When I booked a weekend cruise, I did not know what to expect. Would I be too bored due to lack of ports of call? Would I be overwhelmed by too much to do in such a short period of time? At the end of the day, the most important question is, would I do it again? There are definitely aspects of cruising that I feel align best with weeklong trips, the bread and butter of … [Read more...] about The Weekend Cruise… Would I Do It Again?
Royal Caribbean
Flying to a Cruise: Best Timing
Flying to a cruise is a precise art, at least for me. You do not want to be too early and wait around… but at the same time, being late could be a very costly mistake. Given that not all flights are on time, for some flying same-day is a big no-no, while others who are less risk-averse are happy to fly at the last minute. This was running through my brain as I booked … [Read more...] about Flying to a Cruise: Best Timing
Spending a Day in Nassau
I was really looking forward to spending a day in Nassau, one of only two stops on our weekend cruise. Maybe it is due to fond memories on a prior cruise when we checked out Atlantis, but I was excited to head to the beach. Finding the right beach to relax for the day took some time, but in the end, we got a tranquil beach that was mostly empty and had a great lunch. … [Read more...] about Spending a Day in Nassau
Perfect Day in Coco Cay Review
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 … [Read more...] about Perfect Day in Coco Cay Review
Liberty of the Seas: Ship Review
Cruise ships are like floating cities. They really do have nearly everything it takes to be a city from power generation to miles of plumbing and water treatment. These ships also have a lot of fun options ranging from skydiving simulators to bumper cars, and, of course, waterslides. I wanted to comment exclusively on the ship on which I recently cruised. I wrote a review … [Read more...] about Liberty of the Seas: Ship Review
