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Uncover Grand Cayman’s Underwater World

August 10, 2024 by Dawn McAlexander

Uncover Grand Cayman's Underwater World

The crystal-clear waters surrounding Grand Cayman hold a mesmerizing secret beneath their surface - a vibrant underwater world teeming with life and color. A few years ago, I had the privilege of exploring this gorgeous island on a Caribbean cruise. If you are planning a similar adventure, as you embark on your western Caribbean cruise, prepare to be captivated by the island's … [Read more...] about Uncover Grand Cayman’s Underwater World

10 Things You Must Experience in Cienfuegos: The Pearl of Cuba #sponsored #TravelDeep

March 7, 2017 by Dawn McAlexander

10 Things You Must Experience in Cienfuegos: The Pearl of Cuba #sponsored #TravelDeep

Recently, Jay and I got the opportunity to cruise to Cuba with Fathom Travel. We have been to a lot of places in the Caribbean, but Cuba was particularly interesting to us and, since Americans have not easily been able to visit Cuba in our lifetime, it was an amazing opportunity. We spent 4 fabulous days visiting different cities in Cuba and, today, we are sharing with you all … [Read more...] about 10 Things You Must Experience in Cienfuegos: The Pearl of Cuba #sponsored #TravelDeep

A Day At Playa Mia Water Park In Cozumel, Mexico

January 22, 2017 by Jay Crawford

A Day At Playa Mia Water Park In Cozumel, Mexico

We love to cruise and try to take a couple every year since we started a few years ago. In 2015, we took a cruise to the western Caribbean and one of the stops was in Cozumel, Mexico. Let me tell you, if you have never been to Cozumel, it is well worth the trip for the shopping at the cruise port alone. But, the cruise port is only the beginning of what Cozumel has to offer. We … [Read more...] about A Day At Playa Mia Water Park In Cozumel, Mexico

13 Amazing Things To Do In Cozumel, Mexico

January 3, 2017 by Dawn McAlexander

13 Amazing Things To Do In Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel, Mexico is a dream for anyone who loves sun, sand, surf, and adventure. Cozumel is an island located off of Mexico's southeastern most shores along about the same meridian as Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands. This vacation hot spot is known for its beaches, weather, and wildlife. Jay and I were fortunate enough to visit there a couple of years ago, so today … [Read more...] about 13 Amazing Things To Do In Cozumel, Mexico

Royal Princess Crab Shack Menu & Review #ComeBackNew

August 11, 2016 by Dawn McAlexander

Royal Princess Crab Shack Menu & Review #ComeBackNew

For those of you who have never cruised, all of your food is included in your cruise cost. However, there are also specialty restaurants on board as well as specialty nights that happen just a few times per cruise. These specialty nights and restaurants cost extra {$20-$25 per person, in my experience} and you definitely do not have to take part in any of these if you do not … [Read more...] about Royal Princess Crab Shack Menu & Review #ComeBackNew

Fathom Adonia Oceanview Stateroom Tour #traveldeep #travel AD

July 29, 2016 by Dawn McAlexander

Fathom Adonia Oceanview Stateroom Tour #traveldeep AD

Are you planning to cruise soon? We recently cruised with Fathom Travel on an Impact Travel Cruise. We have cruised before but have always stayed in interior cabins. This time we stayed in an oceanview room and we wanted to share that experience with you. Take a look around our Fathom Adonia Oceanview Stateroom so that you can see if this might be a room you would like on a … [Read more...] about Fathom Adonia Oceanview Stateroom Tour #traveldeep #travel AD

Why It’s Important To Buy Local When Traveling #traveldeep AD

July 27, 2016 by Dawn McAlexander

Why It's Important To Buy Local When Traveling #travel #traveldeep AD

As you guys know we travel pretty often. One of the areas that we visit most is the Caribbean. While visiting this part of the world, I always make it a point to try to buy a decent amount of souvenirs. I try to buy these at the little flea market and yard sale type areas so that, hopefully, locals get a lot of the money. I also buy from Dufry but I try to make sure that what I … [Read more...] about Why It’s Important To Buy Local When Traveling #traveldeep AD

Cruise Travel: A Look Inside The Fathom Adonia Library #travel AD #TravelDeep

July 26, 2016 by Dawn McAlexander

Cruise Travel: A Look Inside The Fathom Adonia Library #travel AD #TravelDeep

Amber, Mackenzie and I recently came back from our Dominican Republic Impact Travel Cruise with Fathom. And I want to share with you a little about the ship itself. I haven’t seen a post about the Fathom Adonia library anywhere so I simply must cover it. It's the real hidden gem of this ship. Amber and I really enjoy reading and we have also convinced Mackenzie {a non or rare … [Read more...] about Cruise Travel: A Look Inside The Fathom Adonia Library #travel AD #TravelDeep

Easy DIY Throw Pillow Made From A Souvenir Tote In Just Minutes

July 12, 2016 by Dawn McAlexander

Easy DIY Throw Pillow Made From A Souvenir Tote In Just Minutes

I love to travel. I also love to buy souvenirs. And yes, sometimes I buy the occasional souvenir that I have absolutely no use for when I get home. Case in point - this tote I bought on my cruise to Roatan, Honduras. It was fun to carry all of my purchases on the island in, but when I got home, I realized that it's not likely I would ever carry it again. So, it hung in my … [Read more...] about Easy DIY Throw Pillow Made From A Souvenir Tote In Just Minutes

Our Wine And Paint Class Adventure On The Caribbean Sea #sponsored #TravelDeep #travel

June 10, 2016 by Dawn McAlexander

Our Wine And Paint Class Adventure On The Caribbean Sea #sponsored #TravelDeep

I am sure that many of you have done those cool wine {or coffee} and painting classes. I have done a couple myself, but none like this. A few nights ago, Amber, Mackenzie {their first class} and I took a wine and painting class while sailing the Caribbean Sea on the Fathom Adonia on our way to the Dominican Republic. And since Amber and Mackenzie are underage and I also chose … [Read more...] about Our Wine And Paint Class Adventure On The Caribbean Sea #sponsored #TravelDeep #travel

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