tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75945220355595413232024-03-21T08:51:07.774-07:00Travel OnKristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14270563572805022426noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594522035559541323.post-77843915892001542602013-07-24T16:57:00.001-07:002013-07-24T16:57:39.832-07:00Ketchikan Alaska, paradiseWe technically had one more port call after this- Victoria, but it didn't count (more on that later) With Ketchikan they saved the best for last. The most disappointing thing about this port is how SHORT the port call is. We needed at least a few more hours. Caveat here, Ketchikan is a special place for me- my son is in the US Coast Guard and is stationed there! <div>
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We arrived to rain, which for Ketchikan is pretty normal. It wasn't hard rain, just that grey chilly drizzly stuff that seems to permeate the Alaskan coast for much of the year. We headed up to the <a href="http://www.capefoxlodge.com/" target="_blank">Cape Fox lodge</a> to enjoy a REALLY good breakfast with our son. The views from the Cape Fox are wonderful- you tower above the town and have a clear view of the cruise ship through large glass windows that make up the restaurant. There is an elevator tram down on Creek Street by the way, that goes directly to the lodge for any of you who are on foot. </div>
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Our visit was spent catching up with our son, touring the Coast Guard station, visiting a little beach area, shopping and seal watching on Creek Street, and finishing it off at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fish.pirates" target="_blank">Fish Pirates </a>with a famed "Bloody Salmon" (a bloody mary with smoked salmon flavored vodka) The sun did end up coming out and IU was able to grab some great shots of the spectacular scenery. This is really all about the pictures...</div>
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The town from the water-</div>
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Fish Pirates, Bloody Salmon! yumm!</div>
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Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14270563572805022426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594522035559541323.post-3858559753879755792013-07-24T13:38:00.001-07:002013-07-24T13:39:02.067-07:00Juneau<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnErYxwRde61Vgdpuvfs-PN9sqm0MDgpK2kuDh2l-uRIw0hLMmS2y762aq4oUv-K9ess943JXqSEYRd9mGq7JkY43bicZwndQD3sTf5TlxB0gF55Os-kT2NpA26-n4Dj6Su-YAh8mU-rc/s1600/IMG_1003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnErYxwRde61Vgdpuvfs-PN9sqm0MDgpK2kuDh2l-uRIw0hLMmS2y762aq4oUv-K9ess943JXqSEYRd9mGq7JkY43bicZwndQD3sTf5TlxB0gF55Os-kT2NpA26-n4Dj6Su-YAh8mU-rc/s320/IMG_1003.JPG" width="320" /></a>Usually when you think of a capital city you think of congestion, traffic, and suits walking around. This is so not true for Alaska's capital, Juneau. It's more like a frontier town than a major city. I have been to Juneau several times before and have explored it a little more in depth- there are some great sights like <a href="http://www.alaskageographic.org/static/847/mendenhall-glacier-visitor-center-juneau" target="_blank">Mendenhall Glacier</a> which are must sees for first timers, but we kept it really low key. I have a friend who lives in Juneau who stopped down to greet us, it was a great start to the day. We then headed down the street (everything in town is walking distance from the dock) and enjoyed coffee, shopping, and people gazing. Lunch with <a href="http://www.alaskanbeer.com/" target="_blank">Alaskan summer ale</a>, and a hysterically funny character at the <a href="http://www.reddogsaloon.com/" target="_blank">Red Dog Saloon</a> finished our day pretty much. The Red Dog is funny by the way, it has a good inch or two of sawdust on the floor!<br />
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Every other shop in Juneau is a gold or jewelry shop.</div>
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<br />Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14270563572805022426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594522035559541323.post-58077903185948825692013-07-24T13:10:00.001-07:002013-07-24T17:03:02.262-07:00Skagway<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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(Note, I had this written the day after we left Skagway but the satellite internet on the ship that far north was very slow and spotty and I gave up on attempting photo uploads. Catching up now... slowly again, but better than on the ship!)<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DFJD9aggarvVFRtl5ETTm_8sY3YAz3BbUWQGw8yWJvk8zjFVDAzwUh73sKnzdz3HQ7Mf5mAdRGxNqITK9njbjTq4yXDnCdf5ahPhWfdZVDy3-Q0gvTcgIrZ4apIzL3r6fc0xICcQZIk/s1600/IMG_0761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DFJD9aggarvVFRtl5ETTm_8sY3YAz3BbUWQGw8yWJvk8zjFVDAzwUh73sKnzdz3HQ7Mf5mAdRGxNqITK9njbjTq4yXDnCdf5ahPhWfdZVDy3-Q0gvTcgIrZ4apIzL3r6fc0xICcQZIk/s320/IMG_0761.JPG" width="320" /></a>I’ve never been to Skagway before, but I knew to expect a
typical southeast Alaskan sea town with a colorful history. The town itself was
cute, but to be honest the real draw here was the drive. We opted to rent jeeps
through a private supplier my agency uses, and take the gorgeous ride from
Skagway to Emerald Lake, in Yukon territory. This drive follows the historic
Klondike highway, and brings you almost 4000 feet high near the summit of White
Pass Summit, then through the cute little town of Carcross (previously “Caribou
Crossing”), and on to the majestic green glacial waters of Emerald Lake. It’s
about a 75 mile drive one way, but this was a long port call so we had no
problems timing that in and then adding on time to sightsee around town and
catch a late lunch at the Skagway Brewery. During our journey we encountered
thick as molasses fog for several miles along a high mountain pass, that got a
little scary. Otherwise it was all fun, we even had several bear sightings! We
took a small detour and visited the gold rush cemetery where infamous villain
Soapy Smith is buried (we never found his grave and gave up looking) We also
stopped for a nice little trail hike to a beautiful waterfall. It was a VERY
full day and really, considering the cost of Skagway excursions we didn’t spend
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First stop was at the Gold Rush ceremony, where Soapy Smith is buried, we couldn't find him. Here is some other cool looking grave. We also took a small hike here to a nearby water fall.</div>
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I just thought this was cool, we saw a few of these liscence plates from way the heck up there.</div>
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Then back to town and the harbor area where we moored. Something I thought was cool, was this rock wall at the port- any company that moors there has their mark made.</div>
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Tracey Arm Fjords was a day I wasn’t expecting a whole lot
from. I couldn’t understand why it got so much advertising in our cruise
brochures. Well now I get it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
outside temperatures were in the high 50s to low 60s, warm enough to get by
with a hoodie or sweater. Chunks of ancient ice broken off of massive glaciers
floated by. We spotted humpback whales and sea otters in our group, other
groups reported seeing mountain goats on the surrounding cliffs. Something that
surprised us was how narrow the channel was and how close were to the actual
rock faces. It was amazing to see the waterfalls up close and personal! The
Miracle offered a special excursion for people to ride small craft to a point
up close and personal to Sawyer Glacier. We opted out (we’re budgeting our
money for different expenses) but those who went seemed to have a great time.
