Coastal Connections by Boardwalk

08/31/2026

Thinking about taking your first cruise but have NO idea where to start? 🛳️

Cruise line. Ship. Cabin. Drink packages. Dining. Excursions. Gratuities…

It can go from “A cruise sounds fun!” to “Why are there 700 decisions?” pretty quickly. 😂

So I put together a free guide with 10 things I wish every first-time cruiser knew before sailing.

These are the things I find myself explaining to new cruisers all the time — and knowing them before you book can make the whole process a lot easier.

Grab the free guide here 👇
https://coastalconnectionsbyboardwalk.myflodesk.com/o9a5l0lsqq

And if you're already a cruiser, tell me: what's ONE thing you wish you'd known before your first cruise?

08/30/2026

Let's play travel matchmaker. ✈️🌎

Tell me:

**1. Who are you traveling with?**
Solo, spouse, friends, kids, whole family…

**2. How many days do you have?**

**3. What's your approximate budget?**

And I'll tell you **where I'd send you.** 👀

You can give me as much or as little information as you want. 👇

08/27/2026

A little travel-advisor PSA because this one gets people ALL the time. ✈️

When you're comparing two vacations, don't just compare the total price.

Look at what's actually included.

A $3,500 vacation can sometimes be a much better value than a $3,000 vacation once you start adding:

✈️ Flights
🚗 Airport transfers
🍹 Drinks
🍽️ Dining
💵 Gratuities
📶 Wi-Fi
🎟️ Activities or excursions
🧳 Baggage fees

This is especially true with cruises and all-inclusive resorts. The number at the bottom of the screen doesn't always tell the whole story.

I always tell people: **compare the vacation you're actually going to take — not just the starting price.**

What vacation extra annoys you the MOST to pay for? 😂

08/26/2026

Okay, I want to know where everyone stands on this one. 😂

When you travel, are you:

**A.** I have an itinerary. I have reservations. I know where we're eating Tuesday at 6:30. 📋

**B.** I know where I'm sleeping and when my flight leaves. We'll figure out the rest when we get there. ✈️

**C.** Somewhere in the middle — plan the important stuff and leave room to wander.

I'm definitely __C___.

Which one are you? 👇

08/25/2026

🎄✨ New York City at Christmas?! YES PLEASE! ✨🎄

December 1-5, 2026

We’re talking New York City during the holiday season with:

🎭 An included Broadway show
🎄 Rockefeller Center all decked out for Christmas
💃 The Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes
🗽 Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
🏙️ Guided NYC sightseeing
❤️ 9/11 Memorial & Museum
🛍️ Free time for Christmas shopping and exploring
🍽️ 5 included meals
🏨 4 nights at the Sheraton New York Times Square

December 2026 | 5 Days / 4 Nights

Pricing starts at $3,649 per person based on triple occupancy or $3,699 per person based on double occupancy.

Want even MORE time in the city? An additional pre or post night can be added for $260 per person.

✈️ Flights are not included in the listed pricing, but they can absolutely be bundled into your package from your preferred airport.

If seeing New York City at Christmas has been sitting on your bucket list, this may be your sign. 🎅🏼✨

❤️ Heart this post or comment “NYC” if you’re interested, and I’ll get you the details!

08/22/2026

I have a question for my **“one day I'm going to do that”** travelers. ✈️

What's the trip you've been talking about for YEARS but still haven't taken?

Alaska? 🏔️
Italy? 🇮🇹
African safari? 🦁
Hawaii? 🌺
European river cruise? 🚢
Greece? 🇬🇷
Antarctica? 🐧
Something completely different?

I swear everybody has at least one destination sitting in the back of their brain waiting for “someday.”

Drop yours below. 👇

And if you've already taken someone else's dream trip, jump in and tell them whether it lived up to the hype!

08/21/2026

One of the biggest travel mistakes I see?

Choosing a resort or cruise based on the price and star rating alone. 👀

Two resorts can both be called “5-star all-inclusive” and offer COMPLETELY different experiences.

One may have an incredible beach but average food. Another may be amazing for couples but terrible for families. One may be quiet and relaxing, while the resort next door has music going until midnight.

Cruises are the same way. 🚢

The cheapest cruise isn't necessarily the best value — and the most expensive one isn't automatically the best fit either.

I spend a ridiculous amount of time comparing things like location, room categories, beaches, dining, ships, itineraries, what's actually included and, most importantly, **who the trip is for**.

Because there's really no universal “best” resort or cruise.

There's the best one **for you**.

What's one thing you absolutely WILL NOT compromise on when you travel? 👇

08/19/2026

Okay, travelers — I’m curious about this one. 👀

If someone handed you a plane ticket tomorrow and said you could go ANYWHERE, but you had to leave within 48 hours…

Where are you going? ✈️🌎

No worrying about PTO. No checking the bank account. No coordinating everybody’s schedules. 😂

Just pick the destination.

Mine? I’m going on an African safari. 🦁✈️ No hesitation.

I want to see what destination gets the most votes!

08/12/2026

08/10/2026

🌎✨ WHAT'S THE ONE TRIP YOU KEEP SAYING "SOMEDAY" ABOUT? ✨🌎

You know the one…

The destination you've saved pictures of.

The trip you've talked about for YEARS.

The place you always say you'll visit "someday."

🇮🇹 Italy?

🇬🇷 Greece?

🦁 An African safari?

🐢 The Galápagos?

🇦🇺 Australia & New Zealand?

🏔️ Alaska?

🌴 An overwater bungalow somewhere tropical?

🚢 A bucket-list cruise?

Here's your reminder that "someday" eventually needs a date. ❤️

👇 Tell me YOUR someday trip!