We recently returned from a 7 night western Caribbean cruise aboard the beloved Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas, combined with spending time exploring Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, Florida. Before diving into the information about our 2025 Western Caribbean cruise, we must first discuss our adventure exploring Wekiwa Springs State Park. Wekiwa Springs … Continue reading 2025 Western Caribbean Cruise + Wekiwa Springs State Park Adventure
Tag: Snorkeling
POTW: Green Sea Turtle
The green turtle (Chelonia mydas), also known as the green sea turtle, is a large sea turtle species found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide. Renowned for its distinctive greenish skin and large, smooth carapace, this species is one of the most widespread and well-known marine turtles. Green turtles are characterized by their large, heart-shaped … Continue reading POTW: Green Sea Turtle
2024 Southern Caribbean Cruise + Miami Adventure
We recently returned from an 8 night southern Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Horizon, combined with spending two days exploring Miami and a few of the Florida Keys. Sadly, we both contracted COVID during this vacation, which has been our first experience with the virus. Heading into the fourth week of the virus, we are … Continue reading 2024 Southern Caribbean Cruise + Miami Adventure
Zipoute Snorkel Set
We recently embarked on a cruise through the eastern Caribbean. Several years ago, I had gone on a snorkeling excursion on my one and only prior cruise and I recall that it had taken a few different masks to find the ideal fit. This time around, I decided to purchase my own mask. After careful … Continue reading Zipoute Snorkel Set
2023 Eastern Caribbean Cruise
NOTE: The purpose and intent of this post is NOT aimed at providing a review of the cruise ship. We recently returned from a 7 night eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Wonder Of The Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, to date. The three locations the ship visited were: Sint Martin; Saint Thomas; CocoCay … Continue reading 2023 Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Bairuifu Dry Top Foldable Snorkel Mask
As a first-time snorkeler, I (Stella) wanted something that would provide the most comfortable and enjoyable experience. I didn't want the traditional snorkel because I didn't want to clamp my mouth and teeth around something. And, I don't like the idea of having to breathe through my mouth because I am accustomed to breathing through … Continue reading Bairuifu Dry Top Foldable Snorkel Mask