8. Loews Coronado Bay Beach Resort & Spa, San Diego, California
I recently found a list of the Top 10 Hottest Beach Resorts for Families in my local news paper. I loved the list, so I thought I would publish it here.
10. Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort Casino & Spa, Puerto Rico
(List courtesy of Ft. Lauderdale, Sun-Sentinel)
Atlantis is an amazing oasis on Paradise Island, the Bahamas.
I say this because, lately there is not many good things to say about The Bahamas in general. The city itself is not much to look at and kind of dirty. So when your Cruise Ship Docks on the Big Island the best thing to do is take the ferry on over to Atlantis.
Now there are several ways to get there. Taxi, Water Taxi/Ferry and Shore Excursion. From the Cruise ship Terminal all youhave to do is cross to the other side of the island to get to Atlantis. It is huge and you will see it as you sail in. So naturally the Ferry/Water Taxi is the best, fastest option. And there is usualy several of them just asd you exit the Cruise Ship Terminal. Trust me the locals will try andget you to buy a ride. I was there last year and then, the going price was $6.00 one way. Not bad. A taxi is kind of expensive and take a little bit of a pain, because they have to take the long way around to get to the resort. And the other option is to buy one of the Shore Excursions from your Cruise Ship. Trust me your cruise should offer many different options for Atlantis. Like a day at the beach, or a tour of the hotel and the Aquarium.
This past year Atlantis just Opened Aquventure, a 141-acre water park. With slides, a lazy river and fun for all ages. If you like water thereis always Dolphin Cay a 14 acre dolphin habitat. Where you can touch, feel and swim with these amazing creatures.
Of if you just want to relax and do a little shopping, Atlantis has a Great collection of shops.
Atlantis is a one stop Resort. Once there, there is no need to go anywhere else. This place is a must see.
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It's Tough to be a Bug, is a funny romp through the tiny world of the Bug.
Flick, from "A Bugs Life" is the MC to this 4-D movies starring a host of zany Bugs. But do not rush into the theater so fast. Because this attraction is build at the base of the Tree of Life, Animal Kingdom's Symbol and center of the park.
The Tree of Life Garden surrounds and acts as the cue to "It's Tough to be a Bug." Carved into the tree of life are an amazing number of animal's. As you stroll through see how many you can spot.
Once you have received your 3-d bug glasses. Its into the theater for a rel fun show. I will not give away any surprises, trust me your going to love it.
As for the Tree of Life, Well there are great viewing points throughout the park, so as you stroll through this amazing theme park, keep counting how many animals you see carved into its trunk.
INSIDER TIP: This park is usually open from 8 a.m. till 6 p.m. So its manes a great start to the day. when your finished, take a bus or your can over to Epcot (open each night till 9 p.m.) or the Magic Kingdom.
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Well we are in yet another amazing Canadian city. Montreal.
A small bone of contention. The disembarkation. I am spoiled by the way Disney does Disembarkation. In case you have not had the priviledge, let me explain.
You wake up, have breakfast and then when your ready you get off the ship. No waiting no lines no hassle.
Well Holland America goes by the tried and true Cruise ship, "wait till your number is called" method. And if your like us, and are staying the night in Montreal you get one of the last numbers to be called. We waited almost two hours for our number to be called.
And I do not know why we waited so long. Canadian customs went really fast, really fast. The only thing that we waited for once we were off the ship was a taxi to our hotel.
Later that afternoon, we took a Grey Line bus tour of the city. You cannot go wrong with Grey Line. They have tour offices in almost every city. And offer a wide range of tours in every city.
In conclusion, I would recommend this tour to anyone who want something out of the ordinary. If your tired of the Caribbean, or Alaska and still want to stay close to home. But do your homework and take the right boat, and the right excursions. It makes all the difference.
Have fun traveling.
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Wednesday, we were sailing from Prince Edward Island to Quebec City. Now something interesting about this cruise. We never got about 15 knots. We were always going real slow. Which is great, because you never feel any movement. So for all of you out there that get motion sick real easy. This is the cruise for you.
Well the day at sea had the usual fare. A cooking demo, Club HAL was open all day (Thank god), an Indian Lunch BBQ, which was amazing al topped off with our second formal night and a Midnight Chocolate dessert buffet.
Thursday we arrived in Quebec. My favorite port of all.
This is such an amazing city. The European flare, yet so close to America. Go ahead and try your hand at French, knowing that almost everyone speaks English also.
Hungry, while your strolling around this amazing city, just stop into one of the Bakeries for a snack. You have to try the Brie and ham on a baguette. Or if you want something with a more hometown feel, then MCDonalds and Subway are here also. We took a city tour, and I have to say it is a must. Because there is so much to see. Just take one early so you can have some time to walk around before the ship departs.
There are tons of little art shops with some great pieces. Of course the touristy stuff, and some gems to be found. Take the Cable Car up to the old town and walk around there too.
Quebec City is one of those ports where you want to get up early and be one of the first off, just to take in all they have to offer.
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The home of Canada as a Nation.
PEI (Prince Edward Island) apparently was the site for a huge summit of all of the different providences of Canada to hash out a confederacy. And they did. If you want to know more about it, there is an amazing museum that shows you everything from Canada's birth on up to the present. Founder's Hall is a short walk from where the ship docks. And they have set it all up like a mock news broadcast. When you enter, they give you headphones that work when you get near certain displays. And this news woman who "goes back in time" takes you through it. Founder's Hall is very well done and very informative. It balances all of the information and makes it fun and never boarding. A must see.
Well we disembarked and took a Double Decker Bus tour. The guide whom was very nice took us through the town and also took us to the outskirts to show us a little of what life is like on PEI. She then stopped in the middle of town and gave everyone 50 minutes to get lunch or look around before the tour would take us to Founder's Hall. Out of the 40 people onthe bus, only 8 of us when back to founders hall. They missed out.
There are many places to shop and to eat. And most of the town is withing walking distance from the port.
This was a great day, not to windy, and just a bit cold. Prince Edward Island is a very nice place to visit.
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