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Things to Do and Where to Eat with 48 Hours in Hou Things to Do and Where to Eat with 48 Hours in Houston with kids #AD @traveltex (SAVE + SHARE this post):

1. Visit the Cockrell Butterfly Garden

2. Explore the Houston Space Center

3. Walk along the paths at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

4. Check out all the rooms at Color Factory

5. Eat at @Gatlin’s BBQ (Black-owned) and be sure to arrive early as they close at 6pm

6. Try the Brisket at @TruthBBQ

7. Eat ribs at @thepitroom

Have you been to Houston? What other recommendations do you have? 

#GetYourOwnTripToTexas #NationalBBQMonth
Hello Houston! It’s #NationalBBQMonth so what be Hello Houston! It’s #NationalBBQMonth so what better place to experience it than here. #AD @TravelTex 

We’re excited to eat our hearts through the city! If you live in or have been to Houston, what are your recommendations for BBQ places we have to eat at while here? 

SAVE + SHARE this post for your own foodie trip to Houston #GetYourOwnTripToTexas
24 Hours in Athens (SAVE + SHARE this post): We l 24 Hours in Athens (SAVE + SHARE this post):

We landed at 10:30am the day before boarding our cruise and hit the ground running. The best way to get over jet lag is to get on the current time zone immediately so that meant no time for sleep as we needed to stay up. 

🇬🇷 2:00pm Traditional Greek food tour with @foodaroundathens 

🇬🇷 6:00pm: Walk around the neighborhood of Anafiotika 

🇬🇷 7:00pm: Went to the top of the hill near the Acropolis for sunset

🇬🇷 8:30am: Self-guided Acropolis visit

🇬🇷 10:00am: All about Athen e-bike tour with @athensbybiketours

🇬🇷 1:00pm: Lunch at @hoocut for one of the best gyros we’ve had

🇬🇷 2:30pm: Head to the cruise port!

Yes we’re crazy but also we got right on the time zone and were good to go the rest of the trip plus we made the most of our time in Athens!

Do you hit the ground running if you land in a new time zone during the day to beat jet lag or do you sleep and take time adjusting? We love the app Timeshifter to help with jet lag management!
Athens - Boarding Virgin Voyages - Santorini - Rho Athens - Boarding Virgin Voyages - Santorini - Rhodes - Bodrum - Mykonos

What an amazing sailing it was! 10/10 recommend!

Let me know any questions you have and tag who you want to go on this cruise with!
Couples Posing Ideas (SAVE + SHARE this post): So Couples Posing Ideas (SAVE + SHARE this post): So we absolutely suck at posing but here are some amazing poses @geraldhazizi helped us with during our short photoshoot with him in Santorini. I will be using these as references moving forward lol, I love how they turned out. 

We used my phone and tripod most of the trip to capture images or asked fellow cruisers but I’d say this professional shoot in Santorini was worth it. Our session started at 10am so not super early at all, Gerald knew all the best spots and how to avoid the crowds!

Which pose is your favorite?
Tips for sailing on @VirginVoyages Resilient Lady Tips for sailing on @VirginVoyages Resilient Lady (SAVE + SHARE this post):

1. Download the app, it is essential to make your bookings, see what’s going on during your sail, etc.

2. There are 6 speciality restaurants on board for dinner (these are all included in your voyage at no extra cost 🙌🏾). Reservations open 45 days before sailing & are available from 6pm-10pm. If you can’t get a reservation for the day/time you want, don’t worry there are walk-in spots available and we did this many days when we decided to eat at more than one restaurant a night.

3. Be sure to check out the ship activities prior to sailing to pack appropriately for themed nights. Every sailing has a Scarlet Night where you wear red but our sailing also had a pajama party and 80s party and people really dress up!

4. Virgin Voyages doesn’t offer drink packages but they do offer a Bar Tab. You can purchase $300 in advance and get a $50 bonus and this credit can be used for anyone else in your cabin or even friends/family in another cabin so every person doesn’t need one and you don’t have to use it all on yourself. The drinks are very reasonably priced so just be careful getting too much in advance as you can’t use the credit on anything else on board. Beer is as low as $5, a glass of wine $7 and mixed drinks $9 plus tip is included! Soda and non-pressed juices, tea and regular coffee is free on the ship so you won’t have to spend anything on that!

5. Spa services book quickly and can’t be made until you get on board so head straight to the spa to book any appointments you want and note there is a 24 hour cancellation window so if plans change be sure to cancel in advance or you’ll be charged for the full service.

6. Reservations for a time slot for embarkation are required so check in as soon as possible to snag an early time and enjoy the ship longer!

Listen, a time was had on this cruise! Swipe for a cabin tour, food from some of the restaurants on board, and live music. I have more tips coming in a part 2 so let me know if there is anything specific you want me to cover on my next post! Tap the link in my bio for $200 onboard credit if you book a sailing on any Virgin Voyage!
Mykonos Sunset > Best places to see the sunset in Mykonos Sunset >

Best places to see the sunset in Mykonos! (SAVE + SHARE this post):

🌅Scorpios Beach Club, pictured here

🌅Kato Windmills

🌅180 Degrees Sunset Bar

🌅Any restaurant/bar in Little Venice (Nice N Easy, Negrita’s, etc.)

🌅Cavo Tagoo

🌅Kiki’s Taverna

🌅Castle Panigirakis

🌅54 Cocktail Bar & Sunset Lounge

🌅Armenistis Lighthouse

🌅Kapari Beach

🌅Agios Stefanos

Where have you seen the best sunset?

