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Camper has left the chat

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Keystone Corporate is coming to Cicero, NY to pick up our unit and tow it to their headquarters for fixes.

Does that make me incredibly nervous? YES – MORE SH*T COULD BREAK. But we’re being told anything they break in this tow, they fix – no questions asked. We still haven’t been given any type of figures on cost to us out of pocket for the past 3 weeks, with warranty and insurance, we’re hoping it’s minimal if any. Cicero keeps saying they’ll be fighting for us to not be out of pocket at all.

In the last week we have been back and forth talking to Cicero, and Statesville (finally got a hold of the GM). Cicero says they left a couple messages for Statesville, Statesville says they never got any messages so New York Missy had to be polite but firm that this needs to be dealt with.

After finally getting a hold of Alan Good, Statesville’s GM on July 10th, I was not taking “he’ll call you tomorrow” for an answer. We’re going on Week 3 without our unit, or any information on fixes happening anytime soon. I’m losing my patience. After confirming to Satesville’s team that yes, I know I called North Carolina, that’s where we bought the unit. Yes the camper is in New York…. Alan, upon hearing of our struggles, jumped into action by calling Cicero – sadly, Kim (who we’ve been working with here in NY) had already left for the day. Service guys leave at 6pm, but the front desk workers in service leave at 5 – explain to me how that makes any sense…

Anywho’s…. Alan calls me back at both 5:22p and 5:50p to note that he’s 100% on the issue and calling back to get the full details as soon as Cicero opens the next morning as he’s now playing catch up. He did speak to hubby when all this originally happened but apparently didn’t take any notes about it/couldn’t remember all the details. By 9:25a the next morning (July 11) Allen calls me back saying he’s tried Kim twice with no luck and his Director of Service was also going to connect with Cicero’s DOS for updates. At 10:09a we get a call that Statesville now has all the updates they need about our unit (he’s also pulled our service records from November since he wasn’t the GM there yet – I bet that was fun for him to read about, his new team dropping the ball and all). He’s calling his Keystone contact directly to expedite this process for us now that he understands this is our summer accommodation in a campground… He reiterated that he’s in the office all weekend and is “on it” for us. It’s nice to have some backup. He’s also told Kim that anything warranty or Keystone rejects – to please send him the quote so he can “see what he can do”. As much as I appreciate that, I don’t know if that will happen or what could happen. So it sounds like another weekend of waiting it out for Keystone to respond.

Hubby and I decided to visit our poor, broken down camper that Friday evening after work – take photos of the broken welds, broken wood supports, etc. for our own records and pick up the last few things we absolutely need for an extended outplacement.

No big deal – we’re getting used to quiet weekends with no yardwork. We have not completely become lumps on a log though we helped build a tiki bar/shed at the river this weekend! I also finished another book, that’s 9 for 2025 – how many do I need for a pizza party again?!

We’re also thoroughly enjoying having our Kayak back and an easy launch point in and out to do some evening fishing and a decent workout. We honestly haven’t been in the kayak but twice since we bought it in 2020 during Covid. The Gander Mountain near us in NC was going out of business and we got a helluva deal on it.

It’s so smooth. Plus we’ve been spoiled with friends & family boat access. Bring on the Perch, Bass, Walleye, and Pike!

No news on Monday as I’m sure Keystone had to go over the full report of issues and she’s not just broke. She BROKE broke. I’m no welder (hubby is, surprise surprise), but FOR THE LOVE OF METAL…. WHO WELDED THIS?! Because… they should be fired.

Also, these should not be pinched….

Thankfully hubby is in the area for work this week – so he’s only an hour or so away from CW and was able to chat with the team Tuesday. We got the update that Keystone was coming to GET our Unit and take it back with them. Nothing has been fixed, but the cap has been put back on the front for transport. So it’s in Keystone’s hands now… whatever they break – they fix in that tow. Misty from Keystone HQ connected with hubs on the next step – she has to figure out WHEN they can get the camper in. It could be this week, and in reality – it could be MONTHS from now.

