Category Archives: cruises

Castaway Cay and a Fantasy Farewell

Posted on March 13, 2017 by travelbynatasha

This is our last full cruise day and we are docking in our third and final port of Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas.  We woke to the Captain’s announcement that bad weather was anticipated and that we … Continue reading →

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Star Wars Day at Sea aboard the Disney Fantasy

Posted on March 10, 2017 by travelbynatasha

There have been teasers all week, but this is our last sea day and the culmination of the Star Wars cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy.  On schedule, we got up and went to the Royal Court dining room for brunch. … Continue reading →

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St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands and a First Order Invasion

Posted on March 9, 2017 by travelbynatasha

Having been to St. Thomas many times, we decided not to book an excursion.  I highly recommend the beaches on St. Thomas, Magen’s Bay being perhaps the most popular.  It is a rather interesting ride out there too.  You don’t … Continue reading →

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Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and a Pirate’s Life for Me.

Posted on March 8, 2017 by travelbynatasha

We have been so bad about sleeping late that we bit the bullet and scheduled an early (7:30 am) beach excursion for today.  I am not sure if I have ever been to Tortola before.  We ordered room service (only … Continue reading →

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Sea Days aboard the Disney Fantasy

Posted on March 7, 2017 by travelbynatasha

We are starting the cruise with two sea days and Rocky and I couldn’t be happier.  They are featuring a Star Wars movie each day of the cruise.  We are headed out to the pool this morning and going to … Continue reading →

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A Caribbean Cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy

Posted on March 6, 2017 by travelbynatasha

Rocky and I are taking a cruise to the Caribbean aboard the Disney Fantasy, one of Disney’s two newer cruise ships.  Our first Disney cruise was out of Galveston aboard the Wonder, one of the older two ships.  This time … Continue reading →

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Auckland, New Zealand

Posted on February 19, 2016 by travelbynatasha

We are disembarking the ship today in Auckland, the country’s largest city with a population of a half million.  Housing is scarce in this growing city with an unemployment rate of 0%.  We are fortunate to have a direct flight … Continue reading →

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The Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Posted on February 17, 2016 by travelbynatasha

Today is a full day in Tauranga, New Zealand, a favorite holiday spot for those from Auckland and Wellington.  Monday is a local holiday in Auckland, so people have come in early for a long holiday weekend.  In the Bay … Continue reading →

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Hobbiton, New Zealand

Posted on February 16, 2016 by travelbynatasha

After a day at sea, we are scheduled to arrive in Tauranga, New Zealand at 5 pm.  Most guests will be staying on the ship tonight for the evening’s entertainment; we have chosen an evening excursion to Hobbiton.  Hobbiton is … Continue reading →

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Napier, New Zealand

Posted on February 15, 2016 by travelbynatasha

We are now on the north island of New Zealand and visiting the town of Napier in Hawk’s Bay celebrated for its Art Deco and Spanish Mission architecture.  Napier is a town of 50,000 and it will be our base … Continue reading →

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