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Things to Do in Negril, Jamaica

July 13, 2019      Caribbean, Destinations, Jamaica

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On our two week trip to Jamaica we visited St. Elizabeth, Ocho Rios, and Portland. While in St. Elizabeth we took an overnight trip to Negril. There are plenty of things to do in Negril and this is how we spent our two days there.

 

Things to Do in Negril, Jamaica Day One: Mayfield Falls and Rick’s Cafe

Since we were traveling from St. Elizabeth we stopped at Mayfield Falls which only added 30 minutes to our trip. While it’s in Westmoreland Parish which Negril is in it is an hours drive from Negril but worth the trip.

waterfall in Jamaica

Once we got to Negril we dropped our bags to our room and headed to the infamous Rick’s Cafe. Not only do they have one of the best views for sunset you can do cliff jumping here. There are three different cliff heights you can jump from. The water is nice and warm and it’s thrilling taking the leap. Beware there are no life jackets provided to anyone jumping off the cliffs so you’ll need to be a strong swimming to participate. Even if you can’t jump it’s fun watching others do it and especially those doing crazy dives with flips. If you’re heading here with kids there is a pool they can enjoy and it has a very shallow area they can stand up in.

pool and ocean at a bar

You will often find a DJ or live performers playing music on the stage for guests to enjoy. They open daily from 12:00PM-9:30PM and have a full restaurant and bar but I suggest eating before you arrive. The food here is overpriced and isn’t that good. Instead for dinner try Sweet Spice which is just 10 minutes away.

Things to Do in Negril, Jamaica Day Two: Seven Mile Beach and Kool Runnings Water Park

On our second day in Negril we spent the morning relaxing at Seven Mile Beach. While Seven Mile Beach is lined with resorts you can access it at the end of the hotel zone at Long Bay Beach Park. It’s one of the most beautiful beaches in the world with turquoise blue water that is crystal clear, calm and shallow for quite a way out. If you want to do activities you will find multiple vendors walking the beach offering water activities. My aunt went parasailing for $50 but we were also offered a glass bottom boat ride or horseback riding along the beach.

Little girl sitting on the beach in Negril, Jamaica with sand covering her legs

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lady parasailing

Just two minutes from Long Bay Beach Park is Kool Runnings Adventure Park. It’s the largest water park in Jamaica but also offers so much more. In addition to the waterslides they offer paint-balling, go-karts, an astronaut experience, kayaking, outdoor laser kombat, and bamboo rafting down the canal. The park is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00AM-5:00PM (closed Mondays).

waterfall in Jamaica

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Other Things to Do in Negril

With only two days in Negril we obviously weren’t able to do everything. If you’re staying longer here are some other things you can do in the area.

Blue Hole Mineral Spring

Twenty-five minutes from Negril is the Blue Hole Mineral Spring. It’s a limestone cave which you will have to climb a ladder down to enter or jump off the cliff. If you can’t climb down the ladder or jump off the cliff there is still a lot to do here. Besides admiring the beauty of the place there is a swimming pool which contains the same mineral springs water. You can rent a cabana, play beach volleyball, or even go horseback riding. Blue Hole Mineral Spring is open everyday from 9:00AM and costs $10 to enter.

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Go Zip-Lining

If you’re adventurous you can go zip-lining near Negril. This tour zip-lines over The Great River which is a 150 year old dam. There are both morning and afternoon departures and it lasts two hours. Children have to be at least 6 years old to participate.

One Love Bus Bar Crawl

I was traveling with my kids this trip so we skipped this activity but I’ve been before and it’s a must when in Negril. Lenbert Williams is a local Jamaican and owner of the One Love Bus Crawl. Before pimping out his bus to take visitors throughout Negril Lenbert used his bus to sell shoes. I’m sure he never imagined making that change would make such a positive impact on getting visitors off their resorts and into the local businesses in Negril.

a pimped out bus in green yellow and red

There isn’t a set number of stops the One Love Bus Bar Crawl makes but you can expect around 8 before ending at Rick’s Cafe. Lenbert offers this tour three days a week and it’s completely free, you just have to pay for your drinks at the bar. Still you should 100% provide him with a tip. To find out the days and times he’s operating the bar crawl for the week you can reach out on Facebook or email him at bananaznegril@hotmail.com.

Take a Day Trip to St. Elizabeth

If you have extra time in Negril I highly recommend taking a day trip to St. Elizabeth. The hardest part will be deciding which activity you want to do most! You’re options include visiting Floyd’s Pelican Bar which is in the middle of the ocean and requires a boat ride to access, Y.S. Falls, Black River Safari, or the Appleton Estate. You can read more details on visiting St. Elizabeth in this post.

How to Get to Negril, Jamaica

The closest airport to Negril is Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, two hours away. American Airlines, United, Caribbean Airlines, Delta, jetBlue, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, Air Canada, Copa, Condor, WestJet,Virgin Atlantic, and eurowings fly to Montego Bay. If you’re not renting a car the cheapest way to get from the airport to Negril is a shared shuttle like this one. If shared rides aren’t your thing you can book a private shuttle here.

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Where to Stay in Negril, Jamaica

There are an abundance of all-inclusive resorts in Negril. Most of these are right on the hotel strip with direct access to the beach. A favorite is Beaches Negril, especially if you’re looking for luxury. If you aren’t a fan of resorts you can opt to stay in a Vrbo or Airbnb, there are plenty in Negril. New to Airbnb? Sign up here for $40 off your first booking. Nervous? Here are 8 tips to guarantee a great Airbnb experience.

We had a great two days and as you can see there are plenty of great things to do in Negril. Did you find this article helpful? Please share it!

 

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