More Waiting. Great, my favorite thing. Hubby is being annoyingly level headed about it. I’m wonky brained because “HELLO – I’VE BEEN WITHOUT MY CAMPER THAT MY WHOLE SUMMER LIFE IS PACKED IN FOR ALMOST A MONTH NOW. I WOULD LIKE IT BACK SO WE CAN ENJOY IT.” And this jerk’s logical brain comes back with “well, we’re not the only ones with a camper in for problems….”

Me:

So we’ll just be here waiting for more updates. Will they get our camper in quickly? Will they offer us a temporary replacement while we wait? Will it be fixed for sure? Will it be returned to us sometime before the end of the summer when we head back to NC?!

ho hum…

Welp…. the hits just keep on comin’

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That break I was hoping for – nope. WHOLE lotta nope there in nopeville.

We pick back up after we’ve brought the camper back to Mom & Dad’s house for 24 hours on Friday to load up and get ready to start the haul to NY… No issues there thank goodness (no complainer either) but 2 unmarked police cars did happen to drive by….

So we pull out of VA just before 6am and work our way up to I-81 to stay on the straight and narrow for our drive. GPS keeps saying 81 is closed so It’s trying to take us a different way which was just fine. We had our 3pm appointment at Camping World of Cicero so we still had plenty of time to keep the speed limit (usually under) and stay in the right lane.

A couple stops for fuel and bathroom breaks and by 1:25pm we were pulling into Camping World Cicero. Unfortunately… this is where the bad news begins to pile on.

Since leaving VA with our back drivers side camper wheel still at an odd angle – I noticed this when we left NC on 6/14/25. When we pulled the camper to the house November 9th, 2024 (yeah it took them that long to work on the items we asked for) the camper has not moved and I was in the truck with hubby originally. So we didn’t know anything was amiss until this first pull.

Also, that crack in the front wood at the entertainment center that we asked about in October and were told “It’s fine, there’s nothing that can be fixed with that” so it wasn’t written down on the ‘We Owe’…. is worse, and the OTHER side is now cracking. This points us to thinking there is frame flex.

The above annoying/unsightly but something I could look past crack, Now looks like this….

This crack was the reason we reached out for a service appointment in the first place and spoke to Keystone Corporate. We attempted to schedule mobile service from Keystone’s contacts – but all 3 were unavailable.. Our first attempt at a service appointment was in Manassas, VA – but their first appointment availability was July 20th, the first mobile guy was a little curt on the phone and said “I’m not doing that right now”, and the second mobile guy was “unavailable”. We tried.

When we pulled around at Camping World Cicero, we checked-in noting that we were early, but had an appointment. They asked if we were okay leaving the unit until Tuesday to be diagnosed which made us gulp. In talking to Kim originally in their office the previous Monday, we had been back and forth on appointment dates, so the note that Saturday’s they don’t do same-day diagnosis for waiters, was missed. They were able to squeeze us in and we headed out to the camper to take some photos….

We were met with the right side slide-out somehow having wedged itself out… the slide portion of it is supposed to be on the INSIDE.

Not sure how that happens on the far left corner of the slide out while we’re headed down the road with no bumps…. physics isn’t on our side for that one and the wind keeping it in line. That back wheel? Oh yeah, the leaf spring is broken…. (We’re asking them if they can investigate to see if it’s been broken for a while or within the last 2 weeks – hubby says you can tell by the amount of rust that may be on it). Then we noticed all down the drivers side of the camper, the gaps at the bottom of the storage compartments that were flush originally, now have almost an inch of space between the door and compartment outer. There are cracks INSIDE the camper now on the corners of both front living space bump outs (significant cracks – 6+ inches long). The silicone seals around a lot of the storage compartments and water sealant spaces are cracked – Kim noted that these “fixes” were not done properly because they’re not even lined up with how the original camper should be. There’s a weird wiggle in the frame/fiberglass directly behind the ladder at the back of the unit that wasn’t there before, oh and the 3 self-tapping screws that were under the tongue holding the fiberglass around the brand new installed hitch were rolling around in the bed of the truck…. did I also mention that the original water pump was leaking when we first took it home?

