Cece In The City

Tag: Travel blog

  • LA Dreams: My Ultimate Adventure in the City of Stars

    Finally made it to Los Angeles! This city has been on my travel bucket list forever, and it did not disappoint. From iconic landmarks to bustling streets, my LA experience was a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and sunshine. Let’s dive into some of the unforgettable places I got to explore!

    Hollywood Walk of Fame: Kicking off with a classic! The Walk of Fame is every bit as vibrant and chaotic as I imagined—it’s a strip filled with stores, street performers, and nonstop hustle. Everyone’s out here grinding, selling, and entertaining, and I even spotted a few familiar names on those famous stars. The traffic, though? A true crawl, but hey, it gives you time to soak in the atmosphere!

    Santa Monica Pier: This spot was an absolute vibe. Between the beautiful beach views, live music, and that must-have funnel cake, I was in paradise. I even caught a street performer dancing to his own song about tacos—pure LA energy! As the sun set over the ocean, the entire place just glowed. It’s the kind of magic that makes you never want to leave.

    In-N-Out Burger: Of course, I had to make the pilgrimage! This West Coast legend definitely lives up to the hype, with those juicy burgers and the iconic simplicity of the menu. But full disclosure: I could’ve eaten two! I’ll be back for that double cheeseburger, for sure.

    Hollywood Sign: A total bucket-list moment! We didn’t get all the way up, but seeing it up close was surreal. There’s something about standing in front of that iconic sign, saying “Hollywood,” and realizing you’re actually there! And the city lights at night? Jaw-dropping.

    Long Beach: This spot is its own little paradise. We checked out the Yard House, saw the cruise ship, and wandered through a ton of cool shops. Live music, patio restaurants, and great bars make Long Beach a perfect chill-out spot—ideal for winding down after a day of sightseeing.

    These were my top five highlights, but honestly, LA is packed with so much to explore. The time zone difference kept me on my toes, but the entire experience was worth it. If you haven’t been to LA yet, you’re missing out on an adventure. It’s pricey, sure, but this city might just be the perfect fit for anyone chasing big dreams. Can’t wait to plan my return!

  • Cancun Thrills & New Friendships: An Unforgettable Adventure!

    A couple of years ago, I packed my bags and headed to Cancun with a few friends, and what an adventure it turned out to be! Cancun was full of unforgettable firsts, from conquering my fear on a zip line high above the treetops to diving into a chilly underground cave pool. That initial zip line ride was both terrifying and exhilarating—soaring over the trees and feeling the rush as we zipped across the jungle was an absolute thrill.

    Then came the ATVs! We roared down the trails, kicking up mud, and I’m so glad I wasn’t last in line because my ATV ran out of gas halfway through! It added a funny twist to an already wild ride.

    And let’s talk about the beach—clear, sparkling turquoise water and soft sand that just invites you to relax. Cancun’s beaches are truly next-level, with that crystal-clear, picture-perfect water that you can see straight through. We also hit up the club at our resort, where the nightlife was buzzing, and we ended up meeting some fantastic new friends from Canada. We still keep in touch, thanks to the magic of Facebook!

    Cancun was everything I could’ve asked for in a vacation and more. It was a place I’ll never forget, and while it’s checked off my bucket list, I’d love to explore more of Mexico next time. Here’s to more adventures and new friends along the way!

  • Traveled to Clearwater FL

    Traveled to Clearwater FL

     

    Had a chance to go to Clearwater FL. The beach was nice, and it was a great day to go. The waves were hitting just right. I love to go to the beach and just relax. It gives me peace of mind. We also went to the escape room. Now that was fun, we ended up winning and getting out of it. We had to open a couple of doors and get a couple of clues. It was hard and it makes you think. I love going to the escape room. It’s better when you go as a group and have more brains lol.

    We also did the dolphin tour, and we were able to see two dolphins jumping out of the water and sight seeing that was cool. It also took us to another little, small part to do scuba diving if we wanted too. It was a good trip with great friends. We went to a couple spots to eat and just see what clearwater had to offer.

    I definitely would go back. It’s a nice spot for vacation and a lot to do. This was just a weekend getaway, so we didn’t have a lot of time to do everything we wanted to do. I loved the view and if you have never been check it out. The Beach is nice if you love going to the beach.

     

    Tell me about your experience If you ever have been. What were some of the things that you did while there?

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  • City of Love By Preston Turner

    Check out the article that Preston Turner did on the City of Love

    Go to https://cecenetworking.wordpress.com/2022/10/12/interview-with-luenell/

  • Panama City Beach, Fl

    Panama City Beach, FL

    By: Cece Hymes

    I had a chance to go to the beach with some friends and have some fun. It was my birthday as usual I got to be somewhere with some water. We had a great time. We ate a lot of Crab legs. We went to an all you can eat buffet with crab legs, seafood and more.

    We also went to ClubLaVela, which was really nice. While we were there Bone Crusher came to perform all the way from Atlanta GA. The place had so many different levels and parts you could go to. Nice big TV outside with a pond and just real classy and nice.

    The Beach was nice and beautiful. Great place to go out with your friends and enjoy just experiencing the different beaches in FL is nice and they have clear water beaches. Once you experienced nice water you would go back for me. September was a great month to go.

    Thankful for great friends and great vibes. Also came back here for a family trip and we did wonderworks and different activities. We enjoyed the indoor pools and hot tubs. Panama City Beach is not too far from Atlanta. It’s a nice place to getaway for the weekend if you want to relax, enjoy the beach and it has a lot of entertainment for family and friends.

