{"id":6611,"date":"2017-04-05T13:56:44","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T13:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?p=6611"},"modified":"2017-10-05T16:23:51","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T16:23:51","slug":"carnival-sunshine-memories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/cruising-fun\/what-to-expect\/carnival-sunshine-memories","title":{"rendered":"Carnival Sunshine Memories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s so fun to reflect on vacations, especially when you can share the fun with your friends and loved ones. A few months ago, my boyfriend\u00a0and I set sail on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-ships\/carnival-sunshine.aspx?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnival Sunshine<\/a>. There are so many highlights from this trip. The best way for me to share them are in photos, right here and now!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6648 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3357.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Carnival Sunshine ship docked in the Caribbean\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3357.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3357.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Our cruise took us to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/eastern-caribbean-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eastern Caribbean<\/a>, where there were plenty of sandy beaches and turquoise waters. We embarked the ship in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-from\/charleston.aspx?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston<\/a>. This was a highlight in and of itself. This is\u00a0one of my all time favorite cities. We ate our share of oysters and I shopped for plenty of cruise\u00a0fashions while there.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2325.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of pink building in Charleston with colorful flowers in a flower box\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2325.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2325.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I love all the history and vibrant colors in this town&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2485.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Bright pink building in Charleston\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2485.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2485.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2404.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of green window box with purple flowers in Charleston\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2404.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2404.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I did mention there was an abundance of oysters, we ate them as often as we could!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2428.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead image of a dozen oysters over ice with three sauces\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2428.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2428.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2420.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Inside of a restaurant in Charleston with green booths and a wooden bar\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2420.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2420.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The three ports of call we visited were each were beautiful and unique in their own way.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/bahamas-cruises\/half-moon-cay-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Half Moon Cay,\u00a0Bahamas<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/caribbean-cruises\/grand-turk-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grand Turk, Turks &amp; Caicos<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-to\/caribbean-cruises\/amber-cove-cruises.aspx?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amber Cove, Dominican Republic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cruise-Marla-Meridith-BO1V4534.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"View of Grand Turk in the distance on the Carnival Sunshine\" width=\"456\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cruise-Marla-Meridith-BO1V4534.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cruise-Marla-Meridith-BO1V4534.jpg-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We rode bicycles and swam in the warm ocean in Grand Turk. It was gorgeous!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Islands-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3450.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Blue bike with sun hat on handle bar on the beach in Grand Turk\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Islands-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3450.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Islands-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3450.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3362.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"View of a paved street with trees hanging over the road in Grand Turk\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3362.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3362.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I spent a lot of time on our balcony reading magazines, listening to the waves and looking for dolphins&#8230; of which I saw a few swimming alongside the ship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2945.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Fur slippers up against window on side of the Carnival Sunshine with bright orange lifesaver on the side\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2945.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_2945.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Cruise Fashions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I love shopping for my trips, whether the dress code is for a winter retreat or a fling in the sun. For the Caribbean, I favor\u00a0tropical prints and lots of embroidery on crisp cotton.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>On Board Dining<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We enjoyed the many dining options onboard the ship. A few favorites included the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-food\/steakhouse?t=d?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steakhouse<\/a>\u00a0where I had my share of this tomato salad &amp; plenty of perfectly grilled filet mignon!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Carnival-Marla-Meridith-BO1V8272.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead image of tomato salad topped with cheese and basil and drizzled with balsamic\" width=\"456\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Carnival-Marla-Meridith-BO1V8272.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Carnival-Marla-Meridith-BO1V8272.jpg-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Carnival-Dessert-Marla-Meridith-BO1V8293.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead image of filet mignon served on a white plate\" width=\"456\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Carnival-Dessert-Marla-Meridith-BO1V8293.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Carnival-Dessert-Marla-Meridith-BO1V8293.jpg-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-food\/seaday-brunch?t=d?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seaday Brunch<\/a>\u00a0is fantastic, especially after a night of seeing the live shows and music. My favorite breakfast on the menu is the Huevos Rancheros&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Carnival-Marla-Meridith-BO1V84431.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Huevos Rancheros dish served at Seaday Brunch on the Carnival Sunshine\" width=\"456\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Carnival-Marla-Meridith-BO1V84431.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Carnival-Marla-Meridith-BO1V84431.jpg-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>The Chef&#8217;s Table<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Go behind the scenes and learn all about these epic kitchens at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-food\/chefs-table?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Chef&#8217;s Table<\/a>\u00a0dinner. Meet the Master Executive Chef and indulge in an elegant, multi-course meal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Carnival-Strawberries-Marla-Meridith-BO1V8188.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white image of five chefs from the Chefs Table experience on the Carnival Sunshine\" width=\"616\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Carnival-Strawberries-Marla-Meridith-BO1V8188.jpg.jpg 616w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Carnival-Strawberries-Marla-Meridith-BO1V8188.jpg-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">How beautiful was this meal?!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3090.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Orange and yellow side by side soup served on the Carnival Sunshine\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3090.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3090.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Love this side-by-side soup presentation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3089.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Specialty duck dish served on the Carnival Sunshine\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3089.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3089.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Stunning duck dish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3092.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Halibut with several garnishes served on the Carnival Sunshine\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3092.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3092.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Halibut.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3095.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Raspberry and chocolate dessert medley served on the Carnival Sunshine\" width=\"456\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3095.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Charleston-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3095.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A dessert medley that was to die for!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Inspired Recipes&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Here&#8217;s my\u00a0recipe versions of what we enjoyed both on and off the ship&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Huevos-Rancheros-Marla-Meridith-BO1V9773.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Huevos Rancheros dish with text overlay\" width=\"456\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Huevos-Rancheros-Marla-Meridith-BO1V9773.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Huevos-Rancheros-Marla-Meridith-BO1V9773.jpg-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/lifestyle\/huevos-rancheros?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huevos Rancheros<\/a>\u00a0is a classic Mexican dish. Loved by kids and adults.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Hakka-Noodles-Marla-Meridith-BO1V5130.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable Hakka Noodles with text overlay\" width=\"456\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Hakka-Noodles-Marla-Meridith-BO1V5130.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Hakka-Noodles-Marla-Meridith-BO1V5130.jpg-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/lifestyle\/vegetable-hakka-noodles?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vegetable Hakka Noodles<\/a>\u00a0was my favorite dish at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/cruise-food\/ji-ji-asian-kitchen-dinner?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JiJi Asian Kitchen<\/a>, the Asian fusion restaurant on the ship. This buttery noodle dish is off-the-rails delicious!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dominican-Marla-Meridith-BO1V5029.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Dominican Pollo Guisado dish with blue and clear cups on water to the side\" width=\"456\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dominican-Marla-Meridith-BO1V5029.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dominican-Marla-Meridith-BO1V5029.jpg-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/lifestyle\/dominican-pollo-guisado-braised-chicken?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dominican Pollo Guisado<\/a>\u00a0is a very popular dish in the Dominican Republic and is now a favorite of ours too; the olives make it extra tasty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dominican-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3233.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Seafood dish with cracked shellfish on bed of yellow rice\" width=\"456\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dominican-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3233.jpg.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Dominican-Marla-Meridith-IMG_3233.jpg-300x279.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, we chowed down on this seafood rice dish&#8230;it was unbelievable!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">To book your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/?cid=icp_dcs_awg_familyfreshcooking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnival Cruise<\/a>,\u00a0visit their website. 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