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...]

Looking for travel inspiration? The following 'must read travel books' are the top recommended travel books I have found online or been told about. After researching these books I have added a lot more to my book wish list. I'm sure Kev will love that. ha I think you'll find travel inspiration in the books I have shared below. Included are adventure, couples, family, RV/road … [Read more...]

Traveling With Treats Have you ever checked into a hotel room and found out not only is there no room service but no restaurants nearby? Or been on a cross country road trip with miles of highway ahead of you and two hungry children in the back seat? Prepare for just these situations with a traveling treat kit. First on the list is an insulated zippered vinyl lunch container. … [Read more...]