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Cruise Blog Encore Miami

Encore: Embarkation

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May 5, 2025

Good morning! Today is embarkation day for my Norwegian Encore cruise. I stayed at an Airbnb in South Beach last night.
I went out looking for breakfast and had a bakery I found on Collins Avenue in mind. I found out there’s a closer location to my Airbnb.

I couldn’t decide…


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Cruise Blog Miami

South Beach

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May 2, 2025

I just checked into my South Beach Airbnb. I’m going out to grab lunch. This Mojito Bar which is on the same block as my Airbnb caught my eye.

This size medium classic mojito came to $28 after tax and 20% auto gratuity.

Next I am heading to lunch at Puerto…


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Cruise Blog Miami

South Beach Airbnb

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April 28, 2025

I was looking to spend one night in South Beach prior to a cruise. Decent hotels in the area were quite expensive. I started looking at Airbnb. I found a one bedroom condo with the location I wanted, good reviews, and a good price of $186 after taxes and…


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Cruise Blog Miami

Encore: Travel Day

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April 25, 2025

Good morning from the remote parking lot at Dallas-Fort Worth airport. I parked and I’m just waiting on my shuttle. It’s in the 40’s here but I made the decision to leave my coat in the car because I once I’m in the airport, I don’t need it again….


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Cruise Blog Encore

Encore: Planning

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April 24, 2025

Booking
When I booked this cruise I was looking for a mid to late February cruise with ports that were new to me. In this case I had not been to Tortola, St. Thomas, or Great Stirrup Cay. Peurto Plata will be a different look since I normally stay in…


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Cruise Blog Galveston Jubilee

Summer Jubilee: Debarkation

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April 23, 2025

Good morning. Today is debarkation day. The door slamming and toilet flushing got out of control at 6 so I got up at 6:10. I got up, took a shower, got dressed, and I’m taking my dirty dishes on my way to big chicken for breakfast.

Let’s see what’s for…


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Cruise Blog Jubilee

Summer Jubilee: Day 7

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April 11, 2025

Good morning! Today is a sea day and the last day of the cruise.

Here is today’s Fun Times

I don’t think I’ve mentioned it but Evie has been making my morning screwdrivers at Tides most of the week. With me staying on lido and it not being crowded here, it’s…


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Cruise Blog Jubilee

Summer Jubilee: Cozumel

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April 7, 2025

Good morning from Cozumel! Today is the final port day of the cruise which makes today towel animal takeover day on the lido deck. Those towels are getting soaked because we’re getting a lot of rain!

Here are today’s Fun Times

Guy at bar: Spice up my drink
bartender: Oh spicy?
Guy at…


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Cozumel Cruise Blog

Lucha Libre in Cozumel

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April 4, 2025

I booked the Lucha Libra Wrestling Show through Carnival after another excursion of mine was canceled. It costed $80 on Carnival and $70 through other companies. I booked with Carnival because I received a discount due to my other excursion being canceled and I get a 10% statement credit…


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Costa Maya Cruise Blog Jubilee

Summer Jubilee: Costa Maya

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March 28, 2025

Good morning from Costa Maya!

Here are today’s Fun Times

I’m going to grab a couple of drinks and breakfast then head ashore to get a swim in.

Chicken biscuit from Big Chicken.

One more screwdriver.

They do provide transportation to the end of the pier but I’m going to walk it.

Transportation may beat…

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