Ricky and Teresa - Travelin’ with the Mouse

09/25/2026

🚢 MSC SEASCAPE: LET’S TALK CABINS! 🛏️

More personal research from my MSC Seascape adventure! 😂🔎🚢

Today, we’re talking CABINS!

We stayed in a Fantastica balcony cabin , and I’ll let the video give you a little peek inside. 👀

But one thing I really want my clients to know about MSC is that there are several different experiences you can choose from when booking your cabin.

✨ BELLA – This is MSC’s basic experience. You get the essentials for a comfortable cruise and can choose from different cabin types depending on availability.

✨ FANTASTICA – This gives you some additional benefits and flexibility compared to Bella. It’s a popular option for travelers who want a few more perks without stepping up to the full Aurea experience.

✨ AUREA – This takes things up another level with additional perks designed for a more relaxing and elevated cruise experience.

✨ MSC YACHT CLUB – And then there’s the Yacht Club! 😍 This is MSC’s luxury “ship within a ship” experience, with exclusive areas, premium amenities and a more private experience onboard.

One thing I’ve learned from doing this trip is that choosing the right cabin experience can be just as important as choosing the ship and itinerary.

That’s one of the reasons I love doing this kind of personal research. I don’t just want to tell my clients, “Here are your cabin choices.” I want to help them figure out which experience makes sense for the way THEY like to travel. ❤️

So take a peek inside our cabin and tell me…

👇 When you cruise, are you a “give me a comfortable room because I’m barely in it” person, or do you like to have all the extra perks and amenities?

And stay tuned… because there’s still plenty more MSC research to share! 😉🚢

09/23/2026

🚢 MSC SEASCAPE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS 🚢

WOW. Just… WOW! 😍

Our very first impression of the MSC Seascape was exactly that—WOW!

We walked out of our VRBO and there she was… sitting majestically in the port of Galveston. And I’m not going to lie, seeing that beautiful ship waiting for us definitely got me excited! 😂🚢

Then we boarded, and WOW all over again!

The MSC Seascape is the most beautiful cruise ship we have ever been on. ❤️

One thing I really liked right away was that MSC allows you to take your carry-on luggage directly to your cabin and drop it off. 🙌 That meant we didn’t have to drag our bags around while we started exploring.

And explore we did!

Our first stop was lunch at the buffet, and when I say MASSIVE, I mean MASSIVE! 😂🍴 There were so many food choices and plenty of seating, so even with a ship this large, finding somewhere to sit wasn’t a struggle for us.

After lunch, we started walking around and taking everything in.

And there was SO much to see! 👀

👧 The kids’ area was AMAZING!
🏊‍♀️ Multiple pools
🌊 Waterslides
✨ Beautiful spaces everywhere we looked
🚢 And, of course, that incredible atrium!

The atrium was one of the first things that really caught our attention. The multi-level design, sweeping staircase, glass and modern décor make it such a beautiful space. It’s definitely one of those places where you find yourself stopping to look around and take it all in.

And the ship is HUGE! The MSC Seascape is 1,059 feet long, has 20 decks, and can accommodate more than 5,600 guests.

We spent our first few hours just walking around, exploring and saying, “Wow… look at this!” 😂

And remember, I was there doing some personal research so I could better help my clients. 😉 So naturally, I had to check EVERYTHING out!

This is just the beginning of my MSC Seascape series, because I have LOTS more to share!

🍴 The food & dining
🛏️ Our cabin
🎭 Entertainment & activities
🏊‍♀️ The pools & outdoor areas
🌊 The waterslides
🌴 Our ports of call
⭐ And my overall thoughts on MSC

Have you sailed on MSC before? What was the first thing that impressed you when you stepped onboard? 👇🚢

09/22/2026

Sometimes you just have to do a little personal research… all in the name of helping my clients! 😉🚢

This past week, I had the opportunity to sail on the MSC Seascape out of Galveston, and let me tell you… I took my job of “researching” very seriously! 😂

I wanted to experience MSC for myself so I could give my clients more than just information I’ve read online. I wanted to see it, experience it, eat the food, explore the ship, visit the ports and get a feel for what an MSC cruise is really like.

