What a great little island to getaway from it all. And while you might be sharing the island with 2,000 of your fellow Norwegian Cruise Line passengers (it is their private island) it doesn't have to feel that way. We took the tender (no other way to get there since they won't let you swim … Continue reading Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas: What to do there.
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Christmas in Old Slides Scanned
I am currently on a cruise and wanted to create a post to schedule to say Happy Holidays and Happy Christmas and to post some old family slides that I scanned. It is amazing what these old slides look like when they are scanned - the color is incredible from slides. Check out these slides … Continue reading Christmas in Old Slides Scanned
St. Martin / Sint Maarten Island Circle Tour
Snorkeling, Beaches and Town via a Circle tour of Sint Maarten / Saint Martin A common thing to do on the island is a circle tour. We decided to rent a car for the day whilst in port and do our own circle tour and stop wherever and whenever we wanted to. We picked up … Continue reading St. Martin / Sint Maarten Island Circle Tour
Norwegian Sun: Cruise Ship Review
We recently returned from the Norwegian Sun on an 11 day mid-November cruise out of Miami. It was an excellent bargain as it traveled over Thanksgiving but left so early and we managed to eek out an inside cabin for USD499 plus tax and port charges. We really enjoyed the cruise and the ship and … Continue reading Norwegian Sun: Cruise Ship Review
Cartagena, Colombia: The Old Town
Cartagena, Colombia We came here on a cruise itinerary and easily took a taxi from the cruise port through to the old town where we were dropped off early in the morning at the Plaza San Pedro Claver and started off on foot exploring the old town for its shopping, architecture, history and just general … Continue reading Cartagena, Colombia: The Old Town
Arashi Beach, Aruba
Arashi Beach, Aruba Arashi Beach was recommended for snorkeling and it certainly did not disappoint. It was an easy bus ride from the town center of Oranjestad for a couple US dollars. The buses eagerly pick you up and put you down wherever you want. When we got to the beach, we were amazed at … Continue reading Arashi Beach, Aruba
Willemstad, Curacao Part 2
The Punda Quarter of Willemstad, Curacao This is one of the most charming areas of the Caribbean and I've been to most destinations in this region. The lovely little cafes along the bay in the photograph really make for great people and ship watching. And the food we had at our cafe was really quite … Continue reading Willemstad, Curacao Part 2
What to do in Curacao in a Day
What to do in Willemstad, Curacao on a Cruise Visit Cruise ships call into Willemstad in Curacao from all over. It is an easy port to navigate from the cruise port since that is right in the center of town. You don't need a taxi to explore the town and we strongly suggest visiting both … Continue reading What to do in Curacao in a Day
The Best Snorkeling in Curacao
The best snorkeling in Curacao: Carracasbaai One good thing about a cruise port day in Curacao is that you can visit the town, eat some lunch, and still hit the beach and do some snorkeling. Some really good snorkeling can be found in Carracasbaai, Curacao - a rather plain and in some places rocky, beach … Continue reading The Best Snorkeling in Curacao
San Juan, Puerto Rico Layover – What to do?
If you're going somewhere in the Caribbean, chances are you're going to change planes in San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU). On a recent flight from Tampa (TPA), non-stop to SJU we had a layover of about five hours before making a connection to St. Croix (STX). So, while I have been to Puerto Rico a … Continue reading San Juan, Puerto Rico Layover – What to do?
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