A World Away at Hawks Cay
March 9, 2010 by Melanie
Filed under Florida, Southeast, The Americas, The Florida Keys, USA
*All travel expenses for this stay were paid by Hawks Cay Resort, but all opinions are my own
The Gulf-side gazebo at Hawks Cay Resort
Sometimes getting away from work and reconnecting with the world (and each other) is as simple as a sunrise turning to denim-blue sky, water green as sea glass, and the quiet slap of the Gulf of Mexico against a wooden dock. Welcome in a pod of cetaceans, a flock of pelicans and a freshly mixed mojito, and you’ve got yourselves a perfect Florida Keys escape at Hawks Cay.
All Aboard the Crown Princess, Pt. 2
February 26, 2010 by Melanie
Filed under Bahamas, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Florida, Ft. Lauderdale, Honduras, Mexico, Southeast, The Americas, USA, Yucatan Peninsula
Continued from All Aboard the Crown Princess, Pt. 1
*All travel expenses for this trip were paid by Princess Cruises, but all opinions are my own
The Crown Princess
I just spent a week aboard the Crown Princess on my first big-ship cruise, sailing from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida through the Western Caribbean. I brought along my dear friend Samantha (also a cruise newbie), and while the sailing was billed as the Romance Summit, for us it was our first-ever Valentine’s Day away from our husbands. Now that the ground has (almost) stopped moving when I stand still, I feel ready to reflect on our week at sea. For all you other cruise virgins out there, I continue with our adventures onboard: Read more
All Aboard the Crown Princess, Pt. 1
February 24, 2010 by Melanie
Filed under Bahamas, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Florida, Ft. Lauderdale, Honduras, Mexico, Southeast, The Americas, USA, Yucatan Peninsula
*All travel expenses for this trip were paid by Princess Cruises, but all opinions are my own
The Crown Princess docked in Port Everglades
I just spent a week aboard the Crown Princess on my first big-ship cruise, sailing from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida through the Western Caribbean. I brought along my dear friend Samantha (also a cruise newbie), and while the sailing was billed as the Romance Summit, for us it was our first-ever Valentine’s Day away from our husbands.
Now that the ground has (almost) stopped moving when I stand still, I feel ready to reminisce on our week at sea. For all you other cruise virgins out there, here we go:
Settling in at Hawks Cay…After Quite a Day
February 20, 2010 by Melanie
Filed under Florida, Southeast, The Americas, The Florida Keys, USA
Fresh (in a manner of speaking) off a week aboard the Crown Princess, I’ve just arrived at the Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys to rediscover my land legs, unwind in a gorgeous poolside room with dark woods and soft fabrics…and frolic with dolphins.
After the horrendous day of travel I’ve had, it’s a complete joy to be here.
Adventures in Layover Land: Miami
South Beach, Miami
As you may have noticed on ye olde blog, both we and I have recently become frequent Caribbean travelers. From L.A., this generally involves at least two flights with a layover in Miami, a city we really enjoy.
One recent day of American Airlines travel to Aruba featured a staggering 6-hour layover at MIA. A long time to stay in the airport, to be sure, but too short for a whole day in the city.
So…what to do with just a few hours in Miami?
