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About LBcruiseshipblogger

MyCruiseStories blog tells stories about adventures in cruising on ships big and small. Things to do onboard and in port. Anything connected to cruising. Also food, travel, recipes, towel animals, and the occasional random blog.

Carnival Breeze – Things to do and Best Kept Secrets

Posted on December 2, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Interview with Carnival’s top cruise director John Heald. John reveals his favorite things to do on Carnival Breeze, and shares a secret place on the ship. Continue reading →

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How to Make a Towel Turkey

Posted on November 28, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Step by step towel turkey folding instructions with photos. Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins

Posted on November 25, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When looking for a special breakfast for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any morning, these delicious pumpkin muffins will definitely foot the bill.  People not on a gluten free diet would not know these tasty muffins are gluten free if you don’t … Continue reading →

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Maho Beach, St. Martin

Posted on November 18, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Airplane Beach Maho Beach, Sint Maarten For a very unique experience, try a visit to Maho Beach near Philipsburg when visiting the Dutch side of Saint Martin – an island of dual nationalities known officially as Sint Maarten on the … Continue reading →

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Holland America’s Greenhouse Spa

Posted on November 11, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Westerdam Greenhouse Spa A Piece of Paradise at Sea Often on boarding day regardless of which cruiseline or ship you sail with, the spa has open tours for anyone wishing to see inside.  I almost always take the tour, but … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Pearl At The Dock

Posted on November 4, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Most of the time when returning to a docked ship from a port stop, passengers just walk up the gangway and get on board.  Sometimes they have to pass through customs first, but there’s normally no fanfare or hoopla about … Continue reading →

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Miracle Spice Cupcakes

Posted on October 31, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Spice cupcake recipe that looks and tastes like regular cupcakes, but is gluten free, sugar free, and dairy free. All natural ingredients. Flourless. Continue reading →

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Food on the Carnival Breeze Cruise Ship

Posted on October 26, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When it comes to mealtime, snack time, or pretty much any time on a large cruise ship there’s always plenty of choices for where and what to eat.  Carnival Breeze is no exception, having quite the variety of tasty things … Continue reading →

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Holland America’s Pinnacle Grill

Posted on October 19, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Dinner service at Holland America’s Pinnacle Grill on the Westerdam included unexpected extra treats in addition to the delicious food we ordered. Continue reading →

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Playa Mia Beach Park

Posted on October 12, 2013 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cozumel Mexico Following our excellent snorkel adventure in Cozumel, the Palancar docked at Playa Mia Beach Park.  They had tables reserved in a large roofed restaurant area for our excursion group.  Workers served us all some lunch and we could … Continue reading →

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