And now that I’m back, I have LOTS to share! 👀

Over the next several posts, I’ll be sharing:
🚢 My thoughts on the MSC Seascape
🍴 The food & dining
🏊‍♀️ The ship, entertainment & activities
🛏️ The cabins
🌴 Our ports of call
⭐ What surprised me
💭 What I loved (and maybe a few things I didn’t 😂)
…and who I think might really enjoy an MSC cruise!

Because when you book with me, I want to be able to tell you about a destination or cruise from personal experience—not just from a brochure. ❤️

So consider this your official warning… 😂

The MSC Seascape posts are coming!

And if you’ve ever cruised with MSC, I’d love to hear from you! What did you love about it? What would you want me to check out or talk about? 👇

09/22/2026

09/13/2026

What day is it? It's cruise day🛳️🎉🏖️

09/08/2026

It almost time🙌

09/07/2026

🚢🌴 JUST BOOKED! 🌴🚢

My clients are officially counting down to November 2027! 🎉

They’re headed out on a Princess Cruise with stops in Grand Turk and Amber Cove. It's so much fun to have a vacation planned to look forward to😍

Picture this…☀️
🏝️ Beautiful Caribbean beaches
🌊 Turquoise water
🍹 Relaxing on the ship
🌴 Exploring Grand Turk
✨ Enjoying all that Amber Cove has to offer
…and NO alarm clock telling you it’s time to go to work!

This is exactly why I love what I do. I get to take the “We really should plan a cruise” conversation and turn it into “It’s BOOKED!” 🙌

If a cruise has been on your wish list, don’t wait until you’re ready to go to start planning. There are already some amazing opportunities for 2027 and 2028, and I’d love to help you find the right ship, itinerary and cabin for YOU. ❤️

So…who’s ready to trade the daily routine for a Caribbean cruise? 🛳️🌴

📩 Send me a message and let’s start planning YOUR getaway!

09/04/2026

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09/03/2026

🌴🚢 **SPRING BREAK 2027 = CRUISE TIME!** 🚢🌴

What if this year’s Spring Break looked like **7 nights in the Caribbean** instead of the same old routine? 😎☀️

Set sail from **New Orleans aboard Carnival Liberty** for an unforgettable family getaway!

📅 **March 21–28, 2027**
🚢 **7-Night Carnival Liberty Cruise**
🛏️ **Ocean View Cabin**
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 **Family of 4 — $2,512 TOTAL!** 🤩

🌊 **Your Caribbean stops:**
🇯🇲 Montego Bay, Jamaica
🇰🇾 Grand Cayman
🇲🇽 Cozumel, Mexico

💰 **Deposit:** $872 at booking
📅 **Final payment:** December 21, 2026
🛎️ **Gratuities:** Additional $119 per person

That means you can enjoy **7 nights of family fun, beautiful Caribbean ports, delicious food, entertainment, and plenty of memories—all without unpacking and repacking at every destination!** ❤️

☀️ **Spring Break + Caribbean + Family Time = PERFECT COMBINATION!**

📩 **Message Ricky and Teresa@Travelin' with the Mouse** and let us help you get your family booked!

*Pricing is based on a family of 4 in an ocean view cabin and is subject to change until booked.*

08/31/2026

🍂 Fall Break in Gatlinburg! 🍂

If you’ve been thinking about a little mountain getaway this fall, this one might be calling your name! 🏔️🍁

📅 October 10–13
📍 Gatlinburg, TN
🏨 Brookside Lodge – Riverside Deluxe Room
🛏️ 2 Queen Beds + Fireplace
🥞 Breakfast buffet included!

October is one of my favorite times to visit the Smokies. The leaves are starting to put on their beautiful fall show, the temperatures are cooler and more comfortable, and there’s just something about waking up in the mountains when the air has that crisp fall feeling. 🍁🍂

And the location makes it easy to enjoy some of Gatlinburg’s favorite attractions without constantly getting in the car!

🎢 Anakeesta – about a 13-minute walk
🐠 Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies – about a 15-minute walk

After a day of exploring, imagine coming back to your room, relaxing by the fireplace and listening to the river. ❤️

Whether you’re looking for a family fall-break getaway, a couples’ escape, or just an excuse to enjoy the Smoky Mountains in sweater weather, Gatlinburg in October is hard to beat!

🍁 Who would you take on a fall getaway to the Smokies?

Want me to price this getaway for you? Send me a message! 🏔️