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  THIS NEXT SERIES IS ON A CRUISE OUT OF SINGAPORE IN 2020 OVERVIEW OF SINGAPORE Singapore is a sovereign city-state and island country located in Southeast Asia, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Separated from Malaysia by the narrow Johor Strait and from Indonesia’s Riau Islands by the Singapore Strait, its strategic position has defined its history. The country consists of one main island and over 60 smaller islets, though extensive land reclamation has increased its total land area to roughly 284 square miles. Despite its tiny size—smaller than New York City—Singapore has a population of over 5.6 million people, making it one of the most densely populated nations on Earth. Its tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with consistent rainfall and monsoon seasons. Modern Singapore was founded as a British trading post in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles, who recognized its natural deep-water harbor and central location. Under British rule, it flourished as a free port...

    Places to visit in Southern Oregon - #3                           CRATER LAKE Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon is a destination defined by singular, breathtaking beauty. Formed over 7,700 years ago following the massive collapse of a volcanic peak, Mount Mazama, the lake is famous for its extraordinary depth and clarity. As the deepest lake in the United States, plunging to 1,943 feet, its most immediate impact on a visitor is visual: the water is an almost impossibly vivid shade of blue, ranging from deep sapphire to brilliant cobalt, depending on the sunlight. This intense color, caused by the water’s remarkable purity and ability to absorb all other wavelengths of light, is the park’s signature feature, and it alone makes the journey worthwhile for nature lovers and photographers alike. The primary way to experience Crater Lake is via the 33-mile-long Rim Drive, a scenic road that hu...

            Places to visit in Southern Oregon - #2       Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve Nestled in the Siskiyou Mountains of southwestern Oregon, Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve is a hidden world of marble passageways and ancient silence, discovered relatively late in American history. In 1874, a local hunter named Elijah Davidson stumbled upon the cave’s narrow entrance while chasing a wounded bear, crawling through a tight fissure into a cathedral of stone. What he found was not a typical limestone cave, but a rare marble cavern—sculpted over hundreds of thousands of years by acidic water seeping through the rock, dissolving the calcium carbonate and leaving behind a labyrinth of flowstones, stalactites, and delicate crystal formations. The discovery sparked a quiet wonder, and soon visitors were making the rugged journey to glimpse what early promoters called “the Marble Halls of Oregon.” Unlike the grand cave...

 UPDATE ON PUERTO VALLARTA AS OF March 28 2026 Puerto Vallarta is currently facing a complex situation, with a mix of recent security concerns and ongoing weather alerts. While the destination remains open to tourists, it's important to be aware of the current advisories and operational changes before you travel. Here is a summary of the key points: Status Category Current Situation Key Details & Dates ⚠️ Security Alert Precautionary measures lifted; U.S. advisory remains. Security incidents occurred late Feb 2026; "shelter-in-place" lifted within days . 🚢 Cruise Operations Carnival Cruise Line  has temporarily suspended port calls. Cancellations began Feb 28, 2026; no set date for resumption . ✈️ Air Travel Flights are operating normally  from major U.S. cities. Flights from Dallas (AA1045) and Comox (WS2326) landed on schedule March 28, 2026 . 🌊 Local Weather High surf and heat advisory  are in effect. Waves up to 2 meters; hot conditions reported as of March...