I thought this day would never come. I am finally packing for my first post-shutdown cruise – a seven-night cruise onboard the Harmony of the Seas out of Port Canaveral. Am I excited? You betcha. Am I for sure going to forget something? Also, yes. Pre-“all of this”, I had everything together. My packing was …
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Life Update and Cruise Planner Reveal
Life Update How have ya been? Really been? Let’s talk about it! I didn’t want to just jump into new content without giving you guys a quick update on what’s been going on in my life. So, the first part of this week’s video is a little bit about how things have been for the …
Watching the Super Bowl on a Carnival Cruise
What can you expect if you are on a cruise over Super Bowl weekend? Below, you can check out the Carnival Fun Times for our recent cruise on the Carnival Sunshine over Super Bowl Weekend. Also, check out my video (linked below) where I talk more about all the festivities happening around the ship!
Tips and Tricks for Sailing From Charleston, SC
We recently sailed on the Carnival Sunshine for a four-day cruise to the Bahamas out of Charleston, SC. The port in Charleston does things a little differently than any other port I’ve experienced, so I wanted to share with you a few tips and tricks to make you embarkation and disembarkation go a little smoother! …
Best Budget Buffet in Las Vegas
We’ve been going to Las Vegas since around 2006. A lot about the way we do things has changed, but one thing about our Las Vegas trips has remained consistent — we ALWAYS go to the Feast Buffet at the Red Rock Casino for lunch at least once. It’s, in my opinion, the best budget …
Norwegian’s Oceanview Villa at Great Stirrup Cay
On our recent trip onboard the Norwegian Sun, we had originally booked a small cabana for our day at Great Stirrup Cay. After meeting with the concierge, he talked us into booking an oceanview villa. Looking back and knowing the day we had, I’m so glad that we did! Let’s get down to brass tacks. …
Updated Top 10 Cruise Essentials for 2019
It’s been a couple of years since I discussed my top cruise essentials here on the blog. So recently, I decided it was about time to revisit the topic and update it for 2019. If you’d rather watch the video, check it out on my YouTube channel! 1. Lanyard with ID Card Holder Lanyards are …
MSC Preziosa Aurea Spa Thermal Pass
On the two MSC cruises we have taken – one last year on the MSC Divina and one this year on the MSC Preziosa – we have paid for the thermal spa pass in the Aurea Spa for the week. I’ve always like the idea of going to a spa on a cruise. The flyers …
Tips for Train Travel in Germany
On our last trip to Europe, we ended up flying into Frankfurt and taking the train to Hamburg to embark on our cruise on the MSC Preziosa. It was just a lot less expensive to fly into Frankfurt and we don’t mind taking the train, so it worked out for this trip. It wasn’t a …
Top 5 Picks for Anti-Theft Bags for Travel
If you’re looking for a handbag recommendations for what to take when you travel, most people will suggest an anti-theft bag (especially if you are heading to Europe). If I’m honest, I think that these bags shouldn’t be relegated to just travel. Some of these anti-theft bags, I happily use in my day to day …