I cried.

Our whole current life is packed in that camper. Thankfully we have family here and we have help (which is hard for me to accept – but 1000% appreciated).

Our next steps were to get all the photos taken, parts priced out, and submit it all to the elite coverage warranty we purchased through Camping World/Good Sam originally. We also purchased the full/maximum coverage insurance through Camping World/Good Sam so we SHOULD have two options…. ideally speaking. The wait is what’s killing me the most – we have no control over what’s happening next. Hubby did call the Statesville location on Saturday before they closed to give them a heads up that we are facing some BIG problems and that we may be calling back much more heated. He’s keeping a level head, I’m all up in my emotions. That GM appreciated the call. for now.

So that’s where we are – waiting to hear back from warranty and Camping World. To then decide if they will fix everything, or if we have to submit through insurance. It sucks. I am emotionally exhausted. But it is totally out of our control.

On the positive side – we got river time on Aunt & Uncle’s boat so that took our minds off of the shit-show for a little while. Hubby got to fish (and caught some bass!), we floated, relaxed for the weekend, and are picking up the workweek fresh.

Please send positive energy. We are in dire need of it.

Prime Day!

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Get out ya wallets! It’s PRIME DAY!

Some of my absolute favorite items are on a deal this Tuesday & Wednesday – July 16-17 so grab ’em while they’re still here!

For Lounging around the house –

Krispy Kreme K-Cups for your Kuerig – 5% off so you’re ready to cruise the rest of these items

Goody’s Powder – for your hubby when all the boxes start showing up, he’s gonna have a headache, backache, etc. from lugging all your new stuff inside.

I absolutely LOVE this 3-light level lamp, It was super easy to put together – just plug and go! It’s adjustable so if you’re crafting, creating, etc. – it’s an awesome option and it’s 70% off for Prime Day! ($20.98). I put this desk together all by myself too! (insert proud emoji) It came with all the tools necessary; screws, wrench, etc. and has a built in plug on the desk face for easier access. Just make sure you put it in front of your wall plug and plug it in! And if you need some super light & fun earrings like you see in the photo – Check out my Etsy Shop (MelMaid)!

HOLY Heavenly comfort – this knit matching set is THE most comfortable thing I’ve put on my body this year. I have it in Blue, but the Kakhi and Black are on Prime Day deal for $19.35 (63% off!)

My other home lounge clothing option has a little more free-flow to it, this smooth and soft Katfan is AMAZING for that just-out-of-the-shower-lotion-ed-up-treat-yo-self night. PLUS it’s $24 (20% off!).

This Long Line Sports Bra is SO comfortable weather you’re actually working out, or didn’t really want to put on a full bra & shirt. I’ve worn this with so many different outfits and it’s lightly padded already.

For the People to see – Work & Resort Wear

I have these pants in both black AND pink. They are a heavier quality fabric, but I get SO many compliments every time I wear them. They have an awesome side “cargo” pocket in addition to ACTUAL hip pockets, but are still formal enough to wear to the office. They’re $31.99 (30% off) I’ve also thrown this belt on with them for the perfect little detail $11.91 (20% off)

If you have hair long enough to put back in a ponytail, you HAVE to check out these KooShoo brand hair ties, headbands, and scrunchies. They’re a small husband/wife company who makes sustainable hair accessories! Organic, Biodegradeable, and Plastic free. While I have fine hair, I have a lot of it, so I love the wide flat hair ties ($7.99 for 5 – 20% off), the thick rounded ones ($10.39 for 8 – 20% off) , AND the headbands (not on prime day deal but $9.99) are perfect for my pea-sized head to stay on for a full rigorous workout.

