We recently spent a fabulous weekend camping. It was my first time camping outdoors in a tent instead of in a camper like we did when I was a kid. So I wanted to share some noteworthy camping tips for beginners that I learned as a newbie. We had planned a big surprise birthday celebration for a family member for while we were there and it was a ton of fun. Prior to us … [Read more...]

Things To Do at Carnival Cruise Ports: Key West, FL and Cozumel Mexico We decided not to book any excursions at either of the ports, Key West, Florida and Cozumel, Mexico on our first cruise. I think that was a great decision on our part to get the lay of the land and how this cruising thing works. We also enjoyed having no set plans. Disembarkation at each port was an … [Read more...]

We had a short stay at the Yve Hotel (Miami, Florida), an affordable boutique hotel near the Port of Miami and had a blast in Miami before and after our cruise. If you're heading to the Port of Miami for a cruise, you'll want to stay somewhere close by. Downtown Miami fits the bill. With it's outdoor, open air malls and restaurants it's the ideal place to hang out before and … [Read more...]

First Time Cruisers We booked our November 2018 cruise on the the Carnival Victory through Alisa at EECC travels. I did most all of the research on my own and knew what cruise we wanted to take but she helped me out with specifics and things to think about since it was our 1st cruise. It was pretty much a last minute booking so we didn't have to wait long. And it was the … [Read more...]

Today we celebrate Safer Internet Day and although mostly focused on keeping kids safe online, it can be just as useful for adults. And especially important for travelers. Safer Internet Day is “to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile devices.” Make sure you're always responsible when posting anything on the Internet and teach your kids to do … [Read more...]