Otherwise this is a sea day- a sea day filled with amazing views, spectacular
food, fun drinks, and plenty of casino bells ringing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our day on board was a mixture of busy and relaxing.
Sightseeing on the decks took up a chunk but there was plenty of time for on
board activities. We spent a few hours in the casino, mostly losing the
winnings we’d made the night before- but we set a budget and we always go in
expecting to lose it all and anything we make is a bonus. I stick almost
exclusively to what I call “Mommy’s video games’ aka the slots. I’ll venture
over to roulette a few times during a cruise but it’s few and far between
because I like to make my fun money last a long time. My husband enjoys a
particular type of black jack Carnival offers called “Fun 21”,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>my non-player perspective is it works like
traditional black jack but each seat has a special spot for a fun chip, it c an
be as low as $1. If you hit blackjack on your initial deal then the house
doubles your fun chip. This is on top of your normal bet. Typically my husband
does much better at his game than I do at “Mommy’s video games”.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We also took some time out in the evening for some
invigorating fun- we put the large, warm, plush bathrobes Carnivals supplies
each guest in their stateroom, on over our bathing suits and headed for the
adults only serenity deck. The Alaskan air was chilly and the Serenity deck was
mostly empty, we hit the hot tub under the shadow of huge, imposing snow capped
mountains… it was amazing!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Late at night we opted to hit the Punchliners Comedy club
for the 10:15 rated R show. Its strictly 18 and over, and the comedians at this
set are usually pretty raunchy. Last night’s didn’t disappoint- it was belly
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If you’re wondering what our tween and teen daughters did during this adult
time, the younger one was super busy with activities from her Camp Carnival
teen Circle C club. They did everything from tween dance time to shipwide
scavenger hunt, to smoothie party. My older daughter went to the older teen
club for a bit then decided to snuggle down in her cabin with a good book and
movie. This is why I like cruises- everyone does what they want! <o:p></o:p></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14270563572805022426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594522035559541323.post-77516887291582443042013-07-19T19:29:00.000-07:002013-07-19T19:29:28.680-07:00The Atrium
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One of my favorite places on the ship is the Grand Atrium.
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ceiling towers many floors above which gives the impression of being in the
middle of a large sky scraper. Sometimes it’s easy to forget you are even on a
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On the Carnival Miracle, the grand atrium spans 10 stories,
is dwarfed by 3 glass elevators, centered on a large bar and dance floor and then
flanked by cushy seating areas that are perfect to sit and enjoy conversation
with your fellow passengers. After enjoying the beauty of Tracy Arm fjord from
out on the chilly deck, our group headed down to the atrium to watch glaciers
and ice bergs float by out the window as soft music played and waitresses kept
the drinks flowing. This is also a terrific place to people watch, as a central
point it means people pass back and forth all day. Ice bergs and people
watching all at once- who would have thought!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I know it may be funny to devote a whole entry to the Atrium, but I realized I forgot to include pictures the other day and it truly is the most eye catching part of the ship!</div>
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Every ship has a variety of rooms to choose from that range
in size and price. For this cruise, we opted for category 4K rooms, also known
as “French door” rooms. These rooms are interesting, they have French doors that
open to the outside with little or no view due to life boats so they bill at
the cheaper “inside cabin” rate. You can cruise of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a very limited budget with these and still
have the sounds of the ocean rushing by, fresh sea air, cool natural breezes,
and natural lighting. I am very happy with my 4K cabin. A balcony would be
ideal, however we have 2 cabins so budget was a consideration.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m sharing some photos of our cabin to give you an idea of
how much (or how little) space there actually is. While we are in a 4K, this is
pretty much the same size as any standard ocean view cabin and most balcony
cabins, and maybe a smidge bigger than most inside cabins. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will tell you many cabins can accommodate
four passengers, some even five- but that doesn’t mean they are any larger
unless you book a suite. They have bunk bed style racks that drop from the
ceiling and/or sofa beds that adapt. Can your family peacefully cohabit a space
this size? Many do! Mine however can not, we need two bathrooms, we need a
place to kick cranky kids, and we need a place to collapse at the end of the
night after a few too many mojitos. We always opt to book 2 cabins, and I
have found the price is not substantially higher to book 2 in 2, than 4 in 1.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Closet space is plentiful, and there is ample space under
the bed/s to store suitcases. There are plenty of drawers for personal items, a
room safe, and a stocked mini fridge (you pay per item so be careful!) Carnival
has converted (finally) to flat screen tv’s and they have standard channels,
special cruise channels, and in house movies. Carnival’s beds are typically
VERY comfortable, with firm mattresses, high count cotton sheets, and very
comfy duvets and hallelujah- good pillows! <o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m also going to share random photos from around the ship,
to share some of what the Miracle has to offer. This is hardly inclusive, there
are so many fun little clubs and lounges and sitting areas and game rooms, etc.
