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 our … [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. Here’s … [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 island. It really is … [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
