The Costa Maya cruise port is really built to be just that. A disneyfied version of Mexico with shops, restaurants, a free pool and complimentary beach chairs to lounge on, and more. There are experiences like Aviarius, Kakaw (chocolate tour), mayan healing rituals, and discovering tequila. It is built to accommodate three ships so it can get crowded at times, but a lot of your fellow cruisers might have opted for an excursion away from the port.
Read MoreThe ship docks at a pier, perhaps ten to fifteen minutes from the heart of Harvest Caye. A small island off Belize, it is owned by Norwegian Cruise Lines and has the same glossy feel as the cruise ship. There are restaurants, shops, a beautiful beach, a small wildlife exhibit, a lighthouse, ziplining, snorkeling, and more. This destination is accessible only via Norwegian Cruise Lines and caters to the cruise liner’s guests.
Read MoreThe Nim Li Punit Mayan Ruins is a Maya Classic Period Site (years 200-900) in the Toledo district in Belize. It is often referred to as Big Hat or Top Hat, which refers to a stela sculpture of one of the kings. Once a vibrant site from 5th to 8th century, it had three plazas, a ball court, a few step-pyramids, and carved stelae illustrating the rulers of the city.
Read MoreThe Belize Spice Farm and Botanical Gardens is a big attraction in Belize. There is great variety in the plants grown here. We were able to take a tour on a tractor pulled trailer, which seats about twelve people. There is also option of a golf cart for smaller tour groups. There are also tricycle carts and a walking option. The hour long tour is educational and interactive.
Read MoreIf you find your way to Nassau, Bahamas, you are most likely either on a cruise ship or have opted to stay at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island. This island is the capital of the Bahamas with a lively downtown commerce area and historical sights. My day in Nassau, Bahamas (itinerary repeated twice) consisted of the following.
Read MoreThe Kennedy Space Center in Port Canaveral, Florida is an educational theme park geared towards rocket enthusiasts. The rocket garden near the entrance pays homage to their functional brothers who launch into space from Port Canaveral. The Space Center is the tourist arm of a working launch facility.
Read MoreIs a cruise the way to go? A hunk of steel floating on the ocean, carrying thousands of people. We certainly hear horror stories of ships sinking and passengers getting norovirus. It seems fun in the commercials, but realistically, vacation time is limited and money is limited. A lot of you want to know, should I take a cruise?
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