Hi Everyone!
Brandi here. It's been a busy fall and I have lots of trips to tell you about. First up is my vacation on one of the largest cruise ships afloat; Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. My husband and I flew from Richmond to Ft. Lauderdale. We flew down a day early and stayed the night in Ft. Lauderdale near the pier. We stayed at the Hyatt Place, which is a great new hotel. The terminal in Ft. Lauderdale was specifically built for these massive ships so check-in was a breeze; no long lines to wait in. The ship is a destination in itself. There is so much to see and do. We sailed to the Eastern Caribbean which includes Nassau, Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. The Oasis of the Seas has great activities such as surfing, rock climbing, zip lining, miniature golf, ice skating, all without leaving the ship! The show are wonderful. There are Broadway style shows, comedians, shows on ice, and spectacular water shows at the Aqua Theater. My favorite was the Ice Show. There are many dining choices from traditional cruise ship dining to specialty restaurants and two a la carte options. The Royal Promenade is like being in a shopping mall. There is shopping, restaurants, bars (including a levitating bar that ascends and descends over three decks), coffee shop and my favorite, the Cupcake Cupboard. We tried out the Asian Fusion restaurant which is one of the a la carte options and the food was wonderful. Central Park and The Boardwalk are not to be missed. There are four pools to choose from, one with an infinity edge. I could go on and on about this great experience but you'll have to call me to hear more!
