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Eight_Paws

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    Phoenix, AZ
  • Interests
    Travel, cooking, reading, French
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    Oceania
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    I Love Europe!
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  1. Yes, there is a lot of climbing to get to the viewpoints. It's a beautiful island, though!
  2. Barcelona is one of my favorite cruise ports. There is just so much to see and do! One of the best things to do is to explore La Rambla, Barcelona's famous pedestrian avenue. Be sure to visit the amazing market of La Boqueria! La Rambla has tons of shops, cafes, museums, street performers, and fabulous architecture to enjoy. Check out the highlights of La Rambla: La Rambla: Enjoy the Most Famous Street in Barcelona (2023) Lisa
  3. Hank, very true! There are many great day trips you can take from Naples. We really had a hard time choosing! (Personally, I wanted to go to Capri, but my hubby didn't like the idea of the ferry ride as he gets affected by mal-de-mer.) Certainly we'll have much more to explore next time we visit Naples! Lisa
  4. Hello all -- We visited Naples on a recent cruise, and this is a great port to explore on your own. The historical center of Naples is just a couple of blocks from where the cruise ships dock. Naples has many historic fortresses to visit (Castel Nuovo, Castel dell'Ovo), the Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, a beautiful basilica, and more! Here's my post on some of the great things you can see during your port day in Naples: One Perfect Day in Naples, Italy: Best Things to Do in Naples Happy Travels! Lisa
  5. You're welcome! We like to just explore a port on our own, rather than taking a shore excursion. And San Juan is perfect for this, since there are so many great attractions in such a compact area! Lisa
  6. Super! I'm glad that I could be helpful. Have a great time! Lisa
  7. Thanks so much, Hank! I didn't know that the mosaic benches were largely volunteer driven. What a great project for beautification and civic pride and spirit! Lisa
  8. I depends on how much you want to see and how much time you have. El Morro you can see a lot just from the grounds, although I'm not sure if there is much you can see at St. Christopher's Castle without paying for entry. Have a fantastic time! Lisa
  9. Hello all -- If you're like me and just want to explore a cruise port rather than take a shore excursion, then you'll want to read my new post around all the great things to see in Puerto Vallarta. This vibrant city has a spectacular oceanfront promenade (Malecón), vibrant public art, and of course the gorgeous Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe (the church with a crown!) Best Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta: A Fun DIY Walking Tour Happy Travels! Lisa
  10. Yes there was still a mini shuttle to run you from the ship to the terminal. Happy Travels! Lisa
  11. Hello friends -- I enjoyed one of the last Alaskan cruises of the season, and had a great time exploring Ketchikan on my own. All of the main attractions of the town were an easy walk right from the cruise dock -- see historic Creek Street, the Salmon Ladder Vista, and totem poles aplenty. Read about all the great things to do in Ketchikan! Best Things to Do in Ketchikan: Fun and Easy Walking Tour Enjoy! Lisa
  12. Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found this information useful, and I hope you have a fantastic time on your cruise! Lisa
  13. Hi LuAnn-- If Mai Tai is your preferred cocktail, I'd recommend trying the Peach Sangria. I had that one twice, and the second time they put in a LOT of the peach syrup so it was a bit heavy. But the one with less of the peach syrup and more of the pineapple juice was one of my favorites -- and the most 'tropical' to me. Enjoy! Lisa
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