Leon and I spent a few restful days in Jamaica, and enjoyed the wonderful amenities of its Resorts!

I just returned from a pre-inaugural cruise on the amazing Oasis of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s new megaship.

Oasis of the Seas' amazing rock wall!

I envision this revolutionary ‘destination ship’ as a perfect vacation for Healthy Lifestyle cruisers, as well as for my Bar/Bat Mitzvah Vacations groups and families with young children. Call me if you’re thinking of cruising on the Oasis!

Here’s a short slideshow highlighting the fantastic fitness options aboard Oasis of the Seas:

Ellen’s Travel Dish - a travel advice blog by Ellen Paderson, president of Smiles and Miles Travel!

We specialize in family travel, cruise tours, Destination Weddings, and All-inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean. I personally visit virtually all the properties I recommend, and I’m known as a detail-oriented advocate for my clients….see some client testimonials.

I’m also the proprietor of Barmitzvahvacations.com, an innovative concept that locates your son or daughter’s coming of age celebration in an historic synagogue in the Caribbean. Wrapped around the ceremony is a memorable family vacation for a small or large group, based in a hotel, holiday villa or cruise ship.

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