Mykonos – Pirate’s Paradise in the Cyclades
Today we call at the Island of Mykonos, where getting lost is a goal! As we meander through streets engineered to stop pirates from looting, winding turns and dead ends deliver us to one of
Read More »The Wanderlust
Join us on the Jewel of the Seas
Not known for skimping when it comes to maintaining its fleet, RCCL recently completed the balance of planned renovations to the Jewel after stalling when she was caught in a hurricane in 2016. We have splurged
Read More »Florence – Volume II
We continue our visit to Florence today with a requisite stop at Visconti, considered by many to be the finest penmakers in all of Europe, followed by a dazzling lunch before we are off to the
Read More »Siena and San Gimignano – Part II
We are off to the “Manhattan” of Tuscany, the affectionate sobriquet of San Gimignano, for the second half of our day-tour from Florence. A short drive from Siena, our next stop is San Gimignano. Long before
Read More »Siena and San Gimignano – Part I
Today we venture out from Firenze to visit the hilltop towns of Siena and San Gimignano. Twin gems in the Tuscan countryside, each town offers a distinclty unique history, art and architecure, and both represent an opportunity to sample
Read More »Florence – Volume I
We begin our 20th Wedding Anniversary celebration with a luxurious 5-day stay in the Westin Excelsior, Firenze, ideally situated on the Arno River in Piazza Ognissanti. We weren’t fortunate enough to snag the Belvedere Suite,
Read More »Adventure of the Seas – Exclusive Bridge Tour
Being a Suite passenger certainly has its perks, and when sailing Royal, one of the best is this hidden gem - the Exclusive Bridge Tour! Now you may be asking yourself what the Minion is
Read More »St.Johns Antigua
Today, we opted for a tour-free day and instead disembarked in St. Johns for a stroll through town and a little shopping. We walked the High Street, enjoying a marvelous show of color as we
Read More »St. Kitts – Marriott Resort & Royal Beach Casino
We opted for the Marriott Resort & Royal Beach Casino and basked by the sunny poolside all afternoon in this fabulous property. We were greeted by Kevis Taylor, Front Desk Manager, who provided us with
Read More »Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort and Casino
We took advantage of our newest supplier, Resort for a Day, and pre-reserved back-to-back day passes at two of the Caribbean’s loveliest seaside resorts. Only 15 minutes and a $12.00 cab ride from the dock, we arrived
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