Author Archives: patmathews

Bridgetown, Barbados

Posted on April 3, 2024 by patmathews

April 1, 2024 We were in Barbados in December and explored Harrison’s Caves then. You can search the site for that post if you are interested. The trip we really wanted to do then was the catamaran sail and snorkel. … Continue reading →

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Roseau, Dominica

Posted on April 1, 2024 by patmathews

March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday, and I was awake early enough to catch the sunrise! Our first visit to Dominica was on our Vista cruise in December where our son arranged a private tour of the island sights. If you … Continue reading →

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Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands

Posted on March 31, 2024 by patmathews

March 30, 2024 The British Virgin Islands are comprised of around 60 tropical islands ranging in size from the largest, Tortola, to tiny uninhabited islands. Most of the islands are volcanic in origin and have a hilly, rugged terrain. The … Continue reading →

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At sea

Posted on March 30, 2024 by patmathews

March 29, 2024 It was another nice sea day and it was a very busy one. After breakfast, I had a hot stone massage which was just perfect. Then, we were invited to lunch with Marck, the general manager. We … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on March 29, 2024 by patmathews

March 28, 2024 We are on our way to Jost Van Dyke and the Atlantic Ocean is calm and the weather is just about as perfect as it gets. Temperature is mid 70s with sun and some clouds. We had … Continue reading →

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First day – arrival

Posted on March 28, 2024 by patmathews

March 27, 2024 We were happy to board in Miami, it is so much less stressful than having to fly to the embarkation port. When we arrived, the ship was a different terminal than in the past since Vista was … Continue reading →

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Just over a week to go! We embark in Miami next Wednesday for our 37 day cruise. Here is the map of our travels. We will be in a few places that are new to us – Canary Islands, Morocco and all of the ports in Scotland. I will post from every port (and maybe on sea days too, there are many as we cross the Atlantic), even those we have visited before. Stay tuned!

Posted on March 18, 2024 by patmathews
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Almost….. Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Posted on December 30, 2023 by patmathews

December 29, 2023 This morning, as I completed yesterday’s post, we were approaching the island of Great Stirrup Cay, where we would anchor and be taken to shore by a large boat. The boat was being pretty tossed around by the … Continue reading →

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At sea on the way to the Bahamas

Posted on December 29, 2023 by patmathews

December 28, 2023 My plans for the day at sea were fun and relaxing with a wonderful galley tour in the afternoon. It started with a final cooking class at 10 AM. The rest of the family went to a morning … Continue reading →

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

Posted on December 28, 2023 by patmathews

December 27, 2023 San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It is located on the northeastern coast of the island, and is known for its historic old town, stunning beaches, and … Continue reading →

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