Happy Sunday Everyone! I don't know about you guys but I am a deep reflector after going on a trip. I always try to think of the great things to tell you all about but I also think of the things that could have made it even better for next time. Especially with cruising in the Caribbean, there is a chance you will repeat and island here or there. My friends and I booked this cruise because of ...
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Welkom in Sint Maarten/Bienvenue a Saint Martin
Welcome everyone Dutch, French or Whomever! https://youtu.be/-sTe4tMrDQs I'm very excited to be starting the island series from the last cruise that I was on with all of you. I'm going to be starting with the Island of Saint Maarten. I chose to use the Dutch version since the port (Philipsburg) and Maho Beach where I visited were on this side. A little history/folklore of the ...
Let’s Eat: The Main Dining Room Experience
Hey Everyone! I wanted to put the Main Dining Room in its own post. I typically have not done this but I felt like there were a few reasons that need to be noticed. The primary topics that I will be addressing are service and selection. I have never done any specialty dining on any of the cruises that I have been on. Specialty dining is an upcharge from what is included in your cruise ...
Current State of Mind: 10 Days and Counting
Happy Tuesday from the middle of the Holiday Season! I hope everyone had a great day! It was crazy to think that today is starts my 10 day countdown until I leave for Puerto Rico to go on my Southern Caribbean cruise. This post is going to be a bit of a brain dump as to what will be happening for me the next 10 days in preparation for this trip! Finish Packing: Obviously this is a no ...
The Packing Commences!
Well here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am just under a month out from my next cruise and I know with the holidays that it is just going to fly by! When embarking on my vacations, I tend to start packing 3-4 weeks prior. Let's be honest, I am not wearing my sundresses and bikinis in December. Rochester, New York is not really ideal for that apparel right now! I will be leaving January 6th via ...
Festival of Lights-Brockport, NY
Tis the Season Everyone! Last week was one of my favorite holiday treats. In the town of Brockport they host an annual Festival of Lights Parade before the lighting of their town Christmas tree. This event usually commences the first Sunday of December. The floats from this parade are put together by local businesses, schools and community groups. Once they make their ...