After our whirlwind Friday, we intentionally slowed things down on Saturday and enjoyed a leisurely morning before heading out for our first event of the day: an early lunch at Carbone. We all met up and rode the subway together before settling in for what was, without question, one of the best meals of the… Read More
I was up at the crack of dawn for coffee and a little quiet time before our big Sister shopping day! My first event of the day was walking CeeCee to the American Ballet Theatre studios for her summer intensive classes. After dropping her off, my sister and I headed to Tompkins Square Bagels for… Read More
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve visited New York City over the years, but I think this trip made number seven. Every visit has been memorable for a different reason. Some have been girls’ trips, others have centered around Broadway, Christmas or simply enjoying one of my favorite cities. This trip was all… Read More
If you’ve followed along for very long, you know that my favorite day on any Disney Cruise Line vacation is Castaway Cay day. There’s just something about stepping onto Disney’s private island that immediately puts everyone into vacation mode. We’ve spent countless beach days here over the years, and until recently, my favorite splurge was… Read More
My favorite for Fort Lauderdale getaways and pre-cruise luxury I’ve now done two stays at Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale and WOW… I’m still dreaming about it. The first time we stayed, I immediately knew we’d be back. In fact, before we had even checked out, I was already telling Honey that I wanted to… Read More
If I’m being completely honest, I always look forward to Castaway Cay more than any other port. Not because it’s the most exotic destination. Not because it has the fanciest excursions. But because thirteen years of Disney cruising have left me with so many wonderful memories on this island. From babies building sandcastles to teenagers… Read More
Day two was an especially fun one because it happened to be my nephew Jay’s birthday! We woke up to find ourselves already docked at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Disney Cruise Line’s newest island destination in The Bahamas. After coffee and breakfast in the Concierge Lounge, our party of nine headed ashore, ready… Read More