2025 Mexian Riviera

Review: Le Bistro, NCL Jade 2025

I’ll start by saying this: I’ve never “gotten” French cuisine. We make the French restaurant one of our specialty experiences ...
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Behind the Scenes Tour

Unfortunately, this will have to be a “come back to it after the trip” post. I didn’t shoot nearly enough ...
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Day 1: Sailaway

Given that we had two ships (Norwegian Jade and Holland American’s Niew Amsterdam) boarding at the same time, I feel ...
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Review: Cagney’s, NCL Jade 2025

One of our two must-do traditions on Day 1 of any NCL Cruise: The first mudslide and dining at Cagney’s. ...
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We’re on Board!

It has been a rainy morning! But things are clearing somewhat. Rain, whatever…any day onboard is a good day!
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A Crisp, Beautiful Start

Stepped out of the hotel to see this… Today is the longer drive, around 11.5 hours scheduled. With a stop ...
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Good night from Albuquerque!

The photo (above and below) was taken a bit West of Amarillo just after sunset.
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Let the Trek Begin!

Although I enjoy driving, looking down the barrel of two 11-hour days on the road makes me yearn at least ...
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T minus 1 Week

The grand adventure gets underway one week from this morning! Between now and then No Packing Jenga this time Since ...
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E-Docs: Check!

Woohoo! 21 days till sailing...the midpoint of 6, almost 7, very busy weeks for me!
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Well, this is last minute…for us

Combine a planned trip to view several Norwegian Cruise Line ships this fall, a big sale (including travel agent bonuses) ...
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