Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Lines Shrinks Burger Size – Plus Other Changes I Don’t Really Mind!
These are challenging times for the cruise industry. Unlike the US airlines who received tons of money from the government,...
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Common Myths About Cruising – What’s the Real Story?
Prior to my first ever cruise nearly 15 years ago I had some reservations based on common myths about cruises....
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Royal Caribbean Loyalty Program Changes: Good, Bad, Indifferent? My Take!
Royal Caribbean International has announced a number of changes to its popular loyalty program, the Crown and Anchor Society, that...
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Exciting and Unique Activities on a Galapagos Cruise
Introduction: Sailing Celebrity Cruises’ Flora in the Galapagos What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise Getting to Quito, Ecuador in...
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Are Cruise Ship Specialty Restaurant Up-Charges Worth it? Is the Food and Experience That Much Better?
The above is my adorable bride at the restaurant vegetarians should run from, that is, Moderno the Brazilian steak house...
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One Bright Spot onboard Our MSC Divina Cruise – The Butchers Cut Specialty Restaurant Review!
I know a few readers who are die-hard MSC fans have not been thrilled over my frank review of our...
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Ways to Reduce The Cost of Your Cruise Vacation – Take These Steps to Pay Less And Not Disembark With a Huge Bill!
Cruising, if you have not noticed, is exploding. Folks who have never ever been on a cruise ship are booking...
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OH NO – My Cruise Ship Left Port Without Me! So Now What?
As you may have seen in hilarious (when it’s not you starring in them) YouTube videos, people choose to cut...
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Special Celebration at Sea – Oceania Cruises Style
What's a special celebration - like a Birthday at Sea - Oceania Cruises Style like? Let me share with you...
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Royal Caribbean Makes Long Overdue Update to Traditional Dining
Royal Caribbean recently announced an update to its traditional dining plan that I think a lot of frequent floaters will...
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Celebrity Flora – Dining Review
Introduction: Sailing Celebrity Cruises’ Flora in the Galapagos What to Pack for a Galapagos Cruise Getting to Quito, Ecuador in...
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Review: Our Smoke Filled MSC Divina Balcony Cabin 13093 and Cabin 10040
After our mess of a boarding adventure, disappointing lunch and long wait for our cabin to be ready we were...
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What Happens When You Die On a Cruise Ship? What About Scattering Your Ashes?
As you can imagine, people die everywhere, no matter the place, the time or the activity. Heck, people even die...
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Shared Tables and Early or Late Seating – Why? What Started It All?
My recent less than glorious experience on an MSC cruise left me pondering one of the undesirable things I encountered....
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Things You Never Knew Were “Connected” on Cruise Ships
With a massive operation taking place on every area of the Cruise Ship, there are certain things that affect, in...
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