Today, the Carnival Valor stopped at Barbados. This is one of the Caribbean islands that I’ve not visited before, and I was anxious to explore it. We learned from our mistake on St. Thomas and booked a tour for the six of us to take a ride on the Jolly Roger pirate ship for five …
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Today on the Carnival Valor, we spent out day at sea. The good news is that the day was beautiful – filled with sun and a nice breeze. There was absolutely none of the rain that plagued our visit to San Juan. That said, whether it had rained or not, we would have had plenty …
Today was our first “official” day aboard the Carnival Valor for our Southern Caribbean cruise. We docked in St. Thomas this morning just before we all woke up, and I am so happy that there more changes to cruising, even from when I last cruised not that long ago. St. Thomas is no longer a …
Dining out when you have allergies or other dietary restrictions can be tough. I’m so happy that so many restaurants and other attractions are making the leap forward and providing menus that address many dietary concerns. Carnival Cruise Lines is right there with the industry leaders. Little Miss has a dairy allergy, which is inconvenient …
Back when I took my first cruise, things were a little different from how they are today in a lot of ways. The biggest change in my mind is attire. Like everything nowadays, things have gotten more casual. There are no more two semi-formal nights, one formal night, and so on for a seven night …
So yay! After reading my seven reasons why cruising is the way to go for vacation, you decided to book a cruise. Congratulations! Now what? The good news is that it’s easier to book and prepare for your cruise than ever. Whether you’re heading out for a short three day vacation or booking a couple …
I went on my first cruise when I was going into fourth grade. It was an absolute blast. We sailed around the Caribbean, and I remember some of the islands we saw, but I what I remember most was the kids’ club and the fun I had aboard the ship. I was hooked from then …
Looking for something fun and unique to do in northern Illinois? Check out the details of Donley’s Wild West Town in Union for a day of fun with your kids! It’s an inexpensive and fun excursion with plenty to keep you occupied from open to close.
I just got back from Denver, and as I was packing to head out on my trip, I realized I’m probably a little unique in how I pack everything. I’ve talked before about packing everything you need to take to a conference, as well as how to get it all to fit in your suitcase. …
Forget the traditional car bingos with farm animals and such. Instead, play this Chicago car bingo built for the big city driving! It’s fun and makes the urban drives just as fun for kids as when you drive through the country.