I don’t know if there is a week that goes by that I’m not asked for cruising tips from potential first time cruisers. The element of cruising poses a unique aurora to the potential vacation goer. There are a lot of what ifs that can happen in the middle of the ocean. Today we are going to discuss the 8 biggest mistakes first time cruisers make. Not checking in to your cruise before you get ...
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The 9 Best New Features on Oasis of the Seas
Two years ago, I stepped foot on my first Oasis Class ship from Royal Caribbean. That ship happened to be the one that started it all, Oasis of the Seas. Oasis changed the cruising game over 10 years ago. This class is a whole different level of cruising. These mega ships introduced neighborhoods, interior facing balconies and much more to the cruising ...
Rochester, New York Fall Travel Tips
Travel is a very broad word. For some people travel is across an ocean while others may consider it going to the next town over. One of my goals has been to always encourage people to become tourist in their own town. This weekend we decided to be tourists in our own home town and ROC the Weekend. We did have a swim meet on one day but I have compiled a ...
Why you need a Perfect Day at Coco Cay!
I'm going to be eating some crow today. I originally was very skeptical about Royal Caribbean's new concept for Coco Cay. Coco Cay was one of my favorite stops because it felt like a remote island. When I saw the drawing concepts and new photos, I was like great! They have turned one of my favorite places into a theme park. This past Sunday I was there for a wedding and I'm here to tell you, ...
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon: Tips to Make the Most of it
Did you know that Disney World has water parks? A lot of people tend to forget about them. Up until this most recent trip, I hadn't been to a water park in fifteen years. Disney World has two water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. I decided I needed a refresher so I can tell you how to make the most of your trip to my favorite water park, Typhoon Lagoon. Tip #1: Get to the Park ...
4 Tips for Ultimate Disney Food & Wine Festival Success
I am a firm believer that Fall is the best time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. The weather is starting to cool and my favorite events occur during this time of the year. My preferred method is to go while Food & Wine Festival is going on and also tag in a Mickey's Not So Scary! Last year was my first year going to Food & Wine at EPCOT and it taught me a lot. Now I'm able to put ...