Caribbean
Port and Shore Excursions in Costa Maya (Guide)
So you booked a cruise with a stop in Costa Maya, also known as Mahahual, Mexico. Here’s our port and shore excursion guide to Costa Maya and which shore excursions you can consider based on our personal experience. We have visited this cruise port at least twice on a Virgin and Royal Caribbean cruise, and you can read our other cruise-related articles below to help you plan and know what to expect. Related Virgin Voyages cruise articles: Why book a Virgin Voyages Cruise Virgin Voyages Restaurants Guide – what restaurants are there and where to eat onboard The ultimate guide to Virgin Voyages activities on the ship/What to expect during…
Why Book a Virgin Voyages Cruise?
It’s no secret we love cruising as a vacation option. We are in our 30s and have been on 3 cruises across two cruise lines as of this writing. However, our most notable and favorite cruise by far is with Virgin Voyages. Cruising is a newer travel option for us. Cruising is convenient since you feel at home while also visiting new countries and destinations at the same time. You won’t need to unpack or worry about food options. How easy would it be if you were to wake up in a new port almost every single day? Here are our other cruise reviews/travel series that revolve around cruises In…
One Day in Charlotte Amalie (St Thomas)
If you only have one day in St Thomas to spend, how would you best spend it? Here is our guide on what to do if you only had one day in St Thomas. Be it on a short cruise excursion or if you’ve already used up a lot of your vacation time and don’t have enough time exploring. A historical tour – one day in Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas A majority of this tour occurs when your boat is docked on the Charlotte Amalie port. Another is if your accommodation is located around the Charlotte Amalie area. If you are more adventurous, do not hesitate to grab a safari…
How to go on a Day Trip to St John from St Thomas
St John USVI has no airport and is mostly a national park. With that in mind, it is a great spot to visit on a day trip from St Thomas Island because of its stunning beaches and wildlife. In fact, the island is so beautiful wild, that one can enjoy watching sea turtles in the wild and even encounter wild donkeys on the island too! Getting to St John from St Thomas A ferry service connects both islands and takes around 15 minutes one way. Passenger ferries depart every hour on the hour from 6 am to 8 pm. Car barge ferries depart every odd hour per 2 hours (i.e. 915am,…
4 Days in Los Cabos Mexico
Picture this: you get a timeshare deal on your email with the words: 5 day 4 nights at the Westin Los Cabos for only $399. Would you go for this deal or would you think it’s too good to be true? We jumped at the chance, because why not? It was a good deal for a city that’s known for vacationing celebrities and multi-million dollar homes. If you want to skip the long blog, here’s a summary of what we did on our 4 days in Los Cabos. 4 Day Itinerary to Los Cabos (from the East Coast): Day 1: Arrive late at hotel after a few hours of flying…
