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Using the Bermuda Bus and Ferry Pass

Using the Bermuda Bus and Ferry Pass

Cove at Horseshoe Bay Using the Bermuda Bus and Ferry Pass to Easily Explore The Disney Magic docked at the Royal Naval Dockyards What I Wish I Had Known

Every time that I visit a new place, I leave wishing that I had known some tip before visiting.  I do my research, but still miss things.  Two things stand out from our recent Disney Bermuda Cruise.

Using the Bermuda Bus and Ferry Pass is a…

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Disney's Halloween on the High Seas Review

Disney’s Halloween on the High Seas Review

Disney’s Halloween on the High Seas Review

Every Autumn, Disney Cruise Line transforms its ships into floating Halloween parties.  From late September through early November, passengers enjoy even more activities; on top of all the normal fare.

This October, we took our first Disney’s Halloween on the High Seas Cruise.  My wife and son were especially excited.  They enjoy Magic Kingdom’s…

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Rainy Walk Through Ponta Delgada

Rainy Walk Through Ponta Delgada

Standing at the Ponta Delgada City Gates A Rainy Walk Through Ponta Delgada, Azores Highly adorned side entrance to a church

On our recent Disney TransAtlantic Cruise, after a week at sea, we stopped in Ponta Delgada, Azores.  Enjoy over 30 photos that I took while on my rainy walk through town.

St. Peter’s Church St. Peter’s Church

The volcanic islands lie 1000 miles from the coast of Europe. …

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Day Trip from Louisville: Bernheim Arboretum and Forest

Day Trip from Louisville: Bernheim Arboretum and Forest

Day Trip from Louisville Bernheim Arboretum and Forest About Bernheim Arboretum and Forest

Just 27 miles from downtown Louisville lies Bernheim Arboretum and Forest.  Almost 16,000 acres of nature await to be explored less than 1 mile off of I65.  Admission is free on weekdaysand costs just $5 per car load on weekends and holidays.  If you visiting Louisville, then Bernheim Forest makes a…

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Magical Disney Cruise Line Details

Magical Disney Cruise Line Details

Welcome aboard The Disney Wonder!

Magical Disney Cruise Line Details

“There is no magic in magic, It’s all in the details.” – Walt Disney

Walt Disney Theater on the Disney Dream

The Disney Cruise Line ranks as the top cruise line for families year after year.  Passengers are dazzled by original Broadway style musicals.  Disney’s child and teen programs keep the kids entertained and allow parents…

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Ibiza: Not Our Favorite Cruise Port

Ibiza: Not Our Favorite Cruise Port

The old walled portion of Ibiza town Ibiza Not Our Favorite Cruise Port

Please do not misunderstand me.  I am not saying that Ibiza, Spain is a bad place.  Nor am I recommending that you should not visit Ibiza.  It simply did not enthrall us.

Maybe part of the reason is where it fell on our Disney TransAtlantic Cruise.  The day before, we had visited Mijasand Malaga.  The following day, we would…

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Costa Maya: Mexico's Caribbean Cruise Retreat

Costa Maya: Mexico’s Caribbean Cruise Retreat

Welcome to Costa Maya Costa Maya Mexico’s Caribbean Cruise Retreat Plenty of tequila for sale

If you take a Western Caribbean cruise, then you will likely dock in Costa Maya, Mexico.  Costa Maya has a rich history dating all the way back to ….2001?  That’s right.  Developers built it specifically for cruise liners.  And, It has worked!

