Our 2nd port on our Eastern Caribbean Disney Cruise was St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. We split up at this port with my husband and son going snorkeling on a catamaran to see turtles and tropical fish while I went on the "St Johns - On your own" excursion so that I could explore Virgin Islands National Park.

Join us as we visit the Top of the Baths National Park on Virgin Gorda during our port stop in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

We explored via Disney Cruise Excursion: Tour The Baths at Virgin Gorda – With Lunch", (TT04)

Join us as we set sail on Embarkation Day on our first Halloween on the High Seas onboard the Disney Fantasy!

A long weekend exploring the area around Monterey to find birds and just enjoy hikes in nature!

Hampton Inn San Jose Airport

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Monterey Birding Trips

Elkhorn Slough

Seacliff State Beach

Natural Bridges State Beach

We end our Southwest Adventure with stops at Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Franklin Mountains State Park.

Exploring Carlsbad Caverns National Park including the Bat Flight program

We explore White Sands National park and Alamogordo, New Mexico!

Links:

White Sands National Park

Info on sledding at White Sands

2 days of fun in Santa Fe! Links to places mentioned:

New Mexico River Adventures

Oldest House

San Miguel Chapel (Oldest Chapel)

Loretto Chapel

Spiral Staircase story

La Casa Sena (appears to now be closed)