We chose this cruise as one of our favorite islands, Barbados, was the first stop and it happen to fall on our actual 25th anniversary. We planned to renew our vows on the beach there.
We flew into San Juan on Friday night and spent our nights pre-cruise at the Ritz Carlton. I loved this hotel, they made it a special stay, as they knew we were celebrating our anniversary, and had our room decorated with rose petals, everywhere. The pool is beautiful and the beach was nice too. We spent Saturday sitting on the beach for most of the day, and then by the pool. We went across the street for dinner at Metropol, for some authentic Cuban/Puerto Rican food - yummy!
Sunday - I had my husband's father and his wife (Jim & Sandy) and another couple of friends (Glenn & Lauri) staying at the Raddison, surprise cruise guests for my husband! He had no idea, I had kept the secret for 3 months. I had arranged for a car to pick them up and take them to the ship before us, so they could get champagne and meet us in our room for the big - SURPRISE!