Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

Stopping in the beautiful Virgin Islands while aboard your next cruise? I just visited on the Carnival Celebration. Our ship docked at Havensight in Charlotte Amalie. This is the dock where Disney, Carnival and other ships port. There is another dock in Crown Bay for Royal Caribbean ships, among others. We took a "sightseeing tour" with VI Top, booked through Viator (it's also available through the ship's excursions, TripAdvisor and more.) There are many tours to choose from here. They are mostly group tours in open-air "safari style" trucks or buses. You can also book a private tour for a higher price. This tour went to St. Peters Mountain, a.k.a. The World Famous Mountain Top, Drake's Seat and Coki Point Beach.   Here are my thoughts — what worked well, what was a bit of a headache — plus a few tips.  There are 2 cruise docks in Charlotte Amalie Our tour truck Once we debarked the ship, we were led to a small vendor area full of taxis, jeeps, and safar...

Super Mario World at Universal Epic Universe feels like walking straight into a video game. The bright colors, the music, the moving coins overhead- it's so immersive! The main place to eat here is the Toadstool Café, where Chef Toad himself is serving up themed dishes that the whole family will love. My kids loved watching the Toads hard at work "making our food" on the screens.  How cute is this!? Once you enter, you can sit anywhere you'd like, and scan the QR code on the table to begin placing your order. If you're going to split the check, each person needs to order on their own Universal App. It saves time if you have your payment method loaded onto your app before your trip. You can also start your mobile order before you get to the restaurant, and hit "I'm here make my food," and enter the table number on your order once you sit down. They have Freestyle Machines for drink purchases, and you can get complimentary water there too.  We loved th...

Let us take you behind the scenes of our stay at Universal Stella Nova Resort, and whether it’s worth staying at for your next Universal Orlando getaway.

From details on the rides, to shows,  characters, playgrounds, and must-know tips this guide will make your day at Epic Universe legendary.  This land transports guests onto the Isle of Berk, from How to Train Your Dragon , where dragons and Vikings live as one. It features dramatic rockwork, big timber woodwork, viking statues and lots of... DRAGONS!  The Isle of Berk spans about 15.5 acres. You’ll see 30 dragons representing 17 different species around the land — some in animatronic displays, others as interactive encounters. It features 3 rides, 1 show, and 1 playground. Each of the rides has a Family Room for Rider Swap, or a place to wait if someone in the party doesn't want to ride.  Family Room with Movie 1. Hiccup’s Wing Gliders- Family coaster / “flying glider” experience. A glider-style roller coaster where riders “fly” across the lagoon and over Berk. The ride reaches speeds of up to 45 mph. This coaster may be a bit intense for anyone under 5. The ride h...