Dear Readers:When last I wrote, we were headed for Helsinki, Finland. We spent yesterdaythere. Sad to say it was an unimpressive city. The most interesting thingwe saw was the “Rock Church”; it’s called this because it’s a church thatwas built
Haber Travel Report-St. Petersburg
Dear Readers,As I type, the ship is pulling out of St. Petersburg. We have just spent 3days here; it is why I selected this particular cruise. One can’t reallytravel around Russia by oneself (unless you’re related to Craig’s in-laws!),so I
Haber Travel Report-Tallinn Estonia
Dear Readers: We boarded our cruise ship yesterday afternoon. It’s a Regent Seven Seas cruise; there are about 700 passengers and 3 times as many staff. The service is superb. We started with lunch which ran into a welcome cocktail
Haber Travel Report-Stockholm
Dear Readers,The Habers are off on another jaunt and a long one it will be. We arestarting out in Stockholm and Joyce is along for the ride.Stockholm is known as the Venice of the North. It consists of 14 islandsand
Haber Travel/Retirement Report
Dear Faithful Readers,This Haber Report emanates from the island of St. Kitt’s. If you’rewondering what it feels like to go on a totally relaxing vacation whenyou’re retired, the answer is: WONDERFUL! As most of you know, just becauseI’m retired and
Haber Film Review
Dear Faithful Readers,This edition of The Haber Review takes issue (pun intended?) with today’s NYTimes. We have just returned from seeing “Man of the Year” starring RobinWilliams. The Times panned this movie this morning. The Haber Review foundit to be
Haber Travel Report-Venice Day 1
Dear Readers,The Habers once again are on the road. The trip started badly to say theleast. As most of you know, my mother-in-law had hip replacement surgerylast week and is currently in rehab at NY Hospital; my father-in-law isscheduled for
Haber Travel Report–Snow
Dear Readers,No, there is no snow on Canouan Island; I’m just checking that you are allpaying attention! So I guess we can all agree that I picked the right weekto spend in the Caribbean and not in NY. I hope
Haber Travel Report – Canouan Island
Dear Readers, Greetings from Paradise. The Haber Report comes to you this week from Canouan Island in the Grenadines. The Grenadines consist of 36 small islands. The one we’re on is 5 square miles–smaller than Manhattan Island. We’re very far
Initial Haber Report from St. Barth’s
Bon Jour! Here’s the bottom line: we’re having a relaxing time here but the weather leaves a lot to desire. Then again it’s warm, I’m not working and I’m reading lots. The initial sentence gives you a good idea of