Ultimate Guide to Dining and Cuisine Aboard Carnival Breeze

The Carnival Breeze cruise ship boasts a variety of dining venues showcasing international cuisines from around the world. With over a dozen options, guests can enjoy everything from casual counter-service meals akin to a food court to full-service restaurants like Bonsai Sushi and Cucina del Capitano. In addition, both main dining rooms—Blush and Sapphire—offer traditional service with a refined touch.

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Explore Balcony Cabins on Carnival Breeze

The layout and size of the cabins on the Carnival Breeze are identical to those on the Carnival Magic and Carnival Dream. These photos were all taken in cabin #8202 on the Carnival Breeze during a 12-night Mediterranean cruise. This particular cabin is located toward the front on the port side, providing a notable advantage in terms of quietness—ideal for a serene cruise experience.

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Experience Stunning Views of Washington D.C. on the Capital Wheel in National Harbor

TheCapital Wheelis an observation Ferris wheel located at National Harbor, rising 180 feet above the Potomac River waterfront. This iconic attraction provides breathtaking views of the Washington area, showcasing sights like the White House, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington Monument, National Mall, and Arlington National Cemetery. Visitors can experience stunning scenery at any time, though the sunset offers particularly spectacular views.

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Ultimate Gay Travel Guide to Cannon Beach & Northern Oregon Coast

With its stunning, rocky shoreline, smooth-as-glass beaches, and friendly, relatively affordable towns, the northern Oregon coast has become increasingly well known over the years as the Northwest’s premier Pacific playground – it’s a very popular destination among LGBT residents and visitors of nearby Portland (just a 90-minute drive from Cannon Beach) and Seattle (about 3.5 hours away).

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Explore C&O Canal Maps and Visitor Center Locations

This map illustrates the full length of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (C & O Canal), which extends 184.5 miles from Georgetown in Washington, DC, to Cumberland, MD. The Towpath along the canal serves as a popular destination for biking and jogging enthusiasts. There are six visitor centers located along the path, marked with green and black hiker icons on the map, offering several interesting points of interest. While multiple access points to the towpath are available throughout the region, the visitor centers provide the most ample parking and additional amenities. National Park Service rangers and volunteers are present to answer queries and lead guided activities. Detailed addresses of visitor centers and additional maps are provided below for a closer look at the locations.

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Exploring California’s Whales and Dolphins

Gray whales are one of the most commonly seen whales along the California coast. Their name is derived from the gray patches and white mottling on their dark skin. An adult Pacific Gray Whale can reach lengths of 45 feet and weigh up to 33 tons. To put it in perspective, that’s slightly longer than an average school bus and as heavy as six fully-grown African elephants.

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Visit Buckingham Palace: Annual Summer Tours

Buckingham Palace is Queen Elizabeth II’s official residence and has served as the official London residence of Britain’s sovereign since 1837. Originally a townhouse owned by the Dukes of Buckingham in the eighteenth century, George III purchased Buckingham House in 1761 to serve as a family home for his wife, Queen Charlotte, near St James’s Palace where many court functions took place.

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Stunning Christmas Lights at Brookside Gardens

Brookside Gardens hosts its annual Gardens of Lights each holiday season. Since 1997, this magical event has become a beloved tradition in the Baltimore/Washington DC area. Visitors can enjoy a beautifully illuminated outdoor winter garden walk, featuring whimsical creatures, enchanting trees, a kaleidoscope caterpillar, an animated flying cardinal, and swimming geese over sparkling water. Additionally, the Garden Railway Exhibit is open daily in the South Conservatory.

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Broadway Palm: Premier Dinner Theatre Experience

UPDATE: The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre closed in 2012. Shortly thereafter, the venue reopened as the Silver Star Playhouse. I attended a performance there, and, because it still seemed as though they hadn’t figured out how they wanted to operate, what they wanted to serve and what the theater should look like, I did not write a review. Silver Star Playhouse closed in 2013 before the summer season. Prather Entertainment Group reopened it as The Palms for the 2013-2014 season, but in September 2015 it closed again.

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