As you know, Marty and I moved into our brand new Lennar home in late November and we LOVE IT. Now that the warm weather is approaching, I’ve been shopping around for patio furniture for my backyard Sanctuary. Yeah, I’ve looked at Lowes, Home Depot etc, but Florida Backyard is …
Read More »The Groove Cruise!
Hello my friends! All I can say is wow. For years I’ve been hearing about the Groove Cruise. I was excited to be one of the first people to step on board the NCL Pearl on Jan 28th. The next thing you know, I saw Whet Travel Owner and founder of …
Read More »It was a great 2014!
Hello friends, Thanks for checking out my blog over the last 12 months. I can say that I had a great 2014 cruising! 5 cruises on the Jacksonville-based Carnival Fascination and 3 cruises on Holland America Line! Here’s looking forward to 2015! Scott
Read More »Our 7 day Thanksgiving Cruise on the Holland America Line MS Westerdam
This is the second time Marty and I have enjoyed Thanksgiving on Holland America Line. We spent the night before the cruise at the Hilton Garden Inn in Dania Beach. I’ve learned that even though we live about a 6 hour drive from Port Everglades, bad things can happen on …
Read More »Our upcoming pre cruise stay at the Hilton Garden Inn
Marty and I will be driving from Jacksonville to Ft Lauderdale within the next couple of days. As always, we will be spending the night at the Hilton Garden Inn in Dania Beach, Fl. before we board the MS Westerdam on 11/22. The short 15 minute drive from the Hilton …
Read More »Scott and Marty talking about sailing on Holland America Line.
As you may know, my wife Marty and I enjoy sailing on Holland America Line so much, that we have over 100 days onboard! We are excited about our Nov 22nd (7 day) Eastern Caribbean Thanksgiving cruise. Click on the link below and check out my latest podcast with Marty …
Read More »My choice for the best pre and post cruise hotel in Ft Lauderdale
Marty and I have sailed from Ft Lauderdale (Port Everglades) many times. In the old days, we would drive 6 hours from Jacksonville, but no longer. The fact of the matter is, we would have to leave Jax at 7 a.m. to make sure we arrived at the port by …
Read More »Great door to door limo service in Jacksonville
The fact of the matter is, Marty and I live only 15 minutes away from the Carnival Fascination in Jacksonville. Most of the time, I can ask a relative to drop us off and pick us up at the port. No longer. I recently learned about Maxim Transportation. Our driver …
Read More »Thanksgiving cruise on the Holland America Line MS Westerdam
Last year my wife Marty and I enjoyed our first Thanksgiving cruise on the Holland America Line Eurodam. Thanksgiving will never be the same again! Great food, incredible service and time with family inspired us to make a Thanksgiving cruise on Holland America Line an annual tradition. This Thanksgiving we …
Read More »I can’t believe why people don’t take cruise vacations.
Hello (again) from the Carnvial Fascination! As you may know, Marty and I live only 15 minutes from the ship. I was on the Carnival Fascination Aug 30th for 5 days and it’s great to be back! Update: The newly refurbished 2.0 updated Carnival Elation now sails from Jacksonville. The …
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