I was lucky to have the opportunity to head to Dubrovnik a few days before the cruise. I stayed at the Grand Hotel Park which was really well located. The drive from the airport to most places and hotels is about a half hour. The cruise company can arrange a private transfer for about 40 Euro (as of 2022) and the taxi ride was about the same …

I discover many things when traveling alone and the biggest one is that people can take advantage of a solo lady. My biggest recommendation is to always find a taxi driver that will give you the price before you even enter the vehicle. Whether it’s a ride to a restaurant, tour, or the airport. I found that if a taxi driver did not give me …

I joined the 8-day tour on the MS Ambassador from Dubrovnik to Split. Each day was a little different, but I will walk you through a typical day onboard. The day started with a breakfast at 7:30 AM until 9 AM. By now, we have typically departed from the port we were at the night before and are heading to the next destination. Most mornings were …

If you’re looking for an all-inclusive cruise, this is not a good fit for you. The best part of this cruise is the opportunity you have to experience what you want. From meals onboard to optional excursion, the world was your oyster. And sometimes literally.

For this specific cruise, there were two established optional tours. One was a tour …

In each port that we arrived in the early afternoon, we enjoyed a one hour tour from a local guide. The ship company provided a pack and ear set to each person onboard so they can hear the guide as the group is led through the city streets. This saved the guide’s voice and allowed us to spread out more and enjoy the scenery. Man of the …