Are you heading to Amber Cove, Dominican Republic?  This cruise port is quickly becoming one of the most popular cruise destinations in the Caribbean.  In fact, the Dominican Republic itself is the most popular destination in the Caribbean.  Join us as we share tips for visiting Amber Cove.

0:00 Intro

1:08 Amber Cove Cruise Port

4:20 Playa Bachata on a Bubble Tour https://5suitcases.com/playa-bachata/

7:03 History of Amber Cove

7:55 Getting Around Puerto Plata- Cabs, and Pedi Cabs, oh my!

8:55 Excursions in Amber Cove https://5suitcases.com/excursion-in-amber-cove/

14:18 Port Area Amenities https://5suitcases.com/amber-cove/

17:08 The Beaches of Puerto Plata

19:50 Closing

In this episode we're switching things up a little bit and sharing some foggy cruise memories. The kids also join in to share some of their favorite things about cruising.

0:00 Intro

1:00 Meet the Kids

4:49 Cruising for 3 Decades

6:54 Power Hour

9:09 Pizza and Comedy

11:47 DIY Fishbowl Drinks

14:08 Jell-O Shots at Sea

16:10 Be Careful What You Pack

19:21 Cruising is an Easy Way to Travel

20:24 Lessons Learned Cruising

21:58 Reliving Memories

22:35 Cruising Ducks https://www.etsy.com/shop/5Suitcases/

24:20 Closing

The island of St. John is hands-down my favorite island in the Caribbean. A vast majority of the island is protected by the National Park System leaving it in absolutely pristine condition. Hear about how I had a panic attack and needed to be rescued by lifeguards and learn how you can visit the island (and hopefully not die).

0:00 Intro

2:25 Drowning in St. John

6:05 St. John Overview and Trunk Bay- Ranked one of the Top 10 Beaches in the World https://5suitcases.com/trunk-bay-st-john-one-of-the-top-10-beaches-in-the-world/

9:58 Booking a Cruise Excursion vs. Visiting St. John on Your Own https://5suitcases.com/how-to-get-to-trunk-bay-without-a-ship-excursion/

13:28 Slavery on the Island

15:40 The Annaberg Sugar Plantation https://5suitcases.com/the-annaberg-sugar-plantation-st-john-usvi/

19:21 Cruising Duck Tags + Outro https://www.etsy.com/shop/5Suitcases/