I can hardly believe it's already summer! We spent Memorial Day Weekend in Nassau with the grandparents - more on that later. And in eight short weeks, it will be back to the daily grind of the work/school cycle. To ensure we make the most of this time, I created a family bucket list. Drum… Continue reading Summer Bucket List 2019
Tag: Travel
Five Takeaways from a Disney Cruise
The Disney Dream docked in Castaway Cay Today I want to share a few things with you after cruising with Disney. They are insights from an agent and vacationer point of view. The attention to detail is nothing less than stellar. From the shortest boarding times I’ve ever seen to exquisite decor and excellent customer… Continue reading Five Takeaways from a Disney Cruise
Disney Dream – Nassau & Pirate Night – Saturday
On the second day of our cruise - Saturday - we practically had to crowbar the kids out of bed. I booked early reservations for the Frozen and Princess Gatherings so that we could spend most of the day with Grammy and Grandpa in Nassau. After a very early breakfast buffet at Cabanas, we headed… Continue reading Disney Dream – Nassau & Pirate Night – Saturday
Disney Dream – Thursday and Friday
The funnel of the Disney Dream We're back from our three-night cruise on the Disney Dream and it was nothing short of spectacular! Here, I wrote about this being a Spring Break / Stinky's 11th surprise birthday celebration rolled into one. Was it a surprise? Yes! Was it the best surprise ever? Also, yes! The… Continue reading Disney Dream – Thursday and Friday
A Visit to the State Capitol and a No-sew Disney Cruise Line T-shirts
Grand dual staircases built by Horace King (a freed slave) in the Alabama State Capitol Earlier this month, the DH and I helped chaperone Blinky's field trip to the Alabama State Capitol and State Archives. What fun! She enjoyed seeing everything she'd been learning about in her history class and eagerly answered the docent's questions.… Continue reading A Visit to the State Capitol and a No-sew Disney Cruise Line T-shirts
Shhhh… don’t tell the kids we’re going on a Disney cruise!
My title gave it away, but I'm so excited I'm going to type it again... We're going on a Disney cruise!!! A few months ago, while researching Spring Break rates for a potential client, I came across a deal for a three-night cruise that was just too good to pass up. That it falls the… Continue reading Shhhh… don’t tell the kids we’re going on a Disney cruise!
Post Cruise – Disney
I hope you enjoyed my recap of our Royal Caribbean eight-night western Caribbean cruise. We returned to Ft. Lauderdale on December 30th. We said goodbye to my parents and brother, and my mother-in-law, as they made their way back to the airport for their own long journey home. The night before, the DH and I… Continue reading Post Cruise – Disney
Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Days 7 & 8 – Sea Days
There were still so many things we wanted to do on board Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas, we were looking forward to two sea days. First up, The Perfect Storm - three stories of twists and turns to the bottom of dual-racer slides Typhoon and Cyclone. This was by far Stinky and Blinky's favorite,… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Days 7 & 8 – Sea Days
Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 6 – St. Kitts & Mt. Liamuiga
Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so that you can see the world, not so the world can see you.David McCullough Jr. The DH and I saw the Mt. Liamuiga hike months ago when we began looking at excursions.… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 6 – St. Kitts & Mt. Liamuiga
Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 5 – St. Martin and Maho Beach
Aren't you proud of my four posts in a row? I had every intention of keeping the momentum going for all eight days, but then life happened. Anyway, I'm back today with a recap of Day 5. After a wonderful day in Puerto Rico, we woke up the next morning in St. Martin. It was… Continue reading Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Day 5 – St. Martin and Maho Beach
