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Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

Posted on March 17, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

One of the most popular recipes on my blog is Carnival Cruise’s Bitter & Blanc Brioche Bread Pudding.  While no doubt it is delicious, it is also difficult and time consuming to make.  This is my own recipe for Chocolate … Continue reading →

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Beer Guzzling Pigs of St. Croix

Posted on March 13, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When the Carnival Splendor stopped at St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, we took one of the random taxi tours often available near cruise ship piers.  This tour had a stop at a bar with a very unique attraction.  On a … Continue reading →

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Saint Croix Island Tour

Posted on March 11, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Things to do in St Croix When traveling with a group that ranges from 12 to 90 in age as we did on the Carnival Splendor, planning shore excursions that are appropriate and enjoyable for all can pose a challenge.  … Continue reading →

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Cabins on the Wilderness Adventurer

Posted on February 27, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Passenger cabins on the Wilderness Adventurer serve their purpose well – mainly a place to sleep, wash up, and store your things. They aren’t big, but they also aren’t intended to be where passengers spend their cruise.  The expedition vessel … Continue reading →

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Panama Canal Tour

Posted on February 10, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Taking a cruise through the Panama Canal is definitely on the bucket list, but since we haven’t done that yet we did the next best thing.  The itinerary for our Caribbean cruise on the MSC Divina included a port stop … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Towel Unicorn

Posted on February 6, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

How To Fold A Towel Unicorn Supplies Needed to Make a Towel Unicorn 1 White Bath Towel 1 White Hand Towel 1 White Wash Cloth 2 Gold Pipe Cleaners (AKA chenille stems or fuzzy craft sticks) 2 eyes How to … Continue reading →

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Victoria Harbour Ferries

Posted on January 30, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

When in Victoria and looking for something a bit different to do, the Harbour Ferries offer a variety of on-the-water options, and also serve as transportation for visiting places near the landing docks.  The harbour ferries have a base dock … Continue reading →

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Cruise Ship Cabins on Carnival Splendor

Posted on January 23, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Accommodations on Carnival Splendor Like all cruise major cruise ships, Carnival Splendor has a range of passenger cabins to choose from depending on how much space people want vs. how much they want to pay.  Some passengers choose small interior … Continue reading →

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Port Townsend

Posted on January 16, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

At the northern tip of the eastern end of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula sits a quaint little town called Port Townsend. Victorian architecture dominates the waterfront district, on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976.  Nearby Fort Worden, now a … Continue reading →

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Decor on the MSC Divina Cruise Ship

Posted on January 2, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Divina Décor Italian actress Sophia Loren, godmother of the MSC fleet, inspired the décor aboard the MSC Diva Divina.  The color scheme throughout most of the ship is burgundy and silver, often with sparkles. In the high class private area … Continue reading →

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