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February 7, 2026
Cruise the Caribbean Doug Sampson
Springfield Airport
February 7 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Starting this adventure. On board our plane to fly to Dallas. We then fly on to Miami later today.
TravelerNo escalator mishaps, I hope.
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Doug SampsonNo escalator attack this trip so far.
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Dallas Airport
February 7 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Pulling up to the gate in Dallas. Have about 90 minutes before we leave for Miami.
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Miami
February 7 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
We arrived in Miami and took an Uber to our hotel The Chesterfield. We stayed there a year ago and found the staff very friendly. When we got there, they could not find our reservation. We had a reservation number, but no luck. After searching, they found it had apparently been canceled January 2nd for some reason and we were never told about it. Real good! In South Beach with no place to stay for 2 nights. The Chesterfield was booked. Luckily the staff remains to be very friendly. He found us another place to stay a block away, and it was even less expensive! Frustrating but problem solved.Read more
TravelerSometimes you have the worst luck! But lucky in the end! 🎉
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Sunrise on South Beach
February 8 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
Up early to see the sunrise on South Beach in Miami. Cool for Florida, but warmer than home.
Traveler I was hoping you were going to share pictures this way! Thank you.
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Lifeguard Towers
February 8 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
The iconic lifeguard towers of Miami Beach. These iconic towers began after Hurricane Andrew devastated the area in 1992. As part of Miami Beach’s recovery and revitalization efforts, architect William Lane was commissioned to redesign the lifeguard stands. His vision transformed them from standard, utilitarian structures into eye-catching landmarks that reflected Miami Beach’s vibrant art deco and modernist aesthetic.Read more
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Art Deco District
February 8 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
Alive and well, the Art Deco district in Miami comes alive in the evening with its neon and bright colors.

Located in South Beach between along Ocean Drive, Collins Ave, and Washington Ave, it boasts the world's largest collection of Art Deco architecture. Featuring over 800 preserved buildings from the 1920s–1940s, this area is renowned for its pastel-colored hotels, neon signs, and eclectic, tropical "Streamline Moderne" and MiMo (Miami Modern) style.Read more
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Mr. Pink
February 9 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Mr. Pink Takes Flight by French artist Philippe Katerine. A series of pink inflatables located along Lincoln Road in Miami, Florida.
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Leaving Miami
February 9 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
At the cruise terminal, on board, ready to start our cruise. Here are some pictures from the cruise terminal looking back at Miami.
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Friendly Seagulls
February 9 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Some seagulls awaiting a chance to snatch some food off the aft deck of the ship.
TravelerDid they snatch any of your food? We always had to keep an eye out for sneaky, food snatching chickens on one of the Hawaiian islands we visited.
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Doug SampsonThey were ready but we kept close tabs on our food. You know, we never wanted to go hungry on the cruise so we were protective.
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Sunset
February 9, Straits of Florida ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
Sunset over Miami as we leave the port and head out to sea.
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Beach Sky
February 10 on the Bahamas ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
A view from my chaise on the beach.
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Cruising Along
February 11, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 72 °F
Out on the aft deck looking at our wake.
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Cruise wear
February 12 in Curacao ⋅ 🌬 81 °F
Getting ready for dinner.
TravelerYou look so stylish, cool, and happy! I love it 😊
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TravelerWhat Darin said!
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Beaches on Curaçao
February 13 in Curacao ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
Checking out some of the beaches around Curaçao.
Traveler Pretty lady in her swim suit.
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The Queen Emma Bridge
February 13 in Curacao ⋅ 🌙 81 °F
The Queen Emma Bridge, nicknamed the "Swinging Old Lady," is a historic wooden pontoon bridge in Willemstad, Curaçao, that connects the Punda and Otrobanda districts. Built in 1888, it's famous for swinging open sideways to allow ships to pass through the St. Anna Bay, and when it closes, free ferries shuttle pedestrians across. It's a popular landmark, especially at night when it's lit up, offering great views of the colorful Dutch colonial architecture.Read more
TravelerI still want to be known as the “swinging old lady”!
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Whiptail Lizard
February 14 in Bonaire
Even though we are on Bonaire this lizard is known as an Aruba Whiptail lizard (Cnemidophorus arubensis), locally known on the island as the Kododo or Blòblò. Adult males are renowned for their vibrant, iridescent blue scales on their sides and tail,Read more
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Navigational Markers
February 14 in Bonaire ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
Navigational obelisks or markers were built around 1837 - 1850 to act as shore markers for ships coming to load salt from the nearby salt flats. The different colors were used to identify which salt pan they were docking at.Read more
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Bonaire’s Pink Salt Flats
February 14 in Bonaire ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
The Bonaire salt flats, located in the island's southern region, feature striking pink evaporation ponds, massive white salt pyramids, and historic 19th-century slave huts. These 3,700-hectare active solar salt pans are a primary industry and a surreal, scenic destination near Willemstoren Lighthouse.
Key details about the Bonaire Salt Flats:
Production & Color: Seawater is evaporated by sun and wind, with brine shrimp and bacteria creating distinct pink colors in the ponds.
Salt Pyramids: White, 50-foot piles of roughly 10,000 metric tons of 99.6% pure salt are visible from afar, awaiting shipment.Read more
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Aruba
February 15 in Aruba ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
Once again we found this sign in Orangestad. It had moved locations since our last visit.
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The Wildlife
February 15 in Aruba ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
Iguanas sunny themselves along the shore in Orangestad.
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Dutch Influence
February 15 in Aruba ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
The architecture in Aruba is heavily influenced by the Dutch.
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Ocho Rios
February 17 in Jamaica ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Walking the town of Ocho Rios, Jamaica lead to the discovery of some brightly painted wall murals.
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Back on the Beach
February 19 on the Bahamas ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Another beautiful day spent on the beach relaxing.
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Time to Return Home
February 20 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 27 °F
All good trips must come to an end. Flying back home and seeing the sunset from 30,000 feet. Leaving the lights of Chicago behind.
TravelerAnother great log of a great trip - thanks for sharing all the info and photos! I'm glad you had fun 😊
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Trip end
February 20, 2026