Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

When I think of cruising, I think of warm weather, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters so it’s no surprise that the Bahamian and Caribbean itineraries on Disney Cruise Line are some of my favorite offerings. One of the best things about those itineraries are that they include a stop at Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay. The island is the ideal spot for a day filled with relaxation and fun! If you are looking to add even more relaxation and luxury to your visit to Castaway Cay, consider renting a cabana for the day at Serenity Bay! Serenity Bay is the island’s adult only beach and it is the ultimate relaxation paradise. A cabana rental is the perfect way to pamper yourself even more on your cruise! My husband and I were lucky enough to rent a Serenity Bay cabana with some friends on a recent cruise and it was truly amazing. The night before we arrived at Castaway Cay, we received information in our stateroom about how to check-in to our cabana. We wer

On a Hawaiian vacation, it is tempting to just relax around the pool and take it easy enjoying the island life.  During our fabulous 10-day vacation at Disney's Aulani Resort, we did leave the property to partake in some great excursions outside the resort--and then we rushed back for more pool and beach time! A must-do for any first-timer in Hawaii is the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet. This is the place to go for souvenirs for yourself and friends back home.  It’s a huge flea market, with tents full of flowing dresses, Hawaiian shirts, hair accessories, native fruit and nuts, wood carvings, doll clothes, suitcases, jewelry, knives, and more.  There is something for everyone!  Next time we go, we are bringing empty suitcases and buying all our clothing there!  My daughter mostly wore the dresses she bought there, and my son even got into the shopping spirit upon finding knives for sale.  We ended up returning with a huge haul of souvenirs! Another recommended activity is visiting is

Do you enjoy learning about ancient cultures and visiting exotic beaches?   How about drinking tequila?   If so, the Cozumel Highlights and Mayan Ruins excursion with the Disney Cruise Line may be right up your alley! Ruins at San Gervasio The excursion begins with a 10-minute walk from the ship to an air-conditioned motor coach.   This short walk to the motor coach is also the first glimpse of the vendors in Cozumel, as you have to walk through a shopping center to get there.   The first stop on the tour is the San Gervasio Ruins, which is about a 35-minute drive inland.   I was very excited for this part of the excursion because I am fascinated by ruins of any kind and find the Mayan culture especially fascinating.   Very large iguana Our tour guide David led us through the excavated ruins and told us the history of San Gervasio and the Mayan people who lived there.   David was a very funny tour guide and kept us entertained with his story telling abilities.   After a

Table set-up If you read my review of La Hacienda de San Angel , you know that I love, love, love chips and salsa.   So, when my husband and I booked a Western Caribbean cruise on the Disney Fantasy, I was ecstatic to see the Costa Maya Salsa & Salsa excursion.   There was no question that we were going on this excursion.   Sign us up! Blue Margarita After disembarking the ship, it’s a quick 15-minute ride to a beachfront restaurant for the excursion.   The covered patio is set up with numerous tables and chairs set for four with a beautiful view of the ocean.   Everyone, of legal drinking age, is given drink tickets to order sodas, beer or margaritas.   Wes and I decided to start with some blue margaritas and then switched to beer.   The margaritas were good but were not as strong as we would have liked.   We realized that if we really wanted a buzz, uh…I mean, more bang for our buck, we should have started with beer.   We would need a little liquid courage to get up and