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Connecting Balcony Cabin Tour & Review | Independence of the Seas Review

8/31/2025

Are you considering a connecting ocean view balcony on Royal Caribbean and wondering if it's worth it?

This stateroom photo review will help you decide. :)

When Are Rooms Ready On a Cruise?

On Royal Caribbean, staterooms are usually ready by 1 pm on embarkation day, but the exact time can vary. Very often your room is ready even earlier!

Independence of the Seas Balcony Cabin

What is a Balcony Guarantee (GTY) Room?

On this 4-night Independence of the Seas cruise, we booked a balcony guarantee room.

That means the cruise line would choose our room and it could be located anywhere on the ship, but would definitely have a balcony.

In our case, we were assigned a connecting balcony with no obstructions. .

Connecting Balcony Cabin Tour and Photo Review

This is a view of an oceanview balcony room on Independence of the Seas as seen from the bathroom door.

Notice the door reflected in the mirror.

Plenty of space to do work (I hope you don't have to!) or do your make-up before dinner :)

Here you can see the connecting balcony room from in front of the balcony doors looking toward the entrance.

The door seen in the previous picture is behind that curtain on the left.

Connecting Balcony Room on Independence of the Seas | Cabin Review

Lots of Mirrors for 'Fit CHecks

The room feels spacious with a huge floor-to-ceiling mirror on the left, and a very large mirror at the desk/vanity area.

Plenty of storage and full length mirror on Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean Cruise Review

The glass coffee table, while somewhat a brave choice, does make the room appear more spacious since it's almost invisible, you know?

Couch in Independence of the Seas Connecting Balcony Room

are there couches in the rooms on independence of the seas?

Yes. We had a couch in our connecting ocean view balcony stateroom on Independence of the Seas. This couch did not turn into a bed.

At first peek into the bathroom, you'll likely be happy to see a shower stall and no shower curtain. Not too many ships still have shower curtains these days, but there are some.

Inside the shower is an adjustable shower head, a complimentary combination body wash/shampoo, and a clothes line.

Pro Tip: Bring your own shampoo/conditioner as this soap can be a bit rough on hair imo.

Can you hear the people next door in a connecting balcony?

It depends. In nearly any room, on a ship or in a hotel, there is a chance you will hear your neighbors.

On this cruise we did hear our neighbors a bit from time to time, but more because it was a group of ladies excited to be on their long weekend cruise and less specifically because we had a connecting room.

Kicking back on the balcony for sail away | Independence of the Seas Review

It definitely didn't stop us from enjoying 4 night cruise out of Miami!

Is a connecting balcony worth it?

A connecting balcony is a wonderful option for families traveling together. The door between the rooms can be unlocked by the room steward and left open if you so choose, allowing your family to go back and forth between the two rooms as needed.

This can be a more affordable option than a suite for a family in many cases!

If you're not traveling with the stateroom you're connected to, don't worry, the door will remain locked the entire time.

Balconies are made for moments like these :)

For us, it was worth it to be able to enjoy moments like this!

As we booked a balcony guarantee, we had a discounted rate for giving up choosing the room location.

Obviously, you'd rather not have a connecting room if you don't need it. But at the same time, it doesn't really matter. We were happy to have a balcony without an obstruction! That was a big win! :)

Should you book a balcony guarantee cabin?

If you're looking to save some money, this can be a good option, but you need to consider a few things:

if you will be greatly disappointed by an obstructed view or connecting room, don't do it.
if you have accessibility needs, you may want to choose a room closest to elevators or places you intend to frequent
if you are very concerned about having a cabin "midship" for movement concerns, pay extra to choose your room.

Ocean View Room Pictures | Symphony of the Seas

If the above apply to you, a guarantee cabin may not be the best option for you.

On the other hand, if you are willing to take the chance, you should go into it expecting to get the lowest possible option (obstructed in a less desirable location) and then be excited if you get randomly assigned anything above that.

If your expectations are set properly, you will be happy with a balcony gty. :)

When Was Independence of the Seas Built?

Independence of the Seas was built in 2008 and was "amped" (refurbished) in 2018 under the Royal Amplified program.

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5 Great places to eat in Ajuda

6/15/2025

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Most known for the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda (National Palace of Ajuda), Ajuda is an often overlooked Lisbon neighborhood with fewer tourists and plenty of nice views.

Views from Ajuda at Night

Nestled between infamous Belém waterfront and Parque Florestal de Monsanto, a huge park full of trails and greenery right in the heart of Lisbon, Ajuda is low key with a combination of grit and charm, not to mention some surprisingly great restaurants.

In this article we will share 5 Ajuda restaurants we tried on this week in Lisbon trip as well as a few outliers just for fun. ;)

Tlaloc un rincón mexicano

One thing many Americans miss when they move to Portugal is actually Mexican food. Great tacos are not especially easy to find in Portugal.

At Tlaloc Un Rincon Mexicano you can scratch that itch with birria tacos, tinga tacos, horchata, and do not forget the tres leches cake.

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Tlaloc Un Rincon Mexicano Photo Review

Di Amici by Pizza em Casa

Lisbon has some fabulous Pizza places and we really enjoyed our visit to Amici. Heads up, sparkling sangria may or may not have some limoncello and the 'nduja pizza is a must!

Churrasqueira do Marques

Traditional Portuguese grilled chicken and pork are such simple meals, but when executed well leave you so satisfied. That's the experience we had at Churrasqueira Marques.