Need a light and flowy outfit for that Island Vacation? This 2-piece set is oh so comfortable, doesn’t stick to you (I sweat), and may get a few admiring whistles as you walk by. I wore this in Jamaica in early January and was handing out the link to everyone who complimented it! $31.49 (30% off!) – I’m a curvier girl with a bootay – I ordered an XL with hip measurement of 50(ish).

With 4.3 stars out of over 23,000 ratings – this dress can’t be wrong for the price! $27.99 (20% off) for your free flowing casual maxi-dress.

I love a one-shoulder moment – with a smocked top and the billowing tiers – This dress may be your go-to for after beach fun, Sunday brunch, or just going to Target! $29.98 (39% off!)

I am OBSESSED with this swimsuit – I already have it in 2 colors, AND I’ve purchased another for my sister. It’s the perfect coverage and support while remaining comfortable. Just remember to put your sunscreen on under the mesh stripes or you’ll come out striped like Tony the Tiger!! $15.19 (20% off)

Feel like throwing something on quick that’s a Halara dupe?! This tennis dress has built in shorts & pockets on both hips for easy running around. The only downside, is that it’s a full piece, so yes – you will have to take the whole thing off to pee. I actually wore this for my Wedding Rehearsal/walk through & while getting hair & makeup done! It worked perfectly under my Etsy found tulle glamour robe. So What if I’m *extra*. $30.39 (20% off)

For the Ladies –

Have you heard all the stories coming out about tampons recently? Little scary huh? You know what’s less scary?! Swapping over to a cup, I did it a year ago and OMG has it changed my life. Thanks to another scuba diver for urging me to try it – I like this brand (I tried a few; diva cup, saalt, and Peachlife) and found that this PeachLife Inc. version has the best options size-wise and comfort wise (flexibility of the silicone) for me. Why not give it a try for the same price as a box of tampons? 12-hour wear, no TSS complications, NO it’s not going to get “lost” UP THERE. I haven’t had any leaks or massacre hands yet either. The little o-ring at the pull makes for the easiest removal of all the options I tried. $14.24 for one (25% off!)

Have those baby flyaway pieces that bug you all day? This Hair Wax Stick is perfect to give you that slicked back look without having to pull out the 80’s gel. My husband even uses this for his hair – he’s growing it out 😉 4.3 rating out of 43,000+ users can’t be a glitch – Prime day deal for $7.58 (24% off)

Another 33,000+ users influenced me to purchase these bottle cleaner tabs 6 months ago – THANK GOODNESS. We have an old camping coffee thermos that is the DEVIL to get to the bottom of – no scrubber wand is long enough! But these babies?! heck yea they work. $7.59 on Prime Day (5%)

For the Gents –

Guys, we know you work hard – sometimes we can just smell it. Do us a favor and pack some of these in your toolbox? DudeWipes – 5% off on Prime Day ($8.53 for a 3-pack)

Ready for that Summer pearly white smile? Crest 3-D White Strips 35% off meaning you could be THIS CLOSE to a whiter smile for $29.99. Or in the words of Mitch Hedberg – I’ll just get a tan instead.

Guys – we know you love your hats (we do too!) and to keep them fresh without that sweat line between the bill and your forehead – try these bad boys out. A Sweat Liner that prevents stains, and Odor. Just don’t forget it’s in there if you throw your hat in the wash… it won’t work after that wash session. $20.00 for 3 (20% off)

Don’t get stuck with a dead battery! This car jump starter is compact enough to be stashed under the seat and will save you when your car battery dies in that inopportune moment. We have one and we’ve used it for ourselves and friends/strangers more than once. 2500Amp jump starter for 8.0L gas and 7.0L Diesel engines. $59.46 (37% off – perfect Christmas gift!)

