Today was our last official port of call aboard the Carnival Valor. It’s bittersweet, as St. Maarten is one of my favorite Caribbean islands but it’s hard to believe that almost an entire week has flown by. I remembered St. Maarten being fairly accessible, and I was pleased to see that my memories didn’t steer …
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After our shore excursions the past two days on Barbados and St. Lucia, my family and I were planning to have a quieter day today as we visited St. Kitts. Though this is another location that doesn’t have beaches easily accessible by walking from the port (though shopping is, of course), they are relatively nearby. …
On Barbados yesterday, we booked a boat tour on the Jolly Roger. And while it was fun, it wasn’t everything I’d hoped it would be. Knowing that St. Lucia, today’s stop aboard the Carnival Valor, is fairly inaccessible without expensive taxi rides, we decided to book a tour again today. And again, we went for …
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 …
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 …