View of tables in the Sun Princess MDR
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Sun Princess Embarkation Day Lunch in the MDR

After boarding the Sun Princess just after 11 a.m., our cabin wasn’t ready yet, so we headed straight for lunch. With carry-on bags in tow, we decided the Main Dining Room would be a smarter choice than the buffet. That way, we could relax, set our bags aside, and enjoy a meal without juggling plates.… Continue reading Sun Princess Embarkation Day Lunch in the MDR

Raclette Cheese
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What We Ate at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival

This was our first visit to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and we had such a great time sampling dishes from several booths. We didn’t try everything (there’s just no way), but we definitely enjoyed what we did choose. The best part was that we never waited in long lines, which made it… Continue reading What We Ate at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival

Beach umbrellas by the ocean in Monterosso Cinque Terre Italy
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DIY Shore Excursion from Genoa: Taking the Train to Monterosso, Cinque Terre

On our stop in Genoa, Italy, aboard the Sun Princess, we decided to skip the official ship excursions and take the train to Monterosso al Mare in the Cinque Terre on our own. I had researched ahead of time but found limited information about what to expect at Genoa’s Piazza Principe train station, so I’ll… Continue reading DIY Shore Excursion from Genoa: Taking the Train to Monterosso, Cinque Terre

Subway platform in museum
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Brooklyn’s Underground Gem: The New York Transit Museum

I’d had my eye on the New York Transit Museum for a while, but on previous trips to New York, we just never made it down there. So on this quick weekend trip, we decided to go. I think subways are fascinating, especially the New York subway system and the history behind it. It’s such… Continue reading Brooklyn’s Underground Gem: The New York Transit Museum