Category Archives: Family

Activities involving family/extended family.

Day 13 – Amber Cove In The Dominican Republic!

Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 by Paul

The Energizer Bunny was already up and hopping at 6:15 am, buzzing around the cabin like a bunny on a mission, getting all revved up for a trip to the tourist traps! Located in the province of Puerto Plata in … Continue reading →

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Day 12 – Grand Turk Island!

Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 by Paul

We were staring out the window, and to our surprise, the world outside was still zipping by!  We won’t grace our destination with our presence until 1:00 pm today.  Our grand adventure takes us to Grand Turk.  How grand is … Continue reading →

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Day 11 – We Walked In San Juan (All Day)

Posted on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 by Paul

At the crack of dawn, precisely 6:30, my eyes creaked open. I stealthily tip-toed out of bed, leaving Her Majesty, the queen of snoring, peacefully serenading the neighborhood with her comical symphony of sounds. I sorted out the last of … Continue reading →

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Day 10 – Sailing South East Toward Puerto Rico

Posted on Monday, July 22, 2024 by Paul

morning, we were feeling the laziness levels hitting maximum capacity, and we didn’t emerge from our comfy cave until a glorious 8:00 am when our breakfast made a heroic appearance. After a cinematic masterpiece on TV and a thorough scrubbing … Continue reading →

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Day 9 – The Princess Cay Stay All Day They Say

Posted on Monday, July 22, 2024 by Paul

Today’s destination is a top-secret, exclusive Princess beach area, and we decided to be rebels and stay on board to enjoy the peace and quiet while everyone else fights for beach space. Our suite was on the 14th floor! No … Continue reading →

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Day 8 – Ft Lauderdale; Coming And Going

Posted on Saturday, July 20, 2024 by Paul

We arrived at the port at dawn and docked so smoothly that it felt like we were still at sea. When there was a knock on the door, I opened the curtains and was surprised to see that we had … Continue reading →

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Day 7 – Returning To Florida So We Can Start Part Two!

Posted on Friday, July 19, 2024 by Paul

840 miles, and we will return to our starting point. From behind the glass, it looks amazing, but open the window, and wham, the heat and humidity hit you like a ton of bricks. We woke up bright and early, … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – Return To Mexico, Costa Mayo 135 NM To The North

Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 by Paul

Today, we landed in Mexico again at Costa Maya.  The overnight trip was a mere 135 nautical miles. Did You Know? Costa Maya is a stretch of Caribbean coast on Mexico’s eastern Yucatán Peninsula.  Mahahual village is a popular cruise … Continue reading →

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Day 5 – Zipping Through Honduras!

Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 by Paul

We were abruptly awoken by a polite yet overly enthusiastic knock on the door, only to find a cheery chap standing there with an offering of coffee and orange juice. Morning wake-up calls have never looked this bright! We swung … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Sailing To Cozumel Island, Mexico

Posted on Sunday, July 14, 2024 by Paul

Today is Mark’s “Lime Green” day! Oh my!  What was that?  At 7:00 am sharp, there came a knock on our door.  I checked the calendar, and it was not Santa Claus, which left only one more possibility: coffee! Feeling … Continue reading →

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