
From the moment I stepped off the plane, Maui felt different. It smelled different. And for once, even though I was far from home, I felt like I was exactly were I was supposed to be. Maui was magical to me. Jet-lagged from a 10 hour flight (Hawaii is 6 hours behind the east coast), [...]
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by admin on January 3, 2012
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Wow. As I set out to write this post, as I do every year, I am completely amazed at all the wonderful opportunities I’ve had. Even with an unplanned surgery (which derailed quite a few of my travel plans), 2011 was good to me and I realize how lucky I am to do what I [...]
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Cozumel, Mexico was the first stop on our 7-day Western Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Liberty. Initially, my daughter and I had planned a catamaran trip to Passion Island, but at the last minute she decided she wanted to see Mayan ruins. Since our excursion was booked through Carnival, we were able to make the change [...]
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by admin on December 13, 2011
in Travel

I’m not big on kitschy trinkets and souvenirs when traveling. Unless there is something specific my daughter wants (like a ukulele from Hawaii), I try to avoid knick-knack shops at all costs– that is, unless I’m buying a Christmas ornament. Travel Christmas ornaments are my one splurge when we’re visiting a new destination. I have [...]
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Carnival Liberty was the first ship to receive some major enhancements as part of Carnival Cruise Lines $500 million Fun Ship 2.0 Initiative. Last week, my daughter and I sailed the Western Caribbean on Carnival Liberty, while experiencing all of her new (and fabulous) upgrades. Here’s a little taste of the Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements [...]
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Traveling with my daughter, this week, to Mexico, Belize, Honduras and Grand Cayman via Carnival Liberty has been a wonderful experience for us both. It was great to have some mother/daughter bonding time while exploring new destinations…and a new Fun Ship! But, as much as I love spending time with her, it’s also important that [...]
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As the wife of a mixologist, I know a good drink. I also know there is an art to mixing fresh ingredients on the spot, without the use of a pre-made mixes, to create something truly unique and enjoyable! That’s why I was super excited to check out Alchemy Bar– one of the new Fun [...]
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