Travel by Boat
Brewery at Sea on the Carnival Vista
A brewery at sea is sailing on Carnival Cruise Line’s latest ship! Filling up on a pint of beer has gotten a bit more “home-crafted,” or should I say “ship-crafted” aboard the Carnival Vista with the first brewery at sea in North America. Yes, the Vista will be the first and only to provide guests with distinctly flavored […]
Guy Fieri New Restaurant on Carnival Magic
You know how much we LOVE dining on cruise ships, so no matter the line (usually the sign of something good) this foodie family is ready to wait to bite in! One of favorite things to enjoy on a Carnival ship is a burger at Guy’s Burger Bar. We’ve devoured his burgers on the Breeze, Freedom […]
Norwegian Escape for Family Cruising
There are several things to consider when selecting a cruise for the family vacation. Itinerary is understandably important, as is price and specifically what you get for the price. Beyond that, my experience has shown me that it is very important to consider the following three things within the actual cruise ship you may travel upon. […]
Carnival Vista, The Latest Milestone
I won’t forget the excitement and awe that I felt earlier this year when I attended the unveiling of the Carnival Vista. I learned of how spectacular she will be. How full of activities for adults, kids and families, alike will make up so much of the ship. My tastebuds began to salivate when I […]
Cruising the Carnival Breeze
We’ve done it twice. We have cruised with the kids on the Carnival Breeze in 2012 and again in 2015. Both experiences were excellent and provided fun family travel! Since its inaugural sailing in December 2012 out of Port Miami, the Carnival Breeze has changed, just a bit. Most of the changes we loved! Dr. […]
Carnival Vista Sailing European and NY Waters in 2016
You’ve read my experiences with Carnival. You’ve seen the fun we’ve had aboard the Breeze, Sunshine and Freedom. You know how I am obsessed with Carnival’s speciality restaurants. I’m thrilled to announce that Carnival is kicking it up another notch for families (if that’s even possible!) Here’s the video that was the first enticement made to […]
Speciality Dining on Cruise Ships Review
Challenge: Is dining on cruise ships good? Cruise ships are notorious for having plenty of food available. Yes, passengers often complain after returning from their sailing of the weight they’ve gained from the soft serve ice cream, breakfast buffets and endless slices of pizza. There is always food around. Whether the bountiful buffets on the lido deck […]
Easy Motion Sickness Remedies
Nothing ruins a great vacation like being hit with motion sickness. I had my 3rd date with my husband ruined because I turned green in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay after rocking on a friend’s boat for no more than 30 minutes. That date ended quickly and I vowed never to get motion sick […]
Norwegian’s #HiddenCruise Details
Any interest in winning a 7-day cruise on the Norwegian Getaway? Earlier this year I toured this beautiful ship and was thoroughly impressed. Catch a glimpse of my stateroom on the Norwegian Getaway in this video: Now, let’s get ready to win a seven-day cruise! Here are the details on the Norwegian Cruise Line #HiddenCruise: […]
Royal Caribbean Vision of the Sea Review, Revitalization Updates
It was a media event with a date night thrown in! Our one-night trip aboard the newly revitalized Vision of the Seas brought about great fun, fantastic food and impressive note taking. This Vision of the Seas review provides my unbiased insights. As media guests of Royal Caribbean, we were provided with a Junior Suite […]
Great Vacation Guarantee Entices Cruisers
Last December we enjoyed 8 wonderful nights aboard the Carnival Breeze. You’ve read my experiences, you’ve seen my videos aboard the Carnival Breeze and know how I feel about cruising with the family. To be honest, cruising with the family is a big deal. You’re bringing the kids and maybe even the grandparents, on a trip where anything […]
Hasbro Game Show Aboard Carnival Breeze
We had a star in our family. During our incredible trip aboard the Carnival Breeze we attended the Hasbro Game Show in the Ovation Theater. Modeled after the TV hit Family Game Night, participants play life sized games such as Simon, Sorry and Connect 4 to win prizes. Butch, our wondeful Cruise Director, began the […]
Initial Carnival Breeze Memories
For 8 glorious nights, we sailed the ocean waters aboard the Carnival Breeze. We returned Sunday and not only do I still have sea legs, I really, truly miss the boat! Over the next few weeks, I will share, in great detail, the tremendous aspects of the Carnival Breeze and how cruising works for families. […]
Finding Serenity Aboard Carnival Breeze
Ahhh. Traveling is wonderful. We are loving every minute on the Carnival Breeze, and today I was able to sneak away for an entire hour to chill. I’m lounging in the Serenity Deck of the Carnival Breeze. This adults only area provides a break from the common cruise ship buzz. Comfy lounge chairs, hammocks and […]
First Thoughts Aboard the Carnival Breeze
We boarded the Carnival Breeze at Port Miami yesterday, beginning an 8-night cruise throughout the Eastern Caribbean. We will stop at St. Thomas, Antigua, Tortola and Nassau, Bahamas. In these first 24 hours, I have been very impressed, especially with the food, the quality of service and the variety of activities and entertainment. Also, the […]
Learning How To Cruise with a Toddler
In just a few months the 4 of us will embark on a 7 night/8 day Carribean cruise. One of us will be a toddler, turning 19 months during the trip. I’m sort of freaking out about cruising with a toddler. Calm me down. I know it’s possible. I know many people do it, and […]