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

Sun Princess Breakfast Pastries in the Case
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Breakfast on the Sun Princess: A Delicious Look at Buffet, Pastries & More

For me, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. I need a good, hearty breakfast to fuel up before heading out for sightseeing or exploring a new port. On our summer sailing aboard the Sun Princess, we had no trouble finding just that. Most mornings, we went to The Eatery, the ship’s… Continue reading Breakfast on the Sun Princess: A Delicious Look at Buffet, Pastries & More

Counter at Fuel at Walt Disney World Dolphin with menu and grab and go items
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Disney Dolphin’s Fuel Café: Quick Bites & Dole Whip

When you’re staying at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, it’s nice to have a place where you can grab a good cup of coffee, a quick breakfast, or even a late-night snack. For us, that spot was Fuel, a café-style grab-and-go that became our regular stop during our stay. Fuel is part coffee shop,… Continue reading Disney Dolphin’s Fuel Café: Quick Bites & Dole Whip