We were surprised to have a boat ride in the Caribbean Sea included in our stay at Dreams Vista Cancun. Five of us enjoyed the ride, views of the resort from the water and even a refreshing swim!#WordyExplorers #mexico #cancun #caribbean #CaribbeanSea #PuertoDelMar #hyatt #DreamsCancun #DreamsVistaCancun #resort #AllInclusive #AllInclusiveResort #boat #BoatRide #excursion #BoatExcursion #activities #ResortActivities #swim
The dates that our friends chose for their trip to Cancun were less than a month before our wedding anniversary. When they originally invited us, we had a lot going on so we passed on the offer. A short time went by and we decided we wanted a break and our upcoming anniversary was another excuse to join in on the getaway!#WordyExplorers #mexico #caribbean #PuertoDelMar #cancun #hyatt #DreamsCancun #DreamsVistaCancun #AllInclusive #AllInclusiveResort #resort #paradise #view #RoomWithAView #anniversary #beach #BeachVacation
Made the last minute decision to join some friends at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico. We were the only two to choose an early flight so we had to sip some adult beverages while we waited for the rest of the gang to arrive!#WordyExplorers #mexico #cancun #GulfOfMexico #caribbean #PuertoDelMar #hyatt #DreamsResort #DreamsAllInclusive #AllInclusive #AllInclusiveResort #DreamsVistaCancun #DreamsCancun #DreamsVistaCancunGolfAndSpaResort #paradise #resort
Because of our travel schedule, we often take advantage of the Broadway Across America season subscriber benefit allowing flexible ticket exchanges. We were able to trade tickets to an Austin show for a performance of "& Juliet" in Dallas. It turned out to be an overnight trip which included a lunch with friends and an excellent musical performance!#WordyExplorers #texas #dallas #FairPark #MusicHallAtFairPark #BroadwayAcrossAmerica #musical #musicals #AndJuliet #&Juliet #RomeoAndJuliet #shakespeare #WilliamShakespeare #AnneHathaway #RoadTrip #theater #theatre #MusicalTheater #SeasonSubscriber
As the sun sets on our stay at Sky High Beach Vibes in Panama City Beach, here's a few of our favorite sunsets!#WordyExplorers #florida #GulfCoast #GulfOfAmerica #GulfOfMexico #EmeraldCoast #panhandle #FloridaPanhandle #SkyHighBeachVibes #beach #BeachVacation #VacationRental #BeachCondo #GulfView #BeachView #sunset #OptOutdoors #OptOutside
We aren't trivia buffs by any stretch of the imagination. We happened, however, to be at Beef 'O' Brady's with friends during a Wednesday night trivia session. The five of us decided "why not"? We had fun working together and ... believe it or not, walked away as winners!#WordyExplorers #florida #GulfCoast #EmeraldCoast #panhandle #FloridaPanhandle #PanamaCityBeach #pcb #BeefOBradys #trivia #WednesdayNightTrivia #TriviaWinners #dining #dinner #restaurant #SportsBar
No matter what season of the year that we visit, we always spend some of our late afternoons walking along the white sandy shores of Panama City Beach in search of our favorite sand creations from the day that is coming to an end. Check out some of our favorites from a recent stay at Sky High Beach Vibes!#WordyExplorers #florida #GulfCoast #EmeraldCoast #FloridaPanhandle #PanamaCityBeach #pcb #LaketownWharfResort #LaketownWharf #SkyHighBeachVibes #beach #BeachVacation #WhiteSandyBeach #WhiteSand #BeachSand #SandCastle #SandCreation #SandSculpture #OptOutdoors #OptOutside
We'd heard so many positive comments about Duplin Winery, so we finally made a visit when our friends joined us at Sky High Beach Vibes in Panama City Beach, Florida. What a fun afternoon wine tasting. We will definitely be returning!#WordyExplorers #florida #PanamaCityBeach #PCB #PCBfl #pcbFlorida #FloridaPanhandle #GulfCoast #EmeraldCoast #DuplinWinery #wine #winery #WineTasting #WineWithFriends #WineTime #RedWine #WhiteWine
Happy 4th of July! What are your plans to celebrate?We started our Jetstream RV Resort at Stone Oak stay (Georgetown, Texas) in early April after experiencing car trouble on day one of what was supposed to be a 2+ month long road trip. During that time, we have watched the park transform into Jellystone Park Austin North ... and this is where we'll be spending our day as we wait for construction on our new home to be complete!We'd love to hear your plans for celebrating Independence Day!#WordyExplorers #texas #austin #georgetown #JetstreamRVResort #JetstreamRVPark #Jellystone #CampJellystone #JellystoneAustinNorth #camping #RVing #goRVing #RVlife #OptOutside #OptOutdoors #LazyRiver #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #4thOfJuly #July4th #JulyFourth
I can't even remember how many of our five previous transatlantic cruises spent port days in Funchal, Madeira. We'd done many of the touristy things that the island is known for, so on our most recent stop we just got some outdoor exercise. We walked from the port to the city, along the promenade and into town before heading back to port!#WordyExplorers #portugal #madeira #funchal #transatlantic #TransatlanticCruise #ocean #AtlanticOcean #AdventureOTS #AdventureOfTheSeas #DIYtravel #travel #DoYouTravel #LoveToTravel #OptOutdoors #OptOutside #cruise #CruiseVacation