but this should give you an idea of the ambience and experience aboard the
Carnival Miracle and her sister ships.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Some inside shots (including a little food porn)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Embarkation day can really go really well or really badly.
I’ve certainly had my share of less pleasant experiences… long lines, cranky
security people, a traveling companions lost passport, it can just all go
downhill fast. Considering Seattle’s relatively short cruise season, I came
mentally prepared for a less organized staff, less than orderly line in, and a
possible long wait. Carnival said to arrive between 1-3 pm, so of course we
arrived at 11 am. I knew the terminal was open at 11 and the previous cruise
would have been totally disembarked by then. When we pulled up there was no car
line, and just a few families milling about in front of the terminal. An
employee quickly came to our car and whisked our bags away- he was friendly and
efficient. It went too well- we couldn’t possibly continue that streak of luck!
At the door, the initial screener checked our passports and boarding passes,
smiled and ushered us in. I expected to see a security line, but instead I saw
an empty escalator. We took it up and went right through the metal detectors.
Onward we went, to the ticket counter and without a minute of wait went right
up to one of the many smiling agents waiting to help people. A few minutes
later we were issued our sail and save cards (these cards serve as your door
key and your charge key for everything on board, you also use them in the
casino to deposit winnings onto) and given boarding cards. We were called on
board within 30 minutes of first pulling up to the facility. It was truly the
most painless boarding I’ve ever experienced!<br />
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Once on board we headed to the buffet/lido deck and found a
large table for all six of us, then set off to find lunch. On a cruise food in
the main dining room and on the lido deck are always included in your price. We
really enjoy the formal dining room for dinner, but lunches are almost always
on the lido deck for us. I’m not someone who normally cares for buffets (I’m a
bit of a germaphobe) but really on a cruise I lose those worries because the
staff are SO vigilant about cleanliness. They man the spaces behind the buffet
, constantly changing out serving utensils, and cleaning the area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On this ship, like many of Carnival’s fleet,
the buffet is broken up into stations. A deli area, a salad area, an Asian food
area, and several areas that change daily. Todays theme was “Italian” in those
areas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The food was decent, I
particularly enjoyed my Asian fare from “Chopsticks” and my new favorite
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After eating stuff got serious. Brian and I headed down to
the main atrium (which was freakishly and awesomely empty!) to purchase the
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Nutshell, you get this program by paying $49.00 a day plus
prepaid tip, which brings the total to $400 for 7 days, per person. You get a
special sticker for your sail and save card and your account is flagged as a
cheers account, and you can have up to 15 alcoholic beverages a day and
unlimited soda and nonalcoholic frozen fruit drinks. This may sound excessive,
but when you consider the price of drinks on a cruise- the #1 expense felt by
most by the way, it can be a deal. I am posting copies of the drink prices here
so you can do the math. I’m a Mojito girl, and at<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$8.75 each they can add up fast. Add a bloody
mary in the morning, a few beers by the pool deck, some wine with dinner, and a
raucous<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>good time in the casino in the
evening followed by the midnight comedy show and well- that can be a LOT of
drinks. For us, Cheers is a <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>good deal!
Here is a little trick too that may make it even better for my fellow Carnival
cruisers- if you opt for the “class cocktails” (listed below) you can turn the
receipt in at the casino for a $5 match and play card. That means at any gaming
table you can throw down a $5 chip and the $5 match and play card, for a total
of $10 bet. Boy, drink 6 “classic cocktails”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>and you make the Cheers program worth it AND score $30 in match and play
dough!<o:p></o:p><br />
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I immediately went to work in earning match and play cards…
by enjoying a few mojitos. Soon the whole family was seated on comfy chair and
couches listening to a wonderful lobby singer play and sing the standards in
the background as we caught up on what life’s been like lately. I could feel
myself slipping right back into the Cruise Groove I love so much. We’d been on
board for all of two hours by then and the ship had not yet left the dock. <o:p></o:p><br />
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My next entry is going to basically be a photo log of what
you can find on the Carnival Miracle but that has to wait until later. I am
pretty sure I am due to go earn another $5 match and play card! ;-)<o:p></o:p></div>
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With 620,778 residents, and thousands of visitors at any
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the focus was on visiting with old friends and preparing to get underway. Still,
no trip to this city is complete without a stop at <a href="http://pikeplacemarket.org/" target="_blank">Pike Place market</a>. Here the
famous fish mongers toss the freshest catch imaginable over customers heads,
stalls of fresh flowers spill perfume into the air, antique shops, ethnic food
stores, artisan craft stands, tacky Seattle souvenir shops and funky tobacco
stores share wall space with bakeries, meat markets, candle shops, and jelly
stands. There are always street performers playing and singing for change,
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the hot fresh donut stand, and the fragrant incense store. We spent a few hours
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After leaving the market we walked down the many sets of
stairs and hills to the waterfront area. One thing I always get a kick out of
here, is the main road you have to cross to get to the piers themselves is
“Alaskan Way”. It’s a great reminder of this city’s ties economically and
historically to the great state far north of it. On this visit, we had the
chance to take our first ever ride on the <a href="http://seattlegreatwheel.com/" target="_blank">great wheel</a> on the pier. At $13 for
adults, $11 for seniors, and $8 for children it’s a little steep priced but
trust me when I say the ride is also really steep and it’s worth every penny.
