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Just a short stroll from the bustling cruise port and the colorful charm of Nassau’s downtown lies a quiet gem soaked in Bahamian history, flavor, and warmth—John Watling’s Distillery. Getting There: A Walk Through Umbrella Lane The path to the distillery is half the experience. As I made my way uphill, I wandered through West Hill …

Five Cruise Ships, One Unforgettable Day The day I arrived in Nassau, five cruise ships lined the port, creating a bustling, vibrant scene I’ll never forget. The newly redesigned Nassau Cruise Port didn’t just manage the crowd—it welcomed us with open arms, Bahamian charm, and a world of color. With my health issues, I stayed off the ship …

Sometimes the best vacations are the ones where you do a little exploring and a lot of unwinding and resting. This honestly was my first resting vacation and I really needed it. That’s exactly what my recent 4-day cruise aboard Carnival Elation was all about—a perfect mix of island exploring and onboard relaxation. Shop Now for …

The Queens Staircase, one of the most iconic and meaningful landmarks in the Bahamas, tucked between limestone walls and tropical greenery in the heart of Nassau lies a passageway through time. If you’re cruising into Nassau or spending a day exploring the island, this 18th-century marvel is a must-see. A Stairway Steeped in History Carved by …

Nestled on the cliffs of the Chavón River in the Dominican Republic, Altos de Chavón paints a picture of a 16th-century Mediterranean village. With its cobbled streets, coral stone fountains, and breathtaking views, this village offers a unique blend of history, cuisine, accommodations, and activities. History Altos de Chavón wasn’t built in the 16th century, …

Southern Caribbean Cruise Day 4: Aruba For our stop in Aruba, we had about 12 hours to visit the island, so we booked two excursions. When we researched things to do in Aruba, we booked the Best of Aruba and Eagle Beach through Carnival and a sunset catamaran cruise through Viator with Octopus Aruba. We …

There are many beautiful places to see in La Romana Dominican Republic, such as Bayahibe Beach, Saona Island, Altos de Chavón and Casa de Campo, and Cave of Wonders. Not only are there beautiful locations to visit, the film makers have seen the beauty too. Saona Island was the backdrop in movies such as Pirates …

Southern Caribbean Cruise Day 5: Bonaire We arrived to Bonaire and got off the ship. While in Bonaire, we headed in through the port and stopped for some coffee at Umbrella, a cafe/bar in the port area; they do have WiFi there if you purchase something. We had an excursion booked as well! Then we …

Are you researching a Southern Caribbean Cruise on Carnival? Did you just book a Southern Caribbean cruise on Carnival? Cruising on Carnival Horizon? Here are all the details! Need to know what to pack? We sailed out of Miami on Carnival Horizon on Jan 21, 2023 Southern Caribbean Cruise Day 1 : Miami Check-in was …

Southern Caribbean Cruise Day 7: Amber Cove For the port Amber Cove in Puerto Plata Dominican Republic we chose an adrenaline packed excursion. This proved to be the best excursion of the entire week! If we go back, we would go again for sure! Zipline & 27 Waterfalls Combo We booked this excursion through Carnival. …