We love cruising, but even just a few days on the ship can definitely screw up even the best pre-vacation workout plan (think all-you-can eat buffets and lots of piña coladas). But, don’t worry! With a plan, you CAN stay in shape once you set sail. Below are our best tips […]
Category: Cruising
Cruising to Nassau: How to Spend a Day
If you’re heading on a cruise from Florida, chances are high you’ll make a stop in Nassau, Bahamas. To be honest, it’s not everyone’s favorite port. It can be crowded due to the high number of cruise ships there. Some visitors also believe the vendors at the port can be […]
2018: A Look Back
If we could sum up our 2018 travel year in review in one word it would be: friendship. This year we traveled all over the world with our friends: a 40th birthday celebration in Greece, a road trip across São Miguel Island in the Azores, a football and fúbol trip to London […]
Pros and Cons to Cruising
The first vacation we ever took together was a cruise to the Bahamas. Since then, we’ve cruised to many Caribbean islands, into the Panama Canal, and around Alaska. Before booking, you should check out these pros and cons to cruising to see if it’s right for you! Pros to Cruising […]
Our Panama Canal Cruise Experience
If you follow our blog, you already know we love cruising. So, of course, we jumped at the chance to take a Panama Canal cruise over the Christmas holiday last year! We weren’t sure what to expect on the Panama Canal day, but it turned out to be a fun, […]
How to Save Money on a Cruise
We are huge fans of cruising- in fact, the first trip we ever took together was a cruise to the Bahamas! In our opinion, cruising is one of the most inexpensive vacations you can take. However, there are a few things that can add up the price of a cruise pretty quickly: excursions, […]
Exploring Curaçao’s Shete Boka National Park
We have cruised to a lot of destinations, but so far Curaçao has been one of our favorite stops! We rented a car and drove around the island, including a visit to Shete Boka National Park. Booking.com Driving to Shete Boka National Park Once we retrieved our rental car from […]
The Travel Challenge: Become a World Traveler
Always dreamed of seeing the world, but don’t think you have the time or the money? You are not alone. I felt the same way just a handful of years ago and now I consider myself a world traveler. How did I get there? The Travel Challenge. The Travel Challenge: […]
Exploring Limón, Costa Rica’s Cruise Port
Of all the cruise ports we’ve visited in years of cruising, Limón, Costa Rica was one of the most unique! It’s not because of beautiful beaches or hip bars, like some Caribbean cruise ports. What we liked best was simply wandering through the nearby park, spotting some unique wildlife, and […]
How to Get a Passport Stamp When Cruising
Fellow cruisers are often very surprised when we mention getting a passport stamp while in port. Many travelers don’t even realize it’s an option, but YES you can get your passport stamped at many cruise ports! While most cruise ports don’t actually require you to USE your passport, you are supposed […]