Tech –

Ladies, again… why is it that when we move in with someone – we become the keepers of EVERYTHING inside the house? I don’t know about you, but my husband would lose his head if it wasn’t attached. Wallet? Keys? Hat? pfft, good luck finding those if I’m not home. We’ve used the Tile slims in his wallet for a a while now – it connects to your phone and gives you GPS coordinates but these battery replaceable Samsung Galaxy SmartTags are fabulous for our keys. $68.19 for 4 (32% off – *adds to cart*)

Need a little extra counter space or outlet accessibility? The one-stop shop for your Amazon Echo, plus 5 regular outlets, 3 USB outlets, and 1 USB-C space wall charger. Make it your Tech/gadget charging corner without taking up that oh-so-cluttered countertop. Or for that extra desk space in your office.

With a Dog who’s FAVORITE phrase is “Car Ride?” this little magic eraser Portable Bissell is a LIFESAVER for our car upholstery. I also tested it on dining room chairs for my mother, and small spots on our carpet. I LOVE the compact-ness of this thing and have realized my age when I get excited about cleaning supplies. You’ll love it too. $81.99 (34% off)

Add a little Fairy Magic to your yard! These oh so cute fairy Solar Garden Lights come in a 4-pack for you to place around your space. $23.73 on a lightning deal (41% off)

We love our security! And Ring Devices are just one of the few items on the Prime Deals! Blink cameras (indoor/outdoor) are also available! Both require a subscription to keep your photos/videos – but it’s worth it for peace of mind.

Ring Floodlight Cam with Motion Sensing – $119 (40% off)

Ring Video Doorbell – $149.99 (35% off)

Ring Battery Doorbell – $99.99 (33% off)

Ring Spotlight Cam – 109.99 (35% off)

Blink Outdoor 4 Camera System – 5 cameras, wireless, with 2-year battery life! $159.99 (60% off!)

For your Body/Skin

PUT. ON. THE. SUNSCREEN! And use one that doesn’t include these terrible chemicals which are wrecking our oceans/water sources. Stream2Sea is one of my absolute FAVORITE companies – they are a Florida Based company with an amazing female founder/CEO. Her background in chemical engineering has allowed her to create these amazing mineral formulas to help our oceans and are safe for your skin. If you miss the Prime Day Sale, you can still get 10% off by using the code DiveIn or using my affiliate link here! There’s also a BOGO 50% off Coupon! Put the items in your cart and add the coupon PRIMEDAY to cash in! Some of their items on sale are:

Leave-In Conditioner (SMELLS SO GOOD) – Pack of 3 travel size $13.56 (20% off)

SPF 40 in a recyclable tin – $19.96 (20% off)

Boat/Camper Shampoo – $15.96 for a 16 oz bottle (20% off)

AMAZING Tinted Sunscreen SPF 20 that I use on my face ALL THE TIME – $15.96 for a 3oz bottle (20% off)

Squalane Moisturizer – $14.36 (20% off) & Hydrating BB Cream $15.96 (20% off)

2-pack; Hydrating Balm & SPF 30 Chapstick – $8.78 (20% off)

And if you’re doing underwater activities with a mask or goggles – their mask defog is the best I’ve ever used! $8.76 (20% off)

Not on Prime Day Deal but SO worth it – I get eaten ALIVE by mosquitoes every summer and Stream2Sea makes this AMAZING burn/after sun/itch gel that magically makes all the itch disappear. I’ve used it for mosquito bites, red-ant bites (Thanks NC), sun burn, everything.

Treat Yo Self! Its on sale 😉

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#BackToTheBeach

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TWICE As nice! 



Yup! I loved Beaches Turks and Caicos so much I HAD to go back 2 weeks in a row!

The first week was for a corporate meeting – so I FINALLY got to see a few long-lost teammates! 

Sandra is from the West Coast team and we both share a love of all things water – so she shared with me the open availability of snorkeling at the marine sanctuary down the beach from Beaches Turks & Caicos! Just remember to pack your own snorkel gear (or rent it from the Aqua Center since its outside of the regular snorkel trips) and get there EARLY! I’m Talking 7am people!
You won’t regret it!
 

