Comments for Rachel's Ruminations

Comment on Historic Overtown: Black history in Miami by Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:40:22 +0000

In reply to L S. Glad you found it interesting!

Comment on Historic Overtown: Black history in Miami by L S

L S — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:58:59 +0000

Thank you for the history on the town next door to me that I never knew about. Overtown has changed alot since my youth but I knew there was history there I just couldn’t find much on it. I will visit these places.

Comment on Review of Audley Travel: Luxury bespoke travels by Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:35:15 +0000

In reply to Bethan. Absolutely. I think it's great that they use local agencies because that means the money goes into the local economy, and because they know the place best. At least judging by the short tour I took, they choose their contractors carefully. (And you visited two gorgeous places! I grew up in Connecticut, and it's beautiful, especially in the fall!)

Comment on Review of Audley Travel: Luxury bespoke travels by Bethan

Bethan — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:29:36 +0000

We have used Audley travel for a trip to New England and to the Canadian Rockies. Both excellent. They stand out from other agencies as consultants visit the area and majority of hotels. Yes they do you local agencies but in our experience that worked really well. They listen and really do tailor make a package just for you. They come up with ideas that you may never have thought of. For us talking to someone that have visited the locations is key.

Comment on Mumbai sightseeing: 11 sights in one afternoon by Travel Winger

Travel Winger — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:56:42 +0000

A great guide to discovering Mumbai’s rich cultural, religious, and historical heritage in a short time. I especially liked how it brings together diverse landmarks and gives useful context about each attraction.

Comment on A Princess Cruise review by Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:11:15 +0000

In reply to Maggie. Have a great time!

Comment on A Princess Cruise review by Maggie

Maggie — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:49:53 +0000

I’ll be taking a Panama cruise this December but on another ship – Island Caribbean. My first Princess was in 2015. I read the food quality has changed on Princess. I hope it is not so.

Comment on Havila Voyages cruise review: An eco-friendly coastal Norway journey by Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:27:12 +0000

In reply to Begona S.

No, they don’t seem to, and neither does Hurtigruten, though Hurtigruten does do flight and cruise packages. But it’s easy enough to book trains. The Entur site works for Norway’s public transportation: https://entur.no/. And I use Omio for anything more complicated or between countries: https://omio.tpo.lu/F1OByEkC (That’s an affiliate link.)

Comment on Havila Voyages cruise review: An eco-friendly coastal Norway journey by Begona S

Begona S — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:22:21 +0000

Does Havila have combined train and cruise itineraries?

Comment on Aberdeenshire castles worth visiting by Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:59:49 +0000

In reply to Alyson Gardner. You're quite welcome. I try my best to write my honest take on whatever I write about, even if it's a sponsored/gifted visit or tour or item or whatever.