Away From It All Vacations » Pattie McAlister

Try New Things

Pattie McAlister — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:33:13 +0000

Cruise and all-inclusive vacations are a great way to try new things, especially as it relates to food. So go ahead, try the duck and if you don’t like it, they will bring you something else at no additional charge.

Small Currency

Pattie McAlister — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:20:07 +0000

This week’s tip is to make sure you take small currency with you in ports. Some places will not give back change in US currency. Currency can be changed at the customer service desk on the ship.

Freedom of the Seas in Jamaica

Pattie McAlister — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 23:04:04 +0000

This is Falmouth, Jamaica’s two-berth purpose built cruise port positioned between the popular ports of Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. The peninsula that accommodates the largest cruise ships in the world is a short walk to Falmouth’s historic Georgian sights. The large structure behind the two story building is Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas.

Haiti

Pattie McAlister — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 23:00:23 +0000

The view of the bay in Labadee, Haiti from the ship.

Cabanas

Pattie McAlister — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 22:55:18 +0000

Private Cabanas in Labadee, Haiti

El Mirador

Pattie McAlister — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 22:43:42 +0000

El Mirador is a rocky formation carved out by the ocean. Located on the untainted side of the island of Cozumel, this a a great place for taking photos or sitting to admire the different sea colors.