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Mariposa Travel Club

Is River Cruising for You?

Our first meeting was amazing! I was very happy to see the room filled with both seasoned travelers and those ready to embark on a new journey of discovery!

We will meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Community Center.

NEXT MEETING APRIL 10, 2024, 6:30pm

Is river cruising for you! We will contrast and compare river cruising to ocean cruising and escorted tours. There will be a brief presentation and I will share my experiences with all styles of travel, followed by a question and answer session.

Bring neighbors & friends to join in on the fun!

Lite snacks and beverages will be supplied!

Dreaming of the Danube

Experience the wonders of Europe on an Avalon Waterways Danube River cruise, offering a captivating exploration of four countries and three distinct capital cities. Discover the highlights of this unforgettable itinerary.

GERMANY

Passau, the City of Three Rivers, is a charming Old Town rebuilt after a 1662 fire, with highlights including climbing the Heavenly Ladder at the Mariahilf Monastery and Bavaria's largest glockenspiel clock.

AUSTRIA

Vienna, the capital, has impressive buildings such as the Hofburg, one of the world's biggest palaces, and St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of Austria's finest Gothic buildings.

SLOVAKIA

Bratislava, the compact Slovakian capital, boasts streets dotted with art installations, murals, statues, and a main square lined with cafes and interesting shops.

HUNGARY

Budapest, the capital city divided by the Danube, showcases two distinctly unique sides: the quieter Buda side with its impressive castle, palace complex, and museums, and the main downtown area of Pest with the parliament building, opera house, and statue-lined Heroes Square.

Get to Know the Glaciers of Alaska

Each glacier is unique, so let's look at a few different types of glaciers you might encounter within Alaska's unique landscape.

Mountain Glaciers are glaciers that start high up in the mountains and flow downward as a massive frozen river like the Mendenhall Glacier.

Valley Glaciers are just mountain glaciers that have flowed a long distance before eventually stopping, the most famous being the Matanuska Glacier.

Tidewater Glaciers are valley glaciers that make it to the ocean, such as the Hubbard Glacier at Glacier Bay National Park.

Hanging Glaciers form when a mountain or valley glacier arrives at a cliff and seems poised to plummet at any moment, like the Rainbow Glacier in Haines.

Immerse Yourself in Old San Juan

Discover how to make the most of your time in this beloved Caribbean hotspot with our guide to three perfect days in Puerto Rico.

DAY 1

Discover Old San Juan's cobbled streets and colorful architecture on Calle San Sebastián. Explore Castillo San Felipe del Morro and La Fortaleza, then stroll back for shopping and dining, complete with a signature Puerto Rican rum drink.

DAY 2

Venture from San Juan to El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S., just a 45-minute drive away. Explore accessible hiking trails and visit nearby waterfalls featuring Indigenous petroglyphs, like La Mina and La Canoa Falls.

DAY 3

Relax on San Juan's sandy beaches in Condado, known for its upscale atmosphere and waterfront dining. Spend the afternoon exploring high-end shops. In the evening, head to La Placita de Santurce for cocktails and live music, soaking in the vibrant local culture.

How to Battle Jet Lag

Jet lag sneaks up on you during long flights, hitting hardest about an hour after landing. While you can only partially avoid it, these steps can help minimize its impact on your vacation.

SLEEP WELL TO TRAVEL WELL

Prioritize a good night's sleep before your flight to combat the effects of jet lag.

STAY HYDRATED DURING THE FLIGHT

Avoid alcohol and caffeine, and drink water and occasional fruit juices to stay hydrated.

STRETCH OFTEN

Keep your body active during long flights with frequent stretching exercises.

CHANGE ALL YOUR CLOCKS

Set your devices to the destination time upon arrival to mentally adjust to the new time zone.

SOAK IN THE SUN

Stay awake until local bedtime by exposing yourself to sunlight and avoiding naps upon arrival.

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