Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the airport bar! Yep, I’m here a solid three hours early. So far, the incoming flight has been delayed 15 minutes but my flight is still listed as on time. Weather in Charlotte is overcast but not raining. Check in and security were super fast, I have TSA, but even … Continue reading And We’re Off!
I have not seen very many reviews of the Spectrum of the Seas, mostly because it is in Asia full time I would imagine, so I thought I would try and do a semi-live review of my family holiday cruise December 28 – January 2. This will be my first time sailing on a Quantum class ship, … Continue reading NYE Southeast Asia Cruise
I booked this trip as a birthday present for my daughter (turning 8) and as a weekend get away for just her and I (we are surrounded by boys at home!). With the cruise leaving November 1 and my daughter really not wanting to miss Halloween, we flew in the morning of the cruise, not … Continue reading Mommy & Me Cruise
Our last night on board we had reservations for Chops Grille, the steakhouse offering. We have eaten at Chops at least once on every cruise since 2012. And if I am being completely honest, its hit or miss. When it’s good, it’s REALLY good. But its not always good. So how was the Mariner? Let’s … Continue reading Mariner of the Seas…Amplified! The Dining Part – Chops Grille
For dinner on night two, we decided to go to Jamie’s Italian as part of our Ultimate Dining Package. This was the restaurant I was most worried about. We loved Portofino’s and were not happy when they decided to transition them out. But eventually, we came to love Giovanni’s Table almost as much. And now … Continue reading Mariner of the Seas…Amplified! The Dining Part – Jamie’s Italian
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