Can a ship be too big?  Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Sea answers that question. It’s never too big! This ship  targets teenagers (drop them off at the Boardwalk & pick them up a week later) as well as couples & singles who want a myriad of activities. Experience sun bathing, ice skating, a walk thru Central Park, a Broadway show, 20 dining options, comedy & jazz clubs,tasting & lets not forget room service for the romance. So use your airline miles & plan your great escape.  First stop – Miami for  a taste of the Latin beat!

Does being married or single influence Where2Stay? Location, cost, size & child friendly all play a part. Do you want your hotel, hip & modern with sexy dark lounges, a DJ spinning “singles” on the roof? Or do you prefer a quiet, elegant & romantic hotel? Sometimes you might want to “marry” the two which is the hardest to find. You will see an M (married), S (single), or an MS, (married/single) next to each hotel.

Where2Stay -Click On Hotel to Reserve

Perry South Beach –  With the smallest room being 550 Sq.Ft this over the top cool hotel is truly a destination. Swim & dine on the “Rooftop”, lounge on round beds, listen to underwater music, work out at famous Spa at David Barton Gym & dine at STK. Did I forget to mention its gorgeous? (S)

The Setai – Dramitic design of coral pink, black granite, dark teak this long awaited hotel opening is cool elegance.  Book a room in the new tower, have romantic strolls on the beach outside your door or choose from one of three pools all different temperature.  Magazines and I Pods provided! (M)

Shore Club -Plan on never leaving. Modeled after YSL gardens in Marrakesh, with private walkways, alcoves for secret assignations, a sky bar, massages on the sand, beds by the 2 infinity pools, & dinner at Nobu. Steamy & hot? You bet! (M/S)

Where2Dine & Dance – South Beach – Home of Nuevo Latin food & music. Hot spots for dining – Yuca ( don’t miss Wed, Fri, & Sunday salsa lessons), Bongo’s Cuban Cafe owned by Emilio & Gloria Estafan. Baru Urbana combining food w/ Latin American wall art. Hit the Well Lounge for people watching and ultimate Latin dancing.

Where2Shop  – For the fashionista search out Alchemist, a unique store w/a twist.  It’s on the Fifth floor of a parking garage.  Art installation, glass walls combined with curated international designer collections.

Where2Sail –

Nassau– don’t miss Paradise Island and lunch at GrayCliff, once a private home owned by pirates, turned into a luxurious hotel and a world class dining destination.

St Martin/St Maarten– the smallest island in the world to be split into two nations-Dutch & French.  Marigot on the French side is perfect for designer labels & cosmetics . Philipsburg on the Dutch side is jewelry, watch and diamond heaven.  Check out Effy and Zhaveri for jewels. Remember all is Duty Free!  Don’t forget to purchase a new suitcase to carry it all!  But remember you still are stopping in…

St. Thomas– The Grand Daddy of shopping ports. Little Switzerland & Diamond International are good to browse through but be sure to compare prices w/ other stores.  Best buys also include liquor, spices & hot sauces (something for the guys). Hit the North Shore for beaches & dining in French town

Tip : Love David Yurman?  The Caribbean is the only place to buy his collections at a discount -added plus it’s Duty Free!

Cruise N’ with the Wear Girls