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items We're officially hooked on cruising.These are our favorites so far. We are a mid key budget conscious couple. We prefer Princess because of their medallion program and package offers. We're not picky. We're just happy someone else is driving, cooking...
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Cruiseline, Destinations, and FOOD!
I use a lot of resources when I am looking for the best deal/prices for cruises. I love Princess Cruiselines for a middle of the road, older crowd who are getting to their “over the party all the time but not yet ready to retire” era and I especially... I also included some of my favorite hotels, restaurants and eateries on board the most beautiful ship at sea (IMO) Majestic Princess AND things that I found useful while on my cruise.
What can I Say? I'm a Princess Girly! These are my people. For the kids are grown/empty nesters who aren't ready to retire yet. It's peaceful and relaxing.
Princess Cruises: Cruise Search Results for 2026 Dates (January–December)
We ALWAYS book through Cheapcruises because we get a great deal and onboard Credit. At minimum GET THE PLUS PACKAGE!!!! Check out the prices on their excursions as well.
Affordable Caribbean & Worldwide Cruise Deals – Save on Cheap Cruises
This is where we stay. It's close to the cruiseport terminals. It has safe parking for your vehicle while you are on your cruise, it offers an ok breakfast. It's not perfect, but you just need somewhere to sleep the night before your cruise. It also ... port all day waiting to board.
Rodeway Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Hotel Close Port Everglades Cruise
We LOVED touring Roatan with this company. We designed our own excursion and they were on time, waiting for us exactly where they said they would be. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We visited Gumbalimba Park, West End Beach, Rum Cake Factory, took some scenic group pics grabbed a bite to eat, visited Stone Castle Cameo Factory, and still got back to port well ahead of the schedule....
Roatan Shore Excursions & Tours
The best conch fritters ever! I also had Blackened MahiMahi Tacos, and Keylime pie. All I can say is YUM!
SOUTHPORT RAW BAR & RESTAURANT, Fort Lauderdale - Menu, Prices, Restaurant Reviews & Reservations - Tripadvisor
We had a very peaceful afternoon at Beacher's during the off season. I'm sure it's probably a lot busier right now. No one bothered us. It was a clear, slightly windy day. We hada light lunch of chicken fingers, pina colodas and Bahama mamas, and chi...
Beacher's Roatan Bar and Grill
I loved this park. It was off season so it was peaceful. The monkeys were friendly but very curious so don't wear your glasses, hats or have anything they can grab and run away with. they took my medallion from my cruise ship so I had to get another ...
Gumbalimba Park
I was hobbled on this cruise so I hung out at this restaurant which was literally across from where my cruiseship was docked. I took the peditaxi because I could barely walk due to a meniscus tear. I enjoyed fresh made churros, music, and the best wa...
THREE AMIGOS, Cozumel - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor
I took the tram into the port where I took a left and made my way, very slowly, over to an area in between the dolphin experience and the free pool/swim up bar. A very nice person helped me limp over to a lounger, and grabbed my order of strawberry d...
Costa Maya Cruise Port Guide: Beach Clubs, Ruins & Port Tips
We had the very best pizza ever in this quiet little spot, or at least it was when we were onboard. My son ordered a calzone and it was ENORMOUS! Everything was hot, and cheesy and perfect.
Alfredo GiGi’s | Classic Italian Pizzeria
A lot of people dunk on o'Malley's. We absolutely enjoyed every minute of it. The burgers were incredible, my fish n chips were hot, fresh and delicious. The Irish Apple Cake was Chef's Kiss
O'Malley's | Irish Pub & Sports Bar
This excursion is not for the mobility challenged. I didn't get to go this time because of my knee injury. My husband and sons did go and had a great time exploring.
Zona Arqueológica de Chacchoben
I LOVE Cameos. this was a must stop for me. I did purchase a small cameo pendant. We met one of the artisans who carves such delicate images out of conch shells. It's a free stop and an interesting lesson in arts that are slowly disappearing. I fully intend to go back again. I loved the time we spent touring the ‘factory’.
Stone Castle Cameo Factory Institute, Sandy Bay, Honduras - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog
This is a nother excursion I didn't get to go on because of my knee injury, but the hubby and sons had a fab time exploring and getting to try out local cuisine. They had a blast and came back with some intereting looking hats lol
TULUM
We arrived just as they opened so they weren't quite ready for us. We had our pictures taken at the scenic area then headed back inside for some very fresh, soft, moist rum cake and superb rum. We highly reccommend this little cake shop, for the cake...
Roatan Rum Company — ROATAN
This is MY own design for kids (ar adults). It's packed with coloring pages, places to write about adventures and add printed pictures, get signatures and or addresses of their new onboard friends, Right now it's a print it yourself offering. I will ...
