I’m gearing up for an epic Canada and New England cruise this fall, all in hopes of catching those famous autumn leaves in action! The adventure kicks off with two days in New York, then it’s off to board the Enchanted Princess in Brooklyn. From there, we’re setting sail to Newport, Rhode Island; Boston, Massachusetts; Saint John, New Brunswick; and Halifax, Nova Scotia on a 7-day journey. Bring on the crisp air and vibrant colors! 🍁🍂

First things first—our custom Medallions arrived! I went with the ship’s crest, keeping it classy, and hubby’s got his horoscope sign, repping the stars. 

We've got a red-eye to NYC, and it’s been ages since I’ve been there! Plus, it’s hubby’s first time, so we’re both pretty excited. We’re on a non-stop from LAX to JFK, dreaming of First Class, but hey—Delta Comfort will do! Got all my essentials: earbuds, cozy clothes, inflatable pillow, and a movie lineup ready to roll. Sleep? Hardly. But we touch down in New York in the morning, ready for adventure.

Mistake #1: The minute we step outside, a guy offers us a “taxi.” Perfect timing, right? He says it'll be $95 to Upper Manhattan, and that’s within range, so we follow him—past the legit taxi line, over to a different car. Our luggage is loaded when I notice, uh-oh, no card machine! I ask, "Do you take credit cards?" He says, "No, just cash or Zelle.” I’m definitely not Zelle-ing a random guy, and I’d rather keep my cash handy. So, we get out and head straight to the real taxi line.

The head taxi guy there hooks us up with a cab, and the fare? Just $85—and they take cards! Lesson learned: stick to the taxi line right outside. It’s quick, legit, and card-friendly!

We’re crashing at my niece’s place in the Upper West Side while she’s out of town, and after a quick freshen-up, we’re off to Central Park—just a few blocks away! We stroll until our legs are basically begging for mercy, which turns out to be only about a quarter of the park. Jet lag is definitely kicking in, so we make our way back and crash for a nice, long snooze.

 After our nap, we head over to Amsterdam Avenue, where there’s no shortage of restaurant options! We land at  Rancho Tequileria for Mexican food, a margarita for me, and a beer for him. It’s a super chill spot with awesome food and even better service. After dinner, we wander around the neighborhood, scoping out all the other cool spots for future nights out. But we keep it low-key tonight—tomorrow’s a big tour day, and I need to store up some energy! for Mexican food, a margarita for me, and a beer for him. It’s a super chill spot with awesome food and even better service. After dinner, we wander around the neighborhood, scoping out all the other cool spots for future nights out. But we keep it low-key tonight—tomorrow’s a big tour day, and I need to store up some energy!