The views were amazing! Clear views<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>over
to the space needle on one side- across the sweeping city, the the majestic Mt
Rainer on the horizon. I am not one who loves heights, so I was a little
nervous. Okay, a LOT nervous! But really, the cars are enclosed and I was able
to convince myself I wasn’t going to go pummeling down to my death and I sat
back and enjoyed the views. The cars do sway a little but it’s very mild and
wasn’t enough to make me feel concerned. You get one trip around as they load
the entire wheel, and then 3 additional rotations. This doesn’t sound like a
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As far as food goes, Seattle is a mecca of good eats. You
can find dishes of every ethnicity imaginable. So what does a girl from PA do
when faced with all those wonderful choices? She goes for familiar comfort
foods of course. Sort of. We stumbled upon the <a href="http://www.icongrill.com/" target="_blank">Icon Grill</a> on 5<sup>th</sup>
street, near our hotel (the Warwick Hotel) and out of sheer hanger desperation
and the fact there was a wine bottle visible through the window. The restaurant
is decorated with dark woods, blown glass, and fun kitchy décor. The staff was
extremely friendly and whisked us off to a table, where our server cheerfully
explained this restaurant liked to call its food “upscale comfort food”, and
better yet- he actually volunteered his favorites which helped us narrow down
dishes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have not had red eat in quite
some time, so it was a bit of a surprise but I was immediately hooked by his
description of the <a href="http://bestof.voiceplaces.com/seattle/w/best-meatloaf-finalist-2012-66400" target="_blank">meat loaf</a>- a dish made famous on the Food Network. The meat
was wrapped in bacon, and cooked in a black molasses sauce and served with
cilantro-corn mashed potatoes. Sold! My husband and children had various
versions of macaroni and cheese. I managed to make my great meal even better,
with a wine flight of some great reds. All in all, we would eat at Icon again-
in fact, we did! Breakfast the next day. Food was not quite as good as dinner
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Our other notable eats were at the <a href="http://thecrabpotseattle.com/" target="_blank">Crab Pot</a>, which is pretty
much always good, plentiful and messy and a late night snack and drink stop at
<a href="http://www.fadoirishpub.com/seattle/main-menu" target="_blank">Fado Irish Pub</a> where I enjoyed a really unique drink, the Jameson and Ginger
drink, which was a tall glass filled with a mix of Jamesons and an alcoholic
ginger beer, It had bite and a bit of a punch and I liked it! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Our night culminated in a celebrity sighting back at the
<a href="http://vacationsbykristy.blogspot.com/2013/07/north-to-alaska-but-not-quite-yet-part.html" target="_blank">Warwick</a>. One last nightcap in the hotel lounge led to a chance encounter with
<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001615/" target="_blank">Elizabeth Pena</a> (of Batteries Not included, La Bamba, and The Incredibles among
other features) I should probably go revise my post about The Warwick as any
time one has a celerity run in it immediately raises a hotel’s legitimacy
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One personal rule I have about cruise travel is never fly in the day of a cruise, or even the day before. Caveat here, we have spent the past three years in Hawaii and the three prior in Alaska, so travel is an all day affair and one missed connection can be a nightmare. At any rate, we arrived in Seattle last night, with plenty of time to spare before Tuesdays sail away. We are lodging at the Warwick Seattle hotel, chosen for it's proximity to everything fun downtown, decent looking rooms (online), and price. I was able to snag an extremely good deal via one of my agency suppliers and booked rooms for ourselves and our traveling companions (my husband Brian's parents.)</div>
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I was going to run around and take a bunch of photos of <a href="http://www.warwickwa.com/" target="_blank">the Warwick</a>, but really why reinvent the wheel. They obviously paid someone a lot of money to take nice quality pictures, so go check theirs out at their <a href="http://www.warwickwa.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. Now, on first glance as we approached the Warwick I was a little skeeved out by the worn exterior. When you walk around downtown Seattle though you find buildings have one of two exteriors- sleek, modern, mirrored glass or old worn down brick. This was the second kind of building. The lobby is very small, there is a nice looking restaurant I have not tried yet attached to the lobby that my in-laws enjoyed last night. The room itself is roomy, modern, and very clean. I do have two complaints that you'll see below- one really can not be helped, but the other is pretty strange.</div>
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Okay this just is what it is, we're downtown in a big city full of big buildings and everyone won't have a view. Some of us will have a view alright... of a brick wall. My suggestion to anyone selecting a room at the Warwick, request a room that is NOT an even numbered room on floors 1-4 to avoid this view!</div>
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That was really no big deal, we spend little time in the room after all. The next bit is a little odder. As I climbed into bed last night, my feet felt something warm and furry. Not a rat thank god.... a blanket type cover of some kind for the mattress. We pulled up the blankets and sheets from the bottom and saw this. The top of the bed also had a gap- that's when we realized the maid had put the bottom (unfitted) sheet on sideways! This could probably be shrugged off as a one time freak anomaly.... except we checked the second bed in the room and hey- it was also made with the sheet sideways. So there we were at 11 pm after traveling all day, changing our own hotel sheets so our feet were not rubbing bare mattress.</div>
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Would this put me off of staying at the Warwick again? Probably not on it's own but there is one other problem that is probably a deal breaker for me. This hotel has cotton balls in pillowcase syndrome. As I revealed in <a href="http://vacationsbykristy.blogspot.com/2013/05/outrigger-weekend-in-wiki-waki-waikiki.html" target="_blank">my review of The Outrigger</a>, pillows are a big deal for me. They pretty much make or break my sleep. I could probably sleep on a bare floor, if I had a decent pillow. this room offers six pillows, all of the same poor cotton bally quality and it was a difficult night's sleep. If you driving and can toss a pillow into the back of your car, and are offered a great rate- the Warwick is a good choice. It's safe, it's clean, its very conveniently located. Bring a pillow though, and check the sheet tuck!</div>
