Seas'n Sun

01/30/2024

11/24/2023

Today of all days, don't forget to relax and take in the beauty around you. I'll be back next week with a Friday photo from our adults-only cruise!

11/17/2023

We always love the towel animals we find in our cabins. But I especially love the ones that make use of "props" from our room!

11/10/2023

If you're traveling with little ones, keep an eye out for the black light puppet show in the Adventure Ocean Theater. It was quite magical, with bubbles and confetti and more!

11/03/2023

The absolute cannot-miss shore excursion for Roatán - hold a sloth! We visited the monkey & sloth exhibit and got to hold sloths and serve as a perch for macaws and white-faced capuchin monkeys. The kids loved getting to hold the baby sloth too!

10/27/2023

You really can't beat a bedroom view like this one!

10/20/2023

I can't help but love this island. Where else do you find a hammock strung up as you're driving along the road? Roatán may not be the shiniest Caribbean destination, but it is the one that consistently captures my heart.

10/13/2023

The jungle pathway leading into Paradise Beach proper is gorgeous. It really does make you feel like you are entering paradise! Tiki huts, swings on a pier out over the water, and even a couple of pet parrots to add to the atmosphere.

10/06/2023

I enjoyed our ocean view balcony even more than I thought I would. The view from the room is gorgeous. Waking up to a sunrise view from my bed is amazing. But stepping up to the railing with nothing but sun and sky and sea in front of you.... oh wow.

10/02/2023

Whether you are brand new to cruising or have been sailing since the late '70s, it's almost certain you've run across the concept of a Cruise Duck somewhere. They are part of a traditional hide-and-seek game played aboard cruise ships and adored by a wide swath of the population, young and old alike.

https://seasnsun.blog/what-the-duck-is-a-cruise-duck-anyway/

09/29/2023

I love the Texas flair on this sailing out of Galveston. From Country Night (with line dancing) to the cowboy hats on all the staff greeting us on embarkation day, they turned the simple choice of home port into something that felt like a fun addition to the atmosphere.

09/25/2023

Western Caribbean cruises hit the three most common ports for trips out of Galveston. My favorite of these is Roatán, a little island off the coast of Honduras with big personality.

https://seasnsun.blog/cruise-shore-excursions-best-things-to-do-in-roatan/

Check out the highlights from our last trip for some of the best things to do in Roatán!

09/22/2023

Loved our extended balcony on Allure of the Seas! Not only is there extra space for close to the same price, but the addition of a lounge chair made all the difference to us!

09/18/2023

Speaking of adults-only cruises... Join me TONIGHT at 7pm CST to hear it directly from Virgin Voyages with their Virtual Sailor Open House.

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09/15/2023

Sunday marked the end of our LAST trip on Allure of the Seas before she leaves Galveston. Safe journeys, beautiful girl. Tell your sister Harmony we look forward to meeting her! ❤️

I'll be sharing photos each week from our trip, leading up to... our adults-only cruise this November! 🙀😍🎉

09/11/2023

There's nothing more exciting than the lead-up to a cruise. At least, right up until that moment when you realize that the volume of your packed luggage is approximately three times the volume of your trunk... Doh!

https://seasnsun.blog/pro-tip-resist-the-urge-to-over-pack-for-your-cruise/

Follow this guide to pack only what you truly need... and relax this vacation!

09/08/2023

The OceanAria show was so good, we watched it again from our balcony!

09/04/2023

https://seasnsun.blog/the-true-costs-of-cruising/

Ah, vacation planning: the journey from that seemingly irresistible starting rate to the final booking. Plan ahead for these eight true costs of cruising, and your next vacation will be as smooth on the wallet as it is on the waves.

09/01/2023

TFW you see your ship in the distance... and the waves are rolling onto the sand... and you know you will be back soon.

08/28/2023

https://seasnsun.blog/cruise-ships-sailing-from-galveston-tx-2023-2024/

The Port of Galveston is a rising star, now the fourth busiest port in the US. Explore all of the ships sailing from Galveston in 2023-2024.

08/25/2023

It's the simple pleasures in life, sometimes. Like watching the colorful fountains dance and play underneath the Rising Tide bar on the Promenade.

08/21/2023

https://seasnsun.blog/5-steps-to-stress-free-packing-for-your-first-family-cruise/

As any parent can attest, traveling with children involves a lot of luggage. Somehow when you have kids, even a trip to the grocery store becomes something that leaves you wishing for a pack mule loping along behind you. So trying to pack for a cruise with kids in tow? You'd better start early!

08/18/2023

Looking forward to getting back on Allure of the Seas next month, before she leaves us for Florida!

08/16/2023

Everyone has their happy place, right? I discovered mine was real the day I took my first cruise. Read on to learn why I believe a Caribbean cruise is the perfect vacation for new travelers, even with kids in tow!

https://seasnsun.blog/the-perfect-vacation-for-new-travelers-a-caribbean-cruise/

08/11/2023

Getting ready for a two-tank dive at beautiful Anthony's Key in Roatán. This is a fabulous destination, available on longer cruises (6-7 nights) out of Galveston. Anthony's Key Resort

08/08/2023

Ahoy there, Meow-ty! Happy International Cat Day to all my fellow cruise lovers and cat servants!

08/07/2023

Hey, teachers! Summer has slipped away from us again this year... but I've got you!

Sail from Galveston on Carnival Breeze for a gorgeous 5-night getaway over Christmas (did you know that Cozumel has a high of 82° and a low of 71° in December?!) or for a Spring Break escape (we're talking 84° / 72° here).

Or send me a message and we can craft the perfect getaway that YOU have been dreaming about!

08/05/2023

Participating in a business-building seminar today and putting together a business plan in real time.

Thanks for the great content, and !


Adolfo Perez U.S. Small Business Administration

08/04/2023

Bad news, they told us. The weather was too rough to snorkel here today. We'd just have to spend an extra hour on this private stretch of beach instead. Would that be okay? Um, yes please!

07/31/2023

I can't speak for you, but my happy place is floating on a rum-soaked beach somewhere, the sun on my face, the waves rolling in, and a cold drink in my hand.