princessmull

Looking for some recommendations.
Planning a trip to Greece next summer for husband and me. Debating between doing a Royal Caribbean cruise versus just flying to Athens and then island hopping.
There are options from Athens-Athens, Rome-Rome, Venice-Venice, and even Athens-Rome. All 7-night cruises that stop in Athens, Santorini, and Mykonos, with some also stopping in Croatia or Crete. If we did cruise we would like tack on a 1-2 at the beginning and end of the cruise.

Debating what would be the best bang for buck, and also the most fun. If we didn't do a cruise, we would likely fly into Athens, ferry to Paros spend a few days, and then ferry to Naxos and spend a few days.

What is the better trip?
Food and beach are top priority. We like to drink but aren't big club people. We also like history and would be down to see artifacts/ go to museums.

I owned and lived in the Hollydale Condos until July 2025, and I can definitely say that the only communication the homeowner's association had with the owners was about a year ago when we were told the condos weren't going to be sold or demolished. So if something has changed in the last month (which I doubt because I am friends with the family that bought the condo from me, and they would have mentioned it), the owners of Hollydale have not been told anything about selling the condos to the state.

I can't imagine a world where the condos have to be demolished, and Ivars doesn't. For those not familiar, the condos are directly next to and behind Ivars.

had a really horrible experience a couple of weeks ago at Chow Yum. Roach crawling on the wall next to our table during dinner which i waved down the waitress, she killed it, and I quickly got over it. I understand Louisiana summer. But then a dead fly in my drink- in the middle of a full drink stuck between the ice. I can deal with a gnat flying in my drink, but this was a bug that obviously entered the drink while they were making it. IDK if their ice buckets aren't clean or what, but it was disgusting. Got the full meal comped and the manager apologized a lot but won't be going back anytime soon.

I bought a pre-made lasagna from Calvin's yesterday that is in my fridge. No instructions on how to cook it. What temperature and how long should I cook it for?
TIA

Going to Aruba in March for about 8 nights during Mardi Gras Week. Staying at the Hyatt Regency Spa & Casino. Any recommendations for restaurants, shops, excursions, etc. TIA.

Fiancé and I are thinking Greece for Honeymoon. Thinking Athens, Paros, Naxos, and Santorini. Any recommendations?

good suggestions above.
I would add Natchez coffee company for breakfast/brunch.
Pearl St. Pasta, Wardo's, the Camp, Natchez Brewery Company, and Frankies are my top suggestions.
Frankie's is a really aesthetic restaurant. They modeled it after the Columns hotel in New Orleans.

I would suggest going to one of the many Darby's downtown and walking around.
Also St. Mary's basilica is a beautiful Catholic church if yall are into that. Truly a spectacular church.

I went to MCA and loved it. 10 years ago when I was deciding to where to go, my parents told me Chapelle was not an option and I essentially chose between Dominican and MCA. However, Chapelle has gotten much better in the last 5 years. They got a new principal who revamped the school.

If this was 5-10 years ago, I would say push her towards Mount Carmel, but now let her decide. Mount Carmel was a great school, I made friends I still have today and I felt prepared for LSU bc of MCA. I think Mount Carmel still has the better reputation in New Orleans but MCA and Chapelle are both good schools.

Does anyone know what hotel the team is staying at in Dallas? Just got to Dallas and am thinking after the game night head to the hotel.

It is not me that is anti-mexico. it is the bride. i have tried to convinvce her that the resorts are safe and that you dont leave the resort once you arrive. however, not my bach trip so we will do what she wants.
i was looking for actual recommendations, not people still saying Mexico after i said not Mexico