It's back to Royal Caribbean for my next cruise. Nope, it's not on one of Oasis class ships. Instead we're going on Empress of the Seas on a wonderful eight day itinerary. My sisters had already selected the date and ship when I decided to join them for a warm weather … [Read more...] about Empress of the Seas: Next Vacation!
Norwegian Epic Transatlantic: Final Thoughts
My first transatlantic cruise on the Norwegian Epic was a fantastic vacation and I'll definitely be cruising more of these itineraries in the future. Having said that I came away with some things I would want to do different next time. Transatlantic Cruising As I just … [Read more...] about Norwegian Epic Transatlantic: Final Thoughts
Norwegian Epic Transatlantic: San Juan and Debarkation
Today we have to leave Norwegian Epic after 16 days in San Juan. It turned out to be the worst debarkation I've ever experienced. I think it even exceeded the predictions the hotel director had given us at the Latitudes party early on. Morning on Norwegian Epic I usually wake … [Read more...] about Norwegian Epic Transatlantic: San Juan and Debarkation
COVID-19 Update: A Sad Week
Today marks four full weeks since I returned from my last trip and started stay at home measures. My only outings in a month have been to get groceries. It's hard but what's even harder is the news about so many deaths from COVID-19. As I write this, the US has over 20,000 … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update: A Sad Week
Norwegian Epic Transatlantic: St. Thomas
Today's the last full day of our cruise and it's a port day in St. Thomas. The ship docked early but no one could get off until clearing U.S. immigration in person. St. Thomas Morning We had coffee and a pastry in the lido buffet and later went to breakfast at Taste after it … [Read more...] about Norwegian Epic Transatlantic: St. Thomas