Cruise Coloring Journal For Kids
Alaska! I really want to do this sometime soon. I'm not a cold weather person, but I think I can deal with it for a few days. I have friends in Ketchikan I would dearly love to visit; Looks great to me. How about you? would you take this cruise on Star Princess?
7-Day Inside Passage (Seattle to Vancouver)
We've already done this one, loved it so much we're going to do it again. We're not picky. Someone else is cooking, cleaning, driving, waiting on me, and I wake up in a new location every day.
6-Day Eastern Caribbean with Celebration Key Holiday
Cruise Wear!
Dresses, Bags, Shoes, Clothes. I'm an older plus sized girly, and these are the things I love.
I am heading for warmer weather in January with Princess (of course!) There is a formal night and this is one of the dresses I'm taking with me
SHEIN BAE CURVE Plus Size Women Black Long Asymmetric Neck Dress Christmas Elegant Cocktail Formal Dinner Asymmetrical Shoulder Shawl Wedding Party Summer
You gotta have a little black dress now matter what size you are. This is hands down my most favorite with or without the little embellishment on the side.
SHEIN LUNE CURVE Plus Size Elegant Off Shoulder Slit Waist Dress Summer
How cute is this? It's comfy, casual. Note: it is not denim. This is going to be so perfect to wear on excursions or just hanging out onboard.
SHEIN Plus Size Women's Spring Summer Casual Loose Fit Jumpsuit With Positioned Print Pattern Straps And Tie Detail Vacation Baby Blue
Let's be honest here. Plus size needs help controlling the jiggle. I would know quite well. This is a soft, stretchy body suit. It is not a miracle worker. It tucks and conforms where it needs to as best it can. It does run a bit small so order one s...
Women s Shapewear Bodysuit Tummy Control Waist Tightening And Hip Lifting Wide Bodysuit With Adjustable Three Row Buckle review
yes please! Super soft, comfortable and causal paired with shorts, jeans, or even a skirt for wandering around onboard or in port. I'm going to pair it with denim shorts and some comfy sandals.
Bytebia Printed Design Plus Size Women's Fashion Deep V Neck Placed Print Short Sleeve Top
These are so soft and comfortable. It's a skort, that's not denim but they look like it and they're so so comfy.
Elenzga Plus Size Women's Fashion Casual Light Blue Denim Effect Print High Waist Slimming Anti Exposure High Elasticity A Line Short Skort Suitable For Sports Outdoor Running And Daily Casual Wear
Elegant, lightweight, and breezy. Perfect over a tee or cami and paired with shorts or capris while shopping and exploring your new destinations, even if it is grocery shopping.
Front-Open Long Basic Blouse
Comfy and fun to wear. They have an elastic waist for easy on and off when you're on the go. I'm going to pair them with the open front shirt in this list with an off white cami whils shopping in the Dominican Republic.
Boho Geometric Trim Wide Leg Pants
I like this cami tank because it has such a cute pattern around the neckline. The longer pleats in the hem of this shirt help disguise the my tummy so that's a big plus for me. It also comes in white which is the one I ordered to go with the capri pa...
Embroidered Neckline Pleated Front Panel Tank Top
This is my choice for the 80s night on this cruise. I'm going to pair it with a big bow attatched to a scruncy for a side ponytail and some chunky beaded necklaces and bracelets. I'll probably add white lace trimmed bobby socks and white sneakers. I was a te...
Stretchy Vivid Groove Floral Wide Leg Jumpsuit
I have osteoarthritis in my knees. These have great support in the arches shich help absorb the shock of walking those packed beaches in the caribbean.
Tirra Sport Sandal
While I like Teva, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Chaco Z Cloud collection, especially the toe strap and the footbed wth great arch support. I wear these all over the ship and the beach. A girl's gotta have more than one pair of vacation shoes. Right?
ZX/2 Cloud Dual Adjustable Straps Cushioned Sandal
Yes I AM going to wear these under my dress on formal nights. I've gotten to where I'd rather be more comfortable than risking breaking my ankle in heels on a moving cruise ship. These are very comfortable, have good support. To dress them up I'm goi...
Women's Clifton Utility
I have worn these for many years when I worked in retail. They're light weight, have great arch support so of course I'm packing them in my suitcase as well.
Specialist II Work Clog
I'm a shoe addict. Especially for comfy shoes. I also wore these for years pretty much everywhere I went. I have a pair now that I adore for doing shopping in, so why not on a cruise too?
Skechers Work Relaxed Fit Ultra Flex 3.0 Sr