It hasn't been very long since our family enjoyed cruising on Carnival Liberty and yet I find myself yearning to go back. In March we cruised for 7 days from Port Canaveral with stops in Grand Turk; San Juan, Puerto Rico and St. Thomas. We had a spectacular time at the Journey concert, which was held right on board the Liberty as part of the Carnival Live tour and stayed in a balcony cabin which was a first for our family. You can see our thoughts about the balcony cabin on the Liberty here and ...
Travel Tips
What to Pack for an All Inclusive Vacation
We have been travelling a lot recently and each and every time I find I've over-packed! All inclusive vacations get me excited and I seem to pack as though I'm going for months rather than a week's holiday. I've decided to make myself a list of what to pack for all inclusive vacations based upon the masses of items I didn't use while on my last trip. Medications This is the first on the list. Not only should you bring your prescribed medications but also some over the counter choices ...
Tips for Sober Travel
In the past when my husband and I were looking around at travel locations and resorts, one factor which weighed heavily on our decision was the alcohol. We'd investigate the bars, what brands of alcohol they offered and the general vibe of the place because we were looking for a lively, upbeat place where we could enjoy our drinks of choice. These days as a sober traveller, I still investigate this but for the opposite reason. The last think I want is to end up at a resort jammed with partiers ...
Cruising 101 – All You Need to Know to Plan a Carnival Cruise
Last year around this time our family was busy planing our very 1st cruise. We took our time, did loads of research and ended up taking a 5 day Cruise to Bahamas on Carnival’s Fantasy which was a complete dream! We truly enjoyed our time on the Fantasy, you can read all about why we think it's a cruise ship for everyone HERE. Since then, we've been doing some more research and are excitedly planning a trip on Carnival's Liberty in March. We've been telling all of our friends about why we ...
Tips for Finding Your Dream Cottage Rental
Are you considering renting a cottage this summer? If so, you're probably dreaming of quiet time on the dock, canoeing and evening fires with the family. Renting a cottage is a great way to have a family get-away but there are many factors which should be considered when you are looking at rental listings. The first thing you should do is sit down and make a list of your must-have items; how far are you willing to travel, do you want waterfront, can everyone negotiate steep stairs to the ...