Karan's Excellent Adventures

[...] We will be leaving soon for a 7 day cruise on the Freedom of the seas..... For me, One of the great pleasures of traveling is packing..... [...]

[...] ....The deck above is nice for smokers, and was my sister Janet's favorite place! It was a 4 day cruise to Cozumel Mexico, with 2 sea days We were never bored as there was lots to do! We enjoyed a [...]

[...] , or spa treatments. I was able to wangle $50 on board credit by booking with Crucon On this 5 day cruise I was able to save 30% by just doing the research myself and not using a travel agent. A few [...]

[...] As you probably know by now.....We love to cruise! Last week we returned from a 5 day cruise with our granddaughters! So different than travelling by ourselves! I wrote about that [...]

[...] rafting trip....but alas.....no pictures! Guatemala was a lovely day, spent in port....the local beer was just what we needed on this very hot day.... Of course there are Llamas in Peru  ( was [...]

[...] , we had a wonderful day in Tarpon springs shopping, while the menfolk sat outside enjoying the local beer.  That evening, We had dinner at Mamas...a wonderful local eatery.  We stuffed ourselves on [...]

[...] an old woman frying plantains for sale to the tourists....looked yummy, but we passed! Had a local beer though...it was ice cold, and just what we needed to wet our whistle! Michael's favorite spot [...]

[...] say it wouldn't be a great dining experience! The dumplings were awesome along with the local beer! One of the most amazing parts of travel is meeting new people and making friends. I will [...]

[...] The ponds were filled with carp and of course the walls has wonderful carvings along them. Our next port was Taiwan. I know, I know.....Taiwan is not part of China, since WWll, But I wanted to include [...]

[...] pp Ship tour for a 4 hour Christ Church tour...$99 pp hmmmmm which would you choose! Our next port of Call was Dunedin We hopped on a bus into town, and were able to secure a spot on this [...]

[...] suits go by! Michael! Get up! Someone else needs a turn! haha Cozumel Mexico was our next port, and we have been there so many times, we elected to stay in the port area. It is very [...]

[...] to bed, but the kids stayed up for the nightlife... Loved the dress sculptures!! Jamaica was our next port, and we stopped off for some rum punch and the boys smoked Cuban cigars........ A toast to a [...]

[...] into a party, with lights, music, and outdoor performances in the Aqua Theater. The Grand Promenade is Neighborhood #2 A wonderful cobblestoned street that runs a little more that halfway along [...]

[...] .....well, lets just say grandma was semi comatose! My beautiful girls in the pool! The first grand promenade parade was sooooo fun lots of dancers, and loud music! Just perfect for dancing along! [...]

[...] for lots of adventures. Bingo! Royal Caribbean is the only way to go! Who wouldn't love the grand Promenade? The fun restaurants and Kid friendly fun! Money....a big consideration for everyone! I [...]

[...] The Library had lots of books.....although who wants to read on a sun and fun cruise! And the grand promenade was so fun just to sit and people watch! Not to mention the wine bar, the british Pub, [...]

[...] on itinerary, weather, and price. Our Cabin was a bargain so balcony here we come! After the lifeboat drill, we unpacked, and continued on to the Diamond+ lounge.  The service was wonderful, lots of [...]

[...] Embassy and have them replaced.  We boarded the ship the next day, and met them at the lifeboat drill......We laughed so hard at the drill, that the little ole lady in front of us, shushed [...]

[...] cream in the girls hands....The free soft serve ice cream was sooooo good! After the Lifeboat drill and a stop in the concierge  for a cocktail, We were off to dinner! we had a wonderful [...]

[...] naps! zzzzzzzzz Michael made quick use of the balcony, and the down time, before the dreaded lifeboat drill.... I found plenty of room to amuse myself with my watercolors! We had great weather, and [...]

[...] table...BOO!!!! We always spend cocktail hour in the Concierge lounge....We have cruised on Royal Caribbean a ton of times, so we have a free cocktail hour every evening.....We have met a lot of our [...]

[...] a ship that would be large and give the girls an opportunity for lots of adventures. Bingo! Royal Caribbean is the only way to go! Who wouldn't love the grand Promenade? The fun restaurants and Kid [...]

[...] The Legend of the Seas, is one of the smallest ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet.  Small is a relevant term though.  The ship is.... 867 feet long  105 feet wide 70,000 [...]

[...] the Boardwalk is transformed into a party, with lights, music, and outdoor performances in the Aqua Theater. The Grand Promenade is Neighborhood #2 A wonderful cobblestoned street that runs a little [...]

[...] was just spectacular! I really want to ride that merry go round NOW! but have to wait... The Aqua theater was amazing with acrobatics, high divers, and wonderful special effects! Walking back to our [...]

[...] , and giggled as we decorated the table...BOO!!!! We always spend cocktail hour in the Concierge lounge....We have cruised on Royal Caribbean a ton of times, so we have a free cocktail hour every [...]

[...] sea. As Diamond plus members, we have the pleasure of Cocktails and Hors D'oeuvres in the Concierge lounge. which by the way, was also newly remodeled, with beautiful views from picture windows One [...]

[...] is also a pool bar for those frosty frozen drinks that are soooooooo necessary on a Caribbean cruise! The casino was pretty lively, but I stayed clear as it was very smoky......Why, oh [...]