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7 Things to Book PRIOR to Boarding Your Royal Caribbean Cruise
Top 7 activities to do before the start of your cruise.
Apr 63 min read


Are Excursions Worth It? A Travel Agent’s Perspective
The million dollar question - Is it worth doing an excursion on your cruise? The short answer is that it depends. Having said that, most...
Apr 63 min read

Discovering Seward Alaska
Discovering Seward, Alaska. Wildlife, Location, Direction, Things to Do, the Port.
Apr 33 min read

PortMiami: the Cruise Capital of the World
PortMiami: how to get to the port, some fun facts about the port, and a bit of history.
Jan 53 min read


An overview of Celebrity Reflection
Last week I was onboard Celebrity Reflection for a Seminar at Sea. Celebrity Reflection is 5th and final ship in the Solstice class ship....
May 8, 20243 min read

Low Cost/Free Activities in Juneau Alaska
Most cruise ships will make a stop in Alaska’s capital city, Juneau...If you are looking for something that is low cost or free while here,
Apr 16, 20242 min read

Fun Onboard: The Top 5 Activities for Younger Kids on Icon of the Seas
The Icon class of ships are the most family friendly cruises in the Royal Caribbean Fleet. Is there enough things to do for younger kids?...
Apr 15, 20243 min read

Top 5 activities for active teens onboard Icon of the Seas
You have heard friends talk about Icon of the Seas. Are there activities geared towards teen? Yes! Lets explore the top 5 activities for act
Apr 15, 20242 min read

Complimentary Food Options Onboard Wonder of the Seas
One of the great things about cruising is that you are never too far from food. There always seems to be a plethora of places to eat...
Mar 29, 20243 min read

Exploring the AquaDome Neighborhood: A Tour Onboard Icon of the Seas
Out of the 8 neighborhoods onboard Icon of the Seas, my favorite is the AquaDome Neighborhood. Lets take a quick tour:
Mar 18, 20242 min read

Icon of the Seas: Top 5 Things For Adults
Check out this short 3 minute video Markwood Magic created on the top things things to do onboard Icon of the Seas for adults.
Mar 12, 20242 min read

Feb 3, 20241 min read

Queen's Staircase in Nassau, Bahamas
The Queen's Staircase was built for a quick escape in case of an emergency to Fort Fincastle which is located on Bennet’s Hill.
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Where to Eat: A Guide to Dining at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Perfect Day at CocoCay is Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas. Whether you need a quick snack or a full meal, there are...
Dec 31, 20233 min read

Travel with Adult Kids: Top 5 Destinations for 2025
The “kids” are all grown up. Traveling with adult children definitely looks a little different than going on trips when they were little kid
Dec 6, 20234 min read

Top 5 Activities for Women Onboard Norwegian Viva
Girls trip anyone? Or maybe just some ‘me’ time on the family vacation onboard Norwegian Viva?
Dec 4, 20232 min read

Top 5 activities for teens onboard Norwegian Viva
Teens can be a hard group to please when it comes to vacations. Luckly, there is a lot of activiites for them onboard Norwegian Viva....
Dec 4, 20233 min read

Top 5 Vacation destinations for Middle School Families in 2025 and 2026
Family vacations change and evolve as the kids grow up. Middle School kids are looking for a vacation with adventure. What are the top 5...
Nov 7, 20234 min read

Preventing Seasickness on a Cruise
If you are prone to sea sickness, how can you avoid it? This article will offer some advice and suggestions to prevent or limit sea sickness
Oct 18, 20233 min read

Aruba: Things to do and background at the One Happy Island in the Southern Caribbean
Aruba is a true gem in the Southern Caribbean and beloved by both cruise travelers and those who are spending their vacation solely in...
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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