Kruisin' with the Kapadias and Livin' it up at the Hotel Bhanpuri

February was a busy, yet wonderful month for us. My family flew down at the end of January before our Eastern Caribbean cruise. Having them here meant the world to me.

We spent time swimming and building sandcastles on the beach, dinning downtown, and touring the Everglades. The latter proved to be a family favorite.                                                                                  

We had a curious alligator come right up to our boat and had an opportunity to hold a baby gator. I can’t believe how brave the twins were!

After two quick days in Fort Lauderdale, we boarded the Oasis of the Seas for what would be an amazing family vacation filled with love, laughter, and sunshine. With stops in the Bahamas, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten, we enjoyed gorgeous beaches, local shopping, and delicious island foods and drinks.

The fun continued aboard the ship, where we had our fair share of vitamin D while swimming in the many pools and soaking in the hot tubs with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. All of our senses were entertained with amazing shows and international cuisine.

My dearest family, thank you for helping create wonderful memories that will last a lifetime! When are we cruising to the Western Caribbean?

 

 

 It took me three full days to recover from the cruise. I found my swaying as if I were still on the ship and sleeping off the exhaustion. In the following weeks I played the hostess with the “mostess” as we welcomed over fifteen guests (not all at once) to South Florida. 

Our home was empty last weekend so Hoor and I snuck off to Miami to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We were pampered at the Ritz Carlton South Beach. It was rather warm, so we enjoyed swimming in both the Atlantic and the gorgeous pool. Hoor and I strolled up and down Ocean and Collins drooling over fancy cars in the afternoon. Later that evening we had an amazing dinner at YUCA (Young Urban Cuban American). Since moving to South Florida I have been on a mission to find the best mojito. I can happily say that my search has ended. My taste buds did a happy dance when I had one at YUCA.

To top it off we were seated two tables away from Dennis Rodman!

Can’t believe we’ve been in South Florida for six months already and there’s never been a dull moment!