We’ve got some fun new experiences coming your way so make sure you stay glued to your newsletters!

The Second week.. was an Agency Exclusive FAM for one of the top producing agencies in North Carolina! Now, I know what you’re probably thinking “Why didn’t they just let you stay those three days between!?” And trust me I asked, BUT what better way to test the turnaround time and experience in needing a PCR test within 3 days to go back!! Now I can say with total confidence that 3 days is NOT a crisis 🙂

I arrived home after 5pm on the *DIRECT* (halleluiah) flight from PLS-CLT. And yes, it was Direct there too on a MONDAY 🙂 so I logged onto CVS’ website from the airport and booked my PCR test appointment for the following morning at 10am. 
I had no problem starting up another travel authorization, submitting all the required forms (proof of insurance, negative test) on Sunday for approval to travel Monday!

We arrived back on island and the advisors got to enjoy the afternoon/evening at leisure before we were seated at Schooners for our group dinner. 

The following morning (you all will be so proud) I. WENT. TO. THE. GYM! Ya girl has 6 weddings to attend this year!! 


And then we met for a Social Media Marketing Forum where I made all the advisors swap phones and make a post from their colleague’s photo album (*surprise face emoji!*) Yes, they were hesitant but by taking a different perspective – we saw immediate results in inquiries! Try it sometime! Hand your phone to your kids on vacation and see what they find is important to share 😉
We also got to hear from some very important team members – the Management Team!

Our VERY thorough resort tour of every village lasted about 2 hours, and you can find all those room category videos on my Facebook page to share with your clients!


Our CDC Required Rapid COVID tests to reenter the US were scheduled ahead of time for us on resort – all we had to do was bring our passports and a provided sheet of paper to fill in with our contact information and head over to the nurse’s station at the Caribbean Village. A quick nasal swab and we were out in 5 minutes! Our results were then emailed to us that afternoon and we could visit the front desk to have them printed to take to the airport – but I saw plenty of guests showing the screenshot on their phones at the airport as well. 

You gotta be careful though! That Turks & Caicos sun will get you! BUT I found the GREATEST invention ever in the Resort Gift Shop. GLITTER SUNSCREEN! Yes, and my inner 90s child was FAN-GIRLING. 

The Agency had a Virtual VIP Experience set up LIVE from resort that had 70 attendees that evening! That is the BEST way to spend your time on resort – go live on social media, share your photos and experience because that’s what truly sells the resort!

While we did have a day at leisure – you KNOW I jumped on the Dive boat to sea 😉 some Sharks! (SEA what I did there?!) Check out my Instagram for all my favorite photos! 


Our final night on resort we all connected back at Kimonos for some fabulous food and total entertainment.

It was so nice to walk around the resort and see the sense of “normal” back on island – all the happy families throwing the football on the lawn together in the Key West Village. Taking their family photos on the beach with the perfect sunset in the background. And even playing tag in the sand outside of Barefoot By the Sea Restaurant. 
It’s truly #BackToTheBeach and #BackToHappy


 

FINALLY Traveling amid a Pandemic

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Rated in the top 4 Best Beaches in the World, Sandals Grande Antigua is an escape from the pandemic world we’ve been living in. A much needed escape at that.

While our 2020 has not been the year we all planned for – I was finally able to return to our beloved resorts this past week for a much needed, relaxing vacation. And where better to do that than Sandals Grande Antigua! The first of the Sandals resorts that reopened amid a pandemic, and who has been welcoming guests back for 6 months now. I had full confidence in the Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness, Cancellation protection, and Travel protection, however I completely understand the anxiety that goes into the current travel processes. 

