Before we jump into this blog post, I just wanted to say thank you for being here. This marks my 100th blog post, and I honestly couldn't have reached this milestone without all of you. If you've been following along since the beginning, thank you for your support over the last four years. And if you're new here, welcome! I'm so happy you found Seven Seas and Winter Trees. If you enjoy travel stories, destination guides, and a little bit of adventure, I'd love for you to subs

Are you dreaming about visiting one of the most sought-after vacation spots in the world? Atlantis, Bahamas, is one for the books in terms of family fun. I must preface this; the resort is exceptionally pricey. The times that I have been there had always been on a budget. I have been here two separate times when I was a child, in the 6th grade and as a college student. Coming to Atlantis in middle school, when I was homeschooled, was a dream. Staying at the resort was not in

Taking cruise ships around the Caribbean is something I thought I would never do. It is not on my list of wants, however, the opportunity arose to join some people on one, with no cost to me. I couldn't pass up a free chance to experience living in what seemed like a floating apartment building. The Boat These ships are so massive you can't tell you are out to sea. This thing had water slides, multiple pools, and hot tubs. There was a casino, kids gaming area, childcare, ente