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<br />Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14270563572805022426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594522035559541323.post-43915530731357500682013-07-13T16:05:00.000-07:002013-07-13T16:05:26.590-07:00T minus 1 day and counting, Travelers Rev Your SuitcasesI'm really excited to share our upcoming Alaskan cruise with you all. I think in recent years, not without some legitimate reason, cruising has earned a bit of a bad name. Cruising Carnival in particular is in some circles considered as brave and dangerous a choice to make as say- taking up sky scraper repelling. This will be my 6th Carnival cruise (I have also cruised NCL and Royal Caribbean, both were enjoyable experiences.) so I have an idea of the ups and downs ahead of us. My hope is to present a really BIG picture of the family cruise, for those who have not previously cruised or perhaps have been shy to try the Carnival brand.<br />
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Is a cruise really an "affordable" family vacation? What exactly does your basic fare cover? What out of pocket expenses can you expect? Are there hidden fees? How big are those cabins really- square footage only gives part of the picture after all! Can you squeeze 4 people in 1 cabin? Will my kids be bored? Will there be a lot of annoying drunk people around? What kind of food can I expect? What can I do on board other than eat and drink? How enjoyable can a port call really be if it's only for 7 hours? What's the REAL "tacky factor" on a budget cruise line?<br />
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I'm going to explore all of that and more; I will be inundating you daily with blog posts describing everything from the mundane to the insane- cruise style. There will also be pictures, lots and lots of pictures! This will be a good time to subscribe to this blog or add it to your blog roller, so you don't miss any of it.<br />
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<br />Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14270563572805022426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7594522035559541323.post-66917682495520905832013-06-03T15:08:00.000-07:002013-06-03T15:08:47.015-07:00After you drink the ginja... you eat the cup!<i>In honor of the upcoming June 10th "Portugal Day", I am reviving an article I wrote a few years ago about one of my favorite travel elixirs, in one of my favorite travel destinations. Ahhh... Obidos.. and ginja (ginjinha)!</i><br />
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The ginja kisses the lips sweetly, pausing to linger. Then in a cherry flash, it races to sting the back of the throat. Before the mind can truly appreciate that small betrayal, it comes to rest warmly in the stomach. And then after you drink the ginja... you eat the cup.<br />
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It was the ginja or ginginha that brought me here to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%93bidos,_Portugal" target="_blank">Obidos</a>, a small Portuguese village about 45 miles northwest of Lisbon. Ginja de Obidos is a sweet liqueur, essentially a Portuguese aguaredente or brandy, prepared with bitter cherries known as ginja, sugar, and spices. While the liqueur itself is a tempting aperitif that is now available throughout Portugal, the town of Obidos has found a way to take it a notch up. It is only natural that a place that is home of both the famed <a href="http://www.festivalchocolate.cm-obidos.pt/" target="_blank">Festival de Chocolate Obidos</a> and the delectable <a href="http://www.ginjadeobidos.com/english/ginja_com_chocolate.html" target="_blank">Ginja de Obidos</a> would find a way to marry the two regional calling cards. In Obidos, one drinks the ginja in small dark chocolate cups. As the local saying goes, “after you drink the ginja... you eat the cup.”<br />
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Upon arrival in Obidos by tour bus, I step down onto a stone street and stare up at the intimidating medieval wall ahead. A public restroom, snack bar type shop and kitschy souvenir stand welcome me and I wonder about the authenticity of this experience. Will this give me a glimpse, and taste, into the real Portugal? I follow the crooked cobbled street into the walled city, smiling at the craftswomen who run tables of handmade goods and local nuts and treats along the main road in.<br />
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In Obidos, the roads are very narrow, they turn suddenly in places, veer through towers and behind buildings. There are some cars on the road- speeding haphazardly by, but they are blissfully few and far between. I pass small cafes and bars, they all advertise ginja. I pass small shops, selling local handicrafts, books, general merchandise- and of ginja. I move on, not quite sure where to even begin. As I encounter my first 900 year old stone stairway without a safety rail to the wall above I realize this is no tamed down version of anything. Obidos is a true remnant of medieval Portugal, authentic in every way that matters.<br />
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A quick and heart racing climb up yields an impressive view of the amazing Portuguese countryside. A land of green and gold, dotted with white buildings topped with terra cotta tiled roofs. Here and there a windmill, and off to one side a still intact ancient Roman aqueduct. The air is fresh, and still slightly cool in early spring but the sun beams overhead. I head back down toward the shops and cafes, and select one at random. The cash register sits on a sturdy countertop, that is dominated by a giant bottle of ginja. The bottle displays one of the local Obidos labels, and through the glass I can see whole<br />
pale cherries resting at the bottom of the liquid. I decide to forego the pretense of Portuguese fluency and try English instead, “one ginja please!” The clerk pours the amber liquid into a small glass, more shot glass than sipping glass. I realize I forgot to mention the chocolate cup, but decide to drink it anyway. The ginja is sweet, and then slightly spicy, and then hot in my stomach. It goes down smooth and sweet, and I really want to try it with the chocolate cup. I decide to visit a neighboring shop that sold ginja under a different label to get a true local sampling.<br />
