Castaway Cay Sandcastle Cabanas

My favorite day on any Disney Cruise Line sailing is Castaway Cay day. After more than a twenty Disney cruises, I’ve spent countless wonderful beach days on Disney’s private island, and the Sandcastle Cabanas remain one of my very favorite splurges. While Disney has since introduced the newer Mickey & Minnie Cove Cabanas, these original… Read More

NYC Travel Diaries {W New York Union Square}

Choosing the right hotel in New York City can feel overwhelming. There are hundreds of options, each with its own personality, neighborhood and price point. For this trip, our priority was simple. We wanted to be close to Sister and her family. The W Union Square ended up being the perfect home base. We liked… Read More

NYC Travel Diaries {Day 3 & 4: One Last Hurrah}

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

NYC Travel Diaries {Day 2: Sister Shopping Day}

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

NYC Travel Diaries {Day 1: Back in the Big Apple}

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

Christmas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

If you’ve been around Dixie Delights for long, you already know this is my favorite Disney resort. Not just at Christmas, but all 365 days of the year. I’ve been hanging onto these photos since our stay last December, waiting for the perfect excuse to share them. With Christmas in July and Disney’s Halfway to… Read More

Mickey & Minnie Cove Cabanas at Castaway Cay

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