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…
Jennifer and Brian Berry moved a year ago from Winter Park to Atlanta, where Brian grew up, so this will be a great way to reconnect with their close friends from Florida. This is Jennifer and Brian’s first cruise together, and Brian’s first cruise ever. Jennifer is looking forward to plenty of snorkeling and side excursions, and the warm weather…
Carole and Cory came close to continuing to cultivate relationships in the cozy land-locked state of Vermont, but are instead coming to cruise the Caribbean with us. This well be Cory’s first cruise, and Carole is hoping it will not be his last. Carole and Cory are both lovers of the arts and although Carole will be the one writing…
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…
“This will be my first cruise ever and hopefully many more to come. I will be with a group of sea worthy friends and looking forward to the adventure. I work in the arts, so I am looking forward to the adventures and checking out what the locals do at the ports we visit. This trip should also inlcude some…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On Thursday, September 20, 2012, Patricia Charpentier of Writing Your Life and Pat Coamey of Group Travel Specialists joined forces to give attendees a glimpse of what great adventures await them on the Writing the Waves cruise next May. Pat Coamey showed a video of life onboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas that featured twice-weekly parades down the promenade…
