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Our Writing the Waves Story

Our Writing the Waves Story

I’m a writer, but I feel at a loss in describing our time on the Writing the Waves cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. For every one thing I write, I feel as though I’m leaving out ten equally important moments. But as inadequate as it may be, I want to share a bit about the cruise with…

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Writing the Waves

Writing the Waves

  Love to write? Love to travel? Then I have a deal for you! Join us for Writing the Waves as we write and travel aboard the beautiful Royal Caribbean ship, the Freedom of the Seas, on May 12 – 19, 2013. The first night on board (Sunday), spend a little time getting to know your fellow writing companions before jumping into the workshops…

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Port of Call: Falmouth, Jamaica

Port of Call: Falmouth, Jamaica

Jamaica has long been a mainstay of Caribbean vacations as a year-round haven for sun and fun-seekers, filled with jungled mountains and waterfalls, beautiful sandy beaches, and notoriously friendly locals. The Port of Falmouth is on Jamaica’s North coast, slightly east of Montego Bay, and is a new addition to Royal Caribbean’s cruising itinerary. In 2011, the Port of Falmouth completed…

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Port of Call: Labadee, Haiti

Port of Call: Labadee, Haiti

Our first stop after a full day of writing at sea on the Writing the Waves cruise is the exclusive island of Labadee, Haiti. Labadee is located on the north side of Hispaniola and offers pristine beaches, plenty of activities and local flair. The warm, clear waters are a perfect match for aquatic activities. You can rent personal watercrafts or…

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Norma Beasley is cruisin’ with us

Norma Beasley is cruisin’ with us

I am a West Virginia native, the great granddaughter of a slave and a Cherokee Indian. Having lost both parents by the age of three, my grandparents raised me. There are no siblings. After earning an M.F.A. in art from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York, my career transitioned into textbook publishing, then continued into the digital publishing environment. I’m an avid sports fan (basketball…

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Judy Otto is cruisin’ with us

Judy Otto is cruisin’ with us

My name is Judy Otto. I have lived in Florida most of my life and have never been on a Caribbean cruise. So, I thought, “What better way to start than with my friends from Writing Your Life.” Since my retirement six years ago, I have been trying to translate my genealogy records into a story that can be enjoyed by my…

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