A Day Trip From Cadiz – Jerez de la Frontera

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

A Day Trip from Marseille – Charming Arles

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

Freedom in the Mediterranean…Beautiful Barcelona

I will be back shortly to continue my review of this Freedom of the Seas cruise, but since I am still working on my time in Barcelona, I want to take a minute to express my heartbreak over the terrorist attacks on Thursday in this amazing city. I will tell you that I fell totally … Continue reading Freedom in the Mediterranean…Beautiful Barcelona

Conquest in the Caribbean…6 (and last!)

After our two new cool ports, we have a sea day on our way back to Ft. Lauderdale.  We have already discussed that I really like sea days, both for relaxing and because they always have kinda corny, but usually fun activities for people to take part in if they choose.  My activity du jour … Continue reading Conquest in the Caribbean…6 (and last!)