Planning a Cruise? Don’t be Afraid of Seasickness!

Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than not feeling well – no matter what the cause – and for those who have never cruised, a common concern when considering a cruise is the potential for sea sickness. As someone who is in fact, prone to seasickness, I’m here to tell you that you CAN still cruise and have a fabulous time! There are, however, some things you’ll want to plan in advance, so that getting sick once you’re onboard doesn’t interfere with your cruise. Read more

Cruising Destinations That are NOT the Caribbean

One of the things that keeps frequent cruisers coming back again and again, is the incredible variety of destinations that can be visited on a cruise. And while for many, their first cruise is to the sunny and warm tropical islands of the Caribbean, the fact is that there is – literally – an entire world of amazing places that not only *can* be explored on a cruise but may actually be *best* explored on a cruise. Let’s take a look at a few of them today. Read more

5 Reasons Why Cruising Rocks

I am often asked about cruising from those who have never set sail on a vacation at sea. “Why do so many people who have cruised before LOVE cruising and sail again and again?” And more directly – “Why should I cruise?”

So, let’s talk about what makes cruising so popular with so many! Read more

What We Loved About Barbados

As I mentioned last week, my husband and I had the chance to travel to Barbados to celebrate our anniversary. We are back now (sadly!) but we came home with many wonderful memories of our stay at Sandals Royal Barbados. We loved every minute of our visit there last week, and rather than tell you about it, I thought it would be more fun to show you some of what made our visit so special and memorable. Read more