Sea days can be a blessing or a curse. You either are a sun worshipper who enjoys baking in the sun on the pool deck or you don’t. Another day on the Celebrity Eclipse: Day 6 of our cruise and since I had gotten crispy both on St. John and in St. Maarten, I was… Read More
With a big day planned for our St. Thomas port, we got up early to enjoy our special extended room service dining for Concierge class guests on our Celebrity Eclipse cruise. My husband had a veggie omelet, my son had a ham and cheese omelet with a side of sausage, and I had oatmeal. We also enjoyed… Read More
Perhaps you don’t think it’s possible to find an Irish pub in Amsterdam. Well, I’m here to tell you otherwise. Located on Het Leidseplein, Hoopman Irish Pub brings a little of the Irish to Amsterdam. Hoopman Irish Pub has the typical dark wood and feel of an Irish pub in Ireland. It had the requisite… Read More
Let’s be honest here. When United and Continental Airlines merged in October 2010, I really could have cared less. Yes, I do fly often, but like most consumers, I didn’t see how it would affect me personally. Now over a year later, I can see how it affects not only me, but all travelers. As… Read More
One of the highlights on my trip to the US Virgin Islands was my visit to Lalita Juice Bar & Health Food Restaurant. Lalita, part of the Kalima Center Inc. Health and Holistic Living, I knew I would be able to have lunch and choose anything off the menu. For most people, you go to… Read More
After an enjoyable morning out on Buck Island, this girl was hungry! As an invited guest to the US Virgin Islands, my trip was sponsored in part by the USVI and JetBlue. My schedule was jammed full of places to visit and explore and lunch and dinner reservations were also made for me, which I… Read More
Look at this view! Yes, this is the view you, too, can have if you decide to spend your next vacation at The Buccaneer luxury resort in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. St. Croix tourism says, “St. Croix has some of the finest weather in the world. The temperature averages 82 degrees year round and… Read More
During my visit to St. Thomas, I was able to venture into Charlotte Amalie during the “Miracle on Main Street” event on Friday, December 16, 2011. After watching the boats in the lighted boat parade and listening to music, we headed for Amalia Café for dinner. The sign may say “Meson Amalia,” but the restaurant… Read More
My first day in St. Thomas was quickly coming to a close and with much planned for the remainder of my stay, I eagerly anticipated all that there was to do. The USVI Board of Tourism had prepared a thorough schedule of activities for me to enjoy and experience all that St. Thomas has to… Read More
Eggplant and Olive Tapenade in Taste Who doesn’t love pictures of food? This guilty pleasure can help you savor some of the items onboard the Norwegian Epic from Norwegian Cruise Line without any of the calories. With 21 dining options onboard, you can easily eat at a different dining venue for each meal and never… Read More