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Hawai'i July 6-21, 2012

The flowers, oh those flowers, the floral aromas, the lushness, the gentle, balmy breezes continuing all day long in beautiful Honolulu was just the beginning of my walk in complete paradise. I never in my wildest dreams imagined what awaited me as I stepped off the airplane into the mostly open air Honolulu airport on a beautiful late afternoon.  The open air walkways at Honolulu International Airport. Here you can look at the airplanes which are a mere thirty feet away.                                                                                      ...

Family Fun with Disney Cruise Line

When it comes to entertainment, Disney Cruise Line does it best. People think taking a Disney cruise is just for kids. I disagree. A lot of focus and planning has gone into entertaining children of all ages. It's all about discovering your inner youth and holding on to it. Family activites are plentiful on all four ships, leaving plenty of time for everyone to go off and have experiences and relaxation and loads of fun on their own. We can't crowd each other, after all. Deck Parties: From the moment you board the ship the festivities begin and a deck party awaits you. It's called, the Sail Away Celebration and you'll find it on the pool deck. Be prepared to dance and cheer as you meet many Disney Characters and Crew. Photo: PassPorter.com On a special night of your cruise be prepared to don your pirate attire because the whole ship transforms into a pirate ship for preparation for Pirates Night . All the sit down restaurants are specially themed, have fu...

Disney Cruise Line Industry Firsts and Innovations

Once you've sailed with Disney Cruise Line, you will not want to sail with any other line, guaranteed! Disney offers the most innovative designs and ideas which I will outline here. photo: DisneyCruiseLine  Of utmost importance to patrons is the quality of staterooms and Disney doesn't disappoint. Firstly, the staterooms are twenty-five percent larger than the industry standard contributing to more ease and comfort. Eighty percent have ocean views. They also feature the 'split bath' configuration, meaning one offering a tub/shower and sink and the second one offering a toilet and sink. You will find ample storage and shelving in both bathrooms. photo: cruiselinecritic  All inside staterooms aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy offer the 'Magical Porthole' which plays a live feed from the outside of the ship, making guests feel as if they have an Oceanview stateroom. The Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder have a large porthole mirror giv...