My Daddy's love language is cooking. And whenever we're in town, he makes it a point to have delicious, home-cooked, Bahamian meals for us to enjoy. He's graciously agreed to be my guest blogger today, sharing some of my favorite Bahamian recipes. Hello everyone, I'm Kirk, and I'm excited to share some of Ebony's favorites… Continue reading Favorite Bahamian Recipes
Author: Ebony Aelterman
Spring Break in Nassau – Baha Bay at Baha Mar
Water coasters, dueling slides, a not so lazy river, and a surf simulator...Baha Bay at Baha Mar had us at water coasters! This $200 million beachfront waterpark is a new addition to Baha Mar, and it is well worth a visit. When we arrived, we got the lay of the land, then set up base… Continue reading Spring Break in Nassau – Baha Bay at Baha Mar
Spring Break in Nassau – Baha Mar
If South Beach and Las Vegas had a baby, it would look a lot like Baha Mar. The resort complex is colorful, super glam, and located on a pristine beach. I seriously could not love it more! Baha Mar consists of three hotels: Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood, all of which are family-friendly. Grand Hyatt… Continue reading Spring Break in Nassau – Baha Mar
Spring Break in Nassau – Da Pig Beach
Last week for Spring Break, we set off to Grammy's house for a week of sun, sand, and sea. Our first outing was to Da Pig Beach. Tucked away in Adelaide Village on the western tip of New Providence is Da Pig Beach. Here you can spend the day on a private beach with water… Continue reading Spring Break in Nassau – Da Pig Beach
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
Tucked away in a corner behind Muppet Vision 3D in Disney's Hollywood Studios is a little Italian restaurant that is in my opinion, one of the best-kept Disney dining secrets. Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano is a casual table-service option serving beloved favorites like fried calamari, chicken parmesan, and spaghetti & meatballs. I've dined here with… Continue reading Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter is one-half of Disney's Port Orleans Resort and a longtime favorite of mine. Sister property Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside is nextdoor, but more on that later. The theming of this moderate resort will transport you straight to New Orleans, LA. French Quarter reopened back in October,… Continue reading Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Festival time is my favorite time at EPCOT! The park comes alive with a plethora of unique experiences. The 2022 festivals are: International Festival of the Arts: January 14 - February 21International Flower and Garden Festival: March 2 - July 4 {Read about my 2021 visit here.}International Food and Wine Festival: dates TBDInternational Festival of… Continue reading EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
New York Marriott Marquis
For our visit, we stayed at the New York Marriott Marquis. Set in the heart of Times Square, it is one of several hotels I recommend for first-timers and return visitors alike looking to stay in Manhattan. The hotel is within walking distance to major attractions like Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and the… Continue reading New York Marriott Marquis
Christmas in New York
Though I've been to New York City several times, it's always been a dream of mine to spend Christmas in New York. A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to do just that. Though we'd built in lots of free time to explore on our own, we did have a few items on the… Continue reading Christmas in New York
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
In choosing our resort, several factors were key. We wanted a family-friendly resort with lots of activities for everyone, a gorgeous stretch of beach, and convenience to shopping/dining/entertainment. Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort ticked every box. Located in the heart of Waikiki Beach, Hilton Hawaiian Village sits on 22 historic beachfront acres. The grounds… Continue reading Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
