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Things to do in Wichita on a wellness weekend

Ann — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:46:01 +0000

There are lots of things to do on a wellness weekend in Wichita, Kan.! Whether you need to relax and de-stress, or you’re looking for ways to get active and healthy, Wichita has something for you. NOTE: Our visit to Wichita was hosted by Visit Wichita and this blog post was sponsored. The opinions expressed (and memories of a relaxing weekend in the heart of the country) are our own. Read on to discover how you can spend a wellness weekend pampering yourself in Wichita. So what is a wellness weekend? A wellness weekend (it can actually be any time of the week) is a few days when you get away to focus on you and your health. Some people use a wellness weekend to kick-start a new, healthier lifestyle while others simply enjoy a retreat to hone healthy habits they’ve incorporated into their lives. Since beginning our healthy living journey and losing a combined 200 pounds, we’ve enjoyed a blend of movement and relaxation in our wellness travels. We look for activities that stimulate our muscles and joints as well as our brains. We seek out interesting and healthy cuisines. And we find ways to slow down and de-stress. […]

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50+ things to do on sea days on your next cruise vacation

Steve and Ann — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:17:54 +0000

Worried there won’t be things to do on sea days when you cruise? Well, stop it. Stop it right now. We’ve taken 18 cruises so far, most with Celebrity Cruises. Not only have we never been bored, there’s never been enough time to do everything we’ve wanted. You can see for yourself when you join us on our Postcard Jar Friends Cruise that sets sail May, 2024. Click HERE for more information. Here are more than 50 things to do on sea days besides eat. 1. Explore the ship Take some time on a sea day to explore the ship. We would have never found this relaxing and sun-filled spot pictured below had we not gone exploring. There are so many unique spaces on a ship, so go find them! 2. Learn to craft a cocktail The ship’s bartenders are some of the best you’ll ever see. They often share their craft in mixology classes on sea days. Learn cocktail history (and balanced cocktail recipes) in a mixology class. 3. Enjoy the show With large production shows featuring great singers, dancers, and even acrobats, catching a sea day show is one of our favorite things to do. You’ll also find solo artists, […]

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Our honest Nieuw Statendam review

Steve and Ann — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:56:06 +0000

This honest review of our Holland America Line Nieuw Statendam seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise will help you decide if this ship and itinerary are right for you. In this post, we (Ann and Steve Teget) give you our honest feedback about the ship, our cabin, the itinerary, and dining. We’ll also cover our favorite things about Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam and what you absolutely won’t want to miss on this ship. Finally, we’ll tell you what we think could have made our experience even better. This was our 22nd cruise (first on Holland America Line) and was a hosted press trip. [AD] Overview of our Holland America Line Nieuw Statendam review In March, 2023, we took a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Nieuw Statendam. Our ports of call included Amber Cove (Domincan Republic), Nassau (Bahamas), Grand Turk (Turks and Caicos), and Half Moon Cay (Bahamas). Holland America Line invited us on this hosted press trip to familiarize ourselves with the ship, cruise line, dining options, and shore excursions. We had no obligation to write about it. About Nieuw Statendam The Holland America Line’s (HAL) Nieuw Statendam is among the newest ships in the line’s fleet. A Pinnacle Class […]

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Join us on our first Friends of Postcard Jar Cruise!

Ann — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:00:38 +0000

Friends of Postcard Jar Cruise UPDATED 10-14-22 Come sail away with us on our first Friends of Postcard Jar Cruise! Note that pricing in the attached brochure may have changed from what is listed as we are within 90 days of sailing. That said, prices have been good, and we urge you to contact our agent, John Walker, for current fares. You can reach him at j.walker@dreamvacations.com. We would love for you to join us (Steve and Ann) along with more than 50 other friends and readers of our blog, Postcard Jar, on a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the beautiful Celebrity Reflection. Why a Friends of Postcard Jar Cruise? Ten years after our first cruise to Alaska on the Celebrity Millennium, we’re excited to show you, first hand, why we love cruising so much. And, we thought it would be a fantastic way to meet and hang out with you in person! Your support and encouragement has meant the world to us and we genuinely consider you friends. We can’t think of a better place to get to know one another and enjoy a relaxing vacation together than aboard a beautiful ship at sea. Where we’re going on our […]

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Our honest Celebrity Reflection review

Steve — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 19:50:27 +0000

This honest review of our Celebrity Reflection Eastern Caribbean cruise will help you decide if this ship and itinerary is right for you. In this post, we cover our cabin, the ship, itinerary, favorites, and what we think could have made our experience even better. Finally, we’ll share what you won’t want to miss when you book a cruise on the Celebrity Reflection. This was our 18th cruise and is not a sponsored post. We paid for this cruise ourselves. Overview of our Celebrity Reflection review In April 2022, we took an Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Celebrity Reflection. We last sailed aboard the Reflection in 2018 in the Mediterranean. This time, my wife, Ann, and I hoped to reacquaint ourselves with the ship before hosting a group for the first-ever Postcard Jar Friends Cruise on the Reflection in January 2023. PIN FOR LATER About the ship The Celebrity Reflection is among Celebrity’s largest ships. At 1,047 feet long and with 16 decks, she has space for more than 3,000 guests. There were about 1,600 on our sailing. Any honest review of the Celebrity Reflection will tell you the decor on the ship is upscale with furnishings in good condition, […]

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