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Who would have guessed that it would have taken an almost fatal car accident to motivate Al and Sunny Lockwood to take a cruise ship vacation to the Panama Canal? Riveted by their near death experience. this charming couple decided to make their bucket list dream cruise vacation come true, and now they want to share it with you! Come along with them as they share intimate details of their 17-day odyssey from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale via the Panama Canal. Sunny provides the facts. Al adds delicious humor. A perfect recipe for cruise travel fun! Get a firsthand look into what ocean cruising is really like: the service, the staterooms, the entertainment, the surprises, and of course the food -- from endless buffets to amazing gourmet dinners and decadent desserts, Al's enthusiastic descriptions will have your mouth watering. Stand on the bow of Holland America's MS Zuiderdam with Al and Sunny as they share the sights, sounds and feelings of transiting the Canal; watch as the sun rises over the Pacific Ocean and then sets into the Atlantic on the same day. Miraculous! Let Al and Sunny be your guides to exotic ports of call such as: Zihuatanejo, Mexico, Putarenas, Costa Rica, Cartagena, Colombia and Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. Learn about the building of the Panama Canal and how the locks actually work as huge, modern ships squeeze into 100-year-old chambers to take the world's most famous short cut. What readers and experts are saying about this book: "Their writing is inviting, funny, contagious and just flat out a joy to read." Amazon top reviewer William D. Curnett "The pages just flew when I picked this book up." Janice Condit "Al's descriptions of desserts made me want to rip the pages out and eat them!" Karen Zaccheo Finalist in the 2014 National Indie Excellence Awards Whether you are thinking of a Panama Canal cruise, looking for a humorous and heart-felt travel memoir, or are an armchair traveler seeking a fun and entertaining read about cruise travel, you are going to love Cruising Panama's Canal. Order your copy today!
In crossing another travel adventure off their bucket list, two retirees take a river cruise and find the heart and soul of the American South.Born travelers Al and Sunny Lockwood seized their dreams of exploring America's natural wonders. From hiking mountain trails to photographing wildflowers in Death Valley, they've documented their fascinating journeys to critical acclaim. After a brush with death, they stopped putting off their desire to cruise oceans. Now well into retirement, these veteran travelers embrace a new travel adventure with a river cruise up the great and powerful Mississippi. Join Al and Sunny on the decks of an antebellum-era paddle wheel riverboat as they experience the culinary delights, rich architecture, breathtaking vistas, and famous hospitality of southern culture. You'll visit lavish plantation mansions, honor the fallen at Civil War memorials, and be swept away by the magical beat of authentic New Orleans jazz. Before the journey ends, you'll witness how the couple's first impressions are challenged, changing their hearts forever.In Cruising the Mississippi, you'll discover:- Fascinating histories of riverside cities and little-known facts about famous landmarks- Personal reflections and insights from their day-to-day experiences- Tested travel tips and advice for embarking on your own river cruise adventure-The lifelong benefits of immersing yourself in different customs and cultural experiences- A detailed tour of the historic paddle-wheel riverboat, and much, much more!If you like cultural exploration, practical travel insights, colorful characters, and authentic personal stories, then you'll love Al and Sunny Lockwood's illuminating exploration of America's mightiest waterway.Buy Cruising the Mississippi today and embark on a breathtaking adventure for the young at heart!
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