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Churrasqueira do Marques Photo Review

Food Hub

When you want quick and affordable Kebabs in Ajuda try Food Hub. For around 5.50 euro at the time of our visit you can fill up on a Doner Kebab menu which comes with fries and a drink!

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Food Hub Photo Review

Manápula

A cutesy pizza place in Ajuda serving Neapolitan style pizzas.

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Manapula Photo Review

Santo Graal Burger & Grill

Santo Graal (Holy Grail) Burger and Grill serves up gourmet bugers and steaks, crispy fries, and even a blonde and red house ipa.

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Santo Graal Photo Review

Fiesta Restro And Snack Bar

Okay so this restaurant is not in Ajuda, it's in Benfica neighborhood and we hit it up after a medical appointment at Hospital da Luz in Amadora.

Hilariously, Fiesta Restro and Snack Bar is not at all a Mexican restaurant, but in fact a spot where you can enjoy Nepalese, Indian, and Portuguese food.

Don't skip the sparkling sangria, pani puri, and momos - they were highlights of this Lisbon trip!

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Fiesta Restro Snack Bar Photo Review

Everest Curry & Sekuwa Corner

This was an Uber Eats order after a long convention day, so it came from the other side of Lisbon to our Ajuda airbnb. The restaurant was running a lot of BOGO offers, so we ended up with way too much food and it lasted for 2.5 meals!

We ordered Jeera rice, chicken stuffed naan, thai curry, and butter chicken. Everything was okay overall. The butter chicken was the best dish we ordered.

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Everest Curry & Sekuwa Corner Photo Review

Pasteis de Belem

Belem is a nice walk from Ajuda and you can try two of the most famous Pastel de Nata establishments including Pasteis de Belem.

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Pasteis de Belem Photo Review

See Also: How To Make Portuguese Custard Tarts At Home!

Manteigaria

Grab yourself another pastel de nata over at Manteigaria before walking back up to Ajuda. And I mean that very literally, it's an uphill climb and you're sure to burn off all the calories from the pastries so... win!

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Manteigaria Photo Review

See Also: Frequently Asked Questions About Pastel De Nata

MoMo Express

If you're arriving into Lisbon or departing via Oriente Station, you'd be remiss if you skipped Momo Express food truck. Tasty Nepalese momos, flavorful samosas (go veggie for this one!) and chai of this caliber, you'll struggle to find outside of Asia.

Lisbon Restaurant Review: Momo Express Photo Review

Forgot to schedule time in ALgarve on your Portugal Trip?

The Algarve is definitely worth visiting on your trip to Portugal! If you have one day, you can make it happen. This article is for you:

Read Now: How to Plan a Day Trip to Algarve from Lisbon

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The Waterdog Pub Fish and Chips Review - Armacao De Pera Restaurants

5/21/2025

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Looking for a British Pub in Armacao de Pera? Fish and chips await you at The Waterdog Pub!

The Waterdog Pub - British Pub in Armacao de Pera

Located on Avenida Beira Mar at the western end of Armacao de Pera lies The Waterdog, a British pub serving up all your favorites from Fish and Chips to Sunday Roast to a Full English Breakfast.

Location:

The Waterdog Bar Address: Av. Beira Mar 1, 8365-101 Armação de Pêra, Portugal

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Friday Fish and Chips

On Fridays at The Water Dog, a classic Fish and Chips meal is available - Friday's only guys, plan accordingly!

Fish and Chips with Mushy Peas | Waterdog Pub Review Pics

The fish is fresh and delicate, the batter crispy, and the peas mushy.. just how you like them...

Unless you don't, in which case non mushy, sweet peas could be an option, as shown below. :)

Sweet Peas, Fried Fish, French Fries | British Pub Food in Armacao de Pera

Wash it down with a refreshing Magner's Irish Cider, a Guiness, or a local Portuguese beer if you'd like!

Magners Irish Cider at The Waterdog | Algarve Portugal Food Blog

The Waterdog Review

The Waterdog is an institution in Armacao de Pera which is always busy and beloved by tourists and residents alike.

Enjoy the sunshine, saltwater air, and sip a cold one with friends as you take advantage of ample outdoor seating.

Or perhaps you prefer sitting at the back of the pub, on the cushioned bench, enjoying the buzzing atmosphere and live music.

The point is, you really can't go wrong here!

The Waterdog Menu with Prices

We've been to The Waterdog Pub twice, both times equally enjoying Friday's Fish and Chips special, but we'll have to make our way back to try Sunday Roast, Chilli con Carne, and a Steak Guiness pie.

Classic homemade English food in Portugal's sunny Algarve!

The Waterdog Menu | Armacao de Pera, Portugal

And maybe we oughta try the Bailey's Cheesecake for good measure ;)

The Water Dog Pub Menu | Armação de Pêra Portugal

Where to eat in Algarve (armacao de pera):

N'ice Cream Review - Armacao de Pera Algarve

5/19/2025

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Is anything sweeter than an ice cream cone after a day at the beach in Portugal?

Ice Cream With a View | Armacao de Pera Food Blog

After a leisurely stroll through Armacao de Pera with our parents, an ice cream cone seemed the perfect choice to end the outing on a sweet note.

We stopped in at N'ice Cream in Armacao de Pera. N'ice cream has several locations across central algarve including Albufeira, Portimao, and Armacao de Pera .

N'ice Cream Flavors

Wondering what ice cream flavors are popular in Portugal?

