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A Not-So-Perfect Day for Wheelchair Users at Royal Caribbean’s CocoCay

In April 2019, I decided to book a cruise on Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas for three nights to Nassau and the cruise line's private island o...

Although Cozumel is Mexico's largest Caribbean island (and its most populated), it wasn't until the 1960's that this once-sleepy fishing village beca...

Grand Bahama Island, just one of the 700 islands that comprise the Bahamas, is home to Freeport. This northernmost island in the chain is approximate...

I have been to almost two dozen ports of call in the Caribbean on cruises, and I have to say that Roatán is absolutely one of my favorites. The wheel...

Costa Maya is one of the most popular Western Caribbean ports of call for cruise ships. This port is also beneficial for wheelchair users because all...

Watching a gorgeous sunset while dining al fresco on amazing seafood at one of the 250 or so restaurants is one of many pleasures in store for visito...

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. It lies on the island of New Providence, with neighboring Paradise Island accessible via Nassau Harbor bridges....

Disney Cruise Line ships stop on every Bahamas itinerary at Castaway Cay (pronounced “key”), Disney’s private island. It’s one of the very rare cruis...

St. Thomas is the gateway island of the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. It's known for its beaches and snorkeling spots. The territorial capital ...

Grand Turk Island is part of the Turks and Caicos, a British overseas territory comprised of 40 islands and cays. Seven miles long and 1 ½ miles wide...