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Growing up I listened to REO Speedwagon, Fleetwood Mac and Journey. Ok, I’ve said it. Over the past 2 years, I’ve really come to love Electronic Dance Music (EDM). I’ve learned that there are several genre’s of EDM from trance, to tribal, to house music. During the recent Groove Cruise, …

For over 5 years, I’ve known Doug Parker, host and producer of Cruise Radio. We were working at a local Jacksonville radio station together when he walked up to me and told me he had just started a podcast about cruising. I was honored to be one of his first …

I took a tour of the Jacksonville-based Carnival Fascination and was happy to see the WiFi has been upgraded! Check out my YouTube video here for all the details, then contact me to book a cruise!

Traditionally, it’s more expensive to cruise during the summer months. Considering that the kids are out of school, the cruise lines know they can jack up the prices, but if you’re a smart shopper, you can get a great deal. The Carnival Fascination that leaves from my hometown of Jacksonville, …

A friend of mine asked me about river cruises today, specifically Viking. I replied that I didn’t have a clue. Here’s a great review about Viking. http://www.cruisereport.com/crReview.aspx?id=2325

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …