Sailing around the world for six and a half years and visiting 56 countries, meant we had to buy food and other necessities in almost all of them. Because we deliberately sought out-of-the-way places, shopping for food and other necessities was mostly directly from the local producers, or at local markets.

If you are a traveler, you know that there is nothing quite like being able to step back and know that you've had a great day at the best travel location. Great vacations can be fantastic way to get away and reconnect with your family and friends.

Of all the islands in the world, Maui can easily claim to be the at the top. The island possesses natural beauty that is unmatched in the world.

"Boy, if I'd only known then what I know now," is the wish of all adults thinking about their youth, and of most cruisers more than a month into their voyage, thinking of before they left.

One way to visit a popular vacation destination and save money is to go during the off-season. While you may have to give up something in exchange (less than ideal weather, fewer attractions, etc), off-season vacations allow you to save money hand over fist.

During our six and a half year circumnavigation in Dolphin Spirit we visited 56 countries and ate in 50 of them. The only time we were ever sick was after eating at a McDonalds in Egypt – that exotic food will get you every time.

No matter how busy our lives may become, we are always looking for a way to relax at less the cost and choose to travel. Travel is one of the most interesting things that everyone would love to do.

We sailed around the world in our Mason 53 Dolphin Spirit for six and a half years, visiting 56 countries, so developed a good knowledge of the requirements of checking into and out of countries, and a simple rule for dealing with officialdom: "You are in their country; the rules are their rules; so smile, do what you are told without complaint, or leave.

Let's face it No one is going to give you the vacation of your dreams. As much as we might like to wish, the chances of us winning that all expenses paid trip to a luxury hotel are pretty slim, and no matter what we might like to think, there's never going to be a way to magically wish ourselves to a tropical paradise.

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