Our next port was Lisbon, Portugal. Hey! You know what Portugal has?? Wine! Here is the description of the tour I booked through MSC: ARRABIDA WINERY TOUR Depart from the pier and, passing over 25th April Bridge, sister bridge of the Golden Gate, you will drive to the base of the Statue of “Christ the … Continue reading A Day Trip from Lisbon – Arrabida & Wine Tasting
Moving (or sailing) right along, after two relaxing days at sea, we have arrived in Cadiz, Spain; a brand new port for me. As is my wont, if there is an excursion that combines touring with eating or drinking a local specialty, I’m totally down! Here is the description of today’s tour from MSC: JEREZ … Continue reading A Day Trip From Cadiz – Jerez de la Frontera
Now, if you have followed my cruise planning at all before, you know I ALWAYS plan my own excursions, I think that you get a better product for less money than booking the cruise line excursions. However, I had waited so long to get organized for this one due to a bazillion things going on … Continue reading A Day Trip from Marseille – Charming Arles
We chose this cruise for the ports and to try a new line. MSC has the status match program which also helped. This cruise was from Genoa, Italy to Kiel, Germany with stops at Marseille, Barcelona, Cadiz, Lisbon, Vigo, and Southampton. Embarkation: This was a disaster. I am not sure if Genoa was not equipped … Continue reading MSC Meraviglia – Genoa to Germany
I know we are almost a week past Mother’s Day, but I want to share this with you. I received a gift from my boys (who for the first time have jobs). The gifts and cards were thoughtful and showed that they pay attention to me and what I like. My daughter, at 7, does … Continue reading Mother’s Day
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