Authentic Experiences Chacchoben Mayan Ruins

You will not…

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Cadiz, Spain: History, Architecture, Beaches, and Gardens

Cadiz, Spain: History, Architecture, Beaches, and Gardens

Church of our Lady Carmen and Santa Teresa from Jardines de Alomeda Apodaca Cadiz, Spain History, Architecture, Beaches, and Gardens Saint Augustine History Part of the Roman City Wall

Long before the Moors, Vandals, or Romans conquered the Iberian Peninsula; before Rome was even founded; prior to Homer and the Golden Age of Ancient Greece, the Phoenicians dominated the seas.  From the cities of…

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Sintra/ Cascais Coast Tour Review

Sintra/ Cascais Coast Tour Review

Cascais, Portugal Beautiful Sintra/ Cascais Coast Tour Review

After eight days at sea and one day in the Azores, our Disney TransAtlantic Cruise docked in Lisbon, Portugal.  Lisbon has such a rich history and so much to see.  Our family almost always chooses to visit natural beauty if possible.  The Sintra/ Cascais Coast Tour offered scenic stops that seemed to be a perfect match.

Streets of…

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Mijas: Jewel of Andalusia

Mijas: Jewel of Andalusia

Outdoor cafe in Mijas Mijas Jewel of Andalusia Mijas Pueblo

High above the Costa del Sol of Andalusia, Mijas Pueblo lies nestled into the side of the mountains.  The white washed village gleams in the sunlight.

When we decided to take the Disney TransAtlantic Cruise, we began to research the Andalusia region of Spain.  Beautiful photos of the famous white hill towns mesmerized us.  Mijas, with…

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Disney TransAtlantic Cruise Review

Disney TransAtlantic Cruise Review

Captain Mickey statue in the Disney Magic atrium Disney TransAtlantic Cruise Review Sailing the Seas with Captain Mickey!

Each May, Disney Cruise Line sends the Disney Magic across the Atlantic, where it will spend the summer touring Europe.  This thirteen night cruise sets sail from Miami, Florida and ends in Barcelona, Spain.  It feels more like two, back to back cruises, one week at sea and…

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Our Whale Watching Experience in the Azores

Our Whale Watching Experience in the Azores

Whale watching in the Azores Our Whale Watching Experience in the Azores

CNN, Fodor’s, Huffington Post and multiple blogs rank the Azores as one of the best places in the world to see whales.  Our family has a fascination with sea life, particularly whales and dolphins.  Since our son was about four, we have studied books and watched Blue Planet videos at any opportunity.  Our Disney Cruise Line…

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Touring New Orleans by Streetcar

Touring New Orleans by Streetcar

Garden District mansion Touring New Orleans by Streetcar

The New Orleans streetcar system runs through many of the Crescent City’s tourist districts.  With five interconnected trolley lines, they can take you where to want to explore.  I love New Orleans.  There is so much to see, hear, and taste.  Riding conjures up the romance of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire.”  What better way…

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Chankanaab Beach Park Review - Cozumel, Mexico

Chankanaab Beach Park Review – Cozumel, Mexico

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Chankanaab Beach Park Review

Chankanaab Beach Park Review

Entrance to Chankanaab Beach Park on Cozumel, Mexico Chankanaab Beach Park Review Cozumel, Mexico

On our first visit to Cozumel, Mexico, we enjoyed the Fury Snorkel and Beach Excursion.  Returning on my latest cruise, I decided to try something different.  The options were vast.  I opted to visit Chankanaab Beach Park.  Within one park, I had access to many activities.  It looked like a good…

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Chacchoben Ruins: a Great Intro to Mayan History

Chacchoben Ruins: a Great Intro to Mayan History

Chacchoben Mayan ruins near Costa Maya, Mexico Chacchoben Ruins A Great Intro to Mayan Culture Quintana Roo, Mexico

When we honeymooned in Cancun many years ago, I had wanted to see the nearby Mayan ruins.  We could not afford to tour the surrounding area, though.  We had a great time lounging by the clear, blue waters, but I have looked forward to another chance.

Clear Caribbean waters of…

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Norwegian Pearl Cruise Ship Review

Norwegian Pearl Cruise Ship Review

Norwegian Pearl Cruise Ship Review

If you are planning a cruise from the United States, then the Norwegian Pearl will likely be an option.  Currently, it sails out of New Orleans.  Soon, it will cross the Panama Canal on its way to Seattle.  During the summer, the Pearl will transport passengers to Alaska.  Afterwards, a California Coast and a return Panama Canal cruise takes the ship from…