Destinations

Paradise Beach Club in Cozumel

by CajunMama
Bucket of beer and guacamole at Paradise Beach club in Cozumel

If you aren’t staying at a beach resort in Cozumel, you can still get the beach time you might be looking for. Cozumel has a number of beach clubs available for day use, with facilities, bars and other amenities. One of the most popular beach clubs is Paradise Beach, which recently added a new pool, [...]

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Toro’s Place restaurant in Cozumel, Mexico

by CajunMama
Toro

Once while I was in Cozumel on a port stop, my planned excursion was cancelled due to choppy seas. My husband and I were given the option to take another excursion, but we opted to explore on our own. We began our walk with cold little bottle Coca Colas purchased at the drugstore right at [...]

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Terrazza Angelo restaurant in Taormina, Sicily

by CajunMama
Cobbled streets of medieval town Taormina

A Mediterranean cruise with port stops in Europe is a wonderful introduction to a number of destinations. You get to visit a variety of countries and cities, giving yourself a chance to figure out which destination you’d like to revisit for a longer land stay. During my cruise on the Carnival Magic, we stopped in [...]

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Tabyana Beach and Gumbalimba Shore Excursion

by CajunMama
Shannon Hurst Lane at Gumbalimba Park on a rainy day Roatan Island, Honduras

Cruise port stops at Mahogany Bay, Roatan Island, Honduras offer many shore excursion options. I opted to try an excursion that would offer a bit more than just a beach break, but I still wanted a little time to put my toes in the sand. The Tabyana Beach and Gumbalimba Park shore excursion looked like [...]

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Top Destinations of 2011 from Bing Trends #my2011

by CajunMama
fabulous Las Vegas sign flickr image by Douglas Carter Cole

Bing Trends just released some of the top search terms for 2011. While Justin Beiber topped the list as the most searched for person and the Royal Wedding beat out the Kim Kardashian Wedding for top celebrity events, I’m more interested in the top destinations people searched for. Las Vegas won the top spot for [...]

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Fernando’s 100% Agave restaurant near Costa Maya

by CajunMama
Fernando

Costa Maya is a port stop on a number of Caribbean cruises. But if you step beyond the colorful port itself, and venture less than 10 minutes away into Mahahual, you’ll find an authentic Mexican experience and delicious fare at Fernando’s 100% Agave. Fernando’s is located in Old Mahahual, on the second street. This palapa [...]

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Saint-Tropez Saturday Market at The Place des Lices

by CajunMama
Saturday Market Saint Tropez France spices

One Saturday morning, while I was in Saint-Tropez, I ventured for a stoll to the central market. This area is called the Place des Lices and can be a busy area in the summer. I went in search of people watching, specifically the old men playing boules. Instead I discovered the Saturday Market, the place [...]

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A Progressive Dinner in New Orleans

by CajunMama
Line at Acme Oyster House in New Orleans

I love visiting New Orleans, be it for just an evening or for a weekend getaway close to home. Recently my husband and I decided on a quick romantic trip, where instead of your typical dinner, we opted for our own version of a progressive dinner. We thought it would be fun, and we had [...]

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San Antonio: A Romantic Weekend Getaway

by PhillyMama

There’s nothing I love like hitting the road to see a new place, and it’s even better when my husband can come along.  This weekend’s destination?  San Antonio, Texas, home of the Riverwalk, the Alamo, and a brand new Home2 Suites, Hilton’s newest brand. We arrive in San Antonio for a long weekend and head [...]

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St. Thomas Travel Guide

by MollysMama
View from Marriott St. Thomas by Nicky Reynolds

Relax and Unwind in St. Thomas Paradise. For me, the word conjures up images of red sunsets on a white sandy beach, palm trees swaying in the evening breeze, and the smell of freshly caught and cooked seafood wafting through the air.  My taste buds are enjoying the memories of my recent visit to St. [...]

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