Dave Holland Travels

01/21/2025

Arrived into Los Angeles yesterday and spent a nice night in a hotel before heading back out this morning. We are at LAX waiting to head home. It such a great trip.

01/20/2025

Our last sunrise on the cruise before LA. We debark in Los Angeles tomorrow with an overnight before we head home. We have had a wonderful time, and I’m so grateful for the time exploring the world with my Dad.

01/17/2025

01/17/2025

We were in our last port of Puerto Vallarta today. Dad and I did our normal port tour with shopping, and then stopped so I could have a margarita (or two..) on the way out we got to see some wildlife. I’ll post the whale videos after this.

01/14/2025

Today we are in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala. Dad and I explored the port area as usual and did some souvenir shopping. Then we stopped for a drink on the water.

01/12/2025

Hello from Puntarenas, Costa Rica! Dad and I explored the port area and did some shopping. We stopped for an ice-cold drink since it’s sunny and 85F/30C.

01/10/2025

Good morning from the Panama Canal! We have begun our transit!

01/08/2025

Port Oasis cruise terminal in Cartagena, Colombia. The cruise terminal has a 10,000 square meter garden with more than 700 animals of 74 different species in addition to shops.

01/07/2025

Hello from the Island Princess! We are on our second sea day since setting sail. It’s currently 82F/28C and sunny. We arrive into Cartagena, Colombia tomorrow morning. Last night it was beautiful out on deck and I had one of the pools to myself for over an hour. I swam and watched the movie showing on the big screen. Hoping I can do it again tonight. We are having a great time and soaking up the sun.

01/05/2025

01/05/2025

Good morning from the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina! Our hotel is right across from the port and we have great views of the ships. Dad and I are embarking on the Island Princess today for our 16-day cruise through the Panama Canal to Los Angeles!

12/31/2024

2024 was a busy year for me! I spent 52 days cruising, had 16 flights, and visited 6 countries! I am starting off 2025 with a trip on 1/4 down to Ft Lauderdale where I’ll board the Island Princess for 15 days visiting Colombia, Panama Canal, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico. Then in May, Jim and I will be heading to Scotland, England, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden! Here’s to another new year full of travel, and I wish you all the happiest New Year too!

11/26/2024

40 days until my next adventure! This time my dad and I will be joining Island Princess from Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles via the Panama Canal! We have stops in Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico along the way.

11/20/2024

Good morning from St. Thomas! Today is our last port day before we start heading back to Ft. Lauderdale. I’m out exploring and doing some shopping Stopped for a cocktail!

11/19/2024

Hello from San Juan, Puerto Rico! It’s a beautiful 84° and sunny. I spent the morning wandering around town, shopping and seeing the sites! Absolutely gorgeous! I can’t wait to come back with Jim and see more.