Tag: review
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Utopia of the Seas Royal Beach Club Review: Overpriced and Overcrowded

Hi friends, readers, and travelers, We recently sailed on Royal Caribbean International aboard the Utopia of the Seas, and overall the cruise itself was a great experience. The ship was beautiful, the entertainment was impressive, and there was plenty to do onboard. Check out my recent blog on Utopia of the Seas! Unfortunately, one of…
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Cozy Coffee Shops & Local Gems in Maine You Need to Visit

Hello friends, family, and readers, If anyone knows me, they know I thrive on good company, mini prints, and discovering local gems. Lately, I’ve realized just how many incredible small businesses Maine has to offer. I could spend days talking about my favorite food spots — but I’ll save that for another post. For now, let’s talk about the local stores,…
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Our Weekend Aboard – Utopia of the Seas- A Royal Caribbean Cruise Recap
Hello friends, family, fellow travelers, and cruise-goers, As you know, my husband and I are avid travelers. We traveled for work and pleasure, but surprisingly, we’ve only been on three cruises. All of our cruises have been with Royal and have had a great experience with all of them! One of my best friends, Abby,…
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Ghosts, Voices, and time travel? … Say No more!
With baseball starting up this week, it felt like the perfect time to throw on Field of Dreams again. And with Amy Madigan just winning an Oscar for Weapons, it made revisiting this one even better. I still can’t get over the fact that this movie ever got made. Like seriously—what was that pitch meeting…
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Not Another Scream Movie
I didn’t hate Scream 7, but it’s definitely one of the weaker entries in the franchise. Probably the second worst for me, if not the worst. It’s not a disaster, it just feels like a step backward. The departure of Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera really hurt this movie. The soft reboot starting in Scream…
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🎬 Oscar Predictions 2026: My Official Picks for the Academy Awards
Awards season is in full swing, and the race for the Academy Awards is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. From technical mastery to powerhouse performances, here are my official predictions for Hollywood’s biggest night. 🏆 Best Visual Effects Prediction: Avatar: Fire and Ash 🎵 Best Original Sound Prediction:…
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Discovering Leavenworth, Washington: A Bavarian Escape in the Cascades
Hello friends and readers! We are going to rewind a little bit, back to 2023! When my husband and I did travel nursing, we visited so many good places. One of my favorite places we visited was Leavenworth. Leavenworth is a charming Bavarian-themed village nestled in the Cascade Mountains. Leavenworth, Washington, is a picturesque alpine…
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A Port Day in Nassau, Bahamas: What to Expect and How to Spend It
Hello friends, readers, and fellow cruise-goers! If you haven’t caught on yet, we recently sailed with Royal Caribbean on a cruise to the Bahamas—and yes, we had that Perfect Day at CocoCay. If you missed those posts, be sure to check them out: Now, you might be wondering: Can anything really top our day at…
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Our Perfect Day in CocoCay
Hello friends, readers, and fellow cruisers! Let me catch you up a little. If you missed my last blog, we recently took a cruise with Royal Caribbean — and we had an amazing experience! If you’re interested in reading about that adventure, you can find it here: Royal Caribbean has arguably built the best private…
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Our Weekend Aboard Independence of the Seas – A Royal Caribbean Cruise Recap
Hello friends, family, fellow travelers, and cruise-goers, As you know, my husband and I are avid travelers. We travel for both work and pleasure, but surprisingly… we haven’t been on many cruises. We’ve only been on one cruise two years ago with Royal Caribbean, and we had a great experience on the Navigator of the…