I cruise…a lot, and evidently I’ve written a lot of blog posts full of cruise tips and adventures. For my friends getting ready for their first time on a cruise overwhelmed by all the planning and possibilities, and for my fellow seasoned veteran cruisers: I’ve gathered my favorite cruise blog posts below for easy reference. […]
Alaska & Northwest
Cruising With Kids: Sea Days and Kids Camp
We cruise A LOT, and sometimes cruise with other families. We don’t have kids of our own, so I’ve asked my dearest friend and fellow cruise mate Tabitha, who has been cruising with her kids since they were wee toddlers, to share what you need to know about cruising with kids. This is the third […]
Cruising With Kids: Preparing for the Cruise and Excursions
We cruise A LOT, and sometimes cruise with other families. We don’t have kids of our own, so I’ve asked my dearest friend and fellow cruise mate Tabitha, who has been cruising with her kids since they were wee toddlers, to share what you need to know about cruising with kids. This is the second […]
Cruising With Kids: Planning, Accommodations, and Boarding
We cruise A LOT, and sometimes cruise with other families. We don’t have kids of our own, so I’ve asked my dearest friend and fellow cruise mate Tabitha, who has been cruising with her kids since they were wee toddlers, to share what you need to know about cruising with kids. This is one of […]
How I Maximize Relaxation & Fun on Cruise Sea Days
I’ve mentioned many, many, many times that I’m the most happy on a cruise ship. One of the things I look forward to the most are sea days. Sea days are free from schedules and responsibilities, and rather than thinking I’m “stuck” on the ship, I embrace the solitude of the open sea and nowhere […]
Cruise Packing Lists: Backpack & Rolling Suitcase Packing Checklists
I cruise about twice a year (this year it’ll be four cruises!). I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people pull into the port and unload carts full of bags for cruises. That’s too much stuff! I don’t even check bags. Ever. Yep, I can travel to Europe for two weeks with just a […]
Little Black Trench Coat: My SCOTTeVEST Travel Staple
Much like that little black dress that every woman has in her closet, which can be dressed up or dressed down depending on accessories and setting, my little black trench coat is just as versatile. I travel A LOT and prefer to not carry a purse abroad. So when I was looking for something that […]
A Cruise Must: Chef’s Table on Carnival Cruises
Cruising Carnival soon? During your planning and packing (read about my recommendations here), consider adding Chef’s Table to your planned events. IF you can get in. I’ve been trying to attend Chef’s Table for years and finally got the opportunity in February on Carnival Valor. So what’s the big deal, anyway? Chef’s Table […]
Alaskan Cruise: Victoria, British Columbia
Continued from Skagway Part 2 (City Highlights) The last stop on our Alaskan Cruise on Ruby Princess last summer was in Victoria, British Columbia, our only stop in Canada. We only had a half day (evening, actually) to enjoy Victoria before our short return to Seattle. Victoria is considered the “most British of all Canadian cities” […]
Alaskan Cruise: Skagway Part 2 (City Highlights)
Continued from Skagway Sled Dog Experience After our morning kissing puppies during our Musher’s Camp & Sled Dog Experience excursion up the road from Skagway in Dyea during our Alaskan cruise on Ruby Princess last summer, we returned to the ship to change, grab a city guide and drop off our coats (it was heating up). […]