Book a Mexico Cruise with Holland America Line and sail to the port city of Mazatlán, where the best of traditional Mexican architecture, food and culture is found alongside contemporary conveniences, amenities and attractions. There's a reason why Americans and Canadians flock here, particularly in winter: It's a warm and welcoming place with plenty to keep visitors entertained for a vacation getaway. Cruise to Mazatlán and explore an array of activities on a Mazatlán shore excursion. There really is something for everyone, from golfing, fishing and zip lining to sampling agave-based spirits on a distillery tour or learning more about local history at the archaeological museum. There are plenty of cultural opportunities, too, from performances at the Teatro Ángela Peralta to witnessing locals’ death-defying cliff dives. On Mazatlán cruises, don’t forgot to taste some local cuisine. Mazatlán keeps visitors' appetites sated; thanks to the city's coastal location, seafood is freshly

TOKYO DAY ONE: Well rested I was awake at dawn which was 4:30 a.m. in Tokyo. I stayed in bed until it was sufficiently late enough to venture down to attack the hotel breakfast buffet. The buffet was a Japanese style spread combined with American or western style breakfast offerings. I filled my plate with Japanese salads of various seaweed and vegetable dishes. Gooey and ooey I actually ate it all, appreciating the sure health benefits of such a meal. I stood in the shorter Japanese line for coffee because cafe is cafe in any language. A stay at Villa Fontaine Grand Hotel in Tokyo Haneda Airport includes their free shuttle service to several major areas in Tokyo. This was amazing. The shuttle itself, is like brand new, clean, huge, and comfortable. And for me, it was very private. In fact I was the only person on it coming back, and

Looking for Wine in China Today we just literally hung around the house all day and went swimming in the afternoon. In the evening, I walked up to the market in quest of a bottle of wine. It was so hot and humid. As I walked it got dark and I used my mag light on the way back, much to the amazement of many Chinese. I was being briskly passed by all sorts of bicycles pulling and carrying various loads, children and adults walking and peeing; trucks, buses and carts. Crazy, a busy dark street without lights. None of the bicycles have lights either. There are however about three other foreigner compounds I pass on the way, and a brand new golf course. The market has a large selection of California wines, but I managed to find a red and a Chardonnay "Dragon Seal" Chinese wine recommended by Lucille. I also