Cruises
Why Would Anyone in the USA Ever Book an MSC Cruise? Is This The WORST Cruise Line Ever?
Today I am back home in gray and cold Indiana after having escaped the worst of bone-numbing, sub-zero wind chills...
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You Can Cruise Without a Passport But Should You?
I get a lot of questions about cruising. They run the gamut from "What should I pack?" to "How much...
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Roatán Ports Turning Away Cruise Ships?
Is Roatán, an island off the coast of Honduras, turning away cruise ships? The answer seems to be yes for...
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Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Crew Life On A Cruise Ship (Part 1)
You see us walking around, looking like we’re always in a rush (and we are), but there are a few...
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Cruise Ship, Hotel, Airport Transfer Services That You Can Trust At Affordable Prices
When it comes to getting to and from your cruise there may be lots of choices or only a few....
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Quito to the Galapagos and Back by Avianca Charter
Introduction: Sailing Celebrity Cruises’ Flora in the Galapagos What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise Getting to Quito, Ecuador in...
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Why I Book My Cruises with a Trusted Travel Agent
With over 10 years in the airline industry, and some of those in airport operations, I know how to book...
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The Power of a Complaint on a Cruise Ship – Think Before You Speak!
Let’s face it. Things aren’t always going to be the way you planned or hoped. Pipes will burst, flights will...
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How Extreme Do Your Cruise Ship Crew Safety Drills Go? You Will Be Shocked!
During your cruise, aside from all the treats and amenities you will be able to enjoy, you will likely experience...
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Do You Have to Share a Dining Table on Holland America Cruises? What about Set Dining Times or Flexible Dining?
Introduction - My "Free" Holland America Cruise on the Eurodam Embarkation Day on Holland America Eurodam and The Amazing HAL...
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Cruise Ship “Shrinkflation” I Can Live With and Those That Are Just Irritating
There is no question that cruising will be back with a vengeance in 2023 according to just about every survey...
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Exploring Quito, Ecuador on a Celebrity Cruises Excursion
Introduction: Sailing Celebrity Cruises’ Flora in the Galapagos What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise Getting to Quito, Ecuador in...
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On This Date in History – The Costa Concordia Disaster!
Giglio Island, Italy - October 17, 2013: The damaged area of the wreck of Costa Concordia after Parbuckling, a project...
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My Cruise Line Canceled Ports. What Should You Do and NOT Do!
During, or even before your cruise, a number of circumstances can cause one or more of the ports to be...
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Caution: Be Alert Even When Cruise Ships are Docked! And Keep a Weather Eye!
SOLAS, or safety of life at sea is something every onboard guest hears mentioned in announcements on the first day...
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