You'll find a combination of classic standbys like Chocolate, Coffee Ice Cream, and even Oreo Ice Cream.

Ice Cream Flavors at Armacao De Pera Beach

N'ice cream has a lot of candy bar flavored ice creams too like Bounty, Snickers, After Eight and M&Ms.

Gelados Saborosos Praia de Armacao de Pera

In Portugal, you will almost always find Nutella flavored treats as well.

Uniquely Portuguese Ice Cream Flavors

One fun thing about N'ice Cream in Algarve is they tend to have some uniquely Portuguese Ice Cream flavors.

Figo c/ Amêndoa Gelado (Fig and Almond)

For example, the Algarve is an agricultural region known for delicious juicy figs and bountiful crops of almonds. So a fig and almond ice cream is spot on!

Gelado com sabor Figo com amêndoa

Dom Rodrigo Ice Cream (Egg Yarn and Almond)

Dom Rodrigo is a traditional dessert from the Algarvian town of Lagos. It's made with "egg yarn"which sounds so weird, but it's egg yolks and sugar so think sweet and rich with the texture of thin coconut shreds.

Gelado com sabor Dom Rodrigo

In addition to these ice cream flavors you can find Pastel de Nata (famous custard tart of Portugal), and Perna de Pau. (Meaning wooden leg in Portuguese).

Perna de Pau is an ice cream on a stick you can buy in grocery stores across Portugal featuring a pirate on the package with, you guessed it, a wooden leg. It's vanilla ice cream with stripes of strawberry 'jelly' and the outside is dipped in chocolate.

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N'ice Cream Armacao de Pera

Where We Went:
N'Ice Cream in Armação de Pêra is located at R. Sra. dos Navegantes 13, 8365-184 Armação de Pêra, Portugal

There is an outdoor counter to walk up to and order your ice cream. Around the side there is outdoor seating. There is also a spacious indoor seating area. Bathrooms are available, but located down a number of stairs.

Armacao de Pera Beach Ice Cream

It really is hard to beat ice cream with this view, isn't it?

N'ice Cream Cone | Gelado com visto lindo | Praia de Armação de Pêra

We opted for the very Portuguese (and very sweet!) Dom Rodrigo and Fig & Almond flavors in a waffle cone.

Which flavors will you try?

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Embarkation Day Celebrity Ascent Review | Celebrity Cruise Blog

3/17/2025

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Embarkation Day on Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Cruise Blog

There's a special thrill when you pull into the port and see your cruise ship in person on embarkation day.

Celebrity Ascent in Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades

This 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Ascent departed from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In This Post:

Checking in at Port Everglades | Celebrity cruise Review Blog

We had already checked in for our cruise on the Celebrity App, but as you can imagine from this picture, checking in is an efficient process in this elegant cruise port terminal.

We were dropped off outside at 1pm, took the following pic at 1:04pm and were inside our room by 1:18pm!

A classy and efficient check-in process

When can you check in for a Celebrity Cruise?
You can check in for your Celebrity Cruise 45 days before embarkation using the Celebrity Cruises app or website.

Infinite Veranda | Celebrity Ascent Review

We spent the week in an infinite veranda stateroom 8280. This is a balcony cabin on Celebrity Ascent.

See Also: Celebrity Infinite Veranda Review with Photos | Pros & Cons

Infinite Veranda 8280 on Celebrity Ascent Cruise Ship

Lunch at Oceanview Cafe | Celebrity Ascent Review

I know cruise lines are trying to steer away from using the word buffet because of the negative connotation, but if you're wondering about the buffet on Celebrity Ascent called Oceanview Cafe, it's exceptional!

This asian stir-fry with chicken, beef, and mixed vegetables was a great start to the cruise!

Stir fry from Oceanview Cafe on Celebrity Ascent

See Also: Oceanview Cafe Review | Celebrity Ascent Buffet Food Review

SAIL AWAY from Port Everglades | Celebrity Cruise Blog

One of the best things about having a balcony on a cruise is being able to enjoy sailing away from each port.

Escorted out of Port Everglades

We were treated to a lovely sunset and dramatic cloud formations as we sailed out of Fort Lauderdale cruise port.

Sailaway from Infinite Veranda on Ascent Cruise Ship

A pastel Fort Lauderdale skyline bid us farewell and it was time to enjoy our first dinner in the Cosmopolitan Restaurant main dining room.

See ya in a week, Fort Lauderdale!

Cosmopolitan Restaurant Menu | Celebrity Ascent Review

There are a few things to note about the main dining room menus onboard Celebrity Ascent.

There are 4 main dining rooms - Cosmopolitan, Tuscan, Cyprus and Normandie.

Cosmopolitan Restaurant Menu | Celebrity Ascent

Each dining room has Exclusive Starters and Entrees as seen on the bottom left as well as featured cocktails. These stay the same every night.

On the right side of the menu are the Starters and Entrees that are the same in all of the restaurants, but change every night.

The Celebrity Classics are always available to you.

Cosmopolitan Main Dining Room | Celebrity Cruise Blog

Each of the 4 main dining rooms has their own style of decor and you will always be presented with a basket of freshly baked bread, rolls, and breadsticks along with a trio of butter and spreads for the bread.

There is always a whipped butter, but to keep things exciting each night you will have different spreads like roasted red pepper or garlic to try.

Your sommelier will come to your table for any wine or cocktail orders.