After 20 days exploring on our own, we again boarded the Adventure of the Seas. Since it was a transatlantic cruise, we had very few ports of call (actually only 1 due to an itinerary change), so we mostly enjoyed relaxing. We were greeted by my favorite towel animals when we returned to our cabin on a few evenings.#WordyExplorers #RoyalCaribbean #AdventureOfTheSeas #CabinSteward #StateroomAttendant #TowelAnimal #TowelAnimals #TowelArt #TowelCreation #cruise #cruises #CruiseVacation #CruiseShip #LoveToCruise #CruiseAddict
Due to a last minute change in our cruise departure date, we spent two extra days in Barcelona. We moved to a hotel just steps away from the famous Las Ramblas. Between breakfasts (included with our room) and TheFork app, we enjoyed some great meals during our stay!#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #barcelona #GothicQuarter #LaRambla #LasRamblas #dining #cafe #breakfast #eat #dinner #sangria #gelato #DOPlacaReial #TheFork #travel #LoveToTravel #DoYouTravel
While strolling through Sitges, we stumbled upon the Sant Sebastia Cemetery. We were amazed at the beautiful sculptures and landscaping in the peaceful setting right in the middle of this Spanish town!#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #barcelona #DayTrip #sitges #SitgesSpain #OldTown #cemetery #SantSebastiaCemetery #FuneraryArt #architecture #sculpture #landscaping #mausoleum #mausoleums #OptOutdoors #OptOutside
Although we weren't in Sitges during "beach season", we had fun strolling along the promenade and imagining the different scene that summer months likely bring.Fun fact: The founder of Bacardi rum was born in Sitges. Those who are familiar with the "Bacardi Bat" will recognize the symbol that adorns Bacardi bottles on a statue along the promenade!#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #catalonia #BalearicSea #sea #barcelona #DayTrip #sitges #SitgesSpain #beach #BeachVacation #BeachLife #BeachVibes #promenade #coast #coastal #summer #surf #waves #sand
Since we have visited Barcelona multiple times in the past, we decided to take a day trip to Sitges with fellow travelers. It was a short train ride away and a nice day exploring a "new to us" destination!#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #catalonia #barcelona #DayTrip #sitges #BalearicSea #relaxation #OptOutside #OptOutdoors #travel #explore #beach #statue #statues #architecture #culture
Because we were in Barcelona on a Saturday, we were able to attend one of the weekly International Evening Masses at La Sagrada Familia. We queued up nearly two hours before the 8:00 PM start time to ensure that seats would still be available!#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #barcelona #BarcelonaSpain #LaSagradaFamilia #basilica #BasilicaOfTheSagradaFamilia #BasilicaDeLaSagradaFamilia #mass #InternationalEveningMass #InternationalMass #architecture #gaudi #AntoniGaudi #travel #DoYouTravel #LoveToTravel
We decided not to take another tour inside La Sagrada Familia during our recent visit to Barcelona. However, since it is nearing completion, we didn't want to pass up at least seeing the exterior. Maybe on our next visit it will be crane-free?#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #barcelona #BarcelonaSpain #temple #church #basilica #SagradaFamilia #LaSagradaFamilia #BasilicaDeLaSagradaFamilia #gaudi #AntoniGaudi #architecture #SpanishGothic #ArtNouveau #ConstructionDelay #travel #LoveToTravel #DoYouTravel
We wanted to grab a quick dinner near La Sagrada Familia and found Paisano Bistro. Advertised as "A taste of Italy in the heart of Barcelona", our meal did not disappoint. And, the Tropical Sangria was the icing on the top!#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #barcelona #BarcelonaSpain #LaSagradaFamilia #PaisanoBistro #italian #ItalianDinner #ItalianFood #ItalianMealInBarcelona #TropicalSangria #travel #LoveToTravel #DoYouTravel #ExploreTheWorld #EatLocal
We chose the Barcelo Sants Hotel in Barcelona solely because of its convenient location above the Sants Train Station. When we reserved a room, we didn't know about the hotel's modern and futuristic design nor did we realize that it was part of the same hotel chain as the resort we had stayed at in Punta Cana earlier in the year!#WordyExplorers #spain #barcelona #SantsTrainStation #BarceloSants #hotel #lodging #modern #futuristic #galactic #OuterSpace #space #cosmic #unique #travel #LoveToTravel #DoYouTravel
When traveling internationally, do you choose hotel restaurants for dinner?We often eat breakfast at hotels when it is included in our room rate, however we rarely eat dinner at our hotel. Because Scott wasn't feeling well, we chose the easy and convenient route. Hotel Princesa Ana in Granada did not disappoint - we were quite impressed with the food, service and even the price!#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #granada #PrincesaAna #HotelPrincesaAna #lodging #hotel #dining #restaurant #dinner #MediterraneanCuisine #GranadaCuisine #travel #DoYouTravel #LoveToTravel
