MARC'S MEMOS

3-28-14

I just returned from a seven-day cruise to the Caribbean. It was a memorable cruise for several reasons. The number one reason was that I got to spend the whole time experiencing it with my two wonderful grandchildren. They are old enough now to do fun things with them that they couldn't do when they were babies.

We visited three ports and went straight to the beach every time. First we headed to Jamaica's Red Stripe Beach. It was beautiful and of course, I had to try their Red Stripe Beer. Great combination, a nice beach chair and a cold one made it easy to relax and enjoy. Watching the kids digging in the sand and having a great time was the best!

The next port was Grand Cayman and the name of the beach was Seven Mile Beach. It too was beautiful, but when you went in the water, the rocky bottom tore up your feet. Lucky for me, I had brought along water shoes that have a hard rubber sole, but can get wet.

The last port was Cozumel, an island just off the coast of Yucatan, Mexico. This excursion took us to an all inclusive destination named Playa Mia. It was amazing! Besides the breathtaking scenery, there were a lot of activities for my grandkids.

We spent an unforgettable day in and on the water. There was an inflatable island made out the material similar to blow-up bouncers for kids parties. The thing was huge. The dimensions must have been at least 50 by 100 feet. It was anchored about a hundred yards offshore. The whole family, myself included, donned life vests (required even for grownups) and swam out to explore the unknown.

It turned out to be a great adventure for the kids. There were all kinds of things for them to climb, hang and swing on. It was exciting to see all of the colorful little fish underwater (we had goggles too) while we were swimming back to shore.

In addition to the ocean fun, there was a pool and giant waterslide that even my five-year old granddaughter was brave enough to try. It was great because I got it all on video. Sometime in the future, I hope they will have fun watching and remembering what a magical day it was!

I forgot to mention that we had great food and all the free drinks (alcoholic too) we wanted. It was all part of the deal. If you ever get the chance to go to Cozumel, I recommend Playa Mia for a great family-friendly memory.

UNTIL NEXT TIME, TAKE CARE! MARC
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Published on March 28, 2014 13:48 Tags: blogs-vacation, cruises, family, grandchildren, grandkids
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