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04/30/2026

We're headed on our first 2027 > trip... Please consider joining us!

01/21/2026

Each Hawaiian island has its own personality. Which personality will match your vibe when you head to the Aloha state?

01/14/2026

So what happened to the rest of our days on our 1st cruise? Hmmmm...sad to say it wasn't the ending we had dreamed of. Remember that cooking class in Cozumel??? Well something (and we think it was from this event but don't have 100% proof that it was) made both of us sick. We had fever, vomiting and diarrhea for about 4-6 hours and then another 10 hours of being fatigued and nauseated at the thought of food. So needless to say, Roatan was a bust for us! We did get to watch the tender boats load up and leave throughout the day as our room was overlooking the tender loading area a few decks below our room. We were also never so grateful for the white rice, plain pasta, bread and plainest blandest food we could find at the Windjammer at 7pm on our recovery day.
The following two days were sea days and we used them to get back on our feet - we didn't truly feel 100% about eating and our overall health until well into the evening on day 2 post illness. But we made it and have a new story to tell about cruising. We don't blame anyone - our class leader did all the things that help prevent illness - washed the fruits and veggies, kept raw and cooked food separate, used purchased ice for our beverages. So we're still not ruling out some very underdone eggs in our eggs benedict from the same day. Both situations would lend to the same organism that gave us the onset time and symptoms we experienced.
As for the final two sea days - we enjoyed time in the Solarium sitting poolside and playing cribbage, winning and losing in the casino, watching the Love & Marriage show, eating dinner with our new friends Arlene & Adrian from Long Island, watching the comedy show, catching up on a movie and some BBC TV game shows in our stateroom and taking some naps to help our bodies recover. A first for us at sea was a "DUCK TRADING" table located near the pool. She was busy each time we saw her on our trips to and from the Solarium. All things considered; our trip aboard Rhapsody of the Seas was a good one and we will be back to sail on her again.

01/07/2026

On our 1st of several cruises to start off the new year! We're exploring ports of call, checking out tours and excursions and taking notes! We're doing this so we can book you the perfect - and yes even though we're cruising across the Caribbean, we're looking at how tourists are treated beyond the cruise port areas. Are they pushy? Helpful? Happy? Is the area safe? Is it easy to communicate with the shop owners when looking to make a purchase?

Day 1 - Tampa FL cruise terminal - we parked at an economy lot about 2 blocks away with a free shuttle to and from the port. Easy parking ... Fast service and at our ship within 10 minutes of unloading our luggage from our car.

Day 2 - cruising at Sea aboard Royal Caribbean - Rhapsody of the Seas. She isn't the newest ship in the fleet or the biggest but she is a solid choice. We are on deck 2 and have a wonderful cabin steward (Maria from Nicaragua) and thing so far have been top notch from her.

Day 3 - Cozumel Mexico - an island off the coast near Cancun. We did a private cooking class with Tania. See photos for the deliciousness we created and sampled (honestly we devoured it). Port area was clean and taxi stand was well regulated and controlled versus Nassau (if you've been you understand). Taxi rates are posted for common destinations so there's no worry in being overcharged or paying a higher rate than you should.

Will continue with Day 4 - 5 in a few days and then a final thoughts post after that.

12/24/2025

Is Australia's Great Barrier Reef on your scuba dive bucket list? There are live aboard options for certified divers that won't break the bank - $1600-$2600. Amazing dives, gorgeous underwater scenery and you live on the boat and have your own room with bathroom. Are you a diver? Have you dived the Great Barrier Reef?

Best time for dives is May - October to avoid the crowds and enjoy cooler weather.
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12/13/2025

Is anyone unsure of what they want to do for Christmas? How about a cruise - these deals are super sweet - and the ships are decorated for the season and a family Christmas cruise is a perfect present that won't be forgotten - can your kids remember what you got them for Christmas last year or the year before? I know my kids remember our travels much clearer than they remember their presents opened in a frenzy on an overwhelming morning. Reach out now to reserve your Christmas cruise or book a gift for 2026 family trip that will be remembered forever.

12/04/2025

11/28/2025

Is Hawaii on your travel bucket list? 2026 looks like a great time to check it off your list - fantastic prices, always pleasant weather, wildlife spotting abundant and the Polynesian culture of Aloha and Mahalo can't be beat.
Reach out for your individual pricing - Meredith @ (920) 428-9095

11/11/2025

I'm currently on the Celebrity Beyond for a training and travel agent private tour of the ship and it's amenities - if you have any questions or would like a free price quote please let me know
Meredith
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