Travel By Tasha Leete

11/13/2024

On Celebrity Flora, each guest gets this backpack on the Galapagos trip. It’s a great little backpack that I used every time I left the ship for wet landings, dry landings, snorkeling, hiking, and exploring the port cities.

I wasn’t the only one who carried my backpack. Most of the other 90 Flora guests did the same thing. So, I brought red ribbon to tie on my backpack so that it was easy to pick out among the other backpacks. And, yes, I was the only one with red ribbons on this trip. ❤️

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11/12/2024

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 🇲🇽

This should be my current view: a port day in Puerto Vallarta on my Mexican Riviera cruise for my friend’s birthday cruise.

However, I am sick in Scottsdale, taking my antibiotics, and working from home.

This is reason #74,903 why I always highly recommend travel insurance. Unexpected things can and do happen before a trip, like getting sick, which prevents you from traveling. Travel insurance also provides coverage while you’re traveling, in the event of unexpected events.

So, Happy Birthday, Amanda! I know you and your friends are celebrating your big birthday this week! 🥳

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11/08/2024

Oh, strawberry Haribo gummy bears:
You Are The Best Thing! 💚

Thank you to my colleague Randi for leaving me this surprise at my office this week. I do love my Haribo gold bears!

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11/05/2024

Good morning from AZ. 🤗

It’s currently 46 degrees with an anticipated high of 67! 🤩

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11/03/2024

These tortoises can really move. 🐢

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11/01/2024

Beachin’ with my girls at Playa Punta Carola 💕

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10/31/2024

My girl beachin’ at North Seymour Island 🏝️

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10/31/2024

Last night was my “Galapagos Glamping” night. It was a very fun experience!

It was a clear night with great weather, which gave me a true “under the stars” experience. I was told that Venus was the bright star in the distance.

The highlights of the Glamping Dinner Menu were the Seafood Rice Paella and the Chateaubriand Fillet. Delicious. 😋

There was very little wind, no rain, and no bugs.

But, did I sleep the whole night in the private cabana? I didn’t. 😅 Let’s just say that the king sized bed in my cabin trumped the king sized futon in the cabana.

And, I did set my alarm to sneak back to the top deck this morning, where I had my morning latte and breakfast with the sun.

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10/30/2024

When your friend gives you the best Galapagos Wildlife guide, you take it with you to show your friends at the Master and Commander movie site in the Galapagos.

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10/30/2024

My bestie gave me this Galapagos Wildlife guide for my trip. She asked me if I brought it with me.

Here’s proof that I’m using it. 🤓

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10/29/2024

This afternoon’s excursions at Rábida Island were: kayak and hiking, snorkeling and hiking, or a zodiac ride around the island.

Since I snorkeled this morning (more to come later!), I picked the kayak and hiking excursion. I saw more Galapagos iguanas, sea lions, and blue footed bo***es along the coastline from the kayak. And, I didn’t realize that these Galapagos iguanas are swimmers. Oof. 😅

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10/28/2024

My first stop in the Galapagos this morning was Santiago Island. I saw the cutest baby fur seals and some not-so-cute Galapagos iguanas.

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10/27/2024

As you know, I am on Celebrity Flora in the Galapagos. I am considering the “Galapagos Glamping” experience while onboard this week. It is a glamping experience on the top deck of the ship where I can eat, drink, and sleep under the stars.

This experience is $299 and limited to 4 guests per night. It includes two side-by-side cabanas, one for sleeping, and the other for an exclusive campfire-inspired dinner, cocktails, s’mores, and help from a naturalist to highlight the stars and constellations and a sunrise breakfast the next morning.

Part of me really wants to do this… because when would I ever get the chance to do this again. But, the we**ie part of me doesn’t want to be cold. 😂

So, what do you think? Should I go “glamping” in the Galapagos?

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10/27/2024

This is going to be an incredible trip. 🥰

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***es

10/27/2024

I went to the Equator in Ecuador today. 🇪🇨

Did you know that Equator passes through 13 countries and 3 continents?

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10/25/2024

Peace & Love from the Miami airport ✌🏼💕

I am OOO en route to Quito, Ecuador for a few days before I embark on the gorgeous Celebrity Flora. She will sail the Galápagos Islands, where tourism is strictly regulated to protect the ecological integrity of the islands.

I am looking forward to seeing Galapagos Penguins, Giant Tortoises, and the Bo***es!

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10/24/2024

I am OOO sailing the Galapagos on the gorgeous Celebrity Flora. 🤩

Discover the Galapagos Islands on a Celebrity Cruise. This corner of the world is so unique, it's like you've left the planet altogether.Celebrity Flora was ...

10/23/2024

The Power of Hugs!

I am a hugger, especially 20 second hugs to release oxytocin and to give me a positive mindset. It’s part of my love language. 💕

Last month, the Dunedin New Zealand airport posted signs that read: “Max hug time 3 minutes, for fonder farewells please use the car park”.

The posted signs are intended to help with traffic flow and passenger safety.

I like the signs as I think it encourages that goodbye hug!

Do I need to hug for 3 minutes? I don’t think so.

What do you think?

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