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“One ginja in chocolate please.... por favor.” A smiling man reaches into a cooler and withdraws a small paper container. Within it is a tiny, perfectly formed, dark chocolate cup. It even has a small handle to one side, like a miniature espresso mug. He carefully pours the ginja into the cup and hands it to me with an expectant look. The look of anticipation on my face must have betrayed me as a novice and he is excited for me. It is then I first hear the local saying, “First you drink the ginja, then you eat the cup.”<br />
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I drink the ginja. I eat the cup. Sour cherries, sweet brandy, dark chocolate all collide to create magic in my mouth. It is a drink that can only be properly enjoyed here, on these uneven, choppy streets. I have found the heart of modern Obidos in this small shop. After thanking my server I leave to explore the narrow cobblestone streets some more, to find the heart of modern Obidos in more shops and cafes.<br />
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First aloha, thank you for bearing with me during tho transition time as I move from one career to another, and am finally able to embrace travel and tourism writing as well as travel planning at <a href="http://www.vacationsbykristy.com/">www.vacationsbykristy.com</a> full-time!</div>
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I spent the past weekend checking out the beautiful <a href="http://www.outriggerreef-onthebeach.com/" target="_blank">Outrigger Reef On The Beach</a> in Waikiki (Honolulu, Hi.) to asses whether it would work for future clients or not. We made it a family weekend, myself, my husband, a teen and tween girl. I booked the room online with their kama'aina rate of $205.00 nightly for 2 double beds on a holiday weekend. Compared to nearby comparable properties, I found the rate to be very reasonable.</div>
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When you enter the Outrigger, the entire lobby area is open air (as are most hotels in Waikiki) It is decorated with traditional Hawaiian art, rich dark island wood, free flowing plants and flowers adorn the main hall. On property, adjacent to the check in and concierge area are a Starbucks coffee shop, and a long hall of speciality shops that sell everything from traditional tacky souvenirs to fine koa wood carvings. There are two full service restaurants, as well as a poolside bar that offers food. The pool is large (and deep! 9 feet at one end) , and is lined with comfortable lounge recliners and umbrella tables. There are multiple hot tub stations. All of this is at ground level and the lay out is simple enough to can get to it all very quickly upon check in.</div>
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Our room felt fairly spacious for being a downtown "standard" room. The decor was your standard "subdued Polynesian". The beds were comfortable- but I had a beef with the pillows. They were not firm at all, they felt like bags stuffed with cotton balls. I tried multiple to make sure I didn't just get a bad egg, but they all proved the same. Many times resort hotels will give you several soft, several hard pillows- to appease the broad palate of pillow-need. Outrigger would do well to adopt that practice. In lieu of that, I'd recommend you bring your own if you plan to stay here. Everything in the room was fairly standard to what you'd expect at a Waikiki oceanside hotel such as spa style toiletries and flat screen television. We were pleased to find Outrigger offered free wifi and free local/long distance phone calls. These are often pay options at other establishments. One unexpected find in our room was the balcony. We expected a typical miniature city view balcony but instead had an extended balcony with a peekaboo view of the ocean. It was a nice surprise.</div>
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There are many great reasons to enjoy an adult-only get away. Maybe you want to focus strictly on romance and couple time. Perhaps the setting is a little bawdy (<a href="http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/" target="_blank">Mardi Gras in New Orleans</a> anyone?). Some venues don't even allow children- such as the fun all-inclusive <a href="http://www.sandals.com/difference/couples.cfm" target="_blank">Sandals</a> resorts. Cost considerations, mode of travel, health concerns- all valid reasons to travel sans-kidlings. <br />
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What I have found though, is too often parents feel as if their choices are limited to popular amusement park type locations or a friendly campground when it coms to family travel. Any time I have ever mentioned preparing for a cruise or a trip abroad, I have been asked, "are you bringing the kids?" or it's friendly alternative, "Just you and the husband?" I always smile and explain it's a family trip, the kids love to travel too.<br />
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The truth is the kids <i>usually</i> like traveling. That is not to say it's always perfectly smooth sailing. There was the panic attack on a very small prop plane over very rural Alaska that one time. There was the great puking across the entire Virginian Eastern Shore incident of 2001. The lost tooth in a Baltimore Harbor hotel disaster was a doozy. We won't even discuss the time we were trapped between two factions of screaming protestors in <a href="http://www.spain.info/en_US/ven/otros-destinos/vigo.html" target="_blank">Vigo, Spain</a> and how one child reacted to THAT. Look, I'm not saying family travel is always smooth and seamless. There will be a time when "make sure you empty your pockets!" warning at the TSA counter is completely ignored and sirens go off. And it's possible at some point in time should you find yourself on a large cruise ship, you'll realize too late you forgot to pack a child extra shoes and her only pair of flip flops just broke. The thing is, this is life, whether you are at home or on vacation. Might as well handle these small crises with a passport in your pocket and an umbrella drink in your hand! </div>
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While many appreciate there is a subtle but real difference between traveling and going on vacation- each can offer kids an understanding of how interconnected we all are. When you meet strangers on a train, in an airport, at a resort, on a cruise ship- it can be a dawning moment of "wow, we look/sound so different, but we're both here looking of the same thing." Make that train, plane, resort or cruise ship be someplace far away and the interactions become even more interesting. This is real life cultural interchanges- the stuff some kids just watch on <a href="http://www.nickjr.com/dora-the-explorer/" target="_blank">Dora the Explorer</a>. There is VALUE when a very American teenage boy meets a very Scottish teenage boy, and he learns to spew out a line of words in a thick brogue that you suspect may have been words he never could have said in plain ole American English. These little personal interactions, they affirm we are all so much more alike than different- we are so very human. </div>