Antigua requires a negative COVID-19 PCR test 7 days prior to arrival, well for us – that meant Thanksgiving and we all know no testing was happening then so my partner and I scheduled our CVS tests for Black Friday. My test was at 10am, his at 3:50pm (he still goes into work), my results were returned Monday at 11:40am however HIS results we waited…. and waited…. and waited for. We got down to the wire as our flight was leaving Wednesday at 7:20am and our last resort was to ship me out on the flight, negative test in hand and if we didn’t receive his results in time he’d follow on a later flight. Lucky for us (and enough stress to go around) we received his results at almost 4am on departure day! We were READY!

 Charlotte airport was easy breezy to get through at 5am on a Wednesday, we approached the ticket counter and handed over our printed Negative Results and passports to receive our boarding passes and then through TSA Precheck! Yes, we were required to wear masks through the airports and for the duration of each flight. Our arrival into V.C. Bird International Airport we were greeted with hand sanitizer as we waited for our turn for the medical check; a temperature check and handing over our medical questionnaire (which was handed to us in flight but you could download it before traveling) and then through customs & immigration. We were greeted at the Sandals desk by a private transfer!

 We were accommodated in the BEAUTIFUL Mediterranean Honeymoon Romeo & Juliet Oceanview Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Suite. YUP! BUTLERS!!! We were catered to by Kevin, Karen, and Jason all week. They were available to our every need via butler smart phone provided in the room and took care of booking every dinner at each Restaurant so we actually got to enjoy all 11 dining options during our stay! 

 Yes, I was on vacation, but you know me…. There was a Learn, Book, Earn FAM trip happening during my stay! So I made sure to throw on my uniform and join the resort tour!

While masks are not required all the time on resort I chose to wear mine while touring  to ensure the comfort of the Travel Advisor group – I believe every advisor was wearing a mask for the tour! The only places that request you wear a mask on resort are: The Resort Gift Shop, Snapshots Photo Studio and Loyalty & Travel. However you are encouraged to wear your mask anytime you are in close proximity to other guests or within an enclosed space. 

 Since we are divers, we made sure to get ourselves signed up for the dives (after a quick refresher course!) and headed out to the open water in search of fishes, barracuda, and my personal favorite… SHARKS! Austin is NOT a fan of Sharks – but come on… Nurse Sharks are the Puppies of the Sea!

 We also made sure to book an Island Routes, Best of Antigua driving tour which took us to historical and UNESCO world heritage sites like Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley’s Heights, and a bit of local flair in St. John’s! We decided to grab a cab the next day to go back and enjoy a local restaurant called Alligator’s! it was DELICIOUS. 

In addition to soaking up the warm 86 degree sunshine, frolicking in the gentle baby waves caressing that powdery soft white sand beach, and having our chairs reserved with a stocked cooler all week – we made sure to indulge in all the Cookie Crumbles from Cafe de Paris and bring home a few Christmas Gifts.

What’s Christmas, without a Christmas Card though?! We HAD to do a photo shoot like no other for that perfect photo.. I think we found it – what do you think?! Its experiences like these that really make the vacation unforgettable. (we brought the hats with us) 

Don’t be too upset you couldn’t be there with me – you CAN be there when you’re comfortable to travel! Contact your local Travel Advisor to have an extra layer of security! The resort team is ready and waiting for you and your clients to visit again and see familiar faces!

Black Lives Matter

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I attempted to start putting my feelings and my thoughts into words, but here’s what it really comes down to.

Just because you aren’t the oppressed ones right now, doesn’t mean its not your fight.

You’re not going to make every side happy, you’re not going to agree with everyone, and somebody will always find something to argue with you about.

That doesn’t mean you stop supporting, listening, or working towards being a better human.

I hear you. I support you. I ask you to teach me more.

#Blacklivesmatter

Drinking- the Ultimate Balancing Act

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I’ve seen a couple products come out recently that are supposed to help men & women identify drink tampering and it makes me sad and angry… Sad that people think it’s OK to drug somebody, and angry that we live in a world where this is a serious issue that calls for kickstarter campaigns for a date-rape drug testing nail polish, or sticky coasters to put over your open drink if, god-forbid, nature calls at a bar/restaurant.

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