Author: Southern Simple Blessed

Cruises were shut down for 18 long months during 2020 and 2021. During those months I had 6 cruises canceled. 😕 I did go to a couple of all-inclusive resorts during that time and they are fun but cruising is my thing. They started back with a lot of CDC restrictions in July. I got … Continue reading CRUISING SINCE SHUTDOWN

We went to Vegas for the first time in February. It’s never really been a place that was on our bucket list. We are not gamblers! Some of our family was going and the price was so amazing that we couldn’t pass it up. Let me tell you, it’s not just a place for gambling, … Continue reading Viva Las Vegas

Hola!! #strongertogether We went to Cabo over Thanksgiving break. We stayed at the Riu Palace Resort. I want to start by saying they took every precaution during this pandemic. The resort was at 50% capacity. Mask are required while inside. Before you walk in a restaurant they put sanitizer in your hand and take your … Continue reading Cabo San Lucas

I'm really tired of hearing "New Normal" but things change,  and sometimes for the good. So what shall we call "new normal?" This is my experience of eating at restaurants and staying in a hotel. RESTAURANTS We ate at a restaurant for the first time since they opened back up with restrictions. Restaurants are limited … Continue reading NEW NORMAL/RESTAURANTS/HOTEL

On December 1, 2019, I turned 50 years old. I was blessed to do one of my favorite things...a cruise to Mexico. There were 14 of us that went and it was so much fun. I am a hobbyist photographer and LOVE photos. I have to be honest, I didn't get as many photos as … Continue reading Cruising My Way Into 50

This time we had a road trip, not a cruise or beach trip. Our nephew got married in NOLA. This gave us an opportunity to go to New Orleans as a family and make a little vacation out of it. We don’t get to travel much as a whole family because of schedules. It was … Continue reading New Orleans Style

Hi friends! It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog. I have been busy with my family and suffering from chronic migraines. The neurologist tried several medications and nothing worked for me. I finally received Botox injections for migraines (25 injections) and I’m feeling better. Anyway, this blog isn’t about that... As you may … Continue reading Forever Wanderlust

Hello from Galveston Island! We have been going to Galveston, Texas for over 30 years. When our children were growing up we went every summer for a week. It’s grown a lot since we first started going. My husband and I still go every couple of months, even if for a day or two. Our … Continue reading Galveston Island: Things to Do