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Exposure to other people, other cultures, can also help affirm how incredibly blessed and lucky we are to live in the place we do, in the time we do. This has to be tread lightly though, and these very same scenarios can give parents the perfect opportunity to teach children about cultural relativism. We learn and we pass on to our children how to see the world in ways other than just through a "privileged" westernized filter. When you're trekking across the countryside of <a href="http://www.travelbelize.org/" target="_blank">Belize</a> for example, it can be easy to get caught up in the sheer poverty of it. Seeing beyond the shanty's, to the huge smiles and pride on the faces that welcomed us through- that was something else. Listening to the proud oral history our Belikan guide shared, partaking in some of the best chicken we've ever tasted- every one of us including the children understood this was about more than jungle and poverty.</div>
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Travel is also the great professor of history. Books are wonderful, as is film- but they don't have the same tangible lesson as actually walking through rubble- climbing a pyramid, peering out of a castle window, digging for arrowheads- these are physical interactions that can not be duplicated. They embed in the memory, they will be recalled again and again, and will put those history texts into context down the road when this becomes a unit of study at school. Knowing where we come from has other values as well of course- and there is the whole observation that those who fail to learn from history and doomed to repeat it. History matters, and nothing connects a child with history quite like actually SEEING it.</div>
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Travel doesn't have to be international to be informative, educational, and moving. The United States is a large country made up of a very diverse backdrop. There are <a href="http://www.experiencehopi.com/villages.html" target="_blank">Hopi villages</a> to visit, <a href="http://www.sanfranciscochinatown.com/" target="_blank">Chinatown</a>s to explore, country swag and city pride to partake in. Kids who travel learn to have a more diverse palate- learn to recognize various music genres, become comfortable navigating pubic transit systems, and understand the world is their oyster! Beyond all of that though, the best benefit of traveling with kids are the memories. You will never forget those vacations, and neither will they. These are the memories of childhood we cling to forever. Just get out- get away from your comfort zone, travel beyond your norm... and yes, bring the kids with!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was recently able to enjoy a “gaggle of girls getaway”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unlike the typical “mommy vacation” where 3 or 4 close friends may take off for a weekend of exploring wineries, this venture involved some 35 women coming together from as far north as Maine and as far west as Hawaii to a vacation hotspot in South Florida. The sheer size of the group presented certain challenges and limitations. Anytime you are working with a group larger than the number of passenger seats in a standard taxi cab there are transportation questions. When you add considerations such as unique dietary needs, nightlife tastes, and personal travel allowances, organization and planning become imperative.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Location is always tricky. With a large group you need a spot with adequate affordable lodging, easily accessible (preferably by foot when possible) things to do, and plenty of food options to keep the masses happy. For our purposes, we met up in the fun and quirky beachside town of <a href="http://www.visithollywoodfl.org/" target="_blank">Hollywood, Florida</a>. Hollywood is a mere 10 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. FLL is a very easily maneuverable airport and is serviced by all major airlines including budget options like Southwest Air. Another option is Miami International Airport, distance from Hollywood and cost of transport made this less attractive to our group; we all stuck to Fort Lauderdale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cab fare from FLL to Hollywood runs at $25 one way. If traveling with a gaggle, coordinating arrival times with 1 or 2 others can help cut the cost of cab fare to and from your lodging.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There is a time and place for large, corporate hotels. I personally enjoy the amenities and familiarity of easily recognizable brands on many of my travels. When traveling with a gaggle though, especially in a town as unique and quirky as Hollywood, FL, small and independent is the way to go. We opted for the <a href="http://www.angelfishinn.com/" target="_blank">Angelfish Inn</a>, a small independently owned establishment just a block from the broadwalk and beach. This brightly colored 1950s inn boasts 11 rooms that are each configured and decorated differently. The feel in each room is fresh, bright, beachy and fun. Each room has a small kitchen stocked with all the necessary cooking dishes and doodads- this helps cut down on costs of eating out and allows those with special dietary needs to eat healthily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We teamed up in groups of 2, 3, 4 roommates per room, and split the already very low rates. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wherever your gaggle goes, one very important thing to note is make sure the establishment has a central gathering spot. We found over the course of our four day vacation that we often just wanted to sit and talk, sharing coffee and cocktails, often in a fashion array of fully dressed, pajamas, and bathing suits. The Angelfish Inn had the perfect spot for this- a tiled courtyard with a large covered seating area next to a fish and turtle pond. The shaded top was a must in the South Florida sun, and the fact our gathering spot was outdoors was helpful for the smokers of the group so they were not constantly getting up to leave. The size of the group gave each individual a lot of freedom to meander in and out, someone was always sitting there ready to chat. Had we been at an establishment without a central sitting area, it would have been an entirely different (and less enjoyable) vacation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As previously mentioned, splitting cab service from the airport is one way to cut costs. Another option might be utilizing a shuttle service. