Had the pleasure of touring Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas ship that is currently sailing out of Bayonne, NJ. This ship is definitely the WOW factor that RC brands themselves. The staterooms are roomy, the decor is stylish, the restaurants are diverse and the public spaces are just awesome.
Sweet 16 celebrations have been a tradition for girls who are coming of age that started back in England in the 17th Century. In the New York City area, Sweet 16 parties can run the gamut in pricing and extravagance. Today, you can see parties that include dress, limos,…
Five nights at the beautiful and all inclusive Iberostar Paraiso Maya resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico was a really nice vacation for the whole family. The Maya resort is the “Suite” complex of Iberostar which connects 5 resorts into each other. When you stay in the Maya, you…
I am so excited!!! I passed! I have been designated as a Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Cruise Counsellor after recently completing the organization’s Certification requirements. I am now recognized within the cruise industry as an Accredited Cruise Counselor. I achieved Cruise Counselor achievement through completion of a comprehensive program…
I had the opportunity to tour the magnificent Disney Dream. Disney’s mission is to recapture the Golden Age of cruising from the 40’s when Walt Disney used to cruise quite often with his family. If you have ever cruised on a Disney ship, you know that they have captued that…
When my family went on our first Disney Cruise, like so many others, I researched as much as I could to find the most useful information and memorable tidbits to help make our cruise stand out. I have compiled a list of tips that I brought and used for our…
100th Anniversary! Looking for a Cruise destination this year? The Panama Canal is a very popular cruise itinerary that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. This year’s sailing makes it more special as the canal marks their 100th Anniversary. On August 15, 1914, the S.S. Ancon became the first…
During the last week of August, my family and I spent a week at the Beach Club Resort in Walt Disney World. The Beach Club Resort is considered a Deluxe Resort and is located walking distance to EPCOT and a short ferry ride to Hollywood Studios. Besides standard rooms, the resort also…
Just a short drive from the Bayonne Bridge, lies the Cape Liberty Terminal in Bayonne, NJ. This is the home port for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. We had an opportunity to tour the newly revitalized, otherwise known as “Solsticized”, Celebrity Summit which was about to embark for a 7…
Leigh and I went to Pier 88 in New York City on a guided tour of Norwegian’s brand new ship, Breakaway. Our ship inspection was being conducted right before passengers were about to set sail on a 7 night cruise to Bermuda. When passengers first enter the Breakaway, they…
