Last week I had the absolute joy of setting sail with a fabulous group of friends and colleagues aboard the gorgeous Disney Dream! This ship has such a special place in my heart – she was the first Disney ship I ever sailed, and the one I’ve cruised the most. For me, walking onto the… Read More
A New Favorite for Pre-Cruise Luxury Last week I spent a pre-cruise night at the newly re-imagined Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale and… WOW… I’m still dreaming about it. I absolutely loved our stay and I will be bringing my family, Marme and Daddy-O back next May before we sail the Destiny. The only thing… Read More
A Return Visit with the Whole Family and We’re Even More Obsessed! Back in May, I had the chance to stay at Universal Helios Grand Hotel during my first whirlwind visit to Epic Universe. I loved it then… but returning this fall with Honey and Whit sealed it. We are officially smitten with this resort!… Read More
The most “luxury within reach” way to do Epic Universe! We had another absolutely epic adventure at Universal’s brand-new park, and this time we got to experience it in the most incredible way… on a VIP Tour. Now that I’ve done it myself, I can confidently say that if you want to see and do… Read More
Take a culinary journey across Asia at The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant in Universal Epic Universe. We dined in at Blue Dragon in September and I’m here to help you decide if you should nosh or not! Tucked inside Celestial Park, this vibrant dining spot invites guests into a glowing courtyard where it’s always evening.… Read More
Across the shimmering waters of the Neptune Pool in Celestial Park, Atlantic is truly delightful. Designed to resemble a grand Victorian-style aquarium, this breathtaking restaurant combines immersive theming with elevated dining. I’ve dined in twice now, and am excited to provide this full review. Spoiler alert: Epic Universe is absolutely nailing the dining experience. Aquaria… Read More
We rolled into Knoxville Sunday for Whit’s first official college tour, kicking things off at the University of Tennessee. I couldn’t resist the chance to stay at Graduate Knoxville, the Vols’ home-turf hotel filled with school spirit, Tennessee nostalgia, and good ol’ Rocky Top charm. Nestled right on The Strip, we could walk to campus… Read More