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Caribbean Manhattan Cocktail Recipe from the Alchemy Bar on Carnival Cruises

I always think of Carnival Cruise Lines Alchemy Bar when I want a great drink! Perhaps the reason for this is their twist on the classic Manhattan; the Caribbean Manhattan. All I can say is Delicious! Okay, I can also say that I want one now! Trust me that you will want to make this a priority when you find yourself on a Carnival Ship. Until then you can make this at home with the recipe below. Cheers!
I am excited to share how to make a Caribbean Manhattan Cocktail Recipe on the blog today! For those days when you can’t be on a Carnival Ship visiting the Alchemy Bar, you can make one at home!

Caribbean Manhattan Cocktail Recipe from the Alchemy Bar on Carnival Cruise Line plus an Alchemy Bar Menu! Make this tropical Manhattan Cocktail Recipe at home!

Are you wondering what other elixirs you can order to cure what ales you? Check out the Alchemy Bar Menu!…

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10 things every guy has to try on the Carnival Sunshine

I can easily be persuaded into boarding a cruise ship! Cruises make great vacations as they are easy to plan,  there is plenty of time to relax and still have plenty to see and do for you and anyone else traveling with you. Oftentimes I even get my National Park fix while cruising! We recently took a Bahamas Cruise and wanted to share 10 things every guy has to try on the Carnival Sunshine!

Enjoy a Thirsty Frog Red Beer.

Drinking a Thirsty Frog Red is a rite of passage for any man boarding a Carnival Cruise Ship! Nowhere else can you get this tasty Caribbean-style Lager as it is made exclusively for Carnival Cruise Lines. If you enjoy craft beer then I would also suggest checking out the Carnival Vista who now has its own Microbrewery on board. Check out my post on Tammilee Tips for our experience at the Red Frog Pub on the Carnival Vista

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Cruising to America’s National Parks- Hawaii Ports of Call

Cruising to America’s National Parks- Hawaii Ports of Call

Cruising can be a great way to see some of America’s National Parks! Hawaii itself has 8 National Park Sites and is one of the most beautiful cruise destinations in the world. Hawaii cruises have two common routes. The first is a week-long cruise typically doing a roundtrip from Honolulu covering four islands. The second common cruise is typically 14 or 15 days departing either from Los Angeles or San Francisco. Cruises departing from California opens your opportunity to visit another 28 National Parks sites! This makes a Hawaii cruise a must for any National Parks lover.

Honolulu Hawaii (Oahu)

Honolulu is on the south side of Oahu and is the capitol of Hawaii. The Waikiki neighborhood is the center of dining, nightlife, and shopping. It is also known for its iconic crescent-shaped beach with palm trees, high rise hotels and Diamond Head crater in the distance. The famous North Shore brings big wave surfers in search of their next ride!

World War 2- Valor of the Pacific National Historic Site is home to the USS Arizona. Our trip to this memorial sent shivers down my back. It was chilling to see the small leak of oil still coming from the ship below giving reminder of the tragedy of what happened in paradise. Here you can learn more about the attack on Pearl Harbor and the subsequent entry of the United States of America into World War 2.

Honouliuli National Monument is not yet open to the public. Honouliuli National Monument will tell the history of interment, martial law, and the experience of prisoners of war in Hawaii during World War 2.

Lahina/Kahului (Maui)…

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Cruising to America’s National Parks- Alaska Ports of Call

Cruising can be a great way to see some of America’s National Parks! Alaska itself has 24 National Park Sites and is arguably one of the most sought after cruise destinations in the world. Seattle typically marks the beginning and/or end of an Alaska Cruise with Washington providing yet another 15 National Park sites!  Some of the longer voyages start out of San Francisco California who also boasts 28 National Parks sites! This makes an Alaska cruise an Epic adventure for any National Parks lover. Cruising to America’s National Parks- Alaska Ports of Call is the third installment in our Cruising to America’s National Parks series.

Make sure and also check out Cruising to America’s National Parks – Caribbean Ports of Call and Cruising to America’s National Parks – Hawaii Ports of Calls for more ideas on cruises to take.

Seattle, Washington

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Carnival Ecstasy Undergoes Multi-Million-Dollar Makeover

Carnival Ecstasy Undergoes Multi-Million-Dollar Makeover including new food and beverage options!  I had the chance to cruise on the Carnival Ecstasy a few years ago with Tammilee and we loved it. Such a fun ship!

The Charleston, S.C.-based Carnival Ecstasy has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation that has added a variety of new dining and beverage innovations.

The features were incorporated during a two-week dry dock that took place from Jan. 10-24, 2017, in Freeport, The Bahamas.

Following the renovation, the ship returned to Charleston yesterday to resume its year-round schedule of four- to 10-day departures from that port.

Here’s a look at the exciting options that have been added to Carnival Ecstasy:

  • Guy’s Burger Joint, a free-of-charge poolside venue developed in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri serving hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries enjoyed amidst a décor that celebrates the chef’s California roots and love of car culture

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Carnival Horizon will make its debut in April 2018 with Mediterranean Cruises!

Carnival Horizon will make its debut in April 2018 with Mediterranean Cruises!

Carnival Cruise Line has assembled a wide array of exciting and diverse itineraries featuring breathtaking destinations throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

Currently, under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, Carnival Horizon will offer many of the hugely popular indoor and outdoor dining, bar, entertainment and activity options that debuted on Carnival Vista, currently the line’s newest ship.

Among those is a groundbreaking bike-ride-in-the-sky attraction called SkyRide, an IMAX Theatre and a massive WaterWorks aqua park featuring a water tube slide called Kaleid-o-slide.  A wide range of accommodations will also be offered, including spa cabins offering exclusive privileges at the luxurious Cloud 9 Spa, extra-roomy staterooms in Family Harbor, and tropical-inspired Havana staterooms and suites with exclusive daytime access to a Cuban-themed bar and pool.

A variety of unique dining and bar concepts and spectacular outdoor spaces found only on Carnival Horizon will be offered and revealed in the near future.

“Carnival Vista delivered the next generation of ship for our brand with new, never-before-seen features at sea. From our amazing SkyRide and the WaterWorks aqua park to first IMAX Theatre on a cruise ship, Carnival Vista has offered our guests a brand new view of fun.  With Carnival Horizon, we continue to expand those themes to provide guests of all ages with the ultimate fun vacation with Carnival!” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.

Port-Intensive European Cruises Round-Trip from Barcelona…

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