On April 29 to May 7 Darin and I took a Princess Cruise to the Mexican Riviera, which included stops in Los Angeles, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. Our cruise departed from LA on April 30, however we always like to travel the day before to ensure we have all of our luggage and necessities for the cruise. So, on April 29 we stayed at the Terranea Resort (http://www.terranea.com/).
When we arrived, we anticipated a hotel guest room and we were going to request an ocean view. The individual checking us in stated we have been upgraded to a Casita. (Darin and I both looked at each other and smiled, not really knowing what this was.) Well once we arrived at our Casita, we realized it was a one-bedroom suite with a residential feel (full kitchen, laundry, patio (front and back), living room, and private entrance. It was amazing. Once settled, we went to Nelson's (for some comfort cuisine) located at the resort. The BLT dip, crab sliders and shrimp taco's were a hit. We had a wonderful day and evening and preparing for our next week of adventure on the Sapphire Princess. For the first two days of the cruise we were at sea, so we had some massages, slept and read by the pool and hot-tubs and navigated around the ship. Our balcony room was great L304 (Lido deck) next to the pools and food, just what we needed. =) On day three (Darin's Birthday), we celebrated in style by going on a zip line adventure in Puerto Vallarta..I was so scared. Darin did awesome. It was fun and I'd do it again. It was about a 45 minute drive to the jungle (see our yellow vehicle we rode in). Then on day four and five we were in Cabo San Lucas. We took a Sea of Cortes Yacht cruise to do some snorkeling, on our way there we were stopped by Mexican officials (yes guns pointed at us) for about 20-30 minutes. We were not sure what they were wanting...in the end, they were checking for vehicle licenses and fishing permits..thank goodness as we watch NatGeo and History channel...Locked-up Abroad. We enjoyed snorkeling, however the water pictures were not really clear. We enjoyed spending time eating, walking and shopping in Cabo. Then day six and seven were sea day...more massages, pool and hot-tub time. May 7 it was back to reality. Darin and I had a wonderful time...and look forward to our next trip...next month...just kidding mom and dad...well am I? =)