    Have you ever been? If so, how was your experience? Where did you stay?

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  • The Southern Pedaler

    The Southern Pedaler in Atlanta GA

    By: Cece Hymes

    I had a chance to experience the Southern Pedaler in Atlanta GA with some friends. The Southern Pedaler is a party bike where you pedal, and it seats maybe 15 people. It takes you through downtown Atlanta and it stops at a couple bars and eating places. We get a certain amount of time to get out and enjoy and be back to the bike. It has music on there. It was cool and different.

    Just think of being on a bike with a lot of people laughing, listening to music, and enjoying a nice day downtown in Atlanta watching the scenery. We stopped at Harry Bakes, we experienced the wine bar, the taste bar, and we went to other places also we stopped maybe 3 to 4 places downtown. It’s very fun for a group of friends. You can also go at night. They have LED lights on it.

    It was fun and different. I would definitely do it again but in another city so I can see how their city and town is. To experience their downtown. Atlanta has so much to do in this city you can never get bored. You just have to get out and find out where things are and what’s going on. Stay hip to the town. Also, they have a couple of these different bike rides in Atlanta. This one that we tried was really good and the host was very nice and good also. A lot of laughter and fun.

    Have you ever experienced a bike ride like the pedalar? If so, how was your experience?

    Check them out www.southernpedaler.com

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  • Traveled to Cancun

    Traveled to Cancun

    By: Cece Hymes

    I had a chance to go to Cancun with some friends. I had a great time. I love beaches and the beach there was so nice. I know I don’t speak their language, so some things were hard to understand from some people that we met there. We did get a chance to meet some people from Canada which was nice, and we still keep in touch with them. When we went to Cancun we got on the ATV, Ziplining, and we also jumped in the cave. I can’t remember what kind of cave it was, but it was cold and deep and kind of scary.

    Let me tell you the story, so this was my first time on the ATV. I didn’t think to look at the gas engine, but I was in the middle of woods following everyone and I was towards the back, and it ran out of gas. OMG lol. I was glad it was 2 people behind me that waited until someone came back to help me. Now that was a moment. We also got a chance to eat at the different restaurants on the resort and go out to the club they had. It was a mixture of different people from all over the world. I was glad to have some friends that are adventurous and don’t mind trying new things.  It did rain one time out there, but we still enjoyed the resort. The beach was relaxing but there were a lot of different animals that I never saw before coming up trying to get food.

    This vacation was much needed, and I would love to go back and see more of their country. Such an experience.

     

    Have you been to Cancun? If so, how was your experience?

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  • Traveled to Grand Turk, Turk, Bahamas, DR, Amber Cove and Half Moon Cay

    Traveled to Grand Turk, Turk, Bahamas, DR, Amber Cove and half Moon Cay

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    My second cruise I went on was with Carnival. The First one was Royal, this one was with Carnival. I think Carnival is more of a fun ship. Royal is laid back like a family ship. On this cruise we went on a tour. The camels were out walking up to us lol. The water was beautiful, and it was hot. I couldn’t enjoy the trip like I wanted to because of the company I had with me. Sometimes you have to take trips with people you know that like some of the things you like and want to have fun. I relaxed and just enjoyed the water.

    I always take a trip on my birthday to go somewhere different. Cruises are fun but I actually love going to the resort. Once I am on the boat after a couple days I be wanting to be off the water. Don’t get me wrong, on cruises you do have things to do. We watched the game shows, played games with others, and we also went to the casino on the boat. You know I always get souvenirs because it’s cheaper and the money is different.  I know it is hot over there, but the beach is very beautiful.

    Make sure you take them on vacations and enjoy life. I know carnival is more like a party cruise and royal more laid back but they both are fun and it’s nice to see the different places, they have an island where it seems like it’s just for the tourists. On the Island it had volleyball, water events like snorkeling and canoeing. If you have never been on a Cruise, you have to experience it at least once. They are making new ships with more on it to do and more fancy. Can’t wait to see what these new ships look like.

     

    Have you been on Cruise? How was your experience? Which cruise line did you go on?

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  • Traveled to Bahamas, Nassau

    Traveled to Bahamas, Nassau

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    Back in 2014 was my first cruise. I am older now so I wanted to do something different for my birthday so I decided to go on a cruise. 2 of my friends went with me. We did a cruise on Royal Caribbean to the Bahamas. It was nice the water was clear. Very hot but relaxing. We got a chance to visit museums there and shop different places. The money was different, so we had to get souvenirs for the family.

    I haven’t seen one of my friends since 9th grade, so I was excited to see her and vibe. The boat had nice different things going on. Food was good, we danced and also got a chance to meet some other people on the boat. The boat went to a couple places and back. Just looking at all that water and relaxing in the sun. This was a good experience and glad that I was able to go. We went Jet Skiing for the first time. Now that was fun and scary. My body was sore when I was done lol. I was squeezing tight so I would not fall off when hitting those waves.

    We ported from Miami Fl, So we were able to go to the beach there and look around. To see how Miami was. I have to go back there and stay a couple of days, but I enjoyed the time we did stay. I told myself from this day on every birthday I have to take a trip and go somewhere and see the world. Even if it’s a new state, country, just go see more than where you live.

     

    Tell me what your first experience was on a cruise? What Cruise line did you travel on? Where did you go?

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