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Damned....   got a text this morning from a FB Group Admin in reference to a group I read and comment in often.  They don't like my 'tone' of voice.  At some level, I sort of get it.  But at some other level ....  not. If folks post stupid shit, and I openly question it ...  and folks get butt hurt ..   well, one gets the picture.  Sigh.  Guess I'll take a break for awhile.   Around 10% of the posts I find informative.  About 10% are just idiotitc.  Guessing 50% are reptiivive because people join and ask the same fucking questions over and over and over becuase they are either too stupid and/or lazy, to read many of the posts prior or do a basic search in the group.   This ties back to a Vacation Club I bought into last year.  I've become ultra focused on it to maximize the benefits, to get the best ROI.   On the other hand, you have folks that have been members for years that never utili...

From Rock to Country: Why the Country Music Cruise Was One Hell of a Ride Last year we did MORC (Monsters of Rock Cruise), and it was an absolute friggin’ blast —but it was rock music, loud guitars, and head-banging days and nights. When it came time to rebook for 2026, we decided to shake things up a bit. That’s when we stumbled across the Country Music Cruise 2026 . I casually mentioned it to my cousin… and next thing you know, we were all booked. Looking back now, that decision was made 11 months ago , and as it turns out, our timing couldn’t have been better. As the months rolled on between booking and boarding , I stayed pretty low-key about the whole thing. Honestly, I even joked that I’d cancel if I could—we’d been traveling nonstop, and I was feeling a little travel-worn. Thankfully, that never happened. Because everything lined up just right. The weather back home? A mess. Florida and the Gulf of America? Absolute perfection. Beating Winter… Barely We changed things up this ...

All three are owned by the same entity, and actually have a lot of visual similarities.  We've been To Maraoma Beach Several times, Akumal twice and Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres once.  We love 'em all!  But .... we do lean towards Akumal a lil ....  but next on our list to travet to is Akumal , with PBCM the following month!  A lot of the below is a compilation via various sources on the 'net. 🧭 Secrets Resorts Compared: Akumal vs Maroma Beach vs Playa Blanca All three are adults-only, all-inclusive luxury resorts, but they deliver very different experiences depending on what you value most. 🌿 Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya Best for Nature, Snorkeling & Relaxed Romance ✅ Pros Snorkeling with sea turtles directly off the beach Lush, jungle-style grounds create a romantic, immersive atmosphere Calm, laid-back vibe — great for couples who want to unplug Strong food and service consistency Easy access to cenotes, Akumal town, and Tulum ❌ Cons Bea...

 Our second time over the last few years.   This has been on my nephew's bucket list for many moons and to celebrate his 50th, four of us flew in to enjoy the Keys! Lucy and I jumped on a plane out of DFW for a direct flight, Pablo and Beth a day apart and flying in each with one stop.  Once on the ground, we Lucy and I grabbed a cab and less than 15 minutes later were at our Resort which we got via Airbnb. Turns out to be a great location on the water with two heated pools and just a quick jaunt from downtown.  Hour later Pablo cabs it over and we're ubering towards Duval to kick it up a lil.  Find some grub, pop into a few joints, grab some bottles to take home and we've got the first night in the books. Following day, we'll have a few mimosas (shock!) on the back patio and make our say to the Pool  Addtionally, I've got a golf cart being delivered for the rest of trip so we'll have solid transportation.  The entire trip will be sunny and absent...