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Our Unforgettable Postcard Jar Friends Cruise to the Western Caribbean
Hey there, travel lovers! We're back home and excited to share more about our Postcard Jar Friends Cruise to the Western Caribbean. We set sail in January 2025 aboard the stunning Celebrity Reflection. This six-night adventure (our third Friends Cruise) was extra...
What to pack for a Caribbean cruise
Wondering what to pack for a Caribbean cruise? If you’re reading this, you’re probably counting down the days until your vacation. Trust us, we know the feeling – that mix of excitement, anticipation, and mild panic about what to pack. Don’t worry! We’ve got you...
Our honest Nieuw Statendam review
This honest review of our Holland America Line Nieuw Statendam seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise will help you decide if this ship and itinerary are right for you. In this post, we (Ann and Steve Teget) give you our honest feedback about the ship, our cabin, the...
Explore the ABC Islands with friends of Postcard Jar
NOTE: This group cruise is already 70% sold out. Secure your spot today with a $500 refundable deposit. Are you ready to embark on a tropical paradise adventure in the dead of winter? We're thrilled to announce our next Postcard Jar Friends Cruise to the breathtaking...
Postcard Jar Friends Group Cruise on Celebrity Reflection (Part 1)
Our first Postcard Jar Friends Group Cruise on the Celebrity Reflection was such a blast! Here are a few highlights from our inaugural group cruise to the Eastern Caribbean with Celebrity Cruises. Arriving in Fort Lauderdale All 58 sailors in our group arrived in Fort...
Escape winter on the Postcard Jar Friends Cruise to the Western Caribbean
Dreaming of beautiful beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant island cultures? Or do you simply want a break from the bleak mid-winter next January? Look no further! We're thrilled to announce our next Postcard Jar Friends Cruise to the captivating Western Caribbean in...
Honest review of Danger Charters Sunset Sail in Key West
The experience we enjoyed for this review of the Danger Charters Wind & Wine Sunset Cruise was complimentary. As always, the opinions expressed are our own. Our review of Danger Charters' Wind & Wine Sunset Sail As the sun slipped below the horizon in...
Postcard Jar Friends Group Cruise on Celebrity Reflection recap (Part 2)
Fifty-eight sailors joined us this year for our inaugural Postcard Jar Friends Group Cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on the Celebrity Reflection. Will you join us next year? This post is Part 2 of our Postcard Jar Friends Cruise recap. If you missed Part 1, CLICK...
Join us on our first Friends of Postcard Jar Cruise!
Friends of Postcard Jar Cruise UPDATED 10-14-22 Come sail away with us on our first Friends of Postcard Jar Cruise! Note that pricing in the attached brochure may have changed from what is listed as we are within 90 days of sailing. That said, prices have been good,...
Our honest Celebrity Reflection review
This honest review of our Celebrity Reflection Eastern Caribbean cruise will help you decide if this ship and itinerary is right for you. In this post, we cover our cabin, the ship, itinerary, favorites, and what we think could have made our experience even better....
Where we’re traveling this week (hint: it’s warm there)
Updated April 8, 2022 We are back in Florida this week to spend some time in the Keys and then cruise the Eastern Caribbean on the Celebrity Reflection. Ann may be having one or more surgeries in the next few months, so we’re taking advantage of this time between...
Steve and Ann’s guide to the ultimate Caribbean cruise
While informative and true, we want you to know that this post was written as an entry for Celebrity Cruises Ultimate Caribbean Cruise Itinerary contest. Winners of the contest receive a cash prize, social media recognition, and a guest post on the Celebrity Cruises...
Our first wonder of the world: Chichén Itzá
It may surprise you that despite spending most of my career as a public school administrator, I was actually an anthropology major in college. Yes, that's right, I majored in anthropology and am not ashamed to admit that I'm an archaeology geek. I loved the semesters...
Following our hearts to St. Kitts
Two years ago, I had never even heard of St. Kitts. Then, in August 2015, two incredible young men from this small island in the Caribbean stepped into our lives and into our hearts. We met Michael and Josiah their first week in Crete when they came to our church one...
Plane spotting at Maho Beach in St. Maarten
I've always loved airplanes and flying, so I was really looking forward to our stop at Maho Beach in St. Maarten. Situated at the end of the runway of St. Maarten's Airport sits Maho Beach, a wonderful spot to take in some rays and bob in the waters of the Caribbean...
Cruising the Caribbean: St. Lucia
I have been to tropical places. I've admired the lush forests and gazed at the blue waters. But nothing could have prepared me for the for sights and sounds above the treetops in St. Lucia. The second port of call on our Caribbean Christmas cruise was this incredible...
Cruising the Caribbean: Barbados
The first stop on our Caribbean cruise on the Celebrity Summit was the island nation of Barbados. Twenty one miles long by 14 miles wide, Barbados is home to nearly 300,000 people if there are not ships in town. Our ship was one of about five docked there that day,...
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