Celebrity Flora…A New Way to Cruise to the Galapagos

The Galapagos Islands, what I consider to be a living museum of evolutionary changes, has been inching to the top of my bucket list. Yet for some reason, each year I bypass this particular itinerary Celebrity Flora may be just what I’ve been waiting for!

for another. I’m sold on the destination, but can’t seem to zero in on the right ship. The debut of the

Everything I’ve read about the Celebrity Flora intrigues me. Comparisons have been made to the Celebrity Edge as far as the look, feel, and the classic design. The ship’s standard accommodations, Sky Suite with Infinite Veranda, measures 330 square feet. The 100-passenger ship is intimate, yet there is still plenty of public space to enjoy. Guests can meet for drinks and conversation at the Sunset Lounge or relax in The Vista, an open-air hideaway with 360-degree views, cocoon-style loungers, and private cabanas.  

Cruising to Some of the Southern Caribbean’s Best Islands

For a cruise vacation with some lesser known ports of call, try a Southern Caribbean itinerary that include Antigua, Barbados or Dominica. Of course, all are perfect for beach and water sports…it is after all the Caribbean.  But that’s not all!

Antigua

 The island also is known for having 365 beaches or one for every day of the year. One of the better ones that is close to the cruise docks is Miller’s Beach. A taxi is the best way to get there; be sure to negotiate rate before getting into the cab. Another great one is Galley Bay Beach where the, surfing conditions are first-rate.

New Ships Sailing in 2018

Love to be the first on a new ship to experience the shows, dining, and of course, all the state-of-the-art innovations?  Here’s what’s setting sail in 2018.

Carnival Horizon 135,000 tons

Coming April 2018 

Things to look forward to:

• Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse/Brewhouse.
• Seafood Shack for for favorites like Crab Cake Sliders & Fried Buffalo Shrimp.
• SkyRide; zip around the suspended two-lane bike course high above the deck.
• Two movie theaters next door to one another, called the Carnival Multiplex.
• Dr. Seuss WaterWorks featuring side-by-side racing slides, splashy water-spray toys and a giant tipping top hat!

Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas  225,282 tons

Coming April 2018

Things to look forward to:

·        El Loco Fresh for all your Mexican favorites.

·        Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade with 30 big-screen TVs!

·        Laser Tag; An epic glow-in-the-dark experience.

·        The two level Ultimate Family Suite; a dream come true for kids of all ages!

·        Hairspray the Musical, a Tony Award winner!

Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas; The Ultimate Family Suite

Are you thinking about taking your family on RoyalCaribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, one of the most spectacular ships to debut in 2018?  Then maybe you would also be interested in staying in the most magnificent family suite onboard…The Ultimate Family Suite!

The two level, 1,350 square foot Ultimate Family Suite will have two bedrooms and accommodate a family of up to eight people. To say it is kid friendly is a gross understatement!  It is so bursting with fun features, you may have a hard time getting the kiddos to leave long enough to enjoy the rest of the ship!