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BEWARE of purchasing watches on board cruise ships

We just came back from a cruise and I purchased an S. Coifman watch for my husband for his birthday. They showed an msrp if $1,795 and on sale for $421 and no tax. I checked when we got home and the msrp is correct but I could have purchased on line for $538 with no tax.  That's not as bad as the watch my husband bought me. It is an Invicta with an Msrp of $695 and it was on sale for $109.  I just went on line and I could but it for $41.00. My advise if you're considering any major purchases know what you're looking for before your trip and check prices to ensure you don't make a spur if the moment purchase you'll regret. 

Virgin Islands and Nassau-Park and Cruise Port Canaveral AMAZING!

We've been traveling so no wifi. Hope you enjoy the post. 

  Well the Carnival Dream may be newer than the Carnival Fantasy out if Charleston but I would recommend the Fantasy over the Dream. It appears the crew on on the Dream were new, untrained and lacked interest in the passengers. The food was cold every day, every meal except for one morning after we mentioned it to the super odor. Definitely an issue. 

The folks cleaning the cabins tell you when they will be there to clean not doing it st your convenience. 

There are double the passengers of the Fantasy and it shows when you are looking for a deck chair. None to be had and removing items after 40 minutes of absence doesn't happen. If you're considering the Dream look elsewhere. 

We did find a FANTISTIC parking service, Park and Cruise. FAST, cheap service. We purchased online and saved a dollsr a day, just $6.99 instead of $7.99 and a lot less than the port at $15.00 per day. Easy to find, fast to load luggage and passengers and they had plenty if vans waiting at 7:00 am when we arrived after the cruise. We were on the road by 7:30 am. Definitely s gold star for service and price. Don't forget this one just a mile 1 1/2 miles from terminal. 

I would love to vacation at this great property in Nassau just meters from Atlantis 

Park and cruise port canaveral rocks

Talk about primo service and great rates,$6.99 a day and they drop you at your cruise ship. Check me out online. 

Brad our driver was wonderful 

Travel insurance do you need it?

We're leaving Saturday and checked this morning to see if we could purchase in case of medical issues while traveling. There is a cutoff point that you are no longer eligible for coverage. On Carnival Cruise lines it would have cost $65 per person for coverage resulting from ill was or covers illness during travel. 

Don't expect your credit card company to cover missed cruises or flight cancellations. Most definitely don't cover illness while traveling either 

We booked our cruise three weeks ago never thinking any issues would result but things change. You need to determine if your investment and circumstance warrant the risk.  Also before purchasing trip insurance be sure to choose a company that is one of the top ranked ones. Here is my list if favorites. I have worked with Travel Guard for years and their coverage is Excellent. They have a web site that makes it easy to purchase as well as 24/7 service. Check rates and compare coverage. Also call them and ask questions specific to your situation to ensure great coverage and the most protection for your individual circumstances. 

Square Mouth is another top rates company as is insure my trip. Do some research before you decide to buy and definitely ask questions to ensure if you need it you have the protection you thought you purchased. 

Now go out and go somewhere!

Planning that European getaway

If you're continuing the process of planning you're European getaway an absolute must have is your passport. Don't procrastinate on this. If you have one be sure to check the expiration date. Many countries require you have six months remaining to even travel. We had friends who reported to the airport for their honeymoon trip that morning and weren't allowed to travel because the bride only had 4 months remaining on her passport. Don't throw a monkey wrench in your travel plans. NO SURPRISES, is my motto. Start hunting up your birth certificate now and be sure its a certified copy. There may be a time delay and additional expense if you need to send away for this too 

There is an avalanche if applications in early spring and summer so while you're snowed in is a good time to start the process 

If you're renewing a passport like we recently did you can put more than one renewal in an envelope but new applications can only contain one. Be sure to read all the directions with your application and if you have any questions we found our postmaster knew where to get answers to our questions. 

I'll continue to offer planning information for your trip and will have some great trips we will be sharing. Bulldog Ghost Tours as well as a hidden gem Chefs share with Bulldogs Tours. If you're planning a trip to the Food and Wine Festival be sure to post your tours with Bulldog Tours soon to ensure a spot. Hope to see you there,  but first, the Virgin Islands.   

Super Bowl Sunday Weight Watcher Bonanza

Just because it's Super Bowl Sunday doesn't mean you have to go down the dark FAT FOOD path!  

We're having family over and I've made all waist line friendly things. Blueberry banana bread made with frozen blueberries and a couple of ripe bananas.

 I hadn't thought if dessert until I saw Giada on the Food Network this morning making it. I put it in my oven beside the potatoes I'm baking that I'll scoop out and fill with 93% lean sloppy joes I made from scratch. We are also having 7 layer taco salad made with Oikos cucumber yogurt dip, 

Bush's  Black Bean Fiesta grillin beans and fresh tomatoes lettuce and low fat cheese. And of course grilled and smoked chicken tenders and wings with skin removed. The whole party cost less than $15. BONANZA!

I'm saving my points for our cruise 

BAM. Done. Go Broncos