Author: maygraham66

  • Exploring Vancouver: The Perfect Pre- & Post-Cruise Adventure

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    Ah, Vancouver — my favourite place to turn a cruise trip into a full-blown vacation! If you’re lucky enough to have a few days before or after your cruise, you’re in for a treat. This city is a mix of coastal beauty, foodie heaven, and urban charm. Whether you’re here for 24 hours or a… Read more

  • Exploring Vancouver: The Perfect Pre- & Post-Cruise Adventure

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    Ah, Vancouver — my favourite place to turn a cruise trip into a full-blown vacation! If you’re lucky enough to have a few days before or after your cruise, you’re in for a treat. This city is a mix of coastal beauty, foodie heaven, and urban charm. Whether you’re here for 24 hours or a… Read more

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  • A Lighthearted Guide to Barbados for Pre & Post-Cruise Travellers

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    So, your cruise either begins or ends in Barbados—lucky you! Honestly, I’d suggest extending your stay because this little Caribbean gem is far too fabulous to just wave at from the ship’s deck. Whether you’re squeezing in one night before embarkation or a few days after docking, here’s my very personal, slightly cheeky guide to… Read more

  • Fort Lauderdale: A destination in its own right

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    So you’re sailing out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale? Lucky you! ✨ But here’s the thing — Fort Lauderdale isn’t just the place where your cruise starts or ends. It’s the kind of city that’s too fun to skip. I always tell friends: arrive a day early (flight delays happen), or linger after your… Read more

  • Miami: Your Pre/ Post-Cruise Playground

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    Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you decide to make a purchase via my links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. For full details of our disclosure policy please click here. If you’ve booked a cruise from Miami, congratulations — you’re sailing from the Cruise Capital of the World. But… Read more

  • Lisbon in a Day (or Two): A Playful Guide for Pre/Post-Cruise Explorers

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    So, you’ve got a cruise that starts (or ends) in Lisbon? Let me just say: you are in for a treat, my friend. This city is sunshine with a side of cinnamon. Lisbon isn’t the kind of place you just pass through. It’s the kind of place that lures you in with tile-covered buildings, tempts… Read more

  • Rome in a Day (or Two): Your Pre-Post Cruise City Guide

    Rome in a Day (or Two): Your Pre-Post Cruise City Guide

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    So, you’re cruising the Mediterranean (lucky you!) and find yourself with a precious day or two in la dolce vita capital of the world — Rome! Whether you’re killing time before boarding or winding down after your sea adventure, let me just say: this city is not just a pit stop — it’s the cherry… Read more

  • “Nice in a Nutshell: What I Loved in One Perfect Cruise Day

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    Nice, France: Where the Sky Is Bluer and the Pastries Are Better Than Your Dreams There are places you visit once and think, “That was nice.” And then there’s Nice—where you arrive, drop your bags, and immediately start fantasizing about how you could stay forever. Maybe open a tiny bookshop near the port. Maybe sell… Read more

  • Barcelona in a few days: Where I Slept, Snacked & Stared at Gaudí”

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    Barcelona: A Love Letter in Tapas and Sunlight If I had a euro for every time I fell in love with Barcelona, I could probably afford an extra night at the fanciest hotel on Passeig de Gràcia. But here we are, not rich in euros, but embarrassingly wealthy in memories of warm nights, chorizo-stained fingers,… Read more