Cruise recap with OOTD pics

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Back to life, back to reality... blah!! lol.

Got home on Saturday from probably the best cruise I have ever been on... and I have been on 20+.  The weather was amazing, and the unlimited food, booze and naps was the best part... and having the wonderful company of my BF as well :-)

We cruised on Caribbean Princess and went to Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas and Princess Cays. Princess Cays was by far the best... just rented a raft and floated in the crystal blue water all day.  We were just in Grand Turk in March so we only got off to buy cigars and got back on the ship.  In San Juan, the excursion we wanted to do sold out so we went to a local restaurant and had a wonderful lunch.  And in St. Thomas, all the catamaran excursions were sold out so we wandered the shops until the BF couldn't take the hassling anymore... going downtown is really only good if you are shopping for booze or diamonds lol.

Here are some pics from the formal nights :-)

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And some more....

[mrsguz]

Nice!!! Welcome back! I want to go on a cruise so bad! I'm trying to convince DH to take me on one to South America where we honeymooned for our 10 year anniversary in 2016.

[315]

Awesome pics. Looks like you had a great time.

[kellsbelles]

Beautiful pictures thanks for sharing!

[bluesecrets]

Wow, it looks so pretty. I'm trying to convince H to take a cruise, but he thinks he'll just be sick the whole time.

[aqualuv]

Awesome, love the pics. I love cruising, it's so relaxing.

[natablue]

Beautiful! I've been wanting to go on a cruise. When DH and I get serious about it, I am hitting you up for advice!

[joanis018]

Jul 23, 2014 8:17:35 GMT -5 mrsguz said:

Nice!!! Welcome back! I want to go on a cruise so bad! I'm trying to convince DH to take me on one to South America where we honeymooned for our 10 year anniversary in 2016.

Cruising with kids is not the same.  It was pretty terrible, actually.  We went on a very not baby friendly ship though, so if you did a Disney or one with more kids programs I'm sure it would be fine.  Kids with swim diapers aren't allowed in the pools (on any cruise line except Disney) and there were no splash pads or alternatives for little ones on my ship.  On my ship the kids program didn't start until age 3, so we had to keep her with us all day and nothing was baby proofed and there just wasn't anything for us to do.

However, if you're cruising without your kids or on Disney, definitely go!!!!

[joanis018]

@blonde407 you and your boyfriend are so cute (and stylish)!  Glad you had a great trip!

[jm1211]

Looks amazing! Makes me excited for my upcoming bday cruise! Glad you had a great time and welcome back!

[veruca5839]

Great pictures! Sounds like an amazing trip!

[glw]

That sounds like a wonderful trip! Great photos.

[bimbi284]

Nice! At what restaurant did you eat in San Juan?

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Jul 23, 2014 9:30:25 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

Nice! At what restaurant did you eat in San Juan?

Raices.  We met a couple on the ship that was from San Juan and they recommended it... it was pretty darn good.  Got fried pork, rice and beans and fried plantains... yum!

[joanis018]

Jul 23, 2014 9:49:19 GMT -5 aak0517 said:

Of course it's chilly yet again here. Sweater is brighter coral than in the pics

wrong thread

Also, your photo didn't show up for me.

[aak0517]

Jul 23, 2014 9:54:34 GMT -5 joanis018 said:

Jul 23, 2014 9:49:19 GMT -5 aak0517 said:

Of course it's chilly yet again here. Sweater is brighter coral than in the pics

wrong thread

Also, your photo didn't show up for me.

Lol whoops! Must have my coffee before posting. Lol

[aak0517]

The pictures are so pretty! Looks like you had a blast and holy beautiful water!!!

[mrsguz]

Jul 23, 2014 8:48:44 GMT -5 joanis018 said:

Jul 23, 2014 8:17:35 GMT -5 mrsguz said:

Nice!!! Welcome back! I want to go on a cruise so bad! I'm trying to convince DH to take me on one to South America where we honeymooned for our 10 year anniversary in 2016.

Cruising with kids is not the same.  It was pretty terrible, actually.  We went on a very not baby friendly ship though, so if you did a Disney or one with more kids programs I'm sure it would be fine.  Kids with swim diapers aren't allowed in the pools (on any cruise line except Disney) and there were no splash pads or alternatives for little ones on my ship.  On my ship the kids program didn't start until age 3, so we had to keep her with us all day and nothing was baby proofed and there just wasn't anything for us to do.

However, if you're cruising without your kids or on Disney, definitely go!!!!

Yeah, vacationing to me, means without kids. So, no kids!

[callmehales]

Jul 23, 2014 8:49:53 GMT -5 joanis018 said:

@blonde407 you and your boyfriend are so cute (and stylish)!  Glad you had a great trip!

ditto this!!

[majick143]

Gah! You guys are so cute together!! The cruise looks amazing!!! I'm gonna have to do this someday.

[mrsg123]

Looks so fun!

[browneyedhunni85]

Looks amazing! So jealous.

[mrspost08]

Oh it looks so beautiful! Floating on a raft all day sounds like heaven!

[carylee07]

Your pictures are awesome! Love your side braid! And your formal nights are wowza! I need a vacation. Sigh.

Jul 23, 2014 8:48:44 GMT -5 joanis018 said:

Jul 23, 2014 8:17:35 GMT -5 mrsguz said:

Nice!!! Welcome back! I want to go on a cruise so bad! I'm trying to convince DH to take me on one to South America where we honeymooned for our 10 year anniversary in 2016.

Cruising with kids is not the same.  It was pretty terrible, actually.  We went on a very not baby friendly ship though, so if you did a Disney or one with more kids programs I'm sure it would be fine.  Kids with swim diapers aren't allowed in the pools (on any cruise line except Disney) and there were no splash pads or alternatives for little ones on my ship.  On my ship the kids program didn't start until age 3, so we had to keep her with us all day and nothing was baby proofed and there just wasn't anything for us to do.

However, if you're cruising without your kids or on Disney, definitely go!!!!

Conversely- a Disney cruise for couples without kids- I would not recommend. Though it was probably good birth control for me and the husband.

[love1999]

Great pics! We like to cruise too but have only been on Royal Caribbean (7 times). How do you like Princess?

[kenser14]

Wow! Gorgeous couple and these pics make me so jealous! The Caribbean water is just heavenly. I've been on one cruise (Bahamas) and hope to go again someday...thanks for sharing! P.S. I love your hair!

[anaps28]

Great pics! Your trip looks amazing and you guys are too cute!

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Jul 26, 2014 17:31:44 GMT -5 love1999 said:

Great pics! We like to cruise too but have only been on Royal Caribbean (7 times). How do you like Princess?

We love Princess. I would say it is more catered more towards adults (some of their ships don't have kids programs), so it is nice for couples traveling without kids. We pondered bringing my BF son, but we are glad we didn't because there were more kids in the 17+ range than his - which is 10, and he would have been SO bored... and I would have gone crazy lol. It is comparable to Royal though when it comes to the food, but I feel like the service is better on Princess.  Our next 2 cruises are on Royal, and then we have a family Thanksgiving cruise planned for 2015 on the new Regal Princess... now that I am excited about!