by Steve | Feb 5, 2018 | Cruising, Experiences, Feature Cruising, Feature Travel, Travel
When you quit your job after 21 years, the first thing you want to do is get away and have fun. That’s why the morning after my last day as a middle school principal, we were in the car headed south to the Port of Galveston for our first-ever Carnival Cruise....
by Steve | Apr 22, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
Recently, we traveled to Chicago for a long weekend. We stayed on the 18th floor of the Palmer House Hilton, a beautiful, historic hotel in the middle of the loop located just a block from Millennium Park and the Art Institute. This 25-story hotel is a great place to...
by Ann | Apr 1, 2017 | Feature Fun Stuff, Fun Stuff
So, we’ve debated for some time whether or not to write this post. As you know, Steve and I are actually quite modest people. We don’t wear clothing that draws attention (unless you count a couple of Steve’s Hawaiian shirts) and we often blush at...
by Ann | Jan 10, 2017 | Cruising, Feature Holidays, Holidays, Real Life, The World
Christmas has always been a really important time for me. I love preparing for and celebrating the birth of my Savior, giving and receiving gifts, singing Christmas carols, and spending time with family and friends. So, it was’t easy for me to agree to taking a...
by Steve | Aug 6, 2014 | Cruising, Tips & Tricks, USA
I’m not ashamed to admit that I enjoy a trip to the spa. I know a lot of men think the spa is “unmanly” but they only think that because they’ve never been there. Once you get a good, deep tissue massage with hot rocks, you’ll put your...