Five Senses Travel

18/03/2023

There were a few bumps, mostly weather related. But the Princess team is always the best (Crooners, Concerto Dining Room, Retreat Bar, Cabin Steward, and more). The food and endless supply of Buffalo Trace aren’t bad either.

18/03/2023

The sun came out for Grand Turk. Those blues!! 🔹🔷🔹

15/03/2023

🇵🇷 🏝️ 🍹 We don’t usually do excursions through the cruise line. But Vivo Beach Club was a good call for the San Juan, Puerto Rico port stop. Great service, Carolina beach, plenty of pools, and a few waves for bodysurfing (earlier this week the were 7-10 feet).

11/03/2023

Cruising out of Ft Lauderdale? The Kimpton Shorebreak is a good overnight stop. Bonus, lobster quesadilla from Loma and avocado on homemade toast with a margajito from Village Cafe…both easy walks.

15/12/2021

The Dual Reality show on was crazy! Cirque du Soleil + Hunger Games + Romeo & Juliet

11/12/2021

Great first day on ! The excitement started when we passed the covid test at the port. Quick boarding process and friendly service. The ship is really cool so we couldn’t resist a few of the selfie spots. Dinner (and a Hugo) at Extra Virgin. Wrapped up with the best live blues I’ve seen in a long time.

10/12/2021

3 for 3 on the pre-cruise meals. Naked Taco for chorizo and octopus tacos, Puerto Sagua for a Cuban dinner plus flan de coco, and brunch at Limonada (great courtyard and service) for a cucumber jalapeño margarita, huevos rancheros, and avocado toast for my favorite hipster! 🌶 🥑 🍹

09/12/2021

Snuck in a day early for our first cruise on Virgin Voyages. The Hotel of South Beach was the right call. Friendly staff, BOGO happy hour at the rooftop pool (from noon to 5 today), crawling distance from the beach and spitting distance to the port. Instead of a chocolate on our pillow we got flip flops! 🩴
Virgin Voyages The Hotel of South Beach

06/12/2021

Should be back in Florida later this week 🤞🏼

Next time you’re there and ready for a break from the beach check out the historic downtown area of St Augustine. Diverse food options, backstreet bars, and plenty of history on display.

Don’t miss the Colonial Oak Music Park. They have live music most weekends and were hosting the St Augustine Songwriters Festival when we visited.

28/11/2021

An SNL skit meets an ad for Icelandic tourism in this fun take on the meta announcement.

The Icelandverse is unlike any other open-world experience with “-verse” in name, because it’s real. Plus, you don’t need a funny-looking VR headset.

24/11/2021

Game on! We’re setting sail on brand new Scarlet Lady next month. Follow along for a closer look at the food options, shows, activities, and ports.

17/11/2021

On our way to downtown St Augustine the GPS showed something called the Great Cross coming up so we decided on a quick detour. What a find! If you’re in the area and interested in history or religion (or just want to stretch your legs in a quiet spot) add this place to your list.

The cross is part of a complex that includes free access to the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche and the Mission Nombre de Dios (the oldest in the U.S.).

15/11/2021

If you’re ready to plan a holiday trip or pick a spot for Spring travel Savannah is the place. Amazing architecture, plenty of squares to wander, an incredible food scene, and lots of shopping options.

We stayed at the DeSoto for a conference. Their team did a great job, pool deck was fun and I couldn’t stop taking pics of the views from the room.

13/11/2021

Sometimes travel is just about getting a few miles . The navigation “system” just happened to take us through on the way to basketball. The Ramen Bar was perfect for the cold day. Curry Ramen, Tom Yum and Octopus Balls! And of course a stop at Prantl’s for Almond Tort.

12/11/2021

Took a break from social media and bookings. But we’re back! Is it too early to start thinking about somewhere warm to go this winter? Recently spent a long weekend in Jacksonville Beach. Great spot…Outer Banks meets Ocean City. Check out the Courtyard on 1st St. Friendly staff, great beach bar and miles of white sand.

11/08/2021

Plenty of great signs, sandwich boards and street art New Orleans. “Today’s Soup” was made for me! 🥃 Spotted at the Boondock Saint, Ruby Slipper, Tropical Isle, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and a few other spots.

11/08/2021

Just a couple shots of the awesome colors of the French Quarter (maybe a few from the Marigny too)!

08/08/2021

Found a second line. Found my new favorite spot for oysters. Found some buns on Bourbon Street. Found a spot to celebrate a 21st birthday. And found Alfred Hitchcock creeping in the men’s room. Great morning in the quarter 😂

07/08/2021

New breakfast discovery for me…the Breux Bridge Benedict. Boudin patties, ham, cheese, poached eggs with creole hollandaise. So awesome. Found it yesterday at the Stanley in Jackson Square. First time there. Glad we wandered in!

06/08/2021

If I only had one day in the I’d spend it like we did yesterday (just happened to be our anniversary). Breakfast at for the Mimosas and Migas. A few hours in the pool. Lunch at Napoleon House for a cheese board, Pimm’s cup, shrimp remoulade stuffed avocado and jambalaya. Our first ever couples foot massage. Monsoon in souvenir to go cups from Port of Call. Dinner in thr courtyard of Pat O’Brien’s for a cyclone and gumbo. Late night music at Razoo on bourbon street. 🥃

05/08/2021

It’s good to be back! Started off with a crawl down Bourbon Street, had a few of the “touristy” drinks and finally got the purple daiquiri from Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop!

27/07/2021

There’s a Pennsylvania ice cream trail? Game changer!

Satisfy your sweet tooth along Pennsylvania's 31-stop ice cream trail.

19/07/2021

Helpful list of the credit cards that offer trip interruption / cancellation insurance along with a closer look at what that actually covers.

Trip interruption and cancellation perks offered by travel rewards cards may not cover costs lost to COVID-19 disruptions.

08/07/2021

Here is a look at a few of the countries vaccinated American's can travel without a Covid test.

These countries are making travel for vaccinated Americans even easier.

06/07/2021

Ready for some all-inclusive pampering? Check out TripAdvisor’s top 25 resorts for your post-Covid trip (including a few cool ones we hadn’t heard of yet)!

Best Hotels in the World - Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards: See the best hotels in the world as determined from ratings by travelers like you.

24/06/2021

Our next stop…New Orleans! Can’t wait for live music at Carnaval Lounge, plenty of pool time at the Royal Sonesta, wandering around the French Quarter and brunch at Buffa’s.

Our best value of the summer is back! Check out our French Quarter Fling package with rates from $149/night. Book now through August 31 with promo code FQF🎺

https://www.sonesta.com/us/louisiana/new-orleans/royal-sonesta-new-orleans/offers

23/06/2021

Skip the crowds at the national parks and head for one of these cool state parks instead. Hoping to get to Hocking Hills, OH and Watkins Glen, NY soon!

With ancient redwoods, bison, and red sandstone rock formations, they're just as impressive as America's national parks.

15/06/2021

From coast to coast, these are a few of the best beach towns in the U.S.

From coast to coast, these 17 best beach towns in the U.S. offer stunning coastal views, laid-back vibes, and more.

10/06/2021

Wedding planning is booming...and so is the travel associated with it! Here are a few suggestions to help you prepare for wedding travel as the world quickly evolves into a post-pandemic mindset.

Pandemic restrictions ease and travel resumes, including for weddings. Learn how to travel for weddings safely, and on budget, as the COVID-19 era closes.

05/06/2021

Cruises from the U.S. return starting this July!!