Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruising, Hawaii, Travel, Travel Tips Thursday

Travel Tips Thursday–Writing It All Down

I received a journal last year as a bridal shower gift and I instantly knew that it was the perfect opportunity to start writing down my thoughts and feelings while on vacation. This gift would become my vacation journal. A year later, I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am that I… Continue reading Travel Tips Thursday–Writing It All Down

Caribbean, Cruising, Food, Risky Business, St. John, St. Thomas, Travel

Sailing in St. John

June 4th was our one year anniversary and the husband and I decided that we wanted to go sailing over to the beautiful island of St. John. When we arrived at Morningstar Charters we found out that there would be one other couple sailing with us that day, and of course the Captain and his… Continue reading Sailing in St. John

Caribbean, Cruising, Puerto Rico, Travel

Puerto Rico

The streets were tiny, lined with people and rundown buildings, and traffic was a mess. As we drove through San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, I was reminded that while we were in a U.S. Territory, we were still another country. Billboards whizzed by, the words unreadable to me because I only speak English… Continue reading Puerto Rico

Caribbean, Cruising, Favorites, Travel

It’s Been a Year?!

This time last year my world was a little crazy. I had three weeks left until I married the man of my dreams, and the list of final items to check off of the wedding list seemed to grow by the second. The night before the wedding my (now) husband and I ordered pizza and… Continue reading It’s Been a Year?!

Cruising, Travel

Versus

After coming home from our recent cruise, the one question that I have been asked again and again is not, “Where did you go?” or “What did you do?” it is: "Do you like cruising better or do you like going on a ‘traditional’ vacation?" A simple question, however, the answer is not so simple.… Continue reading Versus