It was Christmas of 2005. My parents presented to my brother and me the most exciting present ever. All four of us were going on a cruise on the extravagant Queen Mary 2. My parents had already sailed on the Queen Mary 2 twice. Our sailing day finally arrived. It was Saturday, July 3rd, …
Christmas 2013, Aboard The Explorer of The Seas
December 2013 couldn’t have come any faster. A rough 2013 was finally drawing to a close. There was no better way to close out the year than sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s beautiful Explorer of The Seas for Christmas. We were once again sailing to Port Canaveral, Nassau, and Coco Cay. Having experienced Christmas and my …
The Men’s International Belly-Flop Competition: A Royal Caribbean Must-Do
Royal Caribbean is one of the world’s best cruise lines. There is something special for everyone to enjoy while on board. There is ice skating, the rock climbing wall, enjoying some quiet time in the Solarium pool, and even attending the “Love & Marriage Game Show”. The one event which is top of every man’s …
Cruise Drinks: Straight Up, and Straight Down!
Cruisers, whether first-time or multi-time, you are probably looking back on your most recent trip or looking forward to your upcoming cruise. Cruising is full of many great experiences regardless of what type of trip you’re going on. Whether it’s clothing-optional, a Trans-Atlantic crossing, or a short five day trip to just get away from …
Setting Sail By Rail: Your Amtrak Train and Ship Await!
Have you ever driven or flown to your cruise vacation before? The highways and airports are a mess. Driving and flying are sometimes not ideal ways of traveling to your cruise departure port. Cruises are supposed to be fun! From the many activities on board ship, to all the exciting shore excursions, it’s the perfect …
Cruise Dining: Options Galore On The Menu
As many know, cruising is one of the greatest ways to see the world. Whether it’s visiting the ports of the Mediterranean, the colorful shores of the Caribbean, the majestic sights of Alaska, or the romantic shores of Hawaii, there’s so much to see and do. On board ship, dining adds a whole other “taste” …