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our inn’s proprietress <a href="http://www.angelfishinn.com/about.html#" target="_blank">Karin</a> hooked us up with a local shuttle service- <a href="http://ride099.com/" target="_blank">Howards Transportation</a>, headed by affable driver Howard (a friendly man and good driver, who had a voice that sounded eerily like one of the regular drivers on HBO’s <a href="http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/taxicab-confessions-the-city-that-never-sleeps/index.html" target="_blank">Taxicab Confessions</a>. ) We utilized Howard’s services one evening to cart the whole slew of us to an evening event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cost per person was minimal, not having to worry about finding enough cabs or rental cars- priceless. Transportation is also a consideration when choosing a venue. Hollywood beach is a very pedestrian friendly vacation spot, with a large broadwalk (that isn’t a typo, they call their boardwalk “<a href="http://www.visithollywoodfl.org/hollywoodbeachbroadwalk.aspx" target="_blank">The Broadwalk</a>”) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that is lined with many shops, restaurants, and bars. We were able to walk and buy everything we needed. The beach was a short 2 minutes from the inn, grabbing a few beach chairs from the inn’s owner we could head out and hit the sand was an easy process. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We were fortunate that the inn’s owner is a prior wedding and event planner and knows the value of organizing activities ahead of time. With her guidance we planned several group outings that proved to be a lot of fun. These events included transportation (thanks Howard!) and were prepaid, which took last minute budget worries off everyone’s shoulders. In the Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale area there are a lot of fun touristy venues a large group of ladies might enjoy. Our two big events were the Junglequeen Riverboat dinner cruise and an excursion to the ladies club, “La Bare”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The <a href="http://www.junglequeen.com/" target="_blank">Jungle Queen</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>boards in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Boarding begins with the typical tourist photo op (that they try to sell to you later). Seats are prepurchased or purchased at the ticket window and seats are assigned. As the Junglequeen heads down the Intercoastal Waterway, the driver gives a float by home tour of the rich and famous. As you salivate over the mansions lining the waterway, keep your eyes open for tropical birds and manatee. We found even with a large group, we were able to be seated together and enjoy the views. After about an hour of water time, the boat delivered us to a small island. The kitchy space was occupied by tropical birds in cages and carefully planned foliage. We were escorted into a large, oddly dark, dining room where we sat on long picnic tables. Servers walked around with heavily sauced ribs, chicken, and cold peel and eat shrimp. Accompaniments included beans and cole slaw. There were limited alcoholic beverages offered- a few domestic beers, white wine, pina coladas and a very red, very weak rum punch. For a slight upsell, you could have your drink served in a keepsake coconut. Following the meal, we were treated to a somewhat funny magic and comedy show. The boat ride back to the dock under the moonlight, was a nice way to cap the evening.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our evening at <a href="http://www.labareflorida.com/" target="_blank">LeBare</a><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> also included kitchy design, heavily sauced ribs, and comedy (albeit probably unintentional.) Howard and his associate driver delivered two vanloads of gussied up, giggling 40-60 yr old women to the South Florida institution. We were escorted in and given a large swath of tables from one side of the main stage to the back wall. As a result, some of us had great views while others felt disassociated and away from “the action”. Drinks were predictably expensive- any time you go into a club like this you can expect pricey beverages. The main attraction at LeBare of course, is not the drinks. Male “dancers” basically strip down to skivvies and gyrate on the stage. This is not a “full monty” experience, but the dance moves are suggestive enough to make grown women blush. The dancers varied in skill and physique, and we all agreed it was a tad bit disconcerting how young some seemed. Not because they were too young to be dancing- but because it emphasized how “mature” we were! The evening was full of a lot of laughter and it was a fun (and quite different) addition to the vacation plan line up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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The age old travel question is, is it the journey or is it the destination that really matters? I would argue both are important. The journey can be one that is luxurious and decadent- first class breakfast eaten on fine bone china served with mimosas and a smile, as the clouds float by beneath. It could also be one filled with adventure and challenge- facing personal fears head on and taking life by it's hand as if yelling, "I'm still here!" Maybe that's on a bike, or with a walking stick in hand, or high upon the mast of a tall ship. The journey most definitely matters.</div>
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The destination does too. It is there you will reconnect with your children. It is there you will see your mate with new eyes as he holds your hand and walks you down that beach. It is there you will face the thrill of snow and ice as you fly down that mountain. It is there you will awaken refreshed and renewed after that cleansing scrub and sauna hour. It is there you will laugh with your girlfriends, meet your new love, win your first poker game, get freckles on your nose, try escargot finally, fly high in the sky from a parasail, dance under the moonlight, reel in that big fish, and when it is all over- go home feeling like all the day to day tasks that funded that travel fund were worth every second.</div>
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