Cauliflower Flan | Celebrity Cruise Food Pics

Poached shrimp, iberico ham, green apple, pumpernickel croutons

Cauliflower Flan | Celebrity Ascent

This unique starter is available from the Cosmopolitan Exclusives menu on Celebrity Ascent. It was a feast for the eyes and really a delightful journey tasting my way through this work of art.

Asian Consommé | CELEBRITY CRUISE FOOD PICS

Chicken, Mushrooms, Ginger

Asian Consommé | Celebrity Ascent

A light and flavorful consommé!

Classic "Caesar" Salad | CELEBRITY CRUISE FOOD PICS

Hearts of Romaine, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese

Classic Caesar Salad | Celebrity Ascent

I normally love a Caesar salad on a cruise, but found this one a bit heavy on the dressing though others in our party felt it was just right. :)

Pan Seared Aged Sirloin Steak | CELEBRITY CRUISE FOOD PICS

Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Herb Compound Butter

Pan Seared Aged Sirloin Steak | Celebrity Ascent

Starting a cruise off with a steak dinner is never a bad move, is it?! =)

GrilLed New York Sirloin Steak | CELEBRITY CRUISE FOOD PICS

Beurre Maitre d'Hotel: Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables

Grilled New York Sirloin Steak | Celebrity Ascent

This New York Sirloin Steak is available on the Celebrity Classics Menu every night.

COSMOPOLITAN Dessert MENU | CELEBRITY ASCENT REVIEW

Celebrity brings your dessert menu separately after your meal much like a traditional restaurant, whereas you'll remember from previous Royal Caribbean Blogs that they have one menu including desserts.

Cosmopolitan Dessert Menu | Celebrity Ascent

Carrot Cake Cosmopolitan | CELEBRITY Ascent FOOD PICS

Carrot Cake with Candied Walnut Crunch, Carrot Sauce, Brown Butter Caramel Sauce

Carrot Cake | Celebrity Ascent

The Carrot Cake is a Cosmopolitan Exclusive dessert on Celebrity Ascent.

New Category: Noteworthy Carrot Cakes

Carrot Cake | Celebrity Ascent

The carrot cake was beautifully presented and delicious. I would love to recreate this carrot cake for Inspired by Travel.

As you can see the culinary experience on Celebrity is an elevated one and we are off to a strong start!

Padrinos Cuban Restaurant Review

3/15/2025

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Padrino's Cuban Restaurant Review With Photos

Traveling to Southern Florida provides one with ample opportunity to indulge in authentic Cuban cuisine!

Seeing as we already respected our Pittsburgh roots with a couple of trips to Primanti Bros, it was time to nod to my Cuban heritage with a visit to Padrino's.

New Category: Cuban Food

Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale Florida

Padrino's Cuban Cuisine is a family owned restaurant with a few locations in South Florida and has been rated Best Cuban Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine multiple years in a row!

Padrino's Menu

Padrino's serves up some of the most popular cuban dishes like a cubano (cuban sandwich), pan con bistec (palomilla steak sandwich), ropa vieja (shredded flank steak), lechon asado (slow roasted pork marinated in citrus mojo), arroz con pollo (yellow rice with chicken and chorizo) and paella (all your favorite seafood cooked with yellow rice).

Padrino's Menu | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Frijoles negros (black beans), maduros (sweet plantains), tostones (green plantains) and boiled yucca make for classic cuban side dishes.

For dessert try tres leches cake or cuban flan paired with a cafecito.

Padrino's drink menu

Looking for a cocktail? A classic Cuban Mojito will never steer you wrong!

Padrino's Drink Menu | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Still, if you're planning a Cuban Night or Havana Nights Dinner Party, you can get some inspiration from some of these cocktails and menu entries!

Added to Category: Inspired By Travel

PAdrino's Drink Specials

Padrino's runs some midweek drink specials including $6 mojitos on Mojito Tuesdays, Half off bottles for Wine Wednesdays, and half of sangria carafes on Sangria Thursdays.

Padrino's Drink Specials | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

If I was local, I would be stopping in on Tuesdays for Mojitos or Thursdays for Sangria, how about you?

Fort Lauderdale Food Tours:

Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida

There's plenty of seating inside and if you're more of a booth person, Padrino's has you covered!

Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Enough decor, let's get to the grub.

Cubano - $13

Classic Cuban Sandwich of sliced ham, pork, swiss cheese, and pickles in a hot-pressed sandwich.

Cuban Sandwich at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Ropa Vieja - $13

Flavorful shredded beef, slowly cooked with green peppers and onions in a light tomato-based sauce, served with white rice & black beans and sweet plantains.

Ropa Vieja at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida

PAella - $30

A combination of scallops, shrimp, mussels, flounder, chicken, and chorizo sausage cooked with a flavorful yellow rice. Served with sweet plantains.

Paella at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Combinacion Cubana - $18

Fiesta tostones, croquetas de jamon, picadillo empanadas, mariquitas and black bean salsa.

Combinación Cubana at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Now let's break down every part of this delicious Cuban Sampler Platter!

Mariquitas

Crispy plantain chips served with fresh black bean salsa and garlic mojo.

Mariquitas at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fiesta tostones + croquetas de jamon

In the foreground we have the croquetas de jamon - traditional ham croquettes.

Croquetas de jamon y fiesta tostones at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida

In the background to the right with the glistening chunks of meat are the fiesta tostones. Pressed green plantains, topped with creole chicken or chorizo sausage, melted cheese and fresh pico de Gallo.

