Back in the end of 2011, Carnival announced that it would be upgrading their fleet with what they called Fun Ship 2.0 Enhancements. These were to include a variety of new partnerships, enhanced dining choices, additional bars and loungers and unique entertainment opportunities. The program would continue through the end of 2015. On our first …
Salsa and Salsa … and Margaritas! Cozumel, Mexico, is a destination on most Western Caribbean cruise itineraries and there is no shortage of things to do in this port of call. You can swim with dolphins, lounge on a beach, ride ATVs, snorkel and dive, and do some great shopping. One thing I’ve read on …
Visiting Tulum from a cruise ship in Cozumel Recently I had the opportunity to do a cruise on the Carnival Breeze with a Western Caribbean itinerary. My travel companion for this trip was my very active senior-citizen mom. Since I’d been to Cozumel many times I let her pick our activities, and she decided she …
While sailing on the Carnival Valor out of Puerto Rico, one of our stops was in St Maarten. This island is part of the Netherlands Antilles located in the Eastern Caribbean and is popular with cruise lines. The island itself is divided into two sections: one half is French, and the other half is Dutch. The cruise …
Looking for the perfect place to get away to the perfect beach, crystal clear aqua waters, beautiful setting? Look no further. Sandals Grande Antigua will certainly fit that bill plus offer you plenty to do in a beautiful resort on Dickenson Bay in Antiqua. The sun is the name of the game at …
During spring break, my extended family &I went on a vacation to Montego Bay Jamaica. We flew out of Newark airport on a Sunday morning in April. Flying international was a lot different than our usual trips to Orlando! We flew Delta and they had a bunch of non-manned ticketing kiosks; there were staff …
An Island Tour of St Lucia In April 2014 we sailed the Carnival Valor our of San Juan, Puerto Rico, for a Southern Caribbean itinerary and one of our ports was the island of St. Lucia where I did an island tour. This was my second cruise on the Valor but my first time to a …
Last week I was fortunate enough to sail on the Norwegian Breakaway for the second time this year. This time on a sailing that included 3 days/2 nights in Bermuda. This was my 8th visit to Bermuda on various cruise ships, and I never tire of the island and it’s inhabitants. Departure was from the Manhattan …
In February of this year, I sailed on one of Norwegian Cruise Lines newest ships, the Breakaway, sister ship to the newer Norwegian Getaway. I had been on the Breakaway for a lunch and tour a few months back, but never had the chance to sail on her. The Breakaway is home ported year round …
Three Days in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico (pre-cruise) Not long ago I had a cruise on the Holland America Eurodam that stopped in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico as a port of call and I fell in love with this city. Since a cruise ship stop never gives one enough time to explore I …
