Life is a patchwork of experiences
Loved all my Sun Princess dining experiences. Sharing info about all the ship’s many dining options along with menus to all the restaurants on the Sun Princess.
With over 30 restaurant and bar options on the Sun Princess, there were more choices than I could reasonably try on a one week cruise – but I did my best! These were all my wonderful dining experiences on the Sun Princess.
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With so many options, it was a challenge to try all the Sun Princess bars, but I gave it my best shot. In this Sun Princess bars review, I share information about all the drink options on board the Sun Princess and include drink menus for all the venues.
Offering over 30 restaurants, bars, and lounges, the Sun Princess had plenty of choices for food and drinks. This post is all about the many drink options on this stunning new ship, and includes the various bar, restaurant, and cocktail menus.
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The Sun Princess was the perfect venue for a long overdue mother-daughter trip. This very detailed Sun Princess review provides all the information on this beautiful new ship along with lots of photos and tips for planning the best cruise.
After sailing on many of Princess’ Coral, Grand, and Royal class ships, I was excited to try the first Sphere class ship, the Sun Princess. What made this cruise even more special was that it was a mother-daughter trip, the first one in many years.
This guide has all the information needed to make an informed decision about which Princess cruises drinks package or Princess Fare package to choose. I keep this post updated with the latest Princess Cruises information.
Princess has instituted new rules and prices for their Plus and Premier fare packages, which apply to sailings beginning in 2026. I have updated this article accordingly.
One of the most common questions I see about a Princess cruise is which of the Princess cruises drinks packages or fare packages is the best. I have put together this guide to help cruisers (especially first-time Princess cruisers) make that decision. I keep this post updated with the most current information from Princess.
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I visit Chicago a few times each year, even in winter. It’s a good time to go for a budget-friendly holiday.
Podcast link: Winter in Chicago: Art, Culture, Food, and Budget Friendly Fun
I grew up in Chicago and still visit a few times a year. Over the years, I have stayed at some very nice hotels in the city. These are my favorites.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
I grew up in Chicago and still visit frequently and after traveling the world, it still remains my favorite city. Here is a list of my 25 top things to do in a Chicago.
Frank Sinatra said it best when he sang “My Kind of town Chicago is”. In the “Windy City”, there is a wide range of sights and things to do in Chicago for all interests. Here is my list of the top 25 Chicago attractions in my favorite city.
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The best Chicago street art comes in many forms – and it is free.
Growing up in Chicago I used to spend my teenage summers hanging out along the lakeshore, biking, swimming and sunning. Sometimes I would spend my day at one of the many sandy beaches, but more often than not, I would just bike the length of the rocks along the lakefront.
Those large limestone blocks were put in place in the early part of the 20th century to prevent erosion, but they eventually became a canvas for local want-to-be artists who covered them with cans of spray paint and multi colored paint brushes. This was the Chicago street art of my youth.
Chicago is a popular tourist destination. I often visit Chicago in winter for a budget friendly weekend break with cheaper flights, hotels and restaurant deals.
Chicago winters get a bad rap. Yes, Chicago is called the “Windy City” for a reason, and winters there do still get snowy and cold. But like everywhere else in the world, global warming has had its impact here as well, and Chicago winters are nowhere near as frigid as they were when I grew up there in the 70’s and 80’s.
If you are looking to visit Chicago on a budget, then consider a winter weekend break in my favorite city as your best option.
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Another eventful year of travel is coming to a close. I had a little less travel time than in past years, but then it is all relative. I still managed to explore various parts of the world for 152 days in 2025. Boats, planes, trains, and automobiles were all part of the adventure.