Picadillo Empanadas

Crispy pastry filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef, served with homemade guava chutney

Picadillo Empanadas at Padrino's Cuban Cuisine Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Padrinos Review

As a media-cubana I can say I approve of Padrino's lol. Their food was great, beautifully presented and a solid representation of Cuban dishes I grew up loving along with some fun and modern twists.

I definitely recommend getting the 'cuban combination' platter as it is a great way to sample a variety of classic Cuban foods in one go.

This week's assignment: grab some friends on Thursday, split a 50% off carafe of sangria and nosh on some great Cuban Cuisine at Padrino's in Fort Lauderdale.

Dale! :)

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Primanti Brothers Fort Lauderdale Beach Restaurant Review

3/14/2025

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Primanti Bros Review Florida - with pics!

Primanti's is a Pittsburgh institution serving up unique sandwiches with French fries and Cole slaw not to mention delicious pizza.

But did you know they also have Florida locations?!

Primanti Bros at 901 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd

In This Post:

Breakfast at Primanti's

Primanti's serves breakfast every day!

If you're up early, stop in at Primanti's for Homestyle Breakfast from 8am to 10:45am every day.

Primanti Brother's in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lunch at Primanti's

In our case, we stopped in for a lunch seasoned with nostalgia.

Nostalgic Pittsburgh icons adorn this Florida Primanti's location

Primanti Sandwiches are famously topped with fresh-cut French fries and Cole slaw - a must try!

Primanti's Pitts-Burger - #2 Best Seller - $8.99

The number 2 best seller at Primanti's is the Pitts-burger.

It only seemed appropriate for literal Pittsburghers to order this sandwich.

You can just tell with a glance that the Italian bread is fresh and delicious, can't you?!

The Pitts-Burger at Primanti's - a Beef hamburger on fresh Italian bread, topped with coleslaw, French fries, provolone cheese, and tomatoes

And look at all the fries and cole slaw piled on there! :)

* New Category: Noteworthy Burgers *

Primantis French Fries - $5.29

Fresh fried French fries at Primanti's

Almost Famous Chili with Italian Bread - $5.29

I got a bowl of chili on a whim and oh my was it delicious!

It was a thick chili, served with that fresh Italian bread. Comforting and delicious, an easy recommendation!

* New Category: Chili *

Primanti Brothers Receipt

There are not too many places that 5 adults can eat quality food for $48.73 total.

5 can dine for under $50 (before tip!)

PSA: No Credit Cards!

Does Primanti Bros Ft Lauderdale take credit cards?
No. Primanti's is a cash only establishment. With prices like this.. we're okay with it! ;)

One Day In Fort Lauderdale:

Have one day in Fort Lauderdale before a cruise or after a cruise?

Eating at Primanti's Twice in Two Days!

Primanti's was so tasty, reasonably priced, and conveniently located (We were staying at Gallery One Double Tree by Hilton - Photo Review Here • Check Current Prices Here) that we decided to come back the next night for pizza!

Primanti Brothers at Night

Here are some reasons Primanti's pizza is the best pizza in Fort Lauderdale Beach:

Dough made fresh 24 hours a day
"Home-Cooked" tomato sauce
100% Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese
Hand-Tossed Pies

What makes Primanti's Pizza so special

Primanti's Cheese Pizza - 14" $15.89 or 18" $18.89

Look how crisp that undercarriage looks!

Fort Lauderdale Beach Primanti's Menu

If you'd like to plan ahead so you can bring enough cash ;), here's the menu for Primanti' Brother's Pizza & Grill in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale Primanti's Menu

The phone number for Ft. Lauderdale Primanti's is 954-565-0605

Florida Primanti's Review

If you're a Steelers fan who finds yourself in ftl or anyone who spent their summers riding the Log Jammer at Kennywood growing up, you're going to get the warm and fuzzies at Primanti's.

Next time I will try the Triple Chocolate Brownies - "They're REALLY GOOD!"

If you're not from Pittsburgh and never heard of Primanti's then you'll be sure to love this no frills, affordable sandwich and pizza shop on Fort Lauderdale Beach. It's rare to find taste at this value in the area.

And if you're not typically a cole slaw fan - honestly neither am I - but you should still try it on your sandwich. It's not a mayonnaise-y slaw, so you may be surprised to find you like it more than you expect!

Primanti Bros: Almost Famous, Always A Favorite. Since 1933.

Fun Facts From My Brother:

The Florida locations import everything from where the Pittsburgh locations get it from. That's why the bread is so good.

They import it from Cellone's.
Also, the #1 seller is Iron City Beer. Haha

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GALLERYone - DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale Hotel Review

3/13/2025

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Port Everglades Cruise Hotel Review

GalleryOne a Double Tree Suites by Hilton in Fort Lauderdale photo review

After disembarkation day from our Southern Caribbean Cruise on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, we checked in to GalleryOne a Double Tree Suites by Hilton in Fort Lauderdale for a few days.

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Port Everglades Cruise Hotel Review

Location - Water Taxi Stop 7
Outdoor Space - Bar, Pool, Games
Lobby Cafe Menu with Prices
Vue on the Water Restaurant Menu with Prices
Lobby Bar
Gallery One Double Tree Room Photo Tour
Double Tree Cookie Review
PF Changs Review - Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Takeaway
GalleryOne Ft. Lauderdale Hotel Review
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If you're looking for a hotel near Ft. Lauderdale's Port Everglades for an overnight stay before or after your cruise, hopefully this photo review will help you decide if GalleryOne DoubleTree is the right fit for you!