The place that we had planned to visit for churros in Granada was closed when we arrived, so we found another nearby restaurant. Although the churros were not our favorite, the sangria was tasty and it was a nice break during our walk!#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #granada #GranadaSpain #andalucia #albaicin #SanPedro #PaseoDeLosTristes #churros #dessert #treat #AfternoonTreat #chocolate #ChurrosAndChocolate #ChurrosWithChocolate #ChocolateDippedChurros #travel #DoYouTravel #LoveToTravel
Rather than requesting a ride share, we decided to walk back to our hotel after exploring Granada's Alhambra. Our decision turned out to be a good one as we lucked into seeing a free flamenco performance along the way!#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #andalucia #granada #GranadaSpain #alabaicin #SanPedro #SanPedroGranada #PaseoDeLosTristes #StreetPerformance #StreetPerformer #dance #flamenco #art #OptOutside #OptOutdoors #travel #DoYouTravel #LoveToTravel
Although it is one of the oldest parts of the Alhambra complex, the Alcazaba was the last place that we visited. (It wasn't included in our tour, so we explored it, and enjoyed some great views, on our own.)#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #granada #alhambra #alcazaba #fortress #RoyalResidence #military #tower #terrace #TorreDelCubo #PlazaDeLasArmas #adarve #BarrioCastrense #PuertaDeLasArmas #TorreDeLaVela #travel #LoveToTravel #DoYouTravel
So peaceful to stroll through the gardens of the Generalife within Granada's Alhambra. It's a great area to reflect on the life that may have been lived by the kings hundreds of years ago when they wanted to "escape" for a while!#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #granada #GranadaSpain #unesco #alhambra #GeneralLife #gardens #fountains #orchards #flowers #plants #blooms #landscape #arbor #courtyard #travel #DoYouTravel #LoveToTravel
Too many photos for just one post! Here's a few more - this post includes the more dated architecture (some in ruins) within Granada's Nasrid Palaces located in the Alhambra. Don't miss the view from the older sections which showcase the sprawling palace in the distance!#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #granada #alhambra #NasridPalaces #palace #architecture #history #moorish #european #islamic #travel #LoveToTravel #DoYouTravel
Walls, ceilings, floors and more - so many unique textures and designs inside the Alhambra's Nasrid Palaces of Granada!#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #granada #GranadaSpain #unesco #alhambra #NasridPalaces #walls #ceilings #floors #texture #design #InteriorDesign #decor #InteriorDecor #architecture #unique #travel #LoveToTravel #DoYouTravel
Scott was a little under the weather by the time we made it to Granada, but we didn't miss our prescheduled tour of the Alhambra. From early morning until early afternoon we explored the Alhambra - starting with a guided tour of the Nasrid Palaces.#WordyExplorers #IberianPeninsula #spain #espana #granada #andalucia #alhambra #NasridPalaces #unesco #WorldHeritage #architecture #citadel #muslim #islamic #travel #LoveToTravel #DoYouTravel #ExploreEspana
Although the advertised tour of the bullring was nowhere to be found, once we figured out the ordering system, we had a great experience at Mi Tosta. Our tapas, burger and sangria were inexpensive and the weather was perfect for dining al fresco at Granada's Plaza de Toros.#WordyExplorers #spain #espana #granada #PlazaDeToros #bullring #MiTosta #AlFresco #AlFrescoDining #OutdoorDining #tapas #sangria #travel #LoveToTravel #DoYouTravel #ExploreTheWorld #EatingAroundTheWorld #DiningAroundTheWorld
We couldn't miss noticing the Moorish Castle when in Old Town Gibraltar, but the only way to actually explore the castle interior was with a ticket to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve.Fun fact: The castle was used as a prison until 2010.#WordyExplorers #gibraltar #RockOfGibraltar #VisitGibraltar #UpperRockNatureReserve #MoorishCastle #castle #TowerOfHomage #travel #LoveToTravel #DoYouTravel #ExploreTheWorld #history #architecture
One of our final stops in Gibraltar's Upper Rock Nature Reserve was a quick walk through the World War II Tunnels. We played it safe with our hard hats as we explored on our own!Fun Fact: The tunnels inside the Rock of Gibraltar (including the Great Siege Tunnels and the WWII Tunnels) measure in at approximately 34 miles in total length - all inside The Rock!#WordyExplorers #gibraltar #VisitGibraltar #RockOfGibraltar #UpperRockNatureReserve #WorldWarII #WWII #WorldWarIITunnels #WWIItunnels #tunnel #tunnels #UndergroundCity #travel #DoYouTravel #LoveToTravel #ExploreTheWorld