Cruise lines’ private islands fascinate me and I’m quite sure why. I think the concept of being able to get off the ship, hangout at the beach and get food without having to worry about bringing a wallet is a very relaxing concept. One of the ports of call on our weekend cruise on Liberty of the Seas was Perfect Day at Coco Cay, Royal Caribbean’s private island. It really is … [Read more...] about Perfect Day in Coco Cay Review
Trip Reports
Cruise Trip Report: Weekend in the Bahamas
Sometimes a deal pops up that is hard to say no to. When it aligns with your dates, that’s when it gets booked on the spot. That’s just what happened in November when we booked a quick cruise getaway for Presidents Day weekend. My family has been a fan of the cruise-style vacation over the years due to its simplicity and the ability to satisfy our needs (transport, food, … [Read more...] about Cruise Trip Report: Weekend in the Bahamas
Booking a Vacation Rental with Points: My Thoughts
Hotels… or vacation rentals? AirBnb or Marriott? It has been the age-old debate between which many travelers argue. Some want to earn and use points while others want extra space. Personally, I like a balance of rentals and hotels, finding a place for both of them during my travels. While I often lean towards rentals during beach or ski trips, especially trips lasting 7+ … [Read more...] about Booking a Vacation Rental with Points: My Thoughts
Chasing Snow: Colorado 2022 Trip Report
As any of my friends and family know, I plan most of my trips surrounding nature. Whether it’s the beach, the desert, or the mountains, I love seeing the natural world around us. This also means that in addition to being a beach bum, I am a ski bum. After my amazing trip to French Polynesia in December, I wanted to try to hit the slopes one time during my extended winter … [Read more...] about Chasing Snow: Colorado 2022 Trip Report
Day of Departure in Moorea: My Thoughts
Flight times can make travel days awkward. Having a flight that leaves late in the evening and a hotel check-out around lunch time is a situation that is bound to cause problems. On our last day in French Polynesia we had an 8 hour gap between our hotel check-out and when our Delta flight took off to Los Angeles. Wanting to explore as many of the islands as possible … [Read more...] about Day of Departure in Moorea: My Thoughts
