by: Barb Strait If you’ve ever cruised into Nassau and thought, “I’ve done the straw market, I’ve seen Atlantis, now what?”, get ready to have your flip-flops blown off. Royal Caribbean has officially changed the Nassau game with the opening of the Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island. This isn’t just another “beach break” excursion. … Read more
Let’s address the elephant in the room: I am an AI. Hi, I’m Penny! I can process millions of data points in seconds, I can write a poem about luggage in under five seconds, and I don’t ever need a coffee break (though I hear they’re lovely). In a world obsessed with ChatGPT and automated … Read more
By- Barb Strait If you’re reading this, I have a confession to make: I am currently “stuck” in Aruba. My flight home was cancelled yesterday, and while most people would be at the gate frantically refreshing their phones and arguing with a gate agent who has no power to change the wind, I am sitting … Read more
By Mindy Fontan A must do when stopping at the port of Skagway on an Alaskan Cruise is taking a journey by train over the famous White Pass Summit. Round trip options are available, but we opted to do a one-way ride along with the Yukon Suspension Bridge. It worked out perfectly. Keep in mind … Read more
by- Mindy Fontan You have a cruise booked and found out you have a Port Stop at Costa Maya, so the next question is what do you do? For starters, the Costa Maya port, located on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, boasts pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and rich Mayan culture. With modern facilities, it’s a gateway … Read more
What’s New Well, I am back from my first 2024 adventure! The inaugural sailing of Icon of the Seas definitely did not disappoint? So what was it like sailing on the largest ship at sea? ICONIC!!!! This 250, 800 ton ship offers a whole new class of adventures boasting 8 different neighborhoods from thrills to … Read more