There's No Place Like...

Growing up, my family traveled a lot. Every year, my sisters and I looked forward to learning of our destination for an upcoming trip. However, our traveling was mostly done in one way. We loved to cruise. I have been to many different beaches and tropical destinations, but there are a few that stick out above the rest. Even with everywhere that we have been, my two favorites have to be Nassau, Bahamas and Key West, Florida.

Key West, Florida

Usually when we cruise, the ports of call are not in the states. However, our most recent cruise traveled to Florida and the port of Key West most definitely qualifies as one of my favorite ones. We got to eat at a Sloppy Joe restaurant that is a major tourist attraction, see Ernest Hemingway's home, and venture to the southern most point of the U.S. It is because of these unique experiences that this port is now one of my favorites that I would return to in a heart beat if given the chance.

Sloppy Joe Bar frequently visited by Ernest Hemingway

during his lifetime that we visited. Source: Wikimedia Commons

The Southernmost point of the United States

that we visited during our trip. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Nassau, Bahamas

Another one of my favorite ports of call that I've gotten to visit is in the Bahamas on an island called Nassau. During our time here, we went to the Atlantis resort and got to spend our day in paradise. We went through an aquarium, spent hours on private beaches, ate yummy food, and even got to go on big water slides and rides. It was a blast and the island itself was beautiful.

A personal photo of my dad and I on our 

cruise to the Bahamas in Nassau.

A personal photo I took when we are at the Atlantis 

resort of the private island.