Back in 2016, Kathleen and I took a Christmas vacation just the two of us. It was relaxing, festive, and—most importantly—it was delicious.

We spent seven fun nights aboard the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, hitting stops in the Western Caribbean. We soaked up some Mayan culture in Costa Maya, spent a day feasting at an all-inclusive resort in Cozumel, and played with monkeys in Roatan!

After the cruise, we enjoyed Christmas in one of our favorite cities in the world, New Orleans. We hunted for the city’s best oysters, discovered some regional Christmas traditions, and had an unforgettable Christmas brunch.

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