Planning a cruise? I've been on several cruises with my family and shore excursions are always my favorite part. It's so fun to explore a new destination. Because our time in port is always too short, we've found that it pays to plan our shore excursions before our trip. There are three good reasons to plan […]
Heading to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on a cruise? We spent two days in Puerto Vallarta on our Carnival cruise, and we loved this city. We loved the activities and excursions we chose and are sharing the details here. This isn't a list of everything you could do in Puerto Vallarta, but we did a lot […]
Planning to visit Cabo San Lucas on a cruise? We visited this popular cruise port on Mexico's Baja Peninsula with our kids (ages 12 and 14). Here are our tips on what to expect, fun things to do, and ways to make the most of your limited time. This was my first trip to Cabo […]
Hello! Are you planning a Disney Cruise? It's Kimberly at Get Away Today. We book family cruises for the best prices on all the major cruise lines, and you can have a great time on any of them. However, there is something really special about a Disney Cruise. In this post, I'm sharing what makes […]
Planning your first cruise? There is a lot to like about cruise vacations. The ports are exotic, the food is delicious, the service is excellent and the price is right. In this article, I'm sharing my best cruise advice for first-timers. Cruise ships are big enough to keep everyone entertained, but small enough that it's […]
Wondering what to pack for a Caribbean cruise? There is so much variety in a cruise that it can be tricky to fit everything you need into a suitcase. I'm a former travel agent and cruises are my favorite vacations, so I've had some practice at packing for a Caribbean cruise. Swimwear, formal wear, active […]
Hello! Are you planning a cruise? One of my favorite parts of any cruise is the food. Cruise dining is different from the typical home or restaurant experience, so this post is all about helping you navigate your options and make the most of them. Most of today's big cruise ships give you a variety […]
Is Labadee, Haiti on your Royal Caribbean cruise itinerary? You're in for a treat. 🙂 Labadee is a small peninsula on the northern coast of Haiti. It is a private beach leased to Royal Caribbean and you can only get there on a Royal Caribbean cruise. All of the beaches and activities at Labadee are located […]
Hello! Though we travel frequently, we do not often travel internationally, so my children just got their first passports last summer. Passports for kids expire every 5 years, so there was no reason to start the clock until we had an international trip on the horizon. I started at the U.S. State Department's official website, travel.state.gov, and read through […]
Hi there! Planning a family cruise? Good call! A cruise is a great way to vacation with a large family. Once you get there, the itinerary, dining and entertainment are all taken care of, so you can just enjoy time with the family. I have taken two cruises to the Bahamas with my entire family in […]
