only cruise line with a ship registered in the US that let's you do an exclusive inner island only cruise).

While I do mostly help clients get the most out of cruising, I am always available to help with land travel planning.  I am always willing to share ideas.  We work hard and travel can get pricey...make the most of your time and see what you want to see.  There is an adventure any where you choose to wander!