Water TAxi Stop 7

Gallery One is located conveniently on the Water Taxi line at stop 7.

You can purchase a water taxi ticket for $38 that gives you unlimited rides. They also offer multi-day passes and annual passes.

Outdoor Space

One fun thing outside of the hotel was the placement of outdoor games to pass the time along the water.

Would you be playing corn hole or jenga?!

Outdoor Bar

There is a nice outdoor bar if you would like to enjoy a drink along the waterway with plenty of palm trees in view!

This area gets lively in the evenings and when the hotel holds events.

Pool

GalleryOne Double Tree Ft Lauderdale has a handicapped accessible outdoor pool.

Lobby Cafe

There is a small cafe counter in the lobby of the Double Tree where you can order a latte if the in-room coffee isn't cutting it for you.

Cafe Menu with prices

Below you can see the menu with prices for some non-coffee beverage options including Julius Meinl teas.

You can also grab a quick breakfast yogurt parfait, fruit cup, piece of fruit or croissant/bagel.

Vue on the Water Restaurant Menu with Prices

Inside the Ft Lauderdale Gallery One Hotel there is a restaurant called Vue on the Water.

If you're wondering what the prices are like at the restaurant and what kind of foods they offer, here is the menu for Vue on the Water.

How much are cocktails at Vue on the Water Ft Lauderdale? Cocktails range from $12-16.

Smoothies for $10 and beers are $7.50/8.50.

Lobby Bar

If you'd like to enjoy pre-dinner drinks with your friends, there is a bar in the lobby.

Second Floor Views

With some time to kill before check in, we explored the public spaces of the hotel. On the second floor you can enjoy some nice views from these floor-to-ceiling windows!

Checking In at Galleryone Double Tree Ft Lauderdale

It was finally time to check in and if you have allergies you will be happy to know that Double Tree now carries allergy friendly cookies for their guests!

Room Tour

The GalleryOne Double Tree in Fort Lauderdale offers suites, meaning the rooms are very spacious as you will see!

Kitchen

Upon entering the suite, the kitchen was located to the left. It is well equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, and small refrigerator.

Coffee Station

The in-room coffee setup was a cuisinart double brewer. There were coffee pouches, sugar and sweeteners, creamers and some tea bags.

Dining And Living Areas

A dining table that seats four makes eating a meal or working on a laptop very convenient at this hotel.

Of course there is also a couch to lounge upon as well as an oversized chair in the opposite corner.

A pocket door separates the living/dining space from the bedroom.

bedroom

The spacious bedroom includes a large king size bed, 2 night stands and a dresser, Tv, recliner and closet space.

If you have hanging clothes, you will appreciate that there is a closet.

The hanging height is a bit short as there is an upper shelf in the closet which houses the in-room safe and iron. There is also an ironing board.

The closet doors offer full sized mirrors which is a great and often overlooked detail in accommodations.

Bathoom

A tiled walk-in shower with rainfall shower head await. The DoubleTree also provides shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the shower.

There is a spacious countertop surrounding the sink and a large mirror.

The View

Being on an upper floor, our suite had nice views!

In one direction you could see the Fort Lauderdale Skyline as a backdrop to the Galleria Mall.

In the other direction you could see the intercostal waterway and the ocean!

Looking straight down you could see the pool area along the waterway.

The Doubletree Cookie

One of the highlights of staying at a DoubleTree are the cookies!

And this is definitely one of the best backdrops you can get for your Double Tree Cookie!

We opted for the original cookie as we don't have any relevant allergies and my is she a beaut!

Not only is this cookie a looker, but it's actually an absolutely delicious cookie.

As a big chocolate chip cookie girl, I was actually shocked how good this cookie was!

And I don't mean it was "good for a free cookie".

I mean it was legitimately one of the better chocolate chip cookies I've had ever.

Hands down better than the one from this French Boulangerie.

PF Changs Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Irrespective of how delicious the double tree cookie was, we were starving and needed to get some real food.

It had been a long day after disembarkation and waiting around for check-in time so we just wanted to get take out and call it a night.

If you're looking for somewhere within walking distance from GalleryOne Doubletree Fort Lauderdale, try PF Changs!

PF Changs Lettuce Wraps Pics

We went for the cult favorite chicken lettuce wraps.

PF Changs Spicy Chicken Pics

PF Changs Spicy Chicken bowl.

Mongolian Beef

PF Changs Mongolian Beef

The only disappointment was that we could not eat our meal outside as we were shooed away by the restaurant management.

We assumed the outdoor tables and chairs were available for hotel guests.

The sign was promptly pointed out to us.

Good thing our suites have nice dining tables! :)

Galleryone Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel REview

The GalleryOne by Hilton near Port Everglades can be a great choice before or after a cruise. It's conveniently located, the rooms are spacious, and the access to a kitchen is convenient.

And we can't forget the cookies! ;)

If you have time to kill you can take the water taxi all over creation as a DIY excursion, visit the mall next door, or walk to the beach.

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Labadee Haiti Royal Caribbean Review

3/10/2025

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Welcome to Labadee! This is Royal Caribbean's 260-acre private resort on Haiti.

Labadee - Royal Caribbean's Private Resort on Haiti

When you get off the ship in Labadee you have a great photo opportunity, if you're patient, with the Labadee sign and the ship in the background.

