the real cost of cruising–what’s included and what’s not

Sitting on a beach in Mexico in front of a Carnival cruise ship thinking about what a great deal cruises are!

Ahoy! Warmer weather is upon us and with it comes the promise of spring, which of course means Spring Break adventures! Did you know that spring is actually one of the best times to go on a cruise? As long as you book outside of the busy Spring Break weeks, you can often find great […]

travel budget tips with Get Away Today

Jumping for joy on the coast in SwimZip.

You’ve probably figured out by now that our family loves to travel. Did you know we like saving money more though? Well, at least my husband does, wink wink. When we’re planning our adventures we’re always trying to do it as economically as possible. Traveling as a family of eight can really add up! Today […]

the pros and cons of cruising

Pros and Cons cruising, Royal Caribbean, FlowRider

Today I’m sharing some more about our Caribbean cruise that we went on last month. All the good, the bad, and the ugly. Okay, let’s get real, there was no bad or ugly. However, like anything in life, there are pros and cons of cruising. So whether you’re on the fence about going or have been […]

cruising in style: tips for formal night on a cruise

Tips for formal night on a cruise.

In case you missed this post, my husband and I just got back from an early 10 year anniversary cruise. This was my third cruise and my second time cruising with Royal Caribbean. I am pleased to report that the biggest ship in the world did not disappoint! One of my favorite things about going on a […]