We departed for Fort Lauderdale today to our 11-day cruise to partially transit the Panama Canal. Libby and I have considered this itinerary a number of times over the years only to opt for some other travel option. Why? The dates have typically been less than ideal for Libby’s schedule, the cruise tends to be […]
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Day #1: To Miami
Posted in Florida on Feb 28th, 2014
Our flight schedule is a bit unusual. To make best use of our SkyMiles, we’re flying not from Tampa but from Miami. So, we had to start our journey to Europe by driving four hours to Miami International Airport. The day was rather hectic for Libby and me with our work obligations, as well as […]
We’re aboard the Norwegian Dawn in our home port of (not so sunny, today anyway) Tampa, Florida. We’re sailing to Central America via the Western Caribbean. On this journey we’ll add two new countries to our tally: Honduras (#87) and Belize (#88). I’ll blog along the way, but I may not update posts daily, preferring […]
Day #1: Ft. Lauderdale, Embarkation
Posted in Florida, Ruby Princess on Nov 20th, 2012
Following an uneventful drive, we arrived at Port Everglades a little after 11:30. The check-in queue was rather long, but Pop saved the day for us as we were able to use the special assistance line. Thus, we zipped aboard the ship with minimal fuss and muss in a mere matter of moments. Hungry, we […]
I just finished booking a family cruise for November 21, 2010 on the NCL Pearl from Miami. Libby, Emerson, and I will be enjoying an aft “mini suite” (really more of a “deluxe balcony” in my book). I’ve also booked a nearby cabin for my mother and grandfather. Libby’s parents have opted to sit this […]