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One Day in Labadee Cruise Port
Exploring Labadee
Walking Trails on Labadee
Souvenirs on Labadee
Labadee Beach Bar Menu
A Taste of UK Royal Caribbean Dinner Menu
Hairspray Broadway Production
Labadee, Haiti Royal Caribbean Cruise Port Review

This lovely tropically colored building is a shop "Boutik Logo Store" as well as excursion counter on either side.

While there are paid activities at Labadee including Kayak Adventure, Sip and Paint, Walking Tour, Aqua Park, Coaser, Flight Zip Line, there is also plenty to do for free, just follow the signs!

Plenty to do on Labadee - paid and free - just follow the signs!

If you don't feel like walking around the island, you can catch a free tram and hop off at your beach or food establishment of choice.

Barefoot Beach Tram Service

There is a special Barefoot Beach Tram Service exclusively for Star, Sky, Pinnacle, and Concierge Suites guests. Guests who have reserved a Barefoot Beach Club Cabana can utilize this particular tram service.

Labadee Chair Photo Opportunity

If you decide to wander by foot you will find classic vacation photo ops for your friends and family like this giant Labadee chair. :)

Trails on Labadee, Haiti

There are some nice paths to walk around the lush greenery of the island that lead to some 'secret' look out points where you can take in some nice views and get some nice pictures of your crew.

You can get a view of the Aqua Park (paid activity) from this lookout as well.

Souvenir Shopping on Labadee

For the uninitiated, on Labadee you have the opportunity to venture into this Market section with local vendors. Many cruisers find the selling culture to be a bit aggressive and you should be prepared to haggle if you want to shop in this area.

Shopping from local Vendors on Labadee

Some love this type of shopping and interaction, but if it's not for you there are other options.

Cost of Souvenirs on Labadee

If you're curious about the prices for souvenirs on Labadee, here are a few from one of the main shopping options.

The environment in here is calmer and you are able to pay with Visa, so if you don't bring extra cash but want a souvenir this is a good option. They have all the usual things, some manufactured mugs and some more unique options. They have Rhum Punch (Rum Punch) and T shirts which started at $9.95.

Larimar Necklaces were listed at $35 and carved Limestone animals were plentiful. The elephant was $15.

Labadee Beach Bar Menu

Here is a menu with prices from Labadee Beach Bar.

Labadee Beach Bar Menu with Prices

Cocktail Prices

Beer prices

Mai Tai - $14
Bombay Smash - $14
Hurricane - $14
Bahama Mama - $14
Island Sunset - $14
Castaway - $14

Corona Extra - $7.99
Heineken - $7.99
Bud Light - $7.49
Budweiser - $7.49
Miller Light - $7.49
Coors Light - $7.49
Red Stripe - $8.25
Prestige - $7.49
Truly Hard Seltzer - $7.49
White Claw Hard Seltzer - $7.49

An additional service charge will be added to these prices unless you have a Royal Caribbean Beverage Package.

You can also order items not on the menu, of course. Like the Labadoozie - basically a frozen rum punch or even a whisky to sip on the beach.

Beach Time on LAbadee

There are plenty of beach areas on Labadee to lounge around or to swim in the ocean.

Please Leave Nothing But Your Footprints Sign

Even on an overcast day, the views are beautiful with calm waters nestled between lush mountains, it's exactly what you're hoping for on a Caribbean Cruise.

Private Cabanas on Labadee

If you have cash to splash you can rent one of these private cabanas for the day or do an excursion like kayaking in these tropical waters.

Free Food On Labadee

When you're hungry on Labadee you can enjoy a beach picnic including things like hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken, rice, corn on the cob, fruit, salads, cookies, cakes and the like. The food is included in your cruise fare.

A Taste of UK Royal Caribbean Menu

Enjoy this cruise food photo review!

A Taste of UK Royal Caribbean Dinner Menu

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Goat Cheese Tart

Seasoned eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes and goat cheese baked in flaky puff pastry.

Goat Cheese Tart Royal Caribbean Cruise Food

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Mozzarella cheese coated with crispy garlic-seasoned panko breading and fried until golden brown, paired with a zesty marinara dipping sauce.

Clearly that is not mozzarella cheese.

Due to a supply chain issue, the culinary crew had to make a cheese swap out. So it was surprising when you're expecting mozzarella, but hey - when you're talking about breaded and deep fried cheese it's hard to go wrong. :)

Traditional English Fish and CHips

Tempura-battered Atlantic cod fried until golden with thick-cut potatoes, mushy peas, creamy coleslaw and tartar sauce.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender chicken in a spicy tomato-yogurt sauce, served with basmati rice, raita, roti and pappadum.

Indian Food on Royal Caribbean is almost always a home run if you're not sure what to order. I've said it before and I'll say it again. :)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Warm steamed date pudding with caramel sauce and whipped cream.

Hairspray Broadway Production

Good Morning Baltimore!

After dinner we squeezed in a production show. On Symphony of the Seas you can watch the Broadway production Hairspray. It's one of the longer shows you will see on a cruise.

Hairspray on Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas

Labadee, Haiti Royal Caribbean Review

I love Royal Caribbean's offerings of Labadee and Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Some argue that these cruise line owned resorts or islands are not an authentic experience of the island, and sure I get that. But I view them as a high value "freebie" day where I don't have to plan or spend any extra cash if I don't want to or don't have it.

Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas Docked at Labadee, Haiti

Labadee offers a low pressure day where everything is taken care of for you and close by. You have beach chairs and umbrellas included for free at the various beach locations. You have food included without having to go back to the ship or spend extra cash. You have tram service if you're unable or don't want to walk as much. And the scenery is absolutely beautiful.

While I do love exploring cruise ports and trying local food and having that "more authentic" experience, I am always happy to see either Labadee or Perfect Day on a Caribbean Itinerary.

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Lobster Night On A Cruise - SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS REVIEW

3/9/2025

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Day 6 of our Southern Caribbean Cruise on Symphony of the Seas was a sea day and realizing the cruise was quickly winding down we had a few more spots on the ship to tick off our list before the highly anticipated lobster night on a cruise.

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Breakfast at Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas

Johnny Rockets is a fun old fashioned American Diner styled specialty restaurant on Royal Caribbean cruise ships, but not many people realize that on Oasis Class Ships you can eat breakfast for free at Johnny Rockets!

Check out the Johnny Rockets menu on Symphony of the Seas here

Coffee and Orange Juice

They really lean into the old school diner vibes with the plastic coffee mugs and the huge glasses of 'orange juice'. I recommend sharing a glass if you order it as it's just a LOT of juice. :)

Coffee and Orange Juice at Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas

Eggs "My Way"

Served with potatoes, applewood smoked bacon or sausage and sourdough toast.

Eggs My Way at Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas

buttermilk Pancakes

"Three classic buttermilk pancakes served with your choice of applewood smoked bacon or sausage and maple syrup"

Buttermilk Pancakes at Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas

"The Works" Breakfast Scrambler

"Scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, grilled bell pepper and onions, mushrooms and chili topped with shredded Wisconsin cheddar, served with potatoes and toast"

"The Works" Scramble at Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas

Condiments

With our breakfast at Johnny Rockets they served some ketchup for the potatoes, jelly for the toast, and "maple" syrup for the pancakes.

Condiments at Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas

Breakfast and a Show

We were delighted by the show the Johnny Rockets crew put on during our breakfast! Nothing like a surprise break out into song and dance!

Entertainment at Johnny Rockets on Symphony of the Seas

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Afternoon Water Slides and Flow Rider

The final sea day on a cruise is a last call to cram in all the fun ship activities you haven't done yet, or haven't done enough because it was so fun. So for us we needed to do some serious waterslide time and some flow rider time.

Racing Water Slides

Here is a good view of all the slides (aside from Ultimate Abyss the dry slide) on Symphony of the Seas. You can see the Blue and Yellow slides which you can race your friends on if you want.

And on the right you can see the green/yellow "toilet bowl" water slide.

Symphony of the Seas Dueling Water Slides

The toilet bowl slide

The toilet bowl slide, as it's affectionally called, drops you into a bowl before you finish the slide and depending on your speed you may loop around the bowl multiple times quickly before finishing the ride.

And as you can see in these pictures, there is actually a "see-through" section on some of the slides so if you keep an eye out you can catch a glimpse of your loved ones as they shoot down the water slides!

Above you can see the splashes are pretty great whether you shoot down the yellow/blue slides or the toilet bowl slide.

Which would you try?!

Rainbow on a Cruise SHip

We were delighted to catch a rainbow at sea just over the pool deck before grabbing a quick bite for late lunch.

Rainbow on Symphony of the Seas Southern Caribbean Cruise

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El Loco Fresh Mexican Lunch

El Loco Fresh is a popular Mexican casual dining restaurant on Symphony of the Seas. It's a free restaurant and great for grabbing a quick bite.

You can grab a quesadilla or premade burrito or you can DIY you own plate with an assortment of rice, meat, beans, taco shells, tortilla chips and so on.

There is also a bar with lovely fresh toppings including various salsas, pico de Gallo, delicious guacamole, and a huge display of hot sauces.

There is also a section with little desserts like this chocolate cake topped with caramel topped with chocolate mouse that I think would be a great dessert to make for a party in individual cups. A future recreated recipe for Inspired By Travel for sure.

And they always have plastic cups filled with cut up fruit - watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe. This is one of my favorite features of El Loco Fresh.

Pro Tip: I would often grab a cup of fruit and bring it to the fridge of my stateroom and when I wanted a healthy fresh snack I didn't have to go anywhere! :)

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The Royal Night Dinner

The Royal Night Menu

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Avocado and Melon Salad

Sweet cantaloupe, ripe avocados, orange segments and figs in a maple-lime dressing, topped with toasted pine nuts.

Avocado and Melon Salad - The Royal Night Menu

Vidalia Onion Tart

Sweet onion tart baked with smoked bacon and Parmesan cheese, served with sautéed bell peppers and creamed leeks.

Vidalia Onion Tart - The Royal Night Menu

Maine Lobster Tail

Broiled lobster tail with melted butter, saffron rice and sautéed vegetables

Maine Lobster Tail - The Royal Night Menu

Baked Alaska

Layered Neapolitan ice cream wrapped in sponge cake and torched meringue.

Baked Alaska - The Royal Night Menu

Red Velvet Cake

Fluffy layered cocoa-infused cake with sweet cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of chocolate.

Red Velvet Cake - The Royal Night Menu

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After Dinner Drinks at Vintages

If ever there is a night to splash out for a drink on a cruise it's formal night!

We went to Vintages in Central Park where they have a great collection of scotches to try including Travelers Editions you can only buy or taste on a Royal Caribbean Cruise.

Macallan on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

And what better way is there to end an evening in a park, on a cruise ship, sipping Macallan and playing chess at this adorable mosaic table?

Chess